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.

Recent Awards and Recognition

Professional
Responder Instructor
Development Course

Our Professional Responder Instructor Development course is a great way to increase your skills and teach first responders how to save lives. This is one of the most advanced disciplines you can learn as an instructor with the Canadian Red Cross.

Expand your teaching opportunities and complete an Instructor Development-Professional Responder training.

Hear From Our Students!

Video Testimonial Compilation

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.

first-aid-cpr-instructor-training-north-york-2

first-aid-instructor-training-north-york-2

instructor-development-training-group-picture-north-york-2-300x267

Some of Our Happy Clients

Seal_of_the_Toronto_Police_Service.svg-min

Testimonial

Excellent

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics

Based on 17787 reviews

See all reviews

review us on

Victor Kushmaniuk

sepideh zand

I received my CPR certificate at the Richmond Hill location. The class was amazing. Mitra was the best teacher. She explained everything in detail and made the class easy to understand.

Julie Roberts

Scott F was the best! He really engaged our group well and made the content fun to learn (not easy to do!). I could have done another full day with him. I feel prepared and confident to handle a first aid emergency if I need to, and inspired to continue my education in this space. Thank you Scott!

G K

Very organized and professional course . One request : please use individual disposable face shields for CPR. It was awkward to use "second hand" ones.

Eleonora Godgoldt

Very organized and professional course . One request : please use individual disposable face shields for CPR. It was awkward to use "second hand" ones.

Dana

The trainer shows excellent organization skills, good communication, empathetic and patient skills. Online material was clear. I will look for him again for recertification. A big thank you!

Response from the owner:Hi Dana! 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 to learn life-saving skills. We can't wait to see you at our Toronto first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Tricia Ramdath

The instructor was very engaging and professional. I had a fun learning experience.

Ayo-Akwe Olufisayo (Anuperlé)

Golriz Eslamian

I just wanted to take a moment to thank youselina Rawe for all her guidance and support. Your dedication and passion for teaching have truly inspired me and helped me grow. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into making learning engaging and meaningful.

Thank you again for everything you do!

Pulkit

Selina rawe is best

Annu Beniwal

Selina made learning fun, she has a great sense of humor, keeps you entertained as well as imparts knowledge to a great extent. Had an amazing experience being in her class!

Comfort

Response from the owner:Hi Comfort! 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 to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

roohi sharma

Mitra was very energetic and enthusiastic. She made the class enjoyable

Response from the owner:Hey Roohi! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Mitra 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 at our Richmond Hill CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Danielle Lorenz

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Danielle! 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 at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Oliver Ribeiro

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Oliver! 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 at our Richmond Hill first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

AGASHAMI MUTARA Ulysse

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Agashami! 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 at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Nakayla Henry

I did my BLS today with Adel Morcos .
He’s an really good instructor
Everything was really clear , helpful and understandable.
I learned a lot in this training today at the Mississauga location - 71 King St W Unit 206, Mississauga, ON L5B 4A2
I would highly recommend for anyone.

Response from the owner:Hi Nakayla! 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 BLS training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We're glad that you learned a lot and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Mississauga CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Angela Williams

Adel morcos very Good instructor and helpful

Response from the owner:Hi Angela! 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 at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

T'sharie Taylor - My World

The instructor did an awesome job teaching the BLS class. He made learning easy, fun , and understandable .

Response from the owner:T'sharie, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS course with us at our Mississauga CPR training facility. 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!

Tricxie Anne Gaza

Adel Mocos was really helpful and a good teacher. I learned a lot in this training.

Response from the owner:Hi Tricxie! 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 to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Mississauga CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Melissa Barry

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Melissa! 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 at our Mississauga CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Rizwan Shah

Ahmed is a very knowledgeable instructor.
I enjoyed my learning experience!

Response from the owner:Hi Rizwan! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Ahmed 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 at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Ruwan Kumarage

I just completed my CPR C/AED certification today with Coast2Coast and a BIG thank you to the First Aid Instructor Julia for delivering such an excellent and engaging in-class session.

Response from the owner:Ruwan, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. 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 at our Edmonton CPR training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Paro Mita

It was a great experience. Instructor Andrea T was very knowledgeable and made the whole session very interactive and engaging.

Response from the owner:Paro, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. 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 at our Mississauga first aid training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Diane Bouffing

Saika Rafique Thank you for this wonderful course. I learned a lot with you. Despite my language problem you were able to help me. Thank you very much.

Response from the owner:Hi Diane! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Saika 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 at our Calgary first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Usama Shahid

Saika did a good job of explaining all the modules. Saika uses hands on techniques and activities to help with understanding all the concepts.

