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Hamilton First Aid & CPR Instructor Development Course

Are you interested in educating and imparting life saving skills and knowledge to others? Consider a Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR Instructor Development Course a stepping stone in your career as an educator or instructor. The First Aid & CPR Instructor Development Course in Hamilton provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach First Aid & CPR courses.

Our instructor development program is designed to help you master the art of teaching and facilitating, both individually and in group activities. You’ll learn practical skills, gain an understanding of how to prevent injuries, become knowledgeable in inclusionary practices, and progress through our learning curriculum at your own pace.

The candidate can begin the Fundamentals of Instruction after completing the course’s prerequisites. In this section, candidates must complete 8 hours of online training. The knowledge they acquire from the material will be integrated into a 14.5-hour (2-day) in-class component. After the Fundamentals of Instruction component is completed, they can then attend the Discipline-Specific Classroom component which requires two more days of training in class. Lastly, to gain their Instructor Certificate, participants will have the opportunity to try out their teaching skills by leading peer teaching sessions.

You’ll receive an e-certificate valid for 3 years upon completion of the course. The courses that can be taught by the certified instructors include basic first aid, more advanced first aid, marine basic first aid, emergency child care first aid, standard child care first aid, and CPR instruction. Call us now to take advantage of our First Aid & CPR Instructor Development Program.

Prerequisites

Must be 18 years of age or above
Must hold a valid Canadian Red Cross Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certification
Successfully complete a skills evaluation

Certification

3-year Canadian Red Cross Instructor certificate

Learn more about our First Aid & CPR Instructor Development course.

Get Certified as a:

First Aid Instructor
CPR Instructor

Hamilton Professional Responder Instructor Development Course

If you enjoy saving lives for a living, consider our Professional Responder Instructor Development course in Hamilton to educate and deliver the skills and knowledge to aspiring medical responders. Our intensive course will focus on teaching you the techniques necessary to instruct specialized courses for First Responders (FR), Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), and advanced first aid. To engage students, teachers can provide real-life scenarios, give lessons in unique settings, and create innovative learning experiences.

The course content is intended to be used by a wide range of instructors, allowing for an abundant learning environment based on teaching abilities. With this program, instructors can learn to teach other First Aid courses effectively and efficiently.

Candidates can begin the Fundamentals of Instruction component once they’ve completed the requirements for the course. The candidate must complete an 8-hour online training before moving on to the classroom portion, where they will put the principles into practice under the supervision of an Instructor Trainer. After finishing the Fundamentals of Instruction, individuals may advance to the 2-day Discipline-Specific Classroom portion, which provides them with the skills to teach Professional Responder courses. The program allows candidates to get real teaching experience by mentoring in a dynamic classroom environment. After completing the requirements, their certification will be processed.

All certification expires and needs to be renewed every three years. We will verify the candidate’s completion of the pathway components and courses they wish to teach, in accordance with their expertise. This may include the following: BLS Instructor, First Responder Instructor as well as Emergency Medical Responder Instructor. Book your course through our website or over the phone.

Prerequisites

Must be 18 years of age or above
Must hold a valid Canadian Red Cross First Responder (FR) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification
Successfully complete a skills evaluation

Certification

3-year Canadian Red Cross Instructor certificate

Learn more about our Professional Responder Instructor Development course.

Get Certified as a:

First Responder (FR) Instructor
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Instructor
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor

Hamilton Instructor Development Transfer Course

Your prior experience can help you qualify for the Instructor Development Transfer course as per the Canadian Red Cross Standards. Coast2Coast’s First Aid Instructor Transfer course in Hamilton qualifies students to become instructors of Red Cross safety courses such as CPR, Basic/ Emergency First Aid, Intermediate/Standard First Aid, Child Care First Aid, and Marine Basic First Aid.

With prior expertise, candidates may qualify for the Instructor Development Program in the following two categories:

If they are an instructor approved with another First Aid agency
If they are a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Instructor Trainer or an educator at either the elementary or secondary level

Depending on the category the candidate fits in, their training will follow one of these paths:

For those who fit into the first category, candidates will apply what they’ve learned in prior First Aid training to the Red Cross’s program. Before earning their Instructor certification with Red Cross, they will need to check prerequisites and have their skills evaluated. They will then move on to complete the Fundamentals of Instruction component which has an online and in-class component. Once this component is complete, they may skip the Discipline-Specific component. After that, they’ll participate in a short in-class Teaching Experience.
However, those who fall into category 2 will get to skip the Fundamentals of Instruction component and go straight into the Discipline-Specific component. This component lasts up to 14.5 hours. The candidate must successfully complete a skills evaluation to begin this course pathway. Lastly, the candidate will complete a teaching experience component where they will practice peer teaching sessions.

