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Our Canadian Red Cross instructor development course in North York is designed to teach candidates the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver First Aid & CPR courses. Our instructor development program is designed to be a comprehensive guide which contains how-tos on teaching and facilitating, individual and group tasks, teaching practice, injury prevention principles, inclusion, and progressive learning.

After meeting the prerequisites of the course, the candidate can begin the Fundamentals of Instruction. This section requires candidates to complete 8 hours of online training  where the knowledge acquired from the material will be integrated into a 14.5 hour (2-day) in-class component. Once this is completed, they may move to the Discipline-Specific classroom component which requires another 2 days of training in-class. The participants will be given the opportunity to practice their teaching skills by leading peer teaching sessions which is the last step to acquire their Instructor Certificate.

Upon completion, you’ll be granted an e-certificate valid for 3 years. Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency Child Care First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid, and CPR courses can all be taught by certified instructors.

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

Our Canadian Red Cross Professional Responder Instructor development course is designed with an emphasis on teaching techniques that are necessary to instruct specialized courses for First Responders (FR), Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), and advanced first aid in North York. These include providing real-life scenarios, conducting instructive sessions in multiple settings, and organizing unique classes.

The course material is designed for a wide range of Instructors, allowing for a vibrant learning atmosphere based on teaching talents. It also allows instructors to teach other First Aid courses with minimal training time.

Upon meeting the prerequisites for the course, candidates can begin the Fundamentals of Instruction component. An 8-hour online training must be completed prior to the classroom portion of this component, where the candidate must apply the principles under the supervision of an Instructor Trainer. Once this is complete, candidates may move to the 2-day discipline-specific classroom component which prepares them to teach Professional Responder courses. This is then followed by the teaching experience component which allows candidates to teach in a dynamic classroom environment after which their certification can be processed.

Certifications have a three-year validity period. The candidate’s completion of the pathway components and courses that they wish to teach will be verified, in accordance with their desires. This may include the following: BLS Instructor, First Responder Instructor as well as Emergency Medical Responder Instructor.

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

Our First Aid Instructor Transfer course in North York is a Canadian Red Cross certification that allows students to become instructors of Red Cross safety courses such as CPR, Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Child Care First Aid, and Marine Basic First Aid.

There are two categories where candidates may qualify for the Instructor Development Transfer Program with previous experience:

  1. They are an instructor with another ministry-approved First Aid agency 
  2. They are a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Instructor Trainer or an educator (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 from other recognized entities to the Red Cross’s First Aid program. They will still need to check prerequisites and have their skills evaluated, then complete a Fundamentals of Instruction course. Once this is complete, they may skip the Discipline Specific Component since they already understand First Aid & CPR. Their next step will be a short in-class Teaching Experience.

However, the candidates who fit in category 2 will learn Red Cross delivery approaches for instruction in a discipline-specific classroom which is up to 14.5 hours. To complete this course pathway, the candidate must start by successfully completing a skills evaluation. Candidates will then skip the Fundamentals of instruction considering the candidate has experience as an educator or Red Cross approved Water Safety Instructor. Once they complete the discipline-specific component, the participants will complete a teaching experience component which allows them to practice peer teaching sessions.

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

Our Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Recertification Course in North York is dedicated to current Red Cross instructors who wish to recertify their instructor certificates and complete the Instructor Recertification Hub.

This provides candidates the ability to teach core Red Cross First Aid & CPR courses such as Emergency and Standard First Aid, CPR/AED, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency and Standard Child Care First Aid. This training course covers teaching, supervision, and evaluation. It also includes individual and group tasks, practice teaching, injury prevention concepts, inclusion, and progressive learning.

Our Instructor Recertification course requires candidates to first complete the HUB component. This is a 4-hour training which can be completed virtually or in-class. The HUB must be completed every 3 years. Once the candidate has successfully completed the HUB, they may move onto the discipline specific component. This 4-hour training may also be done virtually or in-class. There are 3 disciplines candidates may recertify in. Each discipline must be recertified separately including:

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

Refresh your skills as an instructor and register for the Recertification course today!

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!

