American Red Cross

CPR Instructor Course Near Kennett, MO

Become a CPR instructor through the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course. Earn your CPR instructor certification and teach life-saving courses nationwide. In-person training held in Jefferson City, MO — only about a 4 hour drive from Kennett.

CPR Instructor Course for Kennett Residents

Kennett is the largest city in Missouri's Bootheel region, with Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center providing critical healthcare to the surrounding agricultural communities.

CPR Certified Trainer offers the Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course at our training site located at 1022 Northeast Drive, Suite C, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109. If you want to know how to become a CPR instructor, the Red Cross CPR instructor course is one of the most recognized paths in the industry. Once you earn your CPR instructor certification, you can teach American Red Cross First Aid, CPR/AED, Responding to Emergencies, Babysitter's Training, Bloodborne Pathogens Training, and other courses to individuals and groups anywhere in the country.

Many organizations send employees to complete this CPR train-the-trainer course so they can handle safety training in-house. Hospitals, schools, daycares, fitness centers, manufacturing facilities, and corporate offices all benefit from having a certified CPR instructor on staff. Instead of hiring outside providers for every renewal cycle, an in-house instructor can train employees on a flexible schedule, lower per-person training costs, and keep workplace certifications up to date.

Your Red Cross CPR instructor certification also gives you the foundation to build your own CPR instructor training business. You can set your own pricing and schedule, issue official American Red Cross certification cards, and serve schools, businesses, churches, and community groups in your area. Many instructors do both, handling training at their workplace and running independent classes on their own time.

American Red Cross Authorized Training Provider — CPR Instructor Certification

What You Get With Your CPR Instructor Certification

The Red Cross CPR instructor course prepares you to teach multiple course types and issue certifications to your students.

What's Included

Instructor Course Package

  • Online First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course
  • In-person skills and classroom session
  • Red Cross instructor certification valid for 2 years
  • Free BLS bridge course available at no cost
  • Lunch included on class day
  • Ongoing support after certification
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Courses You Can Teach

Teach These Red Cross Courses

  • First Aid
  • CPR/AED for Adults
  • CPR/AED for Adults, Children, and Infants
  • First Aid CPR/AED
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Babysitter's Training
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Training
  • BLS (with free online bridge course)
How It Works

How to Become a CPR Instructor

The Red Cross CPR instructor course uses a blended learning format with two parts.

1

Complete Online Content

Finish the First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor online course at your own pace before your scheduled in-person session.

2

Attend In-Person Class

Join us at our Jefferson City training site for the hands-on skills session and classroom instruction from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time.

3

Start Teaching

Receive your Red Cross instructor certification and begin teaching First Aid, CPR, and AED courses at your workplace or on your own.

Why Earn Your Red Cross Instructor Certification

Your instructor certification opens career opportunities and the ability to make a real difference in your community.

Teach Anywhere in the U.S.

Your Red Cross instructor certification is valid nationwide. Teach at your employer's location, hold your own classes, or travel to train others wherever they need it.

Issue Certification Cards

As a certified instructor, you can issue official American Red Cross certification cards to students who complete your courses.

Start Your Own Business

Many instructors build profitable training businesses, offering CPR and First Aid classes to healthcare facilities, schools, businesses, and community groups.

Add BLS at No Cost

After completing your instructor course, take the free online bridge to add BLS Instructor authorization and expand the range of courses you can teach.

Getting Here from Kennett, MO

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CPR Certified Trainer 1022 Northeast Drive, Suite C
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109

Call or Text:
800-808-9240 Ext 0

Our training site in Jefferson City is easily accessible from Kennett via major highways. The in-person portion of the Red Cross instructor course runs from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, making it a comfortable day trip for most attendees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the CPR instructor course and Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor training for those traveling from Kennett, MO.

Kennett is approximately 265 miles from our training site at 1022 Northeast Drive, Suite C, Jefferson City, MO 65109. The drive takes about 4 hours. Our location is easily accessible via major highways, making it a convenient day trip for your instructor training.
Yes, you must hold a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification or a higher-level certification such as BLS. Equivalent certifications from other providers like the AHA are also accepted. If you do not have a qualifying certification, you can add one to your registration and we will schedule it ahead of time.
With your Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification, you can teach First Aid, CPR/AED, Responding to Emergencies, Babysitter's Training, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training courses. You can also take a free online bridge course to add BLS Instructor authorization at no additional cost, as long as you hold a current BLS certification.
Your registration includes the online First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course, the in-person skills and classroom session, and lunch on the day of your class. Your Red Cross instructor certification is valid for 2 years. You will also have access to the free BLS bridge course after completing your training.
The Red Cross instructor course is a blended learning format. You complete online content at your own pace before attending the in-person session, which runs from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time at our Jefferson City training site. Most candidates complete the entire process within one to two weeks of registering.
The cost varies depending on the class date and whether you need to add a First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Your registration includes the online instructor course, in-person session, and lunch. Visit our schedule page for current pricing and available dates.
Yes. After completing the Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course, you can take a free online bridge course to add BLS Instructor authorization at no additional cost. You will need a current BLS certification to teach BLS courses.
The Red Cross instructor course requires completing online content at your own pace before attending a single in-person training day from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time in Jefferson City, MO. Most candidates complete the entire process within one to two weeks of registering.
Yes, you must be at least 16 years old on the day of the instructor course.

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