Candidates that finish the course will be rewarded with a certificate that is valid for three years. Sign up now for the course!

Prerequisites

Must be 18 years of age or above
Must hold a valid Canadian Red Cross certificate in the discipline you wish to teach
Successfully complete a skills evaluation

Certification

3-year Canadian Red Cross Instructor certificate

Learn more about our Instructor Development Transfer course.

Get Certified as a:

First Aid Instructor
CPR Instructor
First Responder (FR) Instructor
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Instructor
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor

Hamilton Instructor Development Recertification Course

Did you check the expiration date of your Instructor Certificate? Register now to complete your Instructor Recertification course with Coast2Coast in order to keep your skills and certificates up to date. The Instructor Development Recertification Course in Hamilton is designed for current Red Cross instructors who wish to renew their instructor certification to continue teaching. This course will provide candidates with the opportunity to complete the Instructor Recertification Hub.

This training course covers the essential topics of teaching, supervision, and evaluation. It also includes individual and group tasks, practice teaching, injury prevention concepts, inclusion, and progressive learning. With this comprehensive coverage, you will be prepared to enter the field or take your career to the next level.

The first step to take in our Instructor Recertification course is the HUB component. This training lasts for 4 hours, and can be done either online or in person. The HUB is a mandatory component of the curriculum that must be completed every three years. Once the candidate has successfully completed the HUB, they may move on to the Discipline-Specific component. Candidates can recertify in three disciplines. This 4-hour component may be done virtually or in-class. Candidates must separately recertify in any of the three disciplines including:

First Aid & CPR (4 hours)
Professional Responder (4 hours)
Wilderness (4 hours)

The student will receive a certificate with a validity of up to three years after successful completion of this course. Enroll now!

Prerequisites

Must be 18 years of age or above
Must hold a valid Canadian Red Cross Instructor certification
Proof that instructor has taught at least 3 Canadian Red Cross courses (in that discipline) while their Instructor certificate was valid (one must have been the highest level of the discipline they wish to recertify)
Must have taught at least one Intermediate/ Standard First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid or Marine Basic First Aid course since earning Instructor certification

Certification

3-year Canadian Red Cross Instructor certificate

Learn more about our Instructor Development Recertification course.

Get Certified as a:

First Aid Instructor
CPR Instructor
First Responder (FR) Instructor
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Instructor
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor

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Esteban Apodaca

6 days ago

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

Kajal Ghodiwala

1 week ago

Ifeomuwa is excellent and very knowledgeable. She is very friendly and professional making sure she answered all the questions with real life examples. Definitely recommend her for training

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kajal! 🎉 We agree that Ifeomuwa is excellent, and we are glad she made your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton so engaging with her real-life examples. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mya Aye

1 week ago

Ife was such a great instructor, I was very nervous to take the course & didn’t know what to expect but she was kind and made us comfortable & I feel so much confident in my skills now! Coast2coast is a great place to take your first aid & CPR

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mya! ❤️ We are so glad to hear that Ife helped ease your nerves and built up your confidence during your Red Cross certification course in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Deven Ghodiwala

1 week ago

Ifeomuwa is a great trainer, she kept everyone engage while providing a substantial amount of information. The first aid and cpr class went by fast.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Deven! 🎉 We agree that Ifeomuwa is excellent at keeping everyone engaged and sharing so much useful info. We're glad your Standard First Aid training in Hamilton went by so quickly. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

ibrahim talabi

1 week ago

Excellent instructor. I understand every teaching by ifeoluwa

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ibrahim! 🎉 We agree that Ifeoluwa is an excellent instructor who makes everything easy to understand. We're glad you had such 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

Kathryn Stirling

1 week ago

Ife was a fantastic instructor! She made the material engaging and easy to understand. I definitely feel more confident in my first aid skills after taking this course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kathryn! 🎉 We agree, Ife is a fantastic instructor who knows how to make the material engaging and easy to understand. We're so glad you feel much more confident in your Standard First Aid skills after your training in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ashish Sharma

