Navigating the Red Cross Learning Center: A Comprehensive Guide
Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to navigate the Red Cross Learning Center! If you're a new instructor or looking to enhance your teaching methods, this post will cover everything you need to know about accessing resources, managing courses, and utilizing the platform effectively.
Understanding the Red Cross Learning Center
The Red Cross Learning Center is a partner portal designed primarily for instructors, students, and administrators. Depending on your role, the dashboard will look different. In this guide, we will focus on the administrator view, which is what we use at Ready Response.
Key Features for Red Cross Administrators
As an administrator, there are several key features available to you:
- Course Record Entry: This feature allows you to enter details for the courses you've taught. The system will guide you through a four-page process to submit certifications for your classes.
- Payment Structure: Unlike other organizations like the American Heart Association, Red Cross allows you to pay as you go. You pay only for the students you teach after the class is complete.
- Request Blended Classes: This voucher system is used for setting up blended courses. It automatically sends students all necessary blended links, which is included in the course price.
- List Classes: This feature allows you to publicly share your available classes, making it easier for students to find and register for your courses.
Accessing Course Materials
One of the most common questions new instructors have is about accessing course materials. The good news is that all materials are included in your certification card cost, and you don't need to buy additional books.
From the classes tab, you can:
- Select any class you plan to teach, such as First Aid, CPR, or AED courses.
- Access participant materials and instructor materials, which include lesson plans, course outlines, and more.
Presentations and Resources
To effectively teach your classes, you’ll need to show videos and presentations. Here are two ways to do this:
- PowerPoint Presentations: You can download the PowerPoint for the course you are teaching.
- Course Manager: This tool is available for both Windows and Mac users, allowing you to download and show videos offline.
At Ready Response, we use the Course Manager, which has been incredibly helpful for our training sessions.
Red Cross Instructor Materials and Handouts
In addition to presentations, you have access to various teaching resources:
- Core Course Handouts: These can be sent to students in advance and include skill sheets and appendices from the instructor manual.
- Skill Boosts: You can add any additional materials for specific skills such as asthma management or anaphylaxis.
- Written Exams: Although optional, written exams can be downloaded and printed if you choose to assess your students this way.
Red Cross Support and Resources
The Red Cross Learning Center offers extensive support, including how-to videos and guides. If you’re new to the platform or have questions, you can find step-by-step videos that guide you through various processes.
For example, if you want to set up an online class or create a blended link, you can watch instructional videos that walk you through the steps.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this crash course on navigating the Red Cross Learning Center has provided you with valuable insights. Understanding how to access resources and manage your courses is crucial for your success as an instructor. If you have any questions or are interested in affiliation with us, feel free to connect. We're here to help you every step of the way!
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