First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Transfer Course

Canadian Red Cross Instructor Development Transfer courses are designed for those who fall under one of the following categories:

1) You are a current First Aid Instructor with another recognized organization

2) You are a current Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety Instructors with certification in Standard First Aid

3) You are a teacher with an Education degree and current Standard First Aid

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 Instructor.

All instructor courses are based on Canadian Red Cross Guidelines and participants will receive the Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years upon successful completion of the course.

Skills Checklists
In order to become an Instructor with the Canadian Red Cross, you must submit a skills evaluation prior to completing the Instructor course. 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.

Post-Course Requirements
Meets the requirement of the co‐teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer

Instructor Pathways:

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Option 1: Instructors with Prior First Aid Instructing Experience

This option is for Instructor candidates who have completed an instructor course with another recognized First Aid agency. They must follow the same steps as a new instructor, minus the Discipline Specific Classroom Component (step 3).

Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites

Prerequisites: you must be 18 years or older, hold a valid Canadian Red Cross certificate in the discipline you wish to teach (ex: First Aid instructors must hold a valid Standard First Aid certificate) and must have successfully performed a skills evaluation.

Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction

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

Complete the Fundamentals of Instruction by finishing the online component prior to attending an in-class session. It is mandatory to complete the online component successfully as this information is applied to the in-class portion of your training.

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

Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component

Since you are currently an instructor with another First Aid agency, you can skip this step.

Step 4: Teaching Experience

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

You must successfully complete the online component (The Teaching Experience – First Aid Programs) first. Then, complete the classroom Teaching Experience component.

3 attempts are allowed.

Step 5: Certification

Earn a digital copy of your Instructor Certification.

Valid for 3 years

Post-Course Requirements
Meets thee requirement of the co-teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer

Option 2: Instructors with Prior Experience as an Educator or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

The second option is for Instructor candidates who have a valid certification as a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Instructor Training. This option is also available for educators (elementary/secondary). They must follow the same steps as a new instructor, minus the Fundamentals of Instruction Component (step 2).

Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites

Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction

Since you already have experience as an educator or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, you can skip this step.

Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component

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

Complete a discipline-specific class successfully (ex: if you wish to become a First Aid Instructor, you must complete the First Aid & CPR program discipline)

Disciplines:

First Aid & CPR
Wilderness & Remote First Aid
Professional Responder
Psychological First Aid

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

Step 4: Teaching Experience

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

You must successfully complete the online component (The Teaching Experience – First Aid Programs) first. Then, complete the classroom Teaching Experience component.

3 attempts are allowed.

Step 5: Certification

Earn a digital copy of your Instructor Certification.

Valid for 3 years

Post-Course Requirements
Meets thee requirement of the co-teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer

First Aid Instructor Transfer Course Information:

Duration:	2 Days
Requirements:	Hold a valid Canadian Red Cross certificate for each requested discipline 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:	Instructor certifications are three years in length

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Roberto Menegoni

3 hours ago

Ezz is a wonderful teacher. It was my second recertification with him. Lots of hands on practical skills in the course.

ayo ojora

20 hours ago

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20 hours ago

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20 hours ago

Ali was a great and educational instructor! would def take this course from here again

Response from the owner:Thank you, Stuti! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor who does a great job of making our CPR/AED training both engaging and educational. We're so glad you had a wonderful experience in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

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20 hours ago

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Palmina Giorgio

21 hours ago

Prabh & Skywere excellent instructors.!!! They were Knowledgeable and easy to follow with all the learning material.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Palmina! 🎉 We agree that Prabh and Sky are excellent instructors who make the Red Cross certification material so easy to follow. It's great to hear you had such a positive experience at our Richmond Hill location. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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1 day ago

It was a very knowledgeable session. The instructor was very considerate and makes sure that we understand the concept completely. He is approachable and make the class interesting. It can probably help us with our future career.

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Victoria Phan

1 day ago

Ali was great! I passed with no problems! Would definitely recommend!

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Hannah Mateo

1 day ago

Ali is a great instructor who ensures you have the knowledge and skills to pass! The class was engaging and Ali was very helpful and kind!

