RCI RCI Program Administration & Record Keeping 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the standard minimum retention period for Red Cross instructor training records?
- 1 year
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 3 years
Red Cross requires instructor training records to be retained for a minimum of 3 years.
Question 2: Which document must a Red Cross instructor maintain for every course taught?
- Course evaluation form
- Participant roster/log (Correct answer)
- Insurance waiver
- Equipment inventory
Correct answer: Participant roster/log
Instructors must maintain a participant roster for every course as proof of attendance and completion.
Question 3: Within how many days must a Red Cross instructor submit course completion records after a course ends?
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
Correct answer: 30 days
Red Cross instructors are required to submit course completion records within 30 days of the course end date.
Question 4: With which organization must Red Cross instructors be affiliated to teach authorized courses and issue certifications?
- FEMA
- An authorized provider organization (Correct answer)
- Their local fire department
- The state health department
Correct answer: An authorized provider organization
Red Cross instructors must be affiliated with an authorized provider organization to teach courses and issue valid certifications.
Question 5: What should an instructor do if a participant does not meet the requirements for certification?
- Issue a certificate anyway
- Document the outcome and withhold certification (Correct answer)
- Report to the local health authority
- Automatically fail all remaining participants
Correct answer: Document the outcome and withhold certification
If a participant fails to meet certification requirements, the instructor must document this and withhold the certificate.
Question 6: How must Red Cross course materials and participant data be stored?
- Publicly accessible online
- Securely and confidentially (Correct answer)
- Posted on a community board
- Shared freely with all facility staff
Correct answer: Securely and confidentially
Participant data must be stored securely and kept confidential in accordance with Red Cross privacy standards.
RCI RCI Program Administration & Record Keeping 1
What is the standard minimum retention period for Red Cross instructor training records?