History

• The Red Cross was first created to provide first aid, safety training, home care and nursing programs to the public. Over the past century, the Red Cross has expanded into many different areas of public health. According to the American Red Cross, this is a non-profit organization run through volunteer services, and all funding is supplied directly through public and private donations. All certified instructors serve the Red Cross on a volunteer basis.
  
  

Requirements

• Red Cross certification is available to any individual interested in the organization, however, the Red Cross asks that individuals positively reflect the ideals and policies of the organization. According to the Red Cross in Greater New York, members of the Red Cross should act professionally and display a positive attitude, patience and good communication skills in all situations and circumstances. Participants must also have the time and ability to complete the coursework required for certification.
  
  

Cost

• The cost of Red Cross instructor certification is very reasonable. According to The Red Cross, the fee for materials and instruction are minimal, regardless of the number of courses taken. All fees collected from course registration are filtered back into the Red Cross community to support additional programs and funding.
  
  

Courses

• The Red Course offers courses to members of the community, people in the workplace and professional rescuers. Courses are available for people of any age, and they can be altered to suit the need of a group or business. According to the American Red Cross in New York, the important lifesaving skills and procedures offered by the Red Cross cover a broad range of areas, including babysitting, CPR, First Aid and lifeguard training. The Red Cross also offers courses in Disaster Training and International Services, as well as care giving and nurse assistance training. A complete list of courses can be found through The Red Cross.
  
  

Instructors

• All courses are developed by experts who work in collaboration with top-rated educational and medical experts. The courses are taught by certified instructors with expertise and a solid knowledge base in the coursework. Each Red Cross center provides high-quality training through qualified instructors.
  
  

Certification

• According to the Red Cross, upon meeting all objectives and completing the required coursework, participants receive a nationally recognized course completion certificate. This certification is automatically kept on file at your local American Red Cross.