Canadian Red Cross Instructor Development courses train those interested in teaching various levels of Red Cross First Aid & CPR courses. Each course offers an interactive learning experience, where candidates are given the opportunity to practice presentation and training techniques in a small-group setting. Candidates work with Canadian Red Cross instructional resources, and may have pre- and post-course requirements in order to become certified as a Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor.

First Aid & CPR/AED Instructor Pathway

1. Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites

Prerequisites:
you must be 18 years or older, hold a valid Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certification and must have successfully performed a skills evaluation.

There are sets of skills checklists for each program and course available on the Instructor Network. The candidate must successfully complete all skills without coaching.

2. Fundamentals of Instruction

Course Length:
8 hours online, 14.5 hours (2 days) in-class

Learn the Fundamentals of Instruction online prior to attending an in-class session. The information you learn online will be applied to your in-class training which is why it is mandatory that you complete the online training successfully.

You must attend and participate in 100% of the course.

3. Discipline-Specific Classroom Component

14.5 hours (2 days) in-class

Complete a First Aid & CPR discipline-specific class successfully.

You must attend and participate in 100% of the course.

4. Teaching Experience

Course Length:
30-45 minutes online, in-class time varies on participant’s competency

Complete the online Teaching Experience module prior to successfully demonstrating a classroom component with the aid of a Teaching Experience supervisor.

5. Certification

Earn a digital copy of your First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification.

Valid for 3 years
Teach: Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency Child Care First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid and CPR training courses

Post-Course Requirements

Meets the requirement of the co‐teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer

6. Teach with Coast2Coast

After you earn your Instructor certification, you may apply to complete a “co-teach” session at Coast2Coast.

You will be required to teach a section of a First Aid & CPR training course under the supervision of one of our experienced instructors. Once the course is complete, the instructor will provide you with feedback and confirm if you are ready to teach.

If an instructor fails you, you must complete the co-teach again.

Registration Process:

To enroll in the Instructor Training course correctly, you must register for two separate components. Please follow these steps for registration:

Complete registration for the Skills Evaluation and Fundamentals of Instruction component
Complete registration for the Discipline-Specific component

First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Course Information:

Duration:

4 Days + 1 Skills Day

Requirements:

Hold a valid Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate
Demonstrate a positive attitude
100% attendance of the course
Demonstrate knowledge of the individual approach to instructing
Be able to demonstrate at any time all first aid and CPR/AED skills that are required for the course according to the Canadian Red Cross standards
Be flexible and adapt to the needs of each group
Be able to positively motivate and influence a group
Represent the Red Cross in a professional manner

Teaching Ability:

Understand how people learn
Effectively communicate information to a small group
Accept and give appropriate feedback
Teach and evaluate participants according to established standards
Identify how to include all participants in the course

Certification:

The Canadian Red Cross in accordance with the standards established by the Society must certify all Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructors/Instructor Trainers. The certification of a Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor/Instructor Trainer is proof that all requirements have been met and that the Instructor/Instructor Trainer is certified and eligible to offer Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses to the public.

It is the responsibility of all Red Cross Instructors to ensure that their Instructor certification is current and valid to instruct Red Cross courses. No Instructor is to instruct if not holding a valid and current Instructor certification. Instructor certifications are three years in length.

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is committed to providing community-oriented programs that empower individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our aim is to ensure that every participant in our classes and courses gains the necessary techniques to confidently respond to various emergencies. While we sincerely hope that such situations never arise, we are prepared to respond promptly and effectively when needed. Our facilities across Canada are equipped with state-of-the-art First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies. Explore our range of Canadian Red Cross programs or reach out to us for guidance in selecting the course that suits your needs and circumstances best.

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Kennedy Khounthammarath

I had a standard cpr training level c with Sharareh and she was so kind and nice! I learned so much from her and she taught very very well and prepared me so much for the test! She’s very good at teaching and clear at instructions and really knows how to get everyone involved in a fun way! I enjoy this so much and I will remember this day throughout my healthcare career. Thank you so much Sharareh!

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The instructor is very approachable and knowledgeable.

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Jenni Jimmy

Rajeev was a great instructor!

Response from the owner:Jenni, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with Rajeev as your instructor. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Junho Jung

Good learning opportunity

Pirasthiga Sritharan

Great experience!!

Simran Bajaj

Walaa is an amazing instructor, had a great experience.

Joy Attwell

Walaa was extremely patient and helpful. After learning with her, I felt confident in my First Aid and CPR skills.

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Aman Budhiraja

I had a very informative Basic Life Support course by Mr Rajeev from Coast2coast in Brampton. His delivery was so energetic and informative. I am happy to say it was one of the most relishing and wonderful courses I have ever attended. I would love to attend his lectures next year for the course renewal. It was such a pleasure meeting him.

Haniya Asif

Rajeev - an amazing instructor, truly. He was so kind, helpful, and never made anyone feel dumb. I’ve learnt a lot from this class, his energy was so great, and it was nice how he remembered everyone’s names in a short period of time, and referred to us by name. Will be coming back next year for my recertification! Wishing him all the best - haniya

Khushi Basra

Great class! This was my second time with Rajeev and as usual he was very engaging and made content easy to understand and remember!

Leann Davis

Rajeev was an excellent instructor. Had a great day

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Anika

Instructor Rajeev was very kind and fun to learn CPR from. He made class enjoyable!

Response from the owner:Hi Anika! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with Rajeev as your instructor. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

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Sarah Asuncion-mateo

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Sarah ! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Samuel Onujiogu

The training was awesome

Rob Railton

Great job!
Very informative.
The instructor Selina took her job seriously and was very helpful.

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Leslie Hanson

Just finished CPR training the Tracy. She was engaging and ran an excellent course!

