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First Aid Instructor Courses in Mississauga

Did you know that you have the ability to provide your community with skills that could potentially save a life? Coast2Coast provides Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR instructor training program in Mississauga, which is designed to teach aspiring instructors the skills and knowledge required to teach various safety training courses. Our instructor development program is designed to provide comprehensive guidance on teaching and facilitation of techniques required for individual and group tasks, teaching practice, injury prevention principles, inclusion, and progressive learning.

After meeting the prerequisites, the candidate can begin the Fundamentals of Instruction component. This component consists of two parts: an online theoretical and an in-class portion. Candidates must pass both portions to complete the component. After they finish this requirement, they may move on to the next stage: The Discipline-Specific classroom component. This second component requires 2 more days of in-class training. Candidates will be given the chance to refine their teaching abilities by leading peer teaching sessions, which is the final step in receiving their Instructor Certificate.

After you’ve completed the course, you’ll get an e-certificate that has a validity period of 3 years. Certified instructors can teach all of the following courses: Basic First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency Child Care First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid, and CPR. Now is the time to get started!

Prerequisites

  • Must be 18 years of age or above

  • Must hold a valid Canadian Red Cross 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

If you’re looking to provide skills training to current and aspiring medical professionals, consider our Professional Responder Instructor Development course. This Canadian Red Cross-approved course focuses on teaching methods that are required to teach specialized courses for first responders (FR), emergency medical responders (EMR), and advanced first aid in Mississauga.

This intensive course includes teaching through real-life scenarios, holding educational sessions in various settings, and offering unique experiences during the course. The course material is designed to be flexible, based on the teaching talents of the instructors, allowing for a more dynamic and enjoyable learning atmosphere.

Once candidates have met the prerequisites for the course, they can start the Fundamentals of Instruction component. Within this component, the candidate must complete an 8-hour online session before attending the classroom portion, during which they must apply the concepts under the guidance of an Instructor Trainer. Candidates who successfully complete the first component may advance to the 2-day discipline-specific classroom component, which prepares them to teach Professional Responder courses. Candidates must then complete the in-class Teaching Experience component, which entails teaching in a dynamic classroom setting after which their certificates will be processed.

The validity period for certifications is three years. The candidate’s fulfillment of the pathway components and courses that they want to teach will be examined, as per their requirements. This training allows candidates to teach Basic Life Support (BLS), First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder. Reserve a spot with us right now!

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

Do you want to work in the education sector but don’t know where to start? The First Aid Instructor Transfer course in Mississauga not only provides you with a Canadian Red Cross certification, but also enables candidates to become instructors of various Red Cross safety courses, including CPR, Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Child Care First Aid and Marine Basic First Aid.

With previous expertise, you may qualify for the Instructor Development Program in one of two categories:

  1. If you are an instructor with another ministry-approved First Aid organization
  2. If you are certified as the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or as an educator (elementary or secondary level)

Depending on which category the candidate falls into, their training will take one of these paths: For those who fall into the first category, they’d simply apply what they’ve learnt in prior First Aid training from recognized organizations to the Red Cross’s First Aid curriculum. Before becoming an instructor, they will need to check prerequisites, complete a skills evaluation, as well as complete the Fundamentals of Instruction component. Once this is complete, they may skip the Discipline Specific Component since they already have an understanding of First Aid & CPR. Following that, they will complete the in-class Teaching Experience.

However, the candidates who fit into category 2 will have a slightly different learning experience. The candidate must successfully pass a skills evaluation to begin this course. Since candidates have previous experience as educators or Red Cross-approved Water Safety Instructors, they are not required to participate in the Fundamentals of instruction. They may skip to the Discipline-Specific component, then complete a Teaching Experience component, afterwards, in order to practice peer teaching sessions.

If a participant completes the training and passes all of the evaluations, they will be awarded a certificate which is valid for three years. Enroll for our course now!

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

Get ahead of the game and renew your certification before it expires! The Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Recertification Course in Mississauga is tailored to current Red Cross instructors who wish to renew their instructor certificates and complete the Instructor Recertification Hub. Candidates are able to continue teaching core Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses such as Emergency and Standard First Aid, CPR/AED, Marine Basic First Aid, and Emergency and Standard Child Care First Aid through this program.

This course focuses on teaching, supervision, and assessment. The Recertification training program is designed for instructors to help them strengthen their teaching practice. It also covers separate and group activities, learning skills, injury-prevention methods, inclusion, and developing one’s talents.

Candidates interested in taking our Instructor Recertification course must first complete the HUB component. The HUB is 4 hours long and can be done online or in-person. Instructors must retake the HUB training every 3 years. The HUB is an online assessment that covers general and technical skills.

After completing the HUB, the applicant may proceed to the Discipline-Specific component. You can complete this 4-hour training course virtually or in person as well, and there are three disciplines from which you can choose to recertify. You must recertify each discipline separately. Disciplines include:

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

In order to renew your certification as an instructor, you must hold a current Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Certification, which includes teaching experience in 3 Canadian Red Cross First Aid Programs during the validity period of the certificate.

