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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Snehal Chavda

12 hours ago

I recently completed my BLS training at Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR in Scarborough, and I had a very positive experience. Azra was our instructor, and she was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and supportive throughout the course. She explained all the concepts clearly and made sure everyone understood both the theory and hands-on skills. The class was well-organized, and she created a comfortable learning environment where questions were encouraged. Her feedback during practice helped build confidence in performing BLS skills correctly. Overall, I had a great learning experience at the Scarborough location, and I would highly recommend Azra as an instructor to anyone planning to take BLS or CPR training.

Queenie Ant

14 hours ago

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Victoria Ekwomadu

15 hours ago

Thank you Ali. Ali is a very knowledgeable trainer and it is easy to follow his course. A very educative training!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Victoria! 🎉 We agree, Ali is highly knowledgeable and does a fantastic job of keeping his classes easy to follow. We're so glad you had an educational experience during your Red Cross certification training in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Jasmine Ko

15 hours ago

Scott is an amazing first aid instructor, enjoyed today’s training😍

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jasmine! 🎉 We agree, Scott is an amazing instructor who knows how to make Standard First Aid training both educational and enjoyable. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ruby yan

15 hours ago

Scott was an excellent First Aid instructor.At today’s in person training, he explained everything clearly, made the class engaging, and ensured everyone understood the key concepts and practical skills. His teaching style was professional, patient, and easy to follow. I really enjoyed the day of learning and left the course feeling much more confident in my First Aid knowledge and abilities. Highly recommend Scott to anyone taking First Aid training. Thank you, Scott!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ruby! 🎉 We agree that Scott is an amazing instructor, and we're so glad he helped you build confidence during your Standard First Aid course in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Hannah Prins

20 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Hannah! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Mississauga for your next Red Cross certification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Alia M

21 hours ago

Instructor is amazing and made learning BLS enjoyable and fun!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Alia M! 🎉 We are so glad our instructor made your BLS Provider training in Hamilton both enjoyable and fun. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Wango George

21 hours ago

I really enjoyed my session. Selina was perfect in explaining and kept the class engaged. Will definitely be back.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Wango! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at keeping the class engaged and making the CPR/AED training in Hamilton so easy to understand. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Teniola Oni

21 hours ago

The training here is thorough and fun.Selina the instructor is knowledgeable, patient and funny. I recommend the facility.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Teniola! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at keeping the training thorough, patient, and funny. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

John Dacalos

21 hours ago

Selina Rawe was great! High energy funny and super nice

Response from the owner:Thank you, John! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is wonderful at keeping the energy high and making the training fun. We are so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Emma Wilson

21 hours ago

Selina is very silly and light-hearted. Bringing personality to the boring repetitive CPR course

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emma! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at bringing her light-hearted personality to the classroom to keep things engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kisanthan Tharmaseelan

22 hours ago

The instructor is very professional as expected, and he delivered the lectures taking the time needed, making sure each of us understood the content properly for our success.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kisanthan! 🙏 We are so glad to hear that our instructor took his time to ensure everyone understood the material during your Red Cross certification course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for training with us, R, and we hope to see you for your next recertification in Nepean! ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Fatima Fallah

1 day ago

Mr.Ali ,Great instructor! He was very kind, patient, and explained everything clearly and thoroughly. Even though English is not my first language, I was able to understand the material well and passed on my first attempt. Thank you for the excellent training!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Fatima! 🙏 We are so glad to hear that our instructor explained things clearly and helped you pass on your first try. Congratulations on earning your Red Cross certification in Newmarket! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Amal Awale

1 day ago

It was great experience. The course was effective and easy.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Amal! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to Nepean for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Gursimranjot Singh

2 days ago

I had my Standard CPR/AED level C Recertification from Coast2Coast and I love the way Ms. Saika teaches things. The class was full of knowledge yet fun. I personally felt a whole new experience with top notch knowledge given by Ms. Saika meant a lot to me. If you ever in the need of doing your CPR/AED, please do it from Coast2Coast. Thank You.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Gursimranjot! 🎉 We agree, Ms. Saika is wonderful at making the class both fun and highly informative. We are so glad you had such a great experience during your recertification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Lydia Asailian

2 days ago

It was a great experience, and I learned so much!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lydia! 🎉 We are so glad to hear you had a great experience and learned so much during your Red Cross certification course in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Swati Panjiyar

2 days ago

The training class was so good and precise. The instructor, Muhammad is very polite, humble and teaches very well. Thank you.

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 for a great learning experience. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Shabnam Preet Kaur

2 days ago

With Brilliant instructor Muhammad ,I recently completed a recertification CPR course and had a great experience. The instructor explained everything clearly and made the hands-on practice easy to understand. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to be prepared and learn proper life-saving skills. Thank you Muhammad !!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shabnam Preet Kaur! 🎉 We agree that Muhammad is brilliant at making the hands-on practice easy to understand. We are so glad you chose us for your recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

nguyet Ngo

2 days ago

Teacher Sharareh Meskoob was great

Response from the owner:Thank you, nguyet! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is wonderful at helping students feel confident during their Red Cross certification training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Harman Gill

2 days ago

I attended a first aid and CPR class with instructor Sharareh Meskoob. She explained everything in great way .

Response from the owner:Thank you, Harman! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is wonderful at breaking down the material so it is easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Bao

2 days ago

Teachers sharareh meskoob was great very helpful

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bao! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is wonderful at being helpful during class. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sarabjit Kaur

2 days ago

Excellent. One of the best teacher.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarabjit! 🎉 We are so glad to hear you had such a great experience with our instructor during your Red Cross certification training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Arun Kaushal

2 days ago

One of best teacher….