Blessing Edjede

Response from the owner:Hey Blessing! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast North York training center! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Elizabeth Dunn

Rana Osman was so amazing. 10/10 instructor. Knows so much about first aid and AED. Definitely recommend.

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Elizabeth! We are so thrilled you had a great first aid and AED training experience at Coast2Coast Edmonton. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

kwaku mintah

Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast Etobicoke office to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Anastasiia Herun

I had a great experience in today’s Standard First Aid/CPR-C course; the group was also supportive and communicative. Our instructor was Scott(Etobicoke, Evan’s Av.)—an excellent and well-organized instructor. Our process during the course was well-organized, and all the materials, experiences, questions, breaks, and practice were easy to understand. It gave me the confidence and willingness to help people in any situation, utilizing my skills and training.
Highly recommend.

Response from the owner:Hi Anastasiia! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great Standard First Aid/CPR-C training course with Scott as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training at Coast2Coast Toronto training center. Stay safe!

Cory JAW

Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast Newmarket facility to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Mouzaya

Excellent experience with Coast2Coast. I did the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C with Hosam, who is an excellent teacher. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to take this life saving education.

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Mouzaya! We are absolutely delighted you had a great Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training experience with our instructor Hossam at Coast2Coast Ottawa. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe

Charah Faulkner

Ife Oluwa was our instructor and she was amazing. She made the learning very fun and interactive. Being hands on makes it easier for learning.

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Charah! We are so glad you had a great training experience at Coast2Coast Hamilton training office. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe

Saihej G

Rajeev was a great instructor. He has lots of experience and I enjoyed his stories which put into perspective what should be done in emergency situations.
In terms of the course, I think there should be more practical situations for students to demonstrate their knowledge instead of the written test in the end.

Response from the owner:Saihej, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding the course and it has been forwarded to our management team. Please note that the Canadian Red Cross requires students to complete the multiple-choice exam at the end of their course to officially pass. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us at Coast2Coast Brampton office! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Celine Sonza

Hassan is the best instructor for BLS that I've met. Straight to the teaching points while encouraging peer collaboration.

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Celine! We're delighted you had a great BLS training experience at Coast2Coast Brampton. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Catherine D.

Rajeev is an absolute amazing instructor and did a great job explaining and teaching everything.

Response from the owner:Hi Catherine! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Rajeev as your instructor at Coast2Coast Brampton facility. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!

Karnbir S.

I had an excellent Standard First Aid and CPR-C recertification course experience with Rajeev. He made the in-class training very engaging with personal anecdotes to help us learn in addition to very thorough details about the content of the course. The 30-question test was well-designed as well.
I definitely trust Coast2Coast in the future for further courses.

Response from the owner:Hey Karnbir! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a Standard First Aid and CPR-C recertification training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast Brampton location! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Gurnoor Singh Grewal

Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast Brampton office to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

zhuoyi luo

Very good experience. Dr. Adel is funny and knowledgeable.

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Zhuoyi! We are glad you had a great training experience at Coast2Coast Oakville training center. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Verónica Sánchez

Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs at Coast2Coast Ottawa facility. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Amy V

I did the hybrid Standard First Aid + CPR/AED C course. The in-class portion with Lydia was amazing. Lydia was beyond knowledgeable and knew everything about the course like the back of her hand. It was easy to see she was very passionate about First Aid and loves to teach others about it. Every question asked from the class was answered fully. Everyone left the course with the skills and knowledge they need to help out our fellow humans :). I'll be coming back in three years for the refresher!

Response from the owner:Amy, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a Standard First Aid + CPR/AED C course with us at Coast2Coast Kitchener office! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Tammie Rix

Walla was excellent!!

Response from the owner:Hi Tammie! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor at Coast2Coast Mississauga office. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!

Hanaa Yakub

Excellent service

Response from the owner:Hey Hanaa! Thank you for this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! We're so glad you enjoyed your training with us at Coast2Coast Newmarket office and we hope you learned lots! See you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Hani A.

This was a great course, well-structured and easy to follow. I learned a lot and found the material very useful.
Instructor Walla was an excellent instructor. She explained everything clearly, was very supportive, and made the learning experience enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Hani! We hope you had a great training experience at Coast2Coast Mississauga location. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe

Ketan Desai

This was my 3rd recertification with them. Highly recommended for first aid CPR training.Dimitryh is a very professional instructor .

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Ketan! We hope you had a great recertification training experience and thanks for coming back again. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification at Coast2Coast Brampton training facility! Stay safe

beatrice moon

Selina Rawe is an amazing instructor, I would highly recommend!!

Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us at Coast2Coast Ottawa training center. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Thais Sitton

Saline made a seemingly boring course very enjoyable to sit through, though always will be long she made sure to cover all material and make it a fun experience!

Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification at Coast2Coast Ottawa office! Stay safe.

Fortia Jacinthe

Selina Rawe was really good at teaching the BLS class in Ottawa and made the class enjoyable! I hope to have her again

Response from the owner:Fortia, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a BLS training course with us at Coast2Coast Ottawa! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Andrea Thomson

Selina was a good instructor, very funny

Response from the owner:Hi Andrea! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Selina as your instructor at Coast2Coast Ottawa office. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!

Bella Alixandra

Elizabeth has been an incredible instructor, leaving me feeling much more equipped to help in any given first aid situation. 10 Stars!!!!!

Response from the owner:Hey Bella! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a first aid training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast East York facility! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Kai White

Elizabeth taught me so many useful techniques! I feel much more prepared to deal with injuries at work- thank you!!

Response from the owner:Hi Kai! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Elizabeth as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training at Coast2Coast East York office. Stay safe!

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