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

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

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
Requirements:	Hold a valid Canadian Red Cross certificate for each requested discipline Demonstrate a positive attitude 100% attendance of the course Demonstrate knowledge of the individual approach to instructing Be able to demonstrate at any time all first aid and CPR/AED skills that are required for the course according to the Canadian Red Cross standards Be flexible and adapt to the needs of each group Be able to positively motivate and influence a group Represent the Red Cross in a professional manner
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:	Instructor certifications are three years in length

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Instructor Azra was very knowledgeable and helpful. She explained and demonstrated everything very well.

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It was overall a positive experience. The group was good and we all had a few laughs.

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I had a wonderful experience learning CPR and First Aid with her!
She is an amazing and professional instructor — very caring, patient, and passionate about teaching. She puts so much effort into making sure every part of the training is clear, memorable, and practical. Her teaching style is not only very effective but also fun! She made the class friendly and enjoyable with her great sense of humor. I truly learned a lot and felt supported throughout the course. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for high-quality CPR and First Aid training. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication!

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Satnam Singh

Sir have excellent teaching skills

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Shenam Bhamrah

Great experience

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Gavin Park

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ramesh

Amazing training, feedback was amazing. I feel ready to go save some lives. Rana is an amazing instructor.

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Great learning

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Maria Vanesa Arador

We had a wonderful teacher (Anne Klausner) and we learned so many useful things from her.

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medical rehab

Fast paced and interesting. Good to learn new things and most recent techniques.

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Sean Chen

I had the pleasure of getting my standard first aid certificate from Selina Rawe. She is an incredible instructor and I enjoyed my stay and learned a lot of things that I was not clear on in the textbook!

Deanna Johnson

Selina Rawe, is great. She’s funny, full of energy and knowledge. Throughly enjoyed this class.

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Nayab Gohar

I took the SFAC at the Mississauga location and my instructor was Walaa. I love that the training was very interactive and smooth. Learned so many new things and procedures.

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Tomi Ayodele

Walaa was very helpful & easygoing. I found the course to be informative and interesting.

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Flaming Moon (Crowz)

10/10 demonstration, teaching technique, as well as attitude from Wafaa.
Made the course fun while staying informative

Olaf Gora

Very good experience learning new skills that can help me save lives. Walaa was my instructor. Highly recommend.

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Chester Ian Jandayan

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Jennifer Villagonzalo

Rana is very helpful, nice and very informative , knowledgeable instructor. Thumbs up!!!

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amr elazabawy

Hi,
I had the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED, Level C
course. My instructor was Dr. Mohammed Ezz
The course was very informative and organized.
It was one of the best co I have ever had.
Dr. Ezz is a talented, competent , dedicated and very knowledgeable. He knows how to be engaged with his candidates and how to convey the message clearly. He is very good in simulation teaching.
Thank you so much

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J. Omar

Ezz is amazing! He makes the course a lot of fun and is very funny. He always makes sure everyone understands the material.

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Pragnesh Patel

Rajeev Khanna, an excellent instructor.
Time Management – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Course Knowledge and Teaching ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Took time and explain in detail.

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Dilpreet kaur

Mr Rajeev Khanna was a great instructor

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Kpreet Sandhu

I had a great experience with this CPR and First Aid class! The instructor was knowledgeable, clear, and made the material easy to understand. The hands-on practice helped me feel confident in my skills, and all the equipment was clean and well-organized. The class was very engaging, and I appreciated how they encouraged questions and real-world scenarios. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get certified or refresh their knowledge!

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Mohamed Ibrahim

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Amreen Sidhu

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Chantelle “Channn” Dixon

Rajeev was great instructor! Made the course easy to take in.

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wenhui luo

Azrra is very good teacher.

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ogu uzo

Azra was an amazing introuctor, and it a nice one having my CPR here.

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Glaiza Camille Almadrones

Ms. Azra – a great trainor

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The Stewart Family did it

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. 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.

Kevin Villanueva

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Iman Abdillahi

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carlos pinder

Very informative with knowledgeable instructor. Rajeev gave great insights and demonstration’s that broke it down for children to understand. Highly recommended.

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

Usha Sathees

It was a wonderful experience. The instructor Rajeev is very knowledgeable about the concept.

Response from the owner:Hi Usha! 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 soon for your next training. Stay safe!

GTA zebra blinds

My first aid teacher his name is Rajeev and he is very good. He explains everything clearly and makes learning easy. I feel more confident because of his teaching. Thank you for being such a great instructor

Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your First Aid & CPR 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’re thrilled that you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Yohann Fernandes

I had an excellent CPR class with Mohammed Ezz. He was an amazing instructor, clear and to the point with his explanations. He was very animated and kept everyone engaged throughout. I highly recommend him as an instructor, thank you Ezz!

Response from the owner:Yohann, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable CPR training course with Ezz as your instructor. 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!

Ms. KR Rey

This company is such a rip off! Why do you have to pay $35 for rescheduling your appointment?? I called in not even 24 hrs after my first booking, and may original appointment is still 3weeks ahead! What the hell???

Response from the owner:Hi KR! Thank you so much for sharing your review. We’re sorry to see that you did not have a great experience. We’d love to know more so we can assist you, but unfortunately, cannot find your name (KR Rey) in our booking system. Please reach out to our general manager, Derrick, via phone or email. You may find his contact info here: 866-291-9121 or [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon! Thank you and stay safe.

Zien Edine Zizou

Response from the owner:Hi Zien! 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 soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Panth Patel

Excellent experience at this location!! Rajeev our instructor kept the course entertaining and before we knew it the day passed by so quickly. Highly recommend this location for CPR and standard first aid C.

Response from the owner:Hey Panth! 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. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Ben Wizman

Today, I went to get my recertification in Basic Life Support training! My instructor was Selina Rawe, She was compassionate, kind and inclusive. I feel more confident in my BLS skills. Thank you for being a wonderful Instructor. Hope we will meet again.

Response from the owner:Hi Ben! 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 BLS, someone who can save lives in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Chris Cuthill

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Ashlee Reed

The instructor- Mohammed Ezz was wonderful & very knowledgeable. Brought in lots of his own knowledge from the medical field & was able to answer all questions, give hands on instruction, & encourage everyone along the way. I have taken first aid continuously for almost 20 years & this was definitely one of my favourites. Definitely recommend!

Response from the owner:Hey Ashlee! 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 First Aid, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. It’s amazing to hear that your training with us over these last 20 years has been a favourite – we’re very grateful to have students like you! Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

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