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1 day ago

Had an excellent session led by Ali today! He was very comprehensive, clear, and made the course interactive and fun.

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2 days ago

I enjoyed the session!! The instructor is very informative! Making it very easy to pass the test ! I will recommend and will continue to review my BSL certificate with coast2coast

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2 days ago

I had a great experience in the CPR and First Aid course with instructor Ezz. He has a very positive and friendly personality, which made the class enjoyable and easy to follow. Ezz explains the material in a clear and professional way, and he makes sure everyone fully understands the concepts before moving on. His teaching style is engaging, simple, and very effective, especially when covering important CPR and First Aid skills. I really appreciated how he kept the class interactive while maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to take CPR and First Aid training.

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2 days ago

Instructor Ezz was amazing, passionate and clear. He made sure to make the training seem-less and interactive while being thorough and informative. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to get their CPR/First Aid training.

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2 days ago

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Anshul Sebastian

2 days ago

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2 days ago

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Jen Ross

2 days ago

Great day spent doing First Aid CPR training with Ezz!! He made it fun.

Response from the owner:Hi Jen! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great First Aid & CPR training course with Ezz 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. Stay safe!

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2 days ago

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Prabhjot Singh

2 days ago

Instructor Dimitri Lafleuer is very knowledgeable. He makes the training very easy and fun involving all the participants.(He jokes a lot).I never had this kind of experience before in last 15 years. I would definitely like to take his class again after 3 years (at the time of First Aid and CPR recertification).

Response from the owner:Thank you, Prabhjot! 🎉 We agree, Dimitri Lafleuer is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged with his humor while delivering important skills. It is incredible to hear this was your best experience in 15 years of training, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Brampton for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Nahiara Dominguez

3 days ago

Had a great time there, learned a lot

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Michelle Plato

3 days ago

Just completed my Standard First Aid training and I’m very pleased. I had a great experience, my instructor Dimitrih was very knowledgeable, engaging and funny which made the class enjoyable and easy to follow. He created a relaxed and comfortable environment that helped everyone feel at ease while learning. I would definitely recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Michelle! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih is fantastic at keeping classes engaging and funny while making everyone feel at ease. We are glad you had such a great experience during your Standard First Aid training in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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3 days ago

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3 days ago

Good class and the teacher Dimitrih Lafleur was great

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chris! 🎉 We're glad you had a great class and that Dimitrih Lafleur was such an awesome instructor for your CPR/AED training in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Danielle Ongkiko

3 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Danielle! ⭐ We hope to see you in Mississauga for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Bianca S

3 days ago

Oimitrih Lafieur is a great instructor. Everyone was engaged and learned a lot during the training session.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bianca! 🎉 We agree that Oimitrih Lafieur is a great instructor who knows how to keep everyone engaged and learning throughout the session. We are so glad you had an excellent experience during your CPR/AED training in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Adetoun Bolarinwa

3 days ago

Aryan is a great instructor, class was fun and I got to learn a lot.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Adetoun! 🎉 We agree that Aryan is a great instructor who knows how to keep the class fun and engaging while helping you earn your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Maria I

3 days ago

Amazing instructor, Julie, who made the CPR/AED course easy to follow and enjoyable. Would highly recommend

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Haochen Sun

3 days ago

Very good experience. The instructor Dimitrih is very experienced and knowledgeable.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Haochen! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, which really helps when completing your Red Cross certification. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Eshetu Mulatu Garibu

4 days ago

I recently completed the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training at Coast2Coast First Aid in the North York facility, and I had a very positive experience. The training was well organized, professional, and easy to understand. The instructor was excellent—very knowledgeable, patient, and supportive. They explained each topic clearly and made sure everyone understood the steps before moving forward. The hands-on practice for CPR, AED use, choking, and emergency response was very helpful and made the training feel realistic and practical. The class environment was comfortable and interactive, and there was enough time for practice and questions. I especially appreciated how the instructor focused on real-life situations and safety, which helped me build confidence in responding to emergencies. Overall, this was a great training experience. I feel much more confident and prepared to handle emergency situations now. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast First Aid at the North York facility to anyone looking for high-quality first aid and CPR training.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Eshetu Mulatu Garibu! 🎉 We're glad the hands-on practice helped build your confidence in responding to real-life emergencies. It is wonderful to hear you had such a positive experience during your Standard First Aid training at our North York facility. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Crystal Waters