1 week ago

Ifeoluwa is the best teacher here for the first aid training. Easy and enjoyable learning with her. Do visit her in the office whenever taking your first aid course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ashish! 🎉 We agree, Ifeoluwa is wonderful at keeping the learning easy and enjoyable. We're so glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

k b

2 weeks ago

I had an amazing experience learning CPR and First Aid with Chuck Farkas. He is genuinely caring, patient, and incredibly supportive, creating a comfortable environment where everyone feels encouraged to learn and ask questions. Chuck has a great sense of humor that keeps the class engaging and enjoyable, while still making sure the important skills are understood. His nurturing approach and real passion for teaching gave me confidence in my abilities and made the training memorable. I highly recommend Chuck to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and fun CPR and First Aid trainer. Thank you, Chuck, for your dedication and for making such an important course both educational and enjoyable! – A.G

Response from the owner:Thank you, k b! 🙏 We agree that Chuck Farkas is fantastic at bringing humor and care to the classroom. We are so glad he helped build your confidence during your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Emman

2 weeks ago

Chuck Farkas was a great instructor, and made this training very engaging.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emman! 🎉 We agree, Chuck Farkas is wonderful at keeping the training engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience with your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Komal Sharma

2 weeks ago

Class my Mr.Mostafa was amazing.The examples he give and the way he answered my numerous questions made my session more informative and interactive.Thank you Sir,for all the knowledge that you shared.I hope to become a good first aider and help the world using your provided training and skills.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Komal! 🙏 We are so glad Mr. Mostafa answered all of your questions and shared his great real-world examples with you. He is truly wonderful at making our Standard First Aid training in Hamilton both informative and interactive. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Phuong Thao Vi Ngo

3 weeks ago

Just finished my CPR/AED Level C and Intermediate First Aid certification. Andrea was fantastic, super knowledgeable, encouraging, and made sure everyone was comfortable during the hands-on practice. I feel completely confident in my skills now. Highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Phuong Thao! 🎉 We agree that Andrea is fantastic at making sure everyone feels comfortable during hands-on practice. It is great to hear you left your CPR Level C training in Hamilton feeling completely confident in your skills. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

ROHAN NAYI

3 weeks ago

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

Rachel Ta

4 weeks ago

I just recently went here to receive my bls certificate and I had a great time, my instructor Andrea was very kind and welcoming. I would definitely come again next year!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel! 🎉 We agree, Andrea is wonderful at making everyone feel welcome. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your BLS Provider certificate with us in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Daysha

4 weeks ago

I had a great experience completing my BLS training at Coast2Coast First Aid's Hamilton location. The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained everything clearly while making the class interactive and easy to follow. The hands-on practice helped me feel confident using the skills I learned, and the training environment was welcoming and well organized. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast First Aid to anyone looking for professional, high-quality BLS training.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Daysha! 💪 We're so glad the hands-on practice during your BLS Provider course in Hamilton helped you feel confident in your skills. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

corina bennett

1 month ago

Christina was a great instructor, very kind and outgoing!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Corina! 🎉 We agree, Christina is a fantastic instructor who brings such a kind and outgoing energy to the class. We are glad you had a great experience during your Red Cross certification training in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Avery Johnston

1 month ago

I had a great time completing my standard first aid and CPR, and BLS. Mostafa and Andrea made the classes engaging and taught us practical skills in a way that will make sure we remember them. I had fun!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Avery! 🎉 We agree, Mostafa is wonderful at making Standard First Aid both engaging and easy to remember. We're so glad you had a great experience in Hamilton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Maneli Moghadam

1 month ago

The instructor, Ahmed, was really nice and faciliated great discussions. I had a great experience and learned a lot of skills!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Maneli! 🎉 We agree that Ahmed is wonderful at facilitating discussions and helping everyone learn valuable skills during their Red Cross certification course in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Peter Townsend

1 month ago

Course was wonderful the instructor was great!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Peter! 🎉 We're so glad you had a wonderful course and that your instructor was great during your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Atosha Wabingwa

