Welcome to the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter

Instructor Information

Interested in becoming an instructor? A Red Cross-trained instructor can provide American Red Cross health and safety programs in-house. By becoming an instructor, you can teach health and safety courses to employees of your business or members of your organization.

Local Courses
Other Volunteer Opportunities

Becoming a Red Cross Instructor gives your organization more flexibility.
Build the health and safety program that's right for you. Many of our courses have a modular format, enabling you to customize the program to the needs of your organization. New, streamlined Workplace Training Programs mean shorter instruction time, making it even easier to fit training into busy schedules. By becoming a Red Cross Instructor, you can conduct classes for your organization when and wherever you choose. Plus, you become the in-house expert and have direct technical support from American Red Cross chapters.

Your organization will benefit greatly.
By becoming a Red Cross Instructor, you can:

Offer training as a benefit for your employees or members

Address regulatory issues specific to your business or industry

Train large groups cost effectively

Become the in-house expert familiar with site-specific emergency procedures and equipment that is unique to your business or industry

Meet training needs on a regular basis and at your convenience

Red Cross Instructors are part of many types of organizations.
There are already many organizations like yours that have in-house Red Cross Instructors. These include:

businesses

child care centers

clubs and community groups

colleges and universities

government agencies

fire and rescue services

recreational facilities (including pools)

religious organizations

schools

camps

youth organizations

and communities with individuals who would like to provide Red Cross courses

Becoming an Authorized Provider involves entering into an Authorized Provider Agreement with the American Red Cross. Please call 888-217-9599 for more information.

To train to be an Instructor, click here.

Already an Instructor?
Go directly to the Instructor's Corner to learn everything you can about being the best Red Cross instructor you can be.

To Register a Class & Order Materials: Now you can register your classes and order equipment online.

    Registration Form (This form must be completed.)
    Equipment Order Form
    Submit form(s) via fax at 412-263-5270 or e-mail.

Instructors can complete course records online. Click here for downloadable Course Records.
>Click here for a list of course codes.

Mail or fax a hard copy to:
    Health and Safety Services
    225 Boulevard of the Allies
    Pittsburgh PA 15222
    Fax: 412-263-5270