Instructor’s Support
Successful training depends largely on the quality of the instructor. Both the American Red Cross and you have an obligation to support your instructor(s) in providing the best training possible.
In accordance with the Authorized Provider Agreement, the Red Cross will provide the following support to your instructors:
- Provide effective, quality instructor training
- Provide effective evaluation
- Provide information on updates and program revisions
- Make available opportunities to volunteer for the American Red Cross
- Provide opportunities for professional skill development by offering periodic instructor upgrades, instructor in-services, additional instructor specialty courses and co-teaching opportunities
- Make available the proper materials and equipment needed to conduct training
The authorized provider also does the following to support an instructor:
- Make an instructor available to the Red Cross for training, retraining and other professional development-related activities
- Supply American Red Cross print or audiovisual materials for support of the courses
- Encourage an instructor to volunteer for the American Red Cross
- Work with the Red Cross to ensure that quality instruction takes place at its facility
- Ensure that the appropriate, qualified individuals are selected to be trained as Red Cross instructors
Supporting Instructor Development
As a collaborator with the American Red Cross, your organization can help identify potential instructor candidates. The benefits to you include the ability to encourage instructor development and the opportunity to strengthen your ability to offer training to your constituencies. The benefits to the American Red Cross include expansion of training options for our customers and increased availability of training in the community.
