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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Maica Orissa

This was my first time taking Standard First Aid/CPR-C training, and honestly, it went above my expectations. Andrea, our instructor, was amazing—she shared real-life stories that made everything easier to understand and way more interesting than I thought it would be.

What I loved most is how practical and hands-on the training was. I walked away not only learning the skills but also feeling more confident that I could actually step in and help if something ever happened.

I’d recommend this to anyone—no matter your age, job, or background. Emergencies can happen anytime, and having this kind of knowledge really can make a difference.

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I had an excellent experience completing this certification compared to other programs I’ve taken in the past. The online portion was clear, accessible, and very useful, and there were plenty of options for scheduling the in-person training to fit my availability. Rana Osman is an outstanding instructor—she made the day both engaging and informative for the entire class. I would be delighted to take another course with her in the future.

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Had a great experience with Carel 🙂 She is patient, kind, extremely knowledgable, and her analogies for better understanding were very helpful. She has been the best CPR instructor I’ve ever had! Would definitely return for my recertifications.

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Thank you Ali . Amazing teacher! The lessons were very educational and enjoyable at the same time. I definitely learned a lot and would love to take more classes in the future.

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Instructor very nice and is helps others understand the full class of Standard First AED & CPR Level C.

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Walaa is a great instructor and we learnt a lot from her.

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I enjoyed taking the course with Carel..

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Teacher Whalaa did an excellent class, she explains too well and makes a class of almost 8 hours not feel heavy. I highly recommend the classes if you really want to learn.

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I truly appreciate the effort and dedication that Teacher Walaa puts into her lessons. She is patient, supportive, and always ensures that her students fully understand the material before moving forward. Her teaching style is clear, engaging, and adaptable to different learning needs, which makes the learning experience both enjoyable and effective.

Teacher Walaa goes above and beyond to motivate her students and create a positive, respectful classroom environment. She is not only knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about her students’ progress and success. I’m very grateful to have learned under her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking an excellent teacher.

I had the great opportunity to train with Walaa who was an engaging and great teacher. She made the material fun and simple to learn. I credit passing my exam to her efforts.

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winnie

I learned a lot of knowledge from Saika, and she is kind and responsible. I enjoy her class.

Kyrei Padilla

Ms. Saika had a really interactive class. Kept everyone participating. Now im more confident in properly caring for injuries especially amputation. Also I didn’t know you can put your teeth back within an hour of it knocked out!

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We have a lovely instructor Saik. I am happy to learn more first aid skills rather than CPR. I am confident to apply what I learned to my job. Thank you!

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Ezz was great in the BLS course! Highly recommend.

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Ashraf was a great teacher!

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Instructor Mitra Sinaki she is so experience on first aid， and her class is so funny. She gave us so much story sharing in real scene she participated. I highly recommended her class.

Nicole O’Connor

Azra is a great instructor. Session was straight forward and easy to follow and engaging.

Response from the owner:Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Dave 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!

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Emily Leili

Ezz – he was great

Kiara Skinner

Ezz was my instructor and he’s awesome! Really good at explaining things so you understand. Would go back for my recertification when the time comes ! And I would recommend to my coworkers!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation! We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Ezz 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!

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Easy, clear and good instructors

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Harpreet Gill

I like this course because it was very informative and interesting with Instructor’s speech and his own experiences. He gave so many examples and his own experience with the students which help us understand more clearly.

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The instructor was very knowledgable and engaging.

Response from the owner:Hi Sarina! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety 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 Ottawa CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

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I have been here multiple times and it safe to say that the instructors here are amazing! Ashraf Was a really good instructor and took his time to explain everything well 😊 I am satisfied

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It was an intensive class training with a very great trainer, and I Dimitrih Lafleur, who made learning fun yet detailed and impactful. I learnt more not just about the course but also about how to take care of my personal health and family’s. I am glad I participated.

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Allison Beauchamp

Tatiana is very knowledgeable and easy to follow and understand!

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

Ottawa Lice Squad

Ashraf was amazing!! Highly recommend taking the first aid and cpr course level c with him.

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Aisha Cisman

Ms. Saika was the instructor who was teaching the course, which I am very grateful for. Do to the fact she explained everything step by step and stop if you didn’t understand it 100%. Which helped me understand it more making me feel more confident as well as comfortable to help in any emergency situations with the skills I have learned.

Response from the owner:Aisha, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable 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 at our Calgary first aid training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

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Ali was an incredible instructor at Toronto Midtown! Great company to work with

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

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I took a first aid and cpr course with Ms. Saika and she was amazing! She explained everything clearly, made the class engaging, and was very patient with all our questions. I feel much more confident helping people in emergencies.

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 Calgary first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

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Saika, the instructor, was wonderful overall with great spirits. She had no problem answering my questions and was open for them

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 at our Calgary first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Yao Zhao

Our instructor Saika was a very good teacher. She makes us good understand.It is very good experience.

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