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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!

Mikayla Ball-Valiquette
3 days ago
Another great experience with C2C doing my EMR recert. We had Mohammed as an instructor and he was beyond amazing. So knowledgeable and made the long classroom days feel not so long.
CHRIS LEUNG
4 days ago
Meera is a amazing and informative instructor. Highly recommend to her classes.
aqib choudhary
4 days ago
Meera is very gentle and supportive
Hamida Idrees
4 days ago
Meera is very helpful and supportive
Zhan Li
4 days ago
Ali is very experienced and good at making the concept alive
Prabhjot Sandhu
4 days ago
Hi my name is Prabh.I really enjoyed this First Aid and CPR course, my instructor is Meera Patel. She explained everything clearly and made it easy to follow. She’s very kind and a genuinely good person, which made the class feel comfortable and welcoming. Overall, a great learning experience.
liz
4 days ago
Ali is fantastic!!!
Harwinder Kaur
4 days ago
I had a great experience. The service was quick and professional. Everything was explained clearly. I would definitely recommend this place.
Jasmeen kaur
4 days ago
Sharareh meskoob she is an excellent trainer, taught very welll. Loved the class and her way of teaching iis great. Thanks
Sweta Rani
4 days ago
Sharahreh meskoob is a very good instructor I enjoyed her class she is very knowledgeable and good instructor
Aman Chahal
4 days ago
Amazing learning experience with Sharareh Meskoob
Thanks
Simar Singh
4 days ago
Awesome teacher and great trainer Sharareh Meskoob. We enjoyed the session
Jashandeep Kaur
4 days ago
Teresa Valvano
4 days ago
I had an amazing experience at your North York location. My instructor Meera was extremely knowledgeable, approachable, patient and fun. She made the day pass quickly because she effortlessly engaged the class. I would highly recommend this course. Meera was fantastic!
Vaniya Beik
4 days ago
Saraa Khalid Usmani
4 days ago
Mr. Ali Sekhavati was my instructor- he explained each and every aspect very clearly in a fun, interactive and informative manner. Thank you very much Mr. Ali!! You are a great instructor 🙂
Faithy Orap
4 days ago
sheila guevarra
7 days ago
Very interesting and lively. Chuck Farka is a great instructor. Highly recommended.
sam bell
1 week ago
Liam Thomas
1 week ago
Ali is a great guy!
behrooz ghasemi
1 week ago
The instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly, he is a very good teacher
Amir Mohajer
1 week ago
I had my class with Ali. Super nice guy and a great educator, the class did not feel like 8h whatsoever
Shahin Shahmalaki
1 week ago
Excellent First Aid training! The instructor was very professional, supportive, and made the material easy to understand. They answered all questions and created a positive learning environment. I really appreciated the practical examples and clear explanations. I would definitely recommend this course to others.
Ellie He
1 week ago
Just completed my standard first aid course here. The class was well-organized with hands-on practice, and the instructor was patient and very helpful. Overall a great experience!
Wellason Montizo
1 week ago
Mr. Ali was my instructor and he was a very fun instructor. Had a great time learning, he was clear in explaining the material while also giving us a funny remarks. Passed the test with flying colors
Uma Jarvis
1 week ago
Michelle Hall
1 week ago
Meera was thorough and pleasant to listen to. She engaged us when explaining the material throughout course and her energy was consistent.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michelle! It's wonderful to hear that Meera made your course so engaging and that her energy was consistent throughout. We agree, she's fantastic at delivering our Red Cross certification courses in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 🎉 – The Coast2Coast Team

Maria Romagnoli
2 weeks ago
Excellent First Aid and CPR training by Chuck. Very engaging, great teaching and practical experience and applications shared. Really enjoyed his teaching style and the class was very informative and interesting; great overall!
Ted G
2 weeks ago
Ali is great instructor, the course is painful to sit through but he made it a better experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ted G! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Ali made your Standard First Aid course experience in North York a positive one, even with the challenging content. We agree, he's great at making the learning engaging! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Daniel Lee
2 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Daniel Lee! ⭐ We're glad you chose Coast2Coast for your Standard First Aid in North York. We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Stella Smith
2 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Stella! ⭐ 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

Chynn
2 weeks ago
Great teacher and its been a very fun course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chynn! We're so glad to hear you had a very fun course and a great teacher for your First Aid training in North York. 🎉 We always aim to make learning enjoyable and effective. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ryan
2 weeks ago
Loves the training, it was really fun!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ryan! 🎉 It's wonderful to hear you found the training really fun! We always aim to make our Standard First Aid courses in North York engaging and informative. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Toby Taylor
2 weeks ago
I loved the CPR training, it was really fun and had a bit of a fun challenge!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Toby! 🎉 We're so glad you found the CPR training in North York both fun and a good challenge! We believe learning life-saving skills should be engaging for everyone. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Idan rivkin
2 weeks ago
Very engaginf while being proffesional and can learn a lot
Response from the owner:Thank you, Idan! We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid course in North York to be engaging and that you were able to learn a lot. We really strive for that balance! 💪 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Gabriel Alton
2 weeks ago
CPR training helped so much!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gabriel! 💪 We're so glad to hear that our CPR/AED training in North York helped you so much. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tiffanie Duval
2 weeks ago
It was a great learning experience with a lot of learning and fun activities!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tiffanie Duval! 🎉 We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid course in North York to be a great learning experience with fun activities. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Liam Cassidy
2 weeks ago
Annika O’Connor
2 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Annika! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Lexi Lehman
2 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lexi, for the great rating! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid in North York. We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ma1ac
2 weeks ago
We had a great time with Sharareh Meskoob! Made the course go by really fast!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ma1ac! 🎉 We're so glad Sharareh Meskoob made your Red Cross certification in North York go by quickly and enjoyably. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Chelsea Donahoe
2 weeks ago
Great! Lots of fun!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chelsea! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience and found our training in North York to be 'lots of fun'! Providing engaging Standard First Aid courses is really important to us. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sally Yeo
2 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Sally Yeo! ⭐ 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

Madison Johnston
2 weeks ago
Jacqueline Higinio
2 weeks ago
Ali was the best trainer, such a great with só much patience and carismatic person.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jacqueline! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ali made your Red Cross certification experience in North York so positive with his patience and charismatic approach. We agree, he's a fantastic trainer! 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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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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