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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Christina Silva

Amazing mentor and guide. Such an amazing person ❤️

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Gia Kllapi

Selina is a great instructor. Very enjoyable the training. 😊

Michelle Sarfo

Selina was a great instructor, she made the course really engaging!

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Lakshyaa Sharma

I had a really nice experience. The class was very informative and the instructor made it a fun learning.

Udit Desai

I recently completed the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED course at Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics in Oakville, and I had an excellent experience!

The course was well-structured, informative, and hands-on, making it easy to understand and apply essential life-saving skills. A special mention to our instructor, Dr. Adel, who was absolutely amazing. He was very knowledgeable, approachable, and friendly, creating a relaxed and engaging learning environment. He made even the complex topics feel simple with real-life examples and practical demonstrations.

I now feel much more confident in my ability to respond in an emergency situation, thanks to the quality of this training. I would highly recommend this course—and especially Dr. Adel—to anyone looking to get certified in first aid and CPR.

Thank you again, Coast2Coast and Dr. Adel!

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Response from the owner:Hi Udit! 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 & CPR/AED Level C, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. It's wonderful to hear that you had such a great course with Adel as your instructor. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills! And thank you for your recommendation. We hope to see you at our first aid and CPR training facility in Oakville soon for recertification. Stay safe!

fadumo Dahir

You worked very well with me and I was satisfied with your work Viraj Jani I’m truly happy that you supported me so well thank you

Response from the owner:Hi Fadumo! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Viraj was able to support you so well — we’re lucky to have him on our team. We'll be sure to pass along your appreciation. If you ever need anything else, we’re here to help! We hope you enjoy your safety training course!

Diana

Jan was so nice, welcoming and helpful! She answered all the questions patiently and was great at teaching. The course is informative and I highly recommend! Thank you coast 2 coast!

Response from the owner:Hi Diana! 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 first aid and CPR training facility in Newmarket soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Michelle Hoang

Hosam is simply the best instructor I have for this course and I want to appreciate the time he took to teach this course on a holiday. I feel more confident about my knowledge and abilities as a first aid provider/CPR after this lesson.

Response from the owner:Hi Michelle! 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 first aid and CPR training facility in Nepean soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Nirmaljeet Kaur

Walaa is a great instructor. She made my recertification course so interesting and learning happened naturally. I am more confident as an ECE going forward to take care of the little munchkins in my care and of the community in case the need arises. Thank you team. Cheers

Response from the owner:Hey Nirmaljeet! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs once again. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us at our Mississauga first aid and CPR facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared for the children you'll be teaching as an ECE. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

sukhbir kaur

I had a great experience attending the CPR and First Aid class with Mr. Adel. He explained the concepts clearly and provided excellent hands-on practice, which made the learning more effective. I feel more confident now in responding to emergencies.

Response from the owner:Hi Sukhbir! 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 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're glad you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Oakville CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

morgan smith

Great experience! Really detailed and well paced. Adel was a fantastic instructor very engaging, covered a lot while making it very hands on.

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

Team Chaotic

Adel was a wonderful instructor

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

Gaon Lee

Adel was very kind and taught a great course!

Response from the owner:Hey Gaon! 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's first aid and CPR training facility in Oakville! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Mansi Chauhan

Response from the owner:Hey Mansi! 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's first aid and CPR training facility in Kitchener! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Jessica Paige

Always a fun experience and the instructor Rajeev is wonderful!

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

Kamara Mctavish

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Kamara! We hope you had a great training experience at our Kitchener first aid and CPR facility. 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 soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Jasdeep Kaur

Response from the owner:Hi Jasdeep! 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 soon for recertification at our Kitchener first aid and CPR training facility! Stay safe.

EWC Chow

The central Toronto location on Bloor Street West is very convenient for me and this is the third time I have taken BLS with Coast2Coast. I have also done CPR/BLS with other providers in the past 20 to 30 years. This year, I had Mohammad and he was great and byfar the best instructors of CPR/BLS I have had with Coast2Coast. and one of the best I have had from many different course providers. He was very knowledgeable, clear in his explanations, and managed to make the course fun too.

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 BLS training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We'll be sure to let Mohammed know how much you enjoyed your training with him! See you next year at our Toronto first aid and CPR facility for recertification! Stay safe.

Nehal Patel

I have called cost to cost customer care centre , connect with Viraj Jani.
She explained me the process how to book and she also helped me to find my suitable date as per my priority and near to my location. She also helped me how to begin online course with proper writing instruction.
Excellent service , very kind and co operative with full of information. Thank you Viraj Jani.

