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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Rachael Powell

Tatiana was very thorough and informative!

Response from the owner:Hey Rachael! 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 at our London first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Thomas Atallah

Mitra was our instructor and she was great! Extremely knowledgeable, patient, and made sure we really understood the material. The course was fun and I left feeling confident. Definitely recommend.

Response from the owner:Hi Thomas! Your review and recommendation 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 at our Newmarket first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Estrella Guerrero

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Estrella! 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.

Nathan Nyokwoyo

Good facilitation

Response from the owner:Hey Nathan! 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.

Tanisha Prince

It was good, very detailed.

Response from the owner:Tanisha, 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!

Jillian Alwyn

Selina Rawe was a great instructor, kept the environment light in such a heavy context

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

Erin W

Incredible experience. Maria was very professional and kept the class on track throughout the day. She made it a great day. I would highly recommend Coast to Coast and Maria 😁

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

Mole

Our instructor is amazing, and the course is very structured.

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

LX L

I took the Standard First Aid + CPR + AED training with Hosam on June 18, 2025, and I had a really great experience!

As someone whose first language is not English, I sometimes found it difficult to fully understand some of the technical terms and hands-on instructions. However, Hosam was incredibly patient, kind, and supportive throughout the entire course. He took extra time to explain things clearly and made sure I understood each step. His friendly attitude really made me feel more confident and comfortable.

I truly appreciate his dedication to teaching and highly recommend him as an instructor — especially for anyone who may feel nervous or unsure. Thank you again!

Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! It's amazing to hear that regardless of the language barrier, you were able to complete your course and feel confident and comfortable with your new life-saving skills. 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 Ottawa first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

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Singh Preet

Today, It was really a good session of training with Selina Rawe. Thank you so much for training.

Response from the owner:Hi Singh! 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 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!

Gaggy

Selina rawe is very good teacher

Response from the owner: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 Brampton first aid facility soon for your next training. Stay safe!

Manveer Singh

Selina Rawe is a great instructor with a good communication

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

Varinder Singh

Selina Rawe is truly an exceptional teacher. She has a wonderful, friendly demeanor and always offers her support. Her ability to explain concepts clearly makes a big difference in understanding, and it’s clear she cares about her students’ success.

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

Belinda Crasto

Selina Rawe was great and the method of training was really interesting .

Response from the owner:Hi Belinda! 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 at our Brampton first aid and CPR training facility. Stay safe!

Miqdad Alshaikh

Response from the owner:Hi Miqdad! 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 at our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility. Stay safe!

Abdul-Hannan A

Great content. They have a washroom and fridge. Most of the in person content was a repeat of the online content and hence did feel a bit redundant at times. Delivery was a bit unclear at times, but overall well-worded and enjoyable with ample jokes and light-hearted fun. Try to book on a day when parking is free.

Response from the owner:Hi Abdul-Hannan! 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. If you ever have questions about any of the content from your course, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification at our Kitchener first aid and CPR training facility. Stay safe!

Ines Sidhoum

I am very happy and grateful to the professor and to all the people who participated in helping me in this experience. I learned and helped, and now I am ready to help others.

Response from the owner:Hi Ines! 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 at our Toronto first aid and CPR training facility. Stay safe!

Abdullah Noah

The person he help me a lot and he teach me About a lot of information he gave me he didn’t let me feel I’m in class or training was a good guy I learned from him and I’ll keep it for
the future, I learned a lot from him His name is Scott thank you for him and for the Red Cross in Etobicoke I appreciate it .

Response from the owner:Hi Abdullah! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course with us at Coast2Coast! 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 at our Etobicoke first aid training facility. Stay safe!

Freya Lino

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Freya! We hope you had a great training experience at our London 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.

Ana Paula Cioni

I had a great experience last Sunday in my First Aid & CPR course. The whole process was very organized and professional since the beginning until the end. Penny was the instructor and she is amazing.

Response from the owner:Hi Ana! 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 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!

Luana Shimabukuro

I found the course to be well-structured and informative, providing a solid understanding of the key topics covered. The learning environment was adequate although slightly warm at times and the hands-on approach was a highlight, encouraging active participation and meaningful interaction with both peers and the instructor. This practical focus made the experience engaging and relevant.
One challenge I encountered was accessing the building; I was accidentally locked out on two occasions, which caused some inconvenience. Improving entry instructions or access support could enhance the overall experience.
Despite that, I truly appreciated the quality of instruction and the collaborative atmosphere. I would recommend the course to others seeking a dynamic and immersive learning experience.

