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First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Transfer Course
Canadian Red Cross Instructor Development Transfer courses are designed for those who fall under one of the following categories:
1) You are a current First Aid Instructor with another recognized organization
2) You are a current Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety Instructors with certification in Standard First Aid
3) You are a teacher with an Education degree and current Standard First Aid
Candidates work with Canadian Red Cross instructional resources, and may have pre- and post-course requirements in order to become certified as a Canadian Red Cross Instructor.
All instructor courses are based on Canadian Red Cross Guidelines and participants will receive the Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years upon successful completion of the course.
Skills Checklists
In order to become an Instructor with the Canadian Red Cross, you must submit a skills evaluation prior to completing the Instructor course. There are sets of skills checklists for each program and course, available on the Instructor Network. The candidate must successfully complete all skills without coaching.
Post-Course Requirements
Meets the requirement of the co‐teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer
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If you do not meet the criteria above but still wish to become an instructor with the Canadian Red Cross, check out our First Aid Instructor Development course! This training allows candidates who are 18 years or older with a valid Standard First Aid certificate the opportunity to teach life-saving skills to members of our community.
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Instructor Pathways:
Ready to take the first step? Click on each toggle below to learn more about the two Instructor Pathways for our Transfer course!
Option 1: Instructors with Prior First Aid Instructing Experience
This option is for Instructor candidates who have completed an instructor course with another recognized First Aid agency. They must follow the same steps as a new instructor, minus the Discipline Specific Classroom Component (step 3).
Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites
Prerequisites: you must be 18 years or older, hold a valid Canadian Red Cross certificate in the discipline you wish to teach (ex: First Aid instructors must hold a valid Standard First Aid certificate) and must have successfully performed a skills evaluation.
Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction
Course Length: 8 hours online, 14.5 hours (2 days) in-class
Complete the Fundamentals of Instruction by finishing the online component prior to attending an in-class session. It is mandatory to complete the online component successfully as this information is applied to the in-class portion of your training.
You must attend and participate in 100% of the course.
Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component
Since you are currently an instructor with another First Aid agency, you can skip this step.
Step 4: Teaching Experience
Course Length: 30-45 minutes online, in-class time varies on participant’s competency
You must successfully complete the online component (The Teaching Experience – First Aid Programs) first. Then, complete the classroom Teaching Experience component.
3 attempts are allowed.
Step 5: Certification
Earn a digital copy of your Instructor Certification.
- Valid for 3 years
Post-Course Requirements
Meets thee requirement of the co-teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer
Option 2: Instructors with Prior Experience as an Educator or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
The second option is for Instructor candidates who have a valid certification as a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Instructor Training. This option is also available for educators (elementary/secondary). They must follow the same steps as a new instructor, minus the Fundamentals of Instruction Component (step 2).
Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites
Prerequisites: you must be 18 years or older, hold a valid Canadian Red Cross certificate in the discipline you wish to teach (ex: First Aid instructors must hold a valid Standard First Aid certificate) and must have successfully performed a skills evaluation.
Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction
Since you already have experience as an educator or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, you can skip this step.
Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component
Course Length: 14.5 hours (2 days) in-class
Complete a discipline-specific class successfully (ex: if you wish to become a First Aid Instructor, you must complete the First Aid & CPR program discipline)
Disciplines:
- First Aid & CPR
- Wilderness & Remote First Aid
- Professional Responder
- Psychological First Aid
You must attend and participate in 100% of the course.
Step 4: Teaching Experience
Course Length: 30-45 minutes online, in-class time varies on participant’s competency
You must successfully complete the online component (The Teaching Experience – First Aid Programs) first. Then, complete the classroom Teaching Experience component.
3 attempts are allowed.
Step 5: Certification
Earn a digital copy of your Instructor Certification.
- Valid for 3 years
Post-Course Requirements
Meets thee requirement of the co-teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer
First Aid Instructor Transfer Course Information:
Duration: | 2 Days |
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Certification: | Instructor certifications are three years in length |
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