NCTSS is a PNW-owned and staffed company supporting local organizations and individuals with high-quality safety training. FACPR Instructor Course Purpose: The purpose of the American Red Cross FA/CPR/AED Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level American Red Cross FA/CPR/AED course. Course Prerequisites: FA/CPR/AED Instructor candidates must possess a current basic-level certification in FA/CPR/AED or equivalent. Course Length: The FA/CPR/AED Instructor Course is offered in a blended learning format that includes: • FA/CPR/AED Instructor Course online session—designed to be completed in approximately 2 hours. FA/CPR/AED Instructor Course in-person session—designed to be completed in approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. Certification Participants who successfully complete the FA/CPR/AED instructor course will be issued a FA/CPR/AED Instructor certification that is valid for two years.