Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor Courses!

The Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Development Recertification Course offers instructors the opportunity to re-certify their certificate. This course provides an interactive learning experience where candidates are given the opportunity to practice presentation and training techniques in a small-group setting. They will have a chance to update their skills and methods and discuss new program updates.

Each discipline must be recertified separately. These disciplines include:

First Aid & CPR (6 hours)
Professional Responder – FR/EMR/BLS (7 hours)

Instructor Pathway

1. Check Prerequisites

Prerequisites:
Valid Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor certification.

Proof that the instructor taught at least three Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses while their Instructor Certificate was valid. One of these must have been the highest level of certification within the discipline they wish to recertify (e.g. Standard First Aid as a First Aid instructor). Courses taught in combination (such as Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C) do not count as two separate courses.

Instructor must have taught at least one Standard First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid or Marine Basic First Aid course since earning their Instructor certification.

2. Classroom Component

Course Length:
First Aid/CPR: 6 hours
FR/EMR/BLS: 7 hours

Learn the Fundamentals of Instruction during this component.

Successfully complete selected discipline(s):

First Aid & CPR
Basic Life Support (BLS)
First Responder (FR)
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

If you wish to recertify more than one discipline, you must enroll in separate Instructor Recertification courses.

3. Recertification

Earn a digital copy of your Instructor Certification.

Valid for 3 years

Registration Process:

To enroll in the Instructor Recertification Training course, please be sure you meet the prerequisites.

Have questions regarding the Instructor Recertification course? Let us know! Our customer service team is ready to help.

First Aid Instructor Recertification Course Information:

Duration:

6 hours

Requirements:

A current CRC First Aid Program Instructor certification,
Have taught a minimum of three Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program courses during the three-year certification period
One course must have been taught in each Instructor designation seeking recertification (to the highest level of certification with each program area, recertification courses qualify).Attention: there may be additional requirements set by local legislators. Please check legislation in your area for additional requirementsCourses which were taught in combination (example: Standard First Aid and CPR C) do not count as separate courses for the purpose of recertification prerequisites

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:

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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Anne, our instructor, was very knowledgeable and engaging. She shared valuable insights from her own experience, which made the lessons practical and easy to understand. The training was fun, interactive, and kept us involved throughout. I now feel much more confident in providing first aid and CPR when needed. I truly appreciate the way Anne made the learning experience both enjoyable and impactful.

Urban Diva

Back again for a refresher and had another really great instructor (Karisa) keep up the good work. 😊

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 Ezz. 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.

Steph Muchocana

It’s a great training experience, the place is conducive to learning and the Instructor Walaa is on point and delivers the course effectively and easy to understand. I will refer the Center to my friends in the future.

Bat Man

Great engaging and informative content throughout the course. My instructor Elhamy was helpful throughout the whole course to answer any questions, and while keeping the discussion around the important topics serious, also made them fun (ex. With the use of a kahoot before the test). 10/10 would recommend

Kaira Pandey

took a class here in 2022 and returned yesterday for my recertification. Our instructor, Hetal, was absolutely amazing — very easygoing and patient. Even if someone asked the same question five times, she would always respond with a smile and explain clearly. I’ve already referred many friends here. The location is very convenient and accessible for Scarborough people. This time, I completed Standard First Aid Level C, and I’m very satisfied with the experience.

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Kaira! We hope you had a great training experience with Azra. 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 concerns you might have. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Rocky young Felimon

Walaa was great👌

Kaitlyn Sperling

Elhamy made the class very engaging.

Saranya Elango

Great session I have ever experienced with the trainer Elhamy. Thank you very much sir🙏

KASHISH KASH

The way of teaching of Elhamy and engaging each and everyone to keep everyone active throughout the whole session was amazing.

Alexander Jaramillo

Elhamy was a great instructor, was able to teach the class effectively and made it easy to learn. I have done many cpr trainings and this was by far the best one. I learned more and it helped me out!

Harman Gill

Had an amazing experience with elhami

Paul Busuttil

I enjoyed the course excellent instructor.

Yaseem Ashe

Elhamy was amazing! Very kind and a great teacher. Kept the class lighthearted as well.

Lucas Rauwerda

Good experience

kelly cirkon

Lovely instructor (elhamy) and great experience. Learned a lot and had a nice time

Angela Kayani

I had the best experience ever! my instructor Sam made our class the safest spot for all of us and i learned more than I ever have in my life! I would a 100% do this again and again if more instructors are like Sam!

Response from the owner:Hey Angela! Thanks for your kind review. We're thrilled that you learned so much from Sam and we hope to see you again soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Anna Klein

The instructor was funny and knowledgeable.
I enjoyed my training a lot.