You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of this course that is valid for up to three years. Register 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 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

Testimonials!

valentina koluder
5 days ago
Amazing experience with great instructor Walaa! Thank you
Mito
5 days ago
Walaa was a lovely instructor, would reccomend especially for people who need to get recertification
kodie c
5 days ago
Walaa was my instructor for the EFA CPRC &AED training in Mississauga. One of the best teachers I’ve had for this course. She made the material easy to digest, didn’t rush anything, her communication skills are on point even when asked questions she was able to respond and get back to the topic with minimal delay. The practical section was very comfortable. I’ve had many instructors expect the class to deliver the material or call on people constantly even when they didn’t feel comfortable while they just sat there agreeing or disagreeing which can be very overwhelming and daunting for your first time. Walaa went over everything you go over in the online section with wonderful real life examples that help you to better understand how and why you’re helping people. If I could select my instructor every 3 years I would choose her again for sure!
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hope chortos
5 days ago
The instructor I had was Walaa and she was amazing helped me learn proper procedures and safety for my self and for others as a first aid.
Manpreet Parmar
7 days ago
Had a really good experience with Coast2Coast First Aid for my CPR and First Aid course in Mississauga . The instructor Nida Farooqui was friendly and explained everything well. I feel much more confident now—highly recommend!
satvir singh grewal
1 week ago
Rocio A.V.
1 week ago
Thanks for my training today. Nadia the instructor was amazing she share her knowledge very understable as practical and theory of fundamental CPR and First Aid. All the best for her.
Hitanshi Patel
2 weeks ago
I took Standard First Aid & CPR level C course. WALAA is Great instructor. She taught each topics in details.
She repeat 2 to 3 times so everybody is able to understand. I like the way how she taught.
Kacie Huang
2 weeks ago
Friendly ,helpful , knowledgeable, excellent WAlAA
Akash Batth
2 weeks ago
Great experience , thank you miss walaa
Afolabi Omoniyi
2 weeks ago
Excellent and professional. Walaa
Oshioke Asekomhe
2 weeks ago
DANIELA CASTAÑO ALVAREZ
2 weeks ago
Walaa was super cool
Wade Hawtin
2 weeks ago
Walaa was the best teacher! Very detailed explanations and thorough.
Okorieocha Lucy
2 weeks ago
Very good and retentive strategies used by my instructor walaa. I learnt and enjoy today’s course
Laura B.
2 weeks ago
I've been with Coast2Coast for atleast 3 years now and I've had Walaa twice so far as my instructor and she is always so awesome! The layout of the course was well organized and she was very knowledgeable. She helps us understand why we're doing what we're doing with Standard First Aid and CPR vs just teaching us the tools only to pass the test.
Response from the owner:Hi Laura! 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.
Marites Galvez
2 weeks ago
Staff are confident and demonstrated a strong understanding of topic!
Nooshin Raminfar
2 weeks ago
I took a First Aid course with Coast2Coast today, and honestly it was a really great experience—mostly because of our instructor, Prabh.

She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and never rushed through anything. If someone had a question, she took the time to answer it properly, which made the whole class feel a lot more comfortable. You can tell she really knows her stuff, but also cares about making sure everyone actually learns.

I also liked how hands-on and interactive the class was. It didn’t feel boring or overly serious—she kept things engaging the whole time.