1 month ago

Very nice instructor. Thank you so much Mostafa.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Atosha! 🙏 We are so glad you found our classroom clean and our instructor helpful during your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Henry Nguyen

1 month ago

Mostafa was amazing

Response from the owner:Thank you, Henry! 🎉 We agree, Mostafa is fantastic at keeping the class engaging. We're glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid training in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Dijana Basic

2 months ago

The instructor Ahmed was profesional, he explains very well all lectures and demonstrate everything.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dijana! 🎉 We agree, Ahmed is wonderful at explaining the lectures and demonstrating the hands-on skills. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mandeep Mudhar

2 months ago

I had an amazing experience taking my First Aid & CPR course with Chuck Farkas. He is, without a doubt, one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. Chuck is friendly, professional, patient, and makes everyone feel comfortable throughout the course. He explained everything clearly, answered every question, and built my confidence with the hands-on skills. I came into the class feeling nervous, but I left feeling confident and prepared because of his excellent teaching. I highly recommend Chuck Farkas to anyone looking to take First Aid & CPR training. Thank you, Chuck, for making the course enjoyable and for being such an outstanding instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mandeep! 🎉 We agree that Chuck Farkas is wonderful at helping students overcome their nerves and build real confidence during their Standard First Aid course. We are so glad you had such a positive experience with him in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Jenny Rae

2 months ago

Tracy made our Standard First Aid – CPR-C course an enjoyable day with her humour and light hearted approach, making what could otherwise be long and boring into a fun, interactive learning experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jenny Rae! 🎉 We're so glad Tracy made your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton such an enjoyable and interactive experience with her great sense of humour. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

nancy Hoeun

2 months ago

Andrea T was amazing and easy going to teach. Lots of fun and interactive.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nancy! 🎉 We completely agree that Andrea T is amazing at keeping the class fun and interactive. We're so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

William Huttman

2 months ago

Penny Finnigan was an incredibly informative and engaging educator! All of the information I learned in the online module was put into practice in the group session, and now I feel capable and confident of performing first aid! Thank you!

Response from the owner:Thank you, William! 💪 We agree, Penny Finnigan is fantastic at helping everyone feel confident in their skills. It is great to hear that you enjoyed applying your online modules to the in-person practice during your blended learning course in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Why First Aid & CPR Instructors are Important

Did you know that First Aid & CPR instructors play such an important role in our society? If you’re thinking about becoming an instructor with the Canadian Red Cross, now is your chance! Many professionals are required to be certified in First Aid & CPR irrespective of their industry. In today’s society, even people who sit in offices may be required to be certified in these important life-saving skills!

Emergencies can knock on anyone’s door. First-aid training covers a wide range of safety abilities that we can use in the event of an emergency. Students will learn everything ranging from providing CPR to treating a bee sting victim.

Without First Aid & CPR Instructors, our community would not be able to learn how to properly care for emergency victims. First Aid and CPR instructors the confidence and abilities in their students to help their family, friends, and coworkers if a crisis occurs! Contribute to a safer society by becoming a Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR instructor today!

Hamilton Training Facility is Located at:

20 Hughson Street South #608
Hamilton, ON, L8N 2A1

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Hamilton First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is a Canadian Red Cross training partner in Canada committed to delivering high-quality safety courses to the public. Enroll with us today and develop the skills needed to become an instructor!

There are various disciplines you can get certified in to teach, each of which offers its own set of job opportunities. The First Aid & CPR discipline equips you with the skills to teach a variety of courses that our community members require.

The Professional Responder discipline allows you to extend your training by enabling you to teach more advanced courses such as Basic Life Support (BLS), First Responder (FR) and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).

We’re so confident you’ll find the best price for your next course at Coast2Coast that we guarantee it! Find a cheaper identical course and we’ll beat that price by 10%.

Helping Those in Need is the Responsibility of Those Who Can. Coast2Coast is now pleased to announce that a portion of all the proceeds will be donated to the Sick Kids Foundation. Yes, not only you Learn how to save lives, but you can Help Save Them too. We are in business to help people change their lives. Sick Kids Foundation is fighting to make every kid a healthy kid, and we have just joined them to fight it.

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is a proud provider of First Aid, CPR, BLS, Professional Responder and Youth courses throughout Ontario. Complete your co-teach at one of our training facilities across Ontario and provide life-saving skills to members of your community!