Response from the owner:Hey Usama! 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 at our Calgary CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Jou-Chen Chen

A professional instructor, a professional course, and a great experience.

Response from the owner:Jou-Chen, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. 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 at our Calgary first aid training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Stone He

Great class! Our instructor Saika was great and very positive! I learned about the handling of individuals in need of CPR /first aid assistance. As a group we were able to perform a lot of hands on practice.

Response from the owner:Hey Stone! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety 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! We certainly hope to see you at our Calgary first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Carmela

I had a great experience with their First Aid and CPR course. Saika, the instructor, was very knowledgeable and helpful. She did a good job to make me feel more confident in my knowledge from this course.

Response from the owner:Hi Carmela! 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 at our Calgary first and and CPR training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Hiru Rashmi

Great course and an even greater instructor! Martina explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and remember, which made the exam go smoothly. The class was not only fun but also packed with valuable learning.

Response from the owner:Hi Hiru! 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 to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Newmarket first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Mir Majid

Response from the owner:Hi Mir! 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 to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our North York first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Anju Babu

Ahmed was a really good instructor

Response from the owner:Hi Anju! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Ahmed 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 at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Abondance Bagiririkigongwa

Thank so much for giving us this lesson
Carel

Response from the owner:Hi Abondance! 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 at our Nepean CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Ella K

The course was interesting, detailed, very clear. Ahmed is a great instructor and explains topics clearly and answers all questions, as well as engages students in activities and discussions. Thank you

Response from the owner:Hi Ella! 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 course with us at our Mississauga first aid training facility. 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.

Emily Ly

I recently completed my Standard First Aid CPR course with Viraj at Markham and Unionville! With the knowledge and professionalism from our instructor I was able to pass the course with flying colours 🙂 would recommend.

Response from the owner:Hi Emily! 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 Standard First Aid and CPR 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.

Crystal

I recently did a Standard First Aid and CPR level C with instructor Viraj Jani and she did a great job!! She was very involved and had us do activities which aided in the learning.

Response from the owner:Crystal, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course with Viraj 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!

Shaista Sarwath Begum

Overall nice experience. Excellent instructor Azra highly knowledgeable and supportive

Response from the owner:Shaista, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. 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 at our Scarborough CPR training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Joe Parucha

Carel was an excellent instructor, giving clear and practical guidance for the hands-on portion of the course. She was extremely knowledgeable and attentive, quickly correcting technique. I do plan on coming back when recertification is due.

Response from the owner:Joe, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! We can't wait to see you at our Nepean first aid and CPR training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Sarika Sikri

Carel was a very good instructor.

Response from the owner:Hi Sarika! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety 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! We certainly hope to see you at our Nepean first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Ahmed El Hussein

Ahmed was a great instructor, highly recommended!

Response from the owner:Hi Ahmed! 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 to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Andrew Kim

Saika is fantastic!

Response from the owner:Hi Andrew! 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 at our Calgary first aid training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Stojan Kljaic

Response from the owner:Hi Stojan! 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 at our Etobicoke first aid training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

alexandra Aubin

Very clear and easy to understand method of teaching. Carel was my instructor and it was very good !

Response from the owner:Hi Alexandra! 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 course with us at our Nepean first aid training facility. 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.

Frances Pierantoni

Course great! Parking not so much.

Response from the owner:Frances, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Ottawa first aid training facility. 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 at our Ottawa first aid training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Ethan Wallace

Response from the owner:Hey Ethan! 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 at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

M M

Adel was a great instructor!!

Response from the owner:Hey M M! 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 at our Etobicoke first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Margarita Shraiber

I took the BLS (HCP) course with Tatiana Briceno as my instructor, and she was amazing. She explained everything very clearly, gave real-life examples, and created a calm, supportive atmosphere. Thanks to her, I feel much more confident with CPR skills. Highly recommend her!

Response from the owner:Hi Margarita! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your BLS 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're thrilled that you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our London CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Villy Gloriane

Thank you Tatiana. This is my second class with you.
BLS training was an amazing class, you make me enjoy to learn.
I love the way you teach in the class and your personality.

Response from the owner:Villy, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS course with us yet again. 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 at our London CPR training facility for a third time for recertification. Stay safe!

Victoria Paiva

Tatiana is a very dynamic and engaging instructor, giving great explanations and demostrations

Response from the owner:Hi Victoria! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety 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! We certainly hope to see you at our London first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in Canada

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics provides WSIB-approved and OHS-approved First Aid, CPR, EMR, Youth training courses and more in over 23 locations in Canada! We pride ourselves on providing the best training experience possible, ensuring our students leave their course feeling confident in their life-saving skills.

First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Course