Response from the owner:Hi Luana! 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. We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us regarding entry to the building and it is something that we're actively working on to improve with building management. There are instructions on how to enter the building in the confirmation email, though, but we understand that the keypad is a bit tricky. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification at our Hamilton first aid and CPR training facility. Stay safe!

melinda lamarche

Great class! Very practical and hands on. Anne K was a great instructor. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a comprehensive first aid and cpr course!

dave

Response from the owner:Hi Dave! 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 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!

Hussain Ali

Forouz Fattah

Response from the owner:Hi Forouz! 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 Richmond Hill first aid 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!

MANAV VAIDYA

I have really enjoyed the course with an amazing instructor Mr. Rajiv and I am glad to Coast2Coast who have provided such type of courses for the people Thank you.

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

Tasha Smith

Always a great experience and learning environment!

Response from the owner:Hi Tasha! 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 our Brampton first aid and CPR training facility feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Elizabeth Leo-Mensah

rajeev was amazing! very engaging and he made the class not feel as long as it was

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

sadaam owesome

Thank You, Coast2Coast!

I would like to sincerely thank Coast2Coast for the amazing First Aid and CPR course I completed on July 5, 2025. The course was well-organized and very informative.

A special thanks to Mr. Joseph, our instructor, who was very talented, clear, and easy to understand. He made both the theory and practical parts of the training very engaging.

The training hall was clean, spacious, and comfortable—not hot at all despite the size—which helped us focus and enjoy the session fully.

I truly learned a lot and feel more confident now in emergency situations. I’m excited to share this experience with my family and friends and encourage them to take this important course.

Hussein Abdirahman Abdi

Response from the owner:Hi Hussein! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a first aid and CPR training course with us at our Ottawa first aid and CPR 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!

Michael Owusu

I was very excited with my conductor

Response from the owner:Hey Michael! 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 at our North York first aid and CPR training facility in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Emiliana Arrieche d'Empaire

Had Tracy as my instructor and she was great! Very engaging and entertaining. Thank you!

Response from the owner:Hey Emiliana! 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 at our Oakville first aid and CPR training facility in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Tanisha Meelu

It was a great learning experience, the instructor was very helpful and engaging. The course itself was very educational and taught me alot about how to provide care as a first responder.

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

Brinda Desai

It was very informative and learning for me and Ms.Hetal Patel was wonderful instructor.

Aneela Tabish

Excellent
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Oyinda Bashorun

Tracy was a very fun and great trainer. Will recommend her class any time

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

Raman

Response from the owner:Hi Raman! 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 at our Brampton CPR training facility in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

kamaljit kaur

Awesome experience with Rajeev .he makes things very understandable and training was very enjoyable and full of knowledge.

Response from the owner:Hi Kamaljit! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Rajeev as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left our Brampton first aid and CPR training facility 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 soon for your next training. Stay safe!

sharon Powell

Instructor is very good, he is a good teacher. He thought us everything that we should know about First Aid CPR, I will definitely take the course with him again (Brampton location)

Response from the owner:Hi Sharon! 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 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!

Hadi Somakih

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Hadi! 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 soon at our Brampton first aid and CPR training facility for recertification! Stay safe.

Aashita Sharma

Response from the owner:Hey Aashita! 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 at our Brampton first aid training facility for recertification! Stay safe.

Yusra Anwar Coffie-Pierre

The lecturer was good.

Response from the owner:Yusra, 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 at our Brampton CPR training facility for recertification. Stay safe!

Mirela Jedrzejczak

I’m very satisfied. The instructor was very well informed and helpful. Thank you.

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

Babanpreet Singh

The training was really good, Rajeev was the best instructor i met so far everything was clear and easy to understand.

Response from the owner:Hi Babanpreet! 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 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!

soulmaz boroumand

من امروز تاریخ پنج جولای در کلاس کمک های اولیه ی خانم میترا شرکت کردم ایشان تسلط بی نظیری به کلاس داشتند و هم از نظر تدریس و هم از نظر چرخان کلاس و سایر موارد نامبر وان بودند .

Response from the owner:Hi Soulmaz! 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 Newmarket first aid 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!

Ivy Yuan

Response from the owner:Hey Ivy! 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 Mississauga 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!

Yamin Orfali

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

Nav Ghuman

Instructor walaa is so good explained ever very well.

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

Blessing Muoka

Excellent presentation and teaching from Azra

Response from the owner:Hi Blessing! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Azra as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility 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 soon for your next training. Stay safe!

Daniel Ejike

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

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