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Date Published: February 24, 2025 Date Updated: April 14, 2025
When it comes to selecting the best instructor kit, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Choosing an instructor kit to buy at the Red Cross Store depends on which classes you are teaching. The ideal instructor kit depends on the specific Red Cross course you will be teaching, whether it is First Aid/CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Lifeguard, CPRO or other courses. And if you're teaching adult, child or infant CPR (or all of the above).
Each course has unique requirements (see Suggested Instructor Kits section), that may require different combinations of CPR manikins, CPR Masks/BVM/Pocket Maks/Face Shields, Manikin Lungs & Shields, and First Aid and CPR training kits. Understanding the specific needs of your course will help you choose the most appropriate and effective instructor kit.
You must have the equipment and training supplies (CPR manikin(s), AED trainer, face shields/ CPR masks and first aid training supplies). Certified Instructors who are affiliated with a training provider can access the instructor manual and videos online within the Red Cross Learning Center platform; however, it is recommended to have a printed instructor guide with reference guide. (First Aid/CPR/AED Deluxe Instructor Kit with Skill Boost Training Supplies; item 765215)
Visit redcross.org/store/first-aid-cpr-aed-equipment-supplies-materials/instructor-equipment to buy the required and optional materials, equipment and supplies for First Aid/CPR/AED course.
Visit redcross.org/store/new-lifeguarding-materials-2024/lifeguard-instructor-equipment to buy the required and optional materials, equipment and supplies for our Lifeguarding r.24 course.
In BLS, CPRO and Lifeguarding students learn how to use a BVM and in lifeguarding students learn the jaw-thrust maneuver and therefore should use a CPR manikin that is jaw thrust enabled (designed to open the airway by moving the jaw).
For more information, see ‘Suggested Instructor Kits’ section for Instructor Kits by Course as well as recommended ‘Books & DVD Kits’ by course.
The instructor kits include training supplies, such as CPR manikins, AED trainers and other equipment and supplies which are needed to teach different classes to help your instructors hit the ground running to begin teaching.
Yes, WSI Instructors need a Water Safety Instructor Candidate Kit. This convenient kit includes the two textbooks needed by a WSI to teach the various Learn to Swim courses including:
Yes, anyone can order the supplies. However, Instructors must be certified prior to teaching students Red Cross courses. Visit our Instructor and Bridging page on how to become a Red Cross Instructor.
Yes, instructors must teach from the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course materials with relevant training supplies.
Yes.
Training Services is a division of the American Red Cross. Our mission is to advance lifesaving education so you are better to prepared. Our robust training curriculum includes CPR and AED, First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), Babysitting and Child Care, Lifeguarding, Water Safety and more.