Response from the owner:Thank you, Arun! 🎉 We are glad to hear you had such a great experience with our instructor during your Red Cross certification training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kulwinder Kaur

2 days ago

Sharareh Meskoob did a great job. we learned a lot.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kulwinder! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob does an amazing job making our Red Cross certification classes in North York so easy to understand. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

subhneet kaur

2 days ago

Shararem meskoob was great and answered my endless string of questions with confidence and clarity. I feel much more prepared now.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Subhneet! 🎉 We agree, Shararem meskoob is wonderful at answering questions clearly to help you feel prepared. We are glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Harpreet Singh

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Harpreet! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Manpreet Kaur

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Manpreet! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Prabhjot Kaur

2 days ago

Sharareh Meskoob is really knowledgeable teacher, explained everything in brief and class was mixed with fun knowledge and sharing the experiences

Response from the owner:Thank you, Prabhjot! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is an incredibly knowledgeable teacher who does a great job of making the Red Cross certification course in North York both fun and engaging. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sonia Bagri

2 days ago

Had a great learning experience with Sharareh.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sonia! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh is amazing at creating such a great learning environment. We are glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Shazia Imran

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shazia! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tuba Kaleem

2 days ago

Very Good Experience while taking standard First Aid Level C course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tuba Kaleem! 🎉 We are so glad you had such a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course with us in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Christopher Eaglen

2 days ago

Ezz was amazing. Made the class and information very entertaining.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Christopher! 🎉 We agree, Ezz is amazing at making the information so entertaining. We are glad you had a great experience getting your CPR/AED training in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Emmalee Mehler

2 days ago

Standard first aid and cpr/aed with Mohamed Ezz. He was phenomenal. Very informative and gave not only the information required but also explained all the reasoning behind why each step of the course was important in a way that kept the material interesting. Gave a lot of real life examples to allow the material to be easily remembered, I would happily take a course with him in the future and recommend to anyone looking for a good first aid and for course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emmalee! 🙏 We agree that Mohamed is fantastic at using real-life examples to make the Standard First Aid course easy to remember. We're so glad you had such an informative session with him in London. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kristjan Good

2 days ago

Very informative and great way to learn

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kristjan! 🙏 We are so glad our Standard First Aid course was such an informative and great way for you to learn in Oakville. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

claire laurain

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Claire! ⭐ We hope to see you in Newmarket for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ms Samm

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for choosing us, Ms Samm! ⭐ We hope to see you in Oakville for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Abby Y

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Abby, and we hope to see you back in Newmarket for your next recertification! ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kayla Schultz

2 days ago

Great experience. Prat was a very fun and informative teacher.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kayla! 🎉 We agree that Prat is a very fun and informative teacher. We are so glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ayesha Chandraratne

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ayesha! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Oakville. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Shiva Bahrami

2 days ago

Carol was an excellent First Aid instructor — knowledgeable, patient, and very professional. She explained everything clearly and created a comfortable learning environment where everyone felt supported. I especially appreciated her positive attitude and the way she made the practical training easy to understand and remember. The class was well organized, engaging, and very helpful. I learned a lot and left feeling much more confident. Highly recommend Carol as an instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shiva! 🎉 We agree, Carol is fantastic at keeping classes engaging and making everyone feel supported during their Standard First Aid training in Ottawa. We are so glad her positive attitude helped you feel much more confident in your skills. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Doris Driscoll

2 days ago

Well organized class. Prat was a great instructor. Overall pleased with the experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Doris! 🎉 We agree, Prat is a great instructor who keeps everything well organized. It is great to hear you had a positive experience with your CPR/AED training in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ehsan Elhajj

2 days ago

"Great training center! The instructor was very professional and helpful. The location in Nepean is very convenient. Highly recommended!"

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ehsan! ⭐ We are so glad you found our Nepean location convenient and that your instructor made the CPR/AED training both professional and helpful. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Yvonne Feng

3 days ago

Tutor Edward is so nice and teach so patiently.

Jean Gionet

3 days ago

Walaa Instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review, Jean! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is an amazing instructor who makes getting your Red Cross certification in Mississauga a great experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

rizwan mirani

3 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Rizwan! ⭐ We hope to see you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

roya payami

3 days ago

It was a great experience for me especially getting this course either Mr. Ali

Response from the owner:Thank you, Roya! 🎉 We agree, Mr. Ali is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Bani Arora

3 days ago

Great place, Ezz is really fun teacher, amazing experience..highly recommed 👍🏻

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bani! 🎉 We agree that Ezz is a fun instructor, and we are glad you had an amazing experience getting your Red Cross certification in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mandy Kaur

3 days ago

I recently completed my Standard First Aid and CPR/AED certification with Coast2Coast, and I had an excellent experience. My instructor, Ezz, was amazing, knowledgeable, and very professional. He explained every topic in detail and used clear illustrations and real-life examples that made the material easy to understand and remember. Ezz created a comfortable learning environment where everyone felt encouraged to ask questions. His teaching style was engaging, informative, and hands-on, which made the training both enjoyable and effective. I highly recommend Coast2Coast and especially Ezz to anyone looking to get certified in First Aid and CPR. Thank you for such a great learning experience!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mandy! 🎉 We agree that Ezz is amazing, and we're so glad you appreciated his use of real-life examples to make the material easy to understand. It is wonderful that you had such a positive experience during your Standard First Aid training in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

elissa

3 days ago

Ezz was a fantastic instructor. He and the course (online and in-person) were highly interactive, allowing for a great blend of independent and collaborative learning. This was a course I’ve always wanted to take, just for fun, but now that I plan to work in a position of care, learning standard first aid and CPR/AED has become all the more important. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in learning these valuable skills.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Elissa! 🙏 We agree, Ezz is a fantastic instructor who keeps the training highly interactive. We're glad you enjoyed our blended learning format in London and feel prepared for your new role in care. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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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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