4 days ago

Saika is amazing. I loved her training and she truly makes things relatable and I will remember her stories. I love that she is a mother and a woman and I appreciated her aspect and understanding in doing first aid on women, and some of the challenges doing first aid on large men also, as a petite woman.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Crystal! ❤️ We agree, Saika is amazing, and we love that her relatable stories and perspective on performing Standard First Aid on people of all sizes resonated with you in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Alexa Miller

4 days ago

Did my first aid class with Saika Rafique! She was very knowledgeable and made sure that the class was super interesting! I would highly recommend booking the course with her, she was amazing!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Alexa! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is wonderful at keeping the class interesting while sharing her knowledge. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Elizabeth Gillis

4 days ago

I did standard first aid with Saika Rafique who was a great instructor! She had lots of activities to change things up and did lots of review and explanations before the test.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Elizabeth! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged with fun activities and great review sessions. We are so glad she helped you feel prepared and confident to earn your Red Cross certification in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

D Squared

4 days ago

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Olivia Hill

4 days ago

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Jordan Di Cicco

4 days ago

Ezz was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in learning BLS!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jordan! 🎉 We agree, Ezz is incredibly knowledgeable and does a fantastic job teaching the BLS Provider course in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Emma Newell

4 days ago

Ezz was amazing, he remembered everyone’s name after the first few minutes and was really engaging

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emma! 🎉 We agree that Ezz is amazing, and it is so great that he made the class so engaging by remembering everyone's name right away. We are glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Victoria Sudeyko

4 days ago

Great experience and very thorough explanation of all techniques!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Victoria! 🎉 We are so glad you appreciated the thorough explanation of all the techniques during your Standard First Aid course in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sanjarah Ahsan

4 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Sanjarah! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

JJ Lavadan

4 days ago

Ali was super helpful and made the class enjoyable

Response from the owner:Thank you, JJ! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at keeping the class enjoyable and helpful. We are so glad you had a great experience with your CPR/AED training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Dean

4 days ago

Thank you for teaching class, Kindly ALI teacher, it makes me easy to get it , Thank you!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dean! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at making the material easy to understand. We are so glad you had a positive experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

jayda

4 days ago

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Jenifer Hernandez

4 days ago

Amazing instructor. Aryen is very kind and helpful. He gives you confidence and gives good feedback to become a future instructor yourself.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jenifer! 🎉 We agree, Aryen is wonderful at building confidence and providing helpful feedback during your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Jordan Pettle

4 days ago

John was a compelling instructor and made the learning both enjoyable and thorough. Thank you very much John!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jordan! 🎉 We agree, John is a compelling instructor who knows how to make CPR/AED training in North York both enjoyable and thorough. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tricia Smith

4 days ago

Very comprehensive and practical training sessions at a reasonable price. The trainer was friendly and knowledgeable. Coast2Coast also shows great flexibility with booking, which is essential for a company of our size with staff on a hybrid schedule. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for quality first aid training.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tricia! 🙏 We're glad our flexible booking options made it easy to coordinate Standard First Aid training for your hybrid team in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sam Lin

4 days ago

Great info provision and education

Anisha Nandy

4 days ago

John Devlin is very knowledgeable and a great instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anisha! We agree that John Devlin is incredibly knowledgeable and makes our CPR/AED training in North York so engaging. 🎉 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

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First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Transfer Course

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Instructor Pathways:

Option 1: Instructors with Prior First Aid Instructing Experience

Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites

Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction

Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component

Step 4: Teaching Experience

Step 5: Certification

Option 2: Instructors with Prior Experience as an Educator or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites

Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction

Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component

Step 4: Teaching Experience

Step 5: Certification

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