Zulifeiya Ainiwa

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Zulifeiya! We hope you had a great training experience at our Toronto CPR facility. 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 soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Angel

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Angel! We hope you had a great training experience at our Scarborough CPR facility. 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 soon for recertification! Stay safe.

ogonna atuegwu

Response from the owner:Hi Ogonna! 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 at our Scarborough first aid 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.

Sarah Fallis

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

Angelina Kann

great experience, learned a lot and feel very knowledgeable now. my instructors name was Hetal Patel, she was really sweet, kind, and overall very patient not only with me but everyone else learning. i highly recommend taking this cpr course.

Rashim Thakur

Good experience and learn so many things. Rajiv Sir is very good and very knowledgeable person. Overall we got good experience

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

Neelum Nisa

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

Kofigyasi Jnr

I really like simplicity but detailed lecture and training as well as the patience of their customer service especially Viraj Jani.

I high recommend their training which equip you with the necessary knowledge and training needed for saving lives

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

Mark Cherrington

Ali was a great instructor, would highly recommend.

Response from the owner:Mark, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us at our Toronto first aid and CPR facility. It was great to have you back for Recertification! 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!

Elizabeth eniola

Great experience, great teacher !
Teacher Walaa was very clear and took great care to make sure we understood. I definitely enjoyed my session with her and I feel really confident enough to apply the skills I learnt.

Response from the owner:Elizabeth, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training 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 at our Mississauga first aid and CPR training facility. Stay safe!

Mark M

A great and educational experience. Joseph was very helpful with explaining questions as well!

Response from the owner:Mark, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training 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 at our Ottawa first aid and CPR training facility. Stay safe!

Yonatan kachur

Incredible course, Selina Rawe was a very good instructor. She conveyed all the information very professionally and kept the entire class engaged. Nothing but good things to say about her and the course.

Response from the owner:Hi Yonatan! thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training 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 at our Newmarket first aid and CPR training facility. Stay safe!

Sonika Chandel

Thanks to Mr. Rajeev, I feel confident in my ability to respond in emergency situations. I would highly recommend his class to anyone looking to learn CPR properly and effectively.

Response from the owner:Sonika, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable CPR training 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 at our North York first aid and CPR training facility. Stay safe!

Exaucee Reine

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Exaucee! 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 Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Amaar Chandt

Response from the owner:Hey Amaar! 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 our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility at Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Aran Bains

Selina is a fantastic instructor!

Response from the owner:Hi Aran! 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 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!

Reuben Benzaquen

Selina Rawe was an incredible instructor. Covered every topic and kept the class engaged during the entire course

Response from the owner:Hi Reuben! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great 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 Scarborough first aid and CPR facility soon for your next training. Stay safe!

Cherono Bett

Walaa is the best instructor, she knows what’s she is teaching and her teaching skills are amazing

Response from the owner:Hi Cherono! 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 and CPR facility soon for your next training. Stay safe!

mathew rossi

Awesome instructor, walaa did an amazing job teaching in an understanding and easy to digest way. Would totally recommend taking a course with coast2coast first aid

Response from the owner:Hey Mathew! 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 at our Mississauga first aid and CPR 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.

Jibraan Khan

Learned a lot and got to understand everything I need to know, instructor Walaa was great.

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

Maya Lindsay

Walaa led a great course!

Response from the owner:Hey Maya! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course at our Mississauga first aid 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!

daljit Saini

It was great lecture by Rajeev sir, very clear and good practice.

Response from the owner:Hey Daljit! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course at our Kitchener first aid 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!

Kristen Meuwissen

Tatiana was great! She was engaging & provided many scenarios, demos & practice opportunities for the class. This created an engaging environment & made the day go by quicker. Thank you Tatiana!

Response from the owner:Hi Kristen! 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 London first aid and CPR 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!

Adebimpe Adeyemo

I had an amazing and wonderful time. Our instructor was wonderful, well engaging and detailed. Thank you for the service.

Response from the owner:Hi Adebimpe! 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 Kitchener first aid and CPR 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!

Josephine Nwawoloh

I love their coaching skills thanks to Coast to coast

Response from the owner:Hi Josephine! 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 Ottawa first aid and CPR 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!

parisa pakbaz

The instructor, Anne Klauser, made the course fun and very easy to understand.

Response from the owner:Hi Parisa! 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 North York first aid 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!

Retribution

Our instructor, Rajeev Khanna, made everything very interesting! There is a lot of information to cover, but he makes it informative and interesting. His enthusiasm got everyone participating and made learning a lot easier. I’d highly recommend others get their certification with Coast2Coast, especially if Rajeev is instructing.

Response from the owner: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 Brampton first aid facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills and for your recommendation. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

TEAM SALES

Interactive. Interesting. Simple to understand

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 us at our Brampton CPR 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.

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