Become a CRPR Instructor
Join Team Defenders' network of certified instructors and help protect lives in your community through Crisis Recognition & Peer Response training.
Instructor Duties
As a certified CRPR instructor, you will be responsible for the following:
Deliver CRPR Training Sessions
Facilitate 6–8 hour certified CRPR training sessions to groups in community, workplace, and organizational settings.
Maintain Accurate Rosters
Record participant attendance and submit session documentation through the Defender Hub portal.
Uphold Program Standards
Follow all Team Defenders curriculum guidelines and maintain fidelity to the CRPR training model.
Stay Certified
Keep your certification current through required recertification sessions as directed by your coordinator.
Represent Team Defenders
Act as an ambassador of the CRPR program within your community and organization.
Expectations
We ask all CRPR instructors to commit to the following standards:
- Teach a minimum of 2 sessions per quarter
- Attend mandatory instructor recertification trainings
- Communicate proactively with your assigned coordinator
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all sessions
- Complete all required documentation in the Defender Hub
- Be available for occasional coordinator check-ins and updates
Certification Requirements
Here's how you become a certified CRPR instructor:
Submit Application
Complete the online instructor application below. Our team will review your background and interest.
Coordinator Review
A Team Defenders coordinator will review your application and reach out to schedule an orientation call.
Attend Certification Training
Participate in our structured 2.5-day CRPR instructor certification program.
Begin Teaching
Once certified, you'll gain access to the Defender Hub to schedule and manage your sessions.
Instructor Application
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