Naureen Rizwan

I had a great experience with coast2coast. I would highly recommend Saika as she made the whole learning process amazing. I feel more confident with the skills I've learned to be able to use in my everyday life as well as workplace..

Akshay Santosh

Very good experience. Our instructor Saika was a very good teacher. She makes us understand the topics thoroughly using various methods such as games and stories. I very much enjoyed this experience.

Shital Shah

Carol is a great instructor. She explained it so well and very knowledgeable.
Thank you.

Catherine Malaya

I had such a great experience with Saika! Our instructor was absolutely amazing, incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable, and what really stood out was how she incorporated so many real-life examples and stories into the lesson. Her positive energy and genuine passion for teaching made the class super engaging and enjoyable.

Tonya Lu

Good instructor.

Emma J

Ali did a great job and was very funny! A very pleasant course with him!

Osaretin Sophia

Great teaching

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Jonard Villanueva

Thanks to the expert trainer! He kept the class engaged and made the material easy to understand👍👌

Response from the owner:Hey Jonard! 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! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Kester Ng

Great! Learned a lot, instructor was clear and helpful.

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Anna Fasulo

Mitra was a great instructor and she made the course fun! She was knowledgeable and I learned a lot from her. I will definitely take the course with her again.

Response from the owner:Anna, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Richmond Hill first aid and 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!

Avery Adams

Great teacher and very thorough, and well engaged keep up the great work….!!!!!

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

Audrianna Melon

Our instructor was a young lady, I believe her name was Krista (or something similar) she was so engaging and made it actually enjoyable to be there, have to say I learned a lot even though I was just there for a recertification. High recommend!!

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

Harvinder Kaur

I just completed my EMR with Instructor Scott. He is an amazing instructor—knowledgeable, patient, and supportive. I’ve learned so much during this course and am leaving with valuable skills and knowledge.

Response from the owner:Hi Harvinder! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your EMR training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us at our Scarborough first aid training facility. It's amazing to hear that you learned so much and we hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! See you in 3 years for recertification! Stay safe.

Andy Nguyen

Great experience! I went with my brother for the Standard First Aid and CPR C, and out instructor Tatiana was extremely professional, passionate and friendly. Highly highly recommend going with Tatiana at this location.

Response from the owner:Andy, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you and your brother had an enjoyable course with us at our London first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

V. Gray

This a great course and the delivery was wonderfully put together. Great to hand the hands on experience and instructions were great.

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

dalia saafan

Response from the owner:Dalia, 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 again for recertification. Stay safe!

dalia saafan

The instructor, Rana, demonstrated considerable expertise, and the information presented proved to be quite beneficial.

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

Ayah Amer

I first signed up for the Emergency first aid and during my class I was able to switch to the Standard first aid as other people were doing it within that same sessions. The online part of the course was straightforward and helpful.Andrea T was a great instructor. Super engaging and helpful in clarifying information and answering questions!

Response from the owner:Hi Ayah! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C 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 our Mississauga first aid and CPR training facility at Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Julie Haboc

It was very straightforward, instructor was very knowledgeable, and location is easy to find. Overall, a very good experience!

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

Christina Tunver George

Response from the owner:Hey Christina! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course with us at our Toronto first aid training facility! 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Clayton Bedford

Response from the owner:Hi Clayton! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed another safety course with us! 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 Kitchener first aid and CPR training facility again soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Petula

Response from the owner:Petula, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Kitchener 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!

Jaleh Rastany

I have had very good experience and the instructor taught all the items in each chapter very clearly.

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

Michael

Elizabeth and Anna were the best instructors!

Response from the owner:Hi Michael! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course with us at our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility! 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Edward Steep

Ali is an amazing instructor with a lot of knowledge to share.

Response from the owner:Hey Edward! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed another safety course with us! 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 North York first aid and CPR training facility again soon for recertification. Stay safe!

asma khalid

I had such a great experience with Mr Dimitrih lafleur and he is very nice and knowledgeable instructor.

Response from the owner:Hey Asma! 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 Brampton first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Neb G.

Very diligent and experienced instructor.

Response from the owner:Hey Neb! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed another safety course with us! 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 Kitchener first aid training facility again soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Patricia Frenza

I have been choosing Coast2Coast for over 4 years! Never disappointed! Thank you Selina for being super amazing 🤩

Response from the owner:Hi Patricia! 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 continuing to choose Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We can't wait to see you at our Richmond Hill CPR training facility again for your next recertification. Stay safe!

Nanette Manzumba

The instructor did a great job. We understand all the tools.

Response from the owner:Hi Nanette! 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 Scarborough 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!

Samuel Karanja

Good instructor she's joyful

Response from the owner:Hey Samuel! 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 Edmonton 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!

ashwani sharma

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Ashwani! 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 Kitchener CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

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