AUTHORIZED PROVIDERS

Build Your Own Training Team--Become an American Red Cross Authorized Provider
American Red Cross is the recognized premier provider of first aid and CPR, aquatics, water safety, HIV/AIDS prevention education, mission-related caregiving and other health and safety education programs. In 1999, nearly 12 million people were enrolled in health and safety courses learning how to keep themselves and their families safer. Programs are developed in collaboration with experts from the fields of medicine and aquatics and reflect up-to-date information and techniques. All courses are designed to teach the exact skills people need to know in an emergency. The American Red Cross has provided health and safety services to people for more than 90 years as part of the organization's mission of emergency prevention and preparedness.

American Red Cross instructor and participant training programs meet the highest quality training standards and provide the most current information. A detailed instructional process helps instructors expand their teaching skills and technical expertise.

Authorized Provider Defined
An Authorized Provider is an individual or organization that has a Red Cross-trained instructor who can provide American Red Cross health and safety programs in-house. By becoming an Authorized Provider, you can build your own training team to teach health and safety courses to employees of your business or members of your organization.

Becoming an Authorized Provider 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 an Authorized Provider, your organization can conduct classes when and wherever you choose. Plus, you have in-house experts available when you need them and direct technical support from American Red Cross chapters.

How does your organization build a training team?
The American Red Cross will train individuals from your organization to become an American Red Cross Instructor.  Red Cross-trained instructors meet the highest quality training standards and provide the most current information.  A detailed instructional process helps instructors expand their teaching skills and technical expertise. 

Your organization will benefit in many ways.
By becoming an Authorized Provider, 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

• Build in-house experts who are 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 Authorized Providers include many types of organizations.
There are already many organizations like yours who have signed on as Authorized Providers. These include:

• Businesses

• Child care centers

• Clubs and community groups

• Colleges and universities

• Federal, state, and local government agencies

• Fire and rescue services

• Individuals who would like to provide Red Cross courses in their communities

• Recreational facilities, including pools

• Religious organizations

• Schools, camps, or other organizations working with young people

Becoming an Authorized Provider involves entering into an Authorized Provider Agreement with the American Red Cross. Contact The American Red Cross of Northwest New Jersey for more information.