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Douglas Davenport
17 hours ago
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Stephanie, Sasha & Livia Raoufi
20 hours ago
The course was excellent and very informative! The instructor, Ali, explained everything very clearly and made the content easy to understand. I really enjoyed the course and found it very helpful.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Stephanie, Sasha & Livia Raoufi! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at explaining everything clearly and making the information easy to understand. We're 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
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drhiral ani
21 hours ago
Good learning by Ali Sekhavati
Response from the owner:Thank you, drhiral ani! 🎉 We agree that Ali Sekhavati is excellent at making the CPR/AED training engaging and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Sora L
21 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Sora L! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jeemin Kim
21 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Jeemin, and we hope to see you in North York for your next recertification! ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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J L
21 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, J L! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Amarjot kaur
21 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Amarjot! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Songhee Lim
21 hours ago
Ali was very professional and friendly. Great experience!
Response from the owner:Hi Songhee! 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 at our North York first aid and CPR training facility, 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!
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Kanika Malhotra
21 hours ago
Very goood instructor Ali !
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kanika! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor who makes earning your Red Cross certification both easy and engaging in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jess Dionigi
21 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, Jess! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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sepideh karimi
2 days ago
great instructor and he really help us.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sepideh! 🙏 We're so glad our instructor was so helpful during your Red Cross certification course in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jules Mandlsohn
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Jules! ⭐ 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
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Hiu Ying Tsui (ヒルダ)
2 days ago
Thanks Ali for the nice and interesting in person lesson
Response from the owner:Thank you, Hiu Ying Tsui! 🙏 We agree that Ali does a fantastic job of keeping our Red Cross certification classes in North York nice and interesting. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Kerena Iyemwe
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kerena! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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B K
2 days ago
The best instructor for first aid courses.
Response from the owner:Thank you, B K! 🎉 We're so glad you had such a positive experience with our instructor. We always strive to deliver the best Standard First Aid training here in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Gift Amaechi
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Gift! ⭐ We hope to see you in North York for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jeannette Oh
2 days ago
We had Ali as our instructor and he was really thorough while keeping the class engaging and fun! You can really tell Ali cares for our success through his teaching.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jeannette! 🎉 We agree that Ali is fantastic at keeping the class engaging and ensuring everyone's success. We're so glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Silsila Omar
2 days ago
I had a great experience learning CPR and First Aid with Ali. He is an excellent instructor knowledgeable, patient, professional, and very easy to understand. He explained everything clearly and made the training engaging and comfortable. I especially appreciated the hands on practice and the way he answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend Ali to anyone looking for a great CPR and First Aid instructor. Thank you, Ali, for making the course such a valuable and enjoyable experience
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Silsila! 🙏 We agree that Ali is an excellent instructor who does a fantastic job of making hands-on practice easy to understand. We are glad you had such a valuable experience getting your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
K H
2 days ago
Ali was a great and informative instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, K H! 🙏 We agree, Ali is a great instructor who makes the course so informative. We are glad you had an excellent 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
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Kamil Kadir
2 days ago
Taking the first aid course here was such a great experience! The content was super practical and hands-on, giving me so much confidence in handling emergencies. A huge shoutout to instructor Ali—his patience, clear explanations, and engaging teaching style made the class incredible.
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Kamil! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at using clear explanations and patience to make our Standard First Aid course engaging. It is great to hear you left our North York class feeling confident to handle emergencies. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Grace Akinkugbe
2 days ago
Ali is an Amazing instructor. I really enjoyed the class
Response from the owner:Thank you, Grace! 🎉 We agree that Ali is an amazing instructor who knows how to make the class enjoyable. We are so glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Ridhima Sharda
2 days ago
Ali is an amazing instruction. The class was very practical.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ridhima! 🎉 We agree that Ali is an amazing instructor who does a great job keeping the CPR/AED training so practical and hands-on. We are glad you had a good experience in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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hamida begum
3 days ago
Very nice experience. Thanks
Response from the owner:Thank you, Hamida! 🎉 We are glad to hear you had such a nice experience during your Red Cross certification training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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David Del Grande
3 days ago
Selina kept it fun and entertaining. She cares about the topics and your learnings.
Response from the owner:Thank you, David! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at keeping the Red Cross certification course both fun and engaging. It is great to hear you had such a positive training experience with us in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Victoria Boyle
3 days ago
Great class and the instructor Ali was very helpful! Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Victoria! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping things helpful and engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience with your CPR/AED training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Why First Aid & CPR Instructors are Important

Considering becoming a First Aid & CPR instructor with the Canadian Red Cross? Instructors play such an important role in our society! Were you aware that many professions require their staff to be certified in First Aid & CPR? That’s right. Even people who sit in offices may be required to be certified in these important life-saving skills!

Emergencies can happen anywhere and First Aid training covers a wide range of safety skills we can use during an incident. Students can learn everything from performing CPR to caring for a victim of a bee sting.

Thanks to dedicated people (like you, we hope), our community can learn how to care for victims of emergency situations appropriately. First Aid & CPR instructors provide students the confidence and skills to provide help to their family, friends and co-workers! Help make our communities safe and become a Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR instructor today!

North York Training Facility is Located at:

180 Steeles Ave W, Unit 216, Ontario, L4J 2L1 (Second Floor)
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North York First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is a Canadian Red Cross training partner dedicated to providing top-notch safety courses to the public. Develop your skills and become an instructor with Red Cross!

There are multiple disciplines you may become certified in to teach. With each discipline, you can expand your work opportunities. The First Aid & CPR discipline allows you to teach a vast majority of courses members of our community require.

If you complete the Professional Responder discipline as well, you can also teach more advanced courses such as Basic Life Support (BLS), First Responder (FR) and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).

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