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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Helen Reis

I’ve returned to Coast2Coast to obtain my First Aid /cpr training and recertification . Muhammad @Bloor/Christie location was, thorough, patient and very informative with his level of training. Thank you

Sopheary Sarun

Andrea was an amazing BLS and CPR instructor. She made the course enjoyable and engaging, and her teaching style was very clear and easy to follow. I felt confident learning the material because of how well she explained everything. I would love to be in her class again when I renew my certification.

Dante S

Adel was an excellent instructor, we did our Emergency First Aid and CPR here, amazing.

Melissa Fonte

I had a great experience with Coast2Coast, especially with Dr. Adel. The course was clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, even for topics that can feel overwhelming. Dr. Adel explained everything in a calm, knowledgeable, and approachable way, which made the learning experience much more comfortable and engaging. I feel confident in what I learned and would absolutely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone needing first aid/CPR training.

Gwendolen Schultz

Great course Great teacher

Rihana Mohammadi

Dr. Adel good instructor

vanina donaire

Dr.Adel was great and I learned a lot from him. Thank you so much

Onuwa Precious

Dimitri was an amazing tutor. He made the lessons feel less burdensome

Tejesvini Chauhan

Wonderful experience. Dimitrih is amazing instructor. I enjoyed the class and learned many things.

Nathan Lee

Instructor Tatiana Briceno was really
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ANDREA ISABELLA ACOSTA GARCIA

Walaa was a really good instructor, she prepared us well to write the exam. Everyone passed and obtained their certification. If you need your BLS I recommend signing up with her!

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Sahra Hersi

Walaa is a great instructor who thoroughly taught our BLS course. The training was clear, engaging, and easy to understand.

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Shirley-Ann T

Waala is a very good instructor she teaches well and displays a good demonstration in the training.

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I attended the Blended First Aid and CPR course, and my instructor was Mr. Ali Sakhavati. He is a highly experienced and excellent instructor with outstanding teaching skills and a very professional and respectful attitude. The course content was explained very clearly and thoroughly, and all topics were taught in an excellent way. Overall, it was a very informative and valuable course, and I learned a lot from it.

Nikki R

Wonder and very instinctive course ! Thank you Selina .

Kritika Sharma

Selina is great! She made it engaging and easy to learn everything! Highly recommend

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Victoria C

Prabh was great. We used this company for our group cpr training at our workplace. She was very patient and made learning fun!

Jean Christle Pineda

Andrea T. was an amazing instructor. She made the Red Cross training both fun and insightful, and we learned a lot. Her teaching style was engaging, clear, and very effective. Overall, it was a great and valuable training experience.

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She was absolutely fantastic, best first aid trainer we've had. She made learning fun and interactive. Listened and answered all our questions. Andrea certainly has a passion for what she does. We need more like her. 💯

Sansan AP

Thank you so much to Andrea T. who conducted the training for our First Aid. She is amazing, knowledgable and we had a lot of fun during the training.

Raphael Candello

The course was great, and Selina Rawe’s presentation made it even better. Her sense of humor and dynamic style made the course fly by.

Response from the owner:Hi Raphael! 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 Oakville first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Erika Candello

I really enjoyed this course. Selina Rawe teaches very well, her explanations are clear, easy to follow, and the class felt really dynamic. She’s also kind, friendly, and funny, which made the whole experience even better. I didn’t even notice the time passing. I definitely recommend her.

Response from the owner:Erika, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Oakville 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! We can't wait to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Nellie Nellz

I had a great experience completing the Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training course. The instructor Dimitrih LaFleur was highly knowledgeable and demonstrated a strong understanding of all concepts, techniques, and proper procedures and protocols. He engaged with the class throughout the session, explained material clearly, and encouraged participation. He was respectful, approachable, and kept the energy light, which made the learning environment comfortable and enjoyable. I feel confident in the skills I learned and would highly recommend this course.

Response from the owner:Hi Nellie! 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 in Standard First Aid and CPR/AED, 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 Brampton first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

riana mohammed-maharaj

Dimitrih did an excellent job and went through everything in detail while making the class fun and engaging.

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

Andrea is amazing teacher. She is upbeat, and made the day fly by. Strongly recommend Coast2Coast( red cross certificate providers).

Response from the owner:Hi JJ! Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Andrea 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 Hamilton first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Talha Khan

Completed my CPR & Standard First Aid training with Selina Rawe. She was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the course given her wide range of experience as a professional. Her humour and fun personality only added to the experience. Would definitely recommend her as an instructor.

Response from the owner:Hi Talha! Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great Standard First Aid and CPR training course with Selina 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 Oakville first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Nyoka Gallimore

Dimitrih is an excellent teacher, expert in explanations.

Response from the owner:Hi Nyoka! 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 Brampton first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Xi Xiaoqing

Great trainer,

Response from the owner:Hi Xi! 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 Oakville first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Divya Jose

Response from the owner:Hi Divya! 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 Kitchener first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Davvy S

Teresa Kwoon was an excellent instructor who was very knowledgeable and kept the class engaging the entire time.
I really enjoyed the course and practical training.

Response from the owner:Hi Davvy! 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 Richmond Hill first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Margaret Cereghini

Our instructor, Tatiana, was excellent. She was informative, helpful and very supportive of the attendees. Tatiana was open to discussion and made the day flow smoothly. I highly recommend this course.

Response from the owner:Hi Margaret! Your review and recommendation are 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!

Carrie Coe

Response from the owner:Hey Carrie! 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 training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Tyra Magnuson

The instructor for my cohort was Saika Rafique. She was really passionate about the course and very thorough, making sure that we know exactly how to respond in an emergency

Response from the owner:Hi Tyra! 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 Calgary first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

michelle chio

Ms. Saika was a good instructor and was able to demonstrate techniques on how to do first aid during emergencies.

Response from the owner:Hi Michelle! 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!

Tana Petu

Saika made the learning so engaging and fun. We had lost of practicals and I’m feeling good about being a first aider. Looking forward to being helpful with the know how.

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

Jared Jontz

Saika was a great instructor, I feel prepared to handle any first aid emergency after spending a day with her.

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

Manish Prajapati

Joyal fernandez is excellent in trainer for the CPR and first aid training.👍

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

MANDEEP KAUR

It was great experience with Joyal. He is such a talented and knowledgeable instructor. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and personal experiences with us.

Response from the owner:Hey Mandeep! 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 Kitchener first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Annie M

Great training! Instructor Joyal Fernandez was very patient and helpful! Great experience.

Response from the owner:Hi Annie! 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 Kitchener CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Dweep Rawal

I recently completed my First Aid and CPR training at this institute, and I had a great experience. The trainer, Joyal, was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and made the sessions engaging and easy to understand. The practical demonstrations were very clear, and I feel confident in applying what I learned in real-life situations. Overall, a highly professional institute with excellent training – highly recommended!

Response from the owner:Hi Dweep! Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Joyal as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and we're so glad that 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 Kitchener first aid and CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

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Walaa is amazing she describes every point so nicely with so kindness and humor.

Response from the owner:Hi Nadeem! 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. 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!

JASHANPREET KAUR

Thank You Walaa for today’s CPR course and you were so kind.

Response from the owner:Hi Jashanpreet! 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 CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

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