Overall, I learned a lot and feel much more confident now. I’d definitely recommend taking a course with Prabh if you get the chance!
Pardeep Jaat
2 weeks ago
Amazing Red Cross class! 😊
My instructor Prabh was incredibly kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. She made learning easy, engaging, and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Avnika Garg
3 weeks ago
I recently completed the Basic Life Support (BLS) course and had a great experience. The instructor Dimitrih Lavfleur was knowledgeable, clear, and made the session very engaging. The hands-on practice was especially helpful in building confidence with CPR and AED use. The course was well-organized and very relevant for healthcare professionals. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality BLS training.
jacob james
3 weeks ago
Your actually an amazing teacher ‼️‼️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you.
Harman
3 weeks ago
Great health and safety training. Walaa explained everything clearly and made it easy to understand. Very helpful and practical session.
Nimra Nair
3 weeks ago
Very interesting class. Instructor Walaa was great 👍
shivani choyal
3 weeks ago
Neroshiny Ranjan
3 weeks ago
Walaa was an amazing and sweet instruct! Very kind and helpful 🙂
sakshi.
3 weeks ago
My experience was great, I had Walaa as my instructor who made the training very much fun, I really enjoyed learning, she gave us hands on experience which was great!
Ayanna Robertson
3 weeks ago
Walaa was great !
This is Silvia
4 weeks ago
Ms. WALAA will ensure we have the skills to be first aiders, second time doing CPR course and this time I felt more secured and brave as we practiced all! Thank you for such an amazing course
Weston Do
4 weeks ago
Great experience timed the course perfectly. Instructor name is Walaa
Hadz
4 weeks ago
Walaa was a great instructor!
Andrew Cotroneo
4 weeks ago
Had a great experience with walaa
Zeeshma Shahroze
4 weeks ago
Simmy Veliyil
4 weeks ago
Muhammad Hayat, our instructor was very good in his way of conducting the Standard First Aid course. He covered all topics in detail, with hands on experience, which gives me more confidence in dealing with a real life situations. Thank you for making the class so interesting.
Response from the owner:Simmy, this is wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing your recent training experience with us. It's important that our students not only learn important life-saving skills, but also have a fun, positive experience! Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast. Hope to see you in 3 years for recertification. Stay safe!
Swati Jaidka
4 weeks ago
Great class!
David Ayoub
4 weeks ago
Dr.Adel was an amazing and chill instructor
Sharanpreet Singh Brar
4 weeks ago
Adel is a good instructor. Thank you.
Jacqueline Abdemessih
4 weeks ago
Adel is a good nice person , he explains everything clearly. He keeps reviewing things and answer all our questions.
We really like this BLS course today
Valencia Hutchinson
4 weeks ago
Adel is such am amazing professor. He does a very good job in delivering the lesson in an effective way that is easy to understand and apply. Thank you Adel!!
Wen Zhang
4 weeks ago
Adel is perfect, professional instructor. Good job
Tony Peixe
4 weeks ago
Adel was excellent!
George El Khal
4 weeks ago
Walaa gave a very clear and strong presentation to the BLS course .
Response from the owner:Thank you, George — we appreciate your kind feedback. We’re glad Walaa’s clear and strong presentation made the BLS course valuable for you. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to her.
Oran Barriffe
1 month ago
Johnny Time
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Johnny Time! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Paramjit Kaur
1 month ago
I have amazing experience with coast2coast. Instructor Dimitrih was very polite and helping and experienced. I recommend their course.
Olivia
1 month ago
WALAA is a wonderful instructor
I love her patients of teaching.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is a wonderful instructor and her patience truly helps make the CPR/AED training clear and effective in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kuldeep
1 month ago
BLS Course was comprehensive.
Our instructor, Walaa was amazing and thorough with the topic.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kuldeep! We're so glad you found your BLS Provider course comprehensive. We agree, Walaa is fantastic at being thorough with the topic in Mississauga! 💪 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tricia Bhagwandatt
1 month ago
Thank you so much instructor Walaa for such an amazing BLS session!
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Tricia! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
K S
1 month ago
Amazing experience and practical skills upgraded. Walaa delivered lecture and skills so perfectly that anyone can be able to help the person in need. All questions welcomed, engaging throughout the course. Time flew so fast.
Response from the owner:Thank you, K S! 🎉 We're so glad you had an amazing experience and felt your practical skills were upgraded. We agree, Walaa is fantastic at making the Standard First Aid course so engaging that time flies by in Mississauga! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Lysandrah Rocha
1 month ago
Amazing experience!
Walaa is a great instructor! Had a great time!! Thanks
Response from the owner:Hi Lysandrah! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa 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!
Zoryana Kopko
1 month ago
Great course and experience!
Thank you, Walaa!
Response from the owner:Hi Zoryana! 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!

Why First Aid & CPR Instructors are Important

Have you ever realized the role that First Aid & CPR instructors play in our lives? Thousands of people need to get certified in First Aid & CPR each month for their job. This means that being an Instructor with the Canadian Red Cross prepares tons of people for their careers. Safety is important and we should always be ready to help save a life!

We know that emergencies won’t stop for anyone. With proper First Aid & CPR knowledge, we can help an injured person, know how to care for incidents and even save lives. Most incidents happen at home or at work (where we spend the most time), so it’s critical to understand various life-saving techniques to save a family member, co-worker, friend, etc.

With the help of a First Aid & CPR instructor, we can gain the confidence required to save a life! Many of us feel uncomfortable helping someone because we’re unsure of what to do. So what are you waiting for? Register for an Instructor Development training course to create a safer society! We can’t wait to teach you how to become an instructor (or help you recertify).

Mississauga Training Facility is Located at:

71 King St W, Unit 206, Mississauga, ON L5B 4A2
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Mississauga First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification

At Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality Canadian Red Cross training courses to the public. If you are interested in becoming an instructor, register for one of our Instructor Development courses!

Our Instructor Development courses provide three disciplines candidates may certify in. Each discipline allows candidates to teach different course types ranging from First Aid & CPR to Professional Responder courses.

Earn your certification today and become an instructor with the Canadian Red Cross! Your skills and knowledge will provide students with the confidence they need to perform life-saving techniques.

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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.

You Register. You Learn. We Give.

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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!

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