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First Aid and
CPR/AED Instructor
Course
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
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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