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Safety Training ECC-Update
Be part of the American Red Cross mission . . . teach
Health and Safety Services courses.
Each year the American Red Cross teaches valuable
lifesaving skills to nearly 12 million people,
approximately 1 in 23 Americans. But we can't do it
alone. We need your help because you have a gift you can
give to others . . . your time, your knowledge, your
experience.
Become an American Red Cross instructor and you can
by doing the following:
- Make a difference in others' lives as well as your
own;
- Train co-workers and others in your company or
organization;
- Give your time to help others learn to save lives;
- Teach a variety of courses including first aid,
CPR, water safety, HIV/AIDS prevention education,
child care and others;
- Gain valuable teaching experience and receive
great training;
- Put years of valuable teaching experience to good
use; and
- Benefit from top-notch Red Cross materials that
make learning and teaching easy and fun.
Are you the right person for
the job?
Here's what we're looking for in
American Red Cross instructors. An instructor is a
member of a select group of trained and authorized
individuals, who reflects the standards and ideals of
the American Red Cross. Instructors teach American Red
Cross programs within a chapter's jurisdiction and
impart knowledge and skills consistent with American Red
Cross policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
As with almost anything it is important to select the
appropriate person for the job. This is even more
important when selecting individuals to be instructors.
Here are some qualities we look for in American Red
Cross instructors.
- Communication Skills. Do you speak clearly,
listen carefully and use reinforcing body language? Do
you enjoy communicating with a variety of people?
- Subject Knowledge. Are you willing to
develop a thorough knowledge of the course subject
matter and keep abreast of new developments? You may
already have some knowledge of the subject matter that
you'd like to teach. The Red Cross can provide you
with the training you need to ensure that you're on
the cutting edge.
- Positive Attitude. Are you enthusiastic
about a subject and anxious to share your enthusiasm
with course participants? Friendliness toward
students, an enthusiasm about teaching and a positive
attitude about accepting students as individuals are
attitudes that help students learn.
- Patience and Flexibility. Can you patiently
explain facts and answer questions? Are you flexible
in meeting the diverse learning needs of students?
- Professional Behavior. Are you punctual,
reliable, able to manage a group of people and willing
to follow rules and regulations?
Even if you are still developing some of these
skills, you may be a great candidate to become a Red
Cross instructor. Our new Fundamentals of Instructor
Training program can help you build and refine the
skills you need to become a Red Cross instructor.
Contact your local American Red Cross today to find out
more about becoming a Red Cross instructor!
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