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:

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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 Hosam was great. Ive attended many CPR classes for work before but this is the BLS class that actually made me confident to do CPR when needed. After this class I can say that I am confident enough to perform CPR on someone in need. He demonstrates everything and makes us do it and thats a great way to learn! Would definitely recommend this place!

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9 hours ago

I had a wonderful learning experience. The instructor Dimitrih was knowledgeable and made the whole experience a great one. I would totally recommend the course.

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10 hours ago

My study today was fantastic. Azure, the coordinator and teacher, was very helpful and supportive. I really enjoyed the learning experience.

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11 hours ago

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11 hours ago

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11 hours ago

The instructor was great and the session was very helpful to learn all the important techniques!

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Instructor was patient and kind. She spoke clearly so we all understood.

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12 hours ago

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12 hours ago

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12 hours ago

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12 hours ago

Erum was a great instructor very quick and efficient, she helped out when needed and provided good feedback, they however need to fix the access code to the building as it did not function and caused students to be waiting outside the building for a long time

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12 hours ago

Ali was great!

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13 hours ago

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13 hours ago

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15 hours ago

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15 hours ago

Ali my instructor was kind informative and made sure everyone in the class understood before carrying on. Would highly recommend Ali. Thank you so much Ali

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17 hours ago

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1 day ago

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1 day ago

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1 day ago

I completed the Standard First Aid & CPR course today and had a great experience. Kia was an excellent instructor—very knowledgeable and thorough in his explanations. He made the class engaging by incorporating humor and creating a comfortable learning environment. He also encouraged participation by asking lots of questions and involving students in discussions, which made the course very interactive. Overall, it was a great learning experience and I would highly recommend this course, especially with Kia as the instructor.

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1 day ago

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1 day ago

The teacher Ali is the best. He explained clearly, funny person and excellent smile. The most important thing is , he is so patient. The class is really fun.

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1 day ago

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1 day ago

I took the Standard First Aid and CPR/AED course with Maria and had a really great experience. Maria was incredibly kind, friendly and thorough in her teaching. She explained everything so clearly that I ended up getting 100% on the final test first try. I’ve taken a first aid course before and found it pretty boring and unengaging, but Maria made the repetitive content interesting and easy to learn and understand. She created a really positive environment and made sure everyone felt comfortable. I’d really recommend this course for anyone who needs, especially if you have Maria as your instructor.

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2 days ago

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2 days ago

Kid was a great instructor. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and exceptionally thorough. He explained everything in such great detail and with such clarity that I honestly didn’t even realize how quickly the class had passed.

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2 days ago

Great teacher. Easy to digest.

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2 days ago

Meera was very thorough and concise with her instructions throughout the day, so much so that it was easy to remember our points when it came time for our final test. She explained the talking points in an easy-to-understand way.

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2 days ago

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2 days ago

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2 days ago

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3 days ago

Was a good course!

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3 days ago

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3 days ago

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First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Transfer Course

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Instructor Pathways:

Option 1: Instructors with Prior First Aid Instructing Experience

Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites

Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction

Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component

Step 4: Teaching Experience

Step 5: Certification

Option 2: Instructors with Prior Experience as an Educator or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites

Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction

Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component

Step 4: Teaching Experience

Step 5: Certification

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