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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!

Anna Titova
11 hours ago
Richmond Hill, ON. Course is easy and fun
Ryan Hassanpoor
12 hours ago
Very nice place. Great classes with lots of information and kinds instructors.
Thao Tran
15 hours ago
I recently completed my BLS course with Mr. Chuck, and I was very satisfied with the experience. He explained everything clearly, was very patient, and created a supportive learning environment that helped me feel confident in my skills.
Erin Lough
1 day ago
Thanks to Ali for running our session. Engaging and informative.
Saado
1 day ago
Ali is the best instructor anyone can have!
Priyal Goenka
1 day ago
Alyana Shamji
1 day ago
Good detailed course by Ali! Would definitely recommend to my friends 🙂
Frai
2 days ago
I completed the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course. Everything was explained very clearly and accessibly. I was genuinely impressed with the team, communication, and responses to my questions. Good job.
Katherine Joron
3 days ago
Rupanjali Pandhi
3 days ago
The trainers were amazing .
Both Scott and Andrea explained everything in detail and demonstrated everything really well.
Thankyou so much Andrea and Scott.
Lyndsay Moir
3 days ago
sofia lopes
3 days ago
Joyal was amazing! So helpful and knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything so we all understood!
mehdi parvanehvar
3 days ago
Sharareh is Amazing instructor ,
She did amazing lectures and great hands on.
Shayne F
3 days ago
Nataliia Sheleheda
3 days ago
Perfect experience
julie zorzan
3 days ago
Very detailed explanation, great teacher!
Karen Quan
3 days ago
Well taught! Thanks
Rosany Rodrigues Realtor
3 days ago
Good class and teacher
John Dreyes
3 days ago
Very informative!
Rana Nasim
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rana Nasim, for the excellent rating! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

butterscotch36
4 days ago
The instructor Sharareh Meskoob is very informative and created fun scenarios that made learning easier.
Yasaman Mohammadzadeh
4 days ago
Instructor SHAR was nice and patient and reviewed all the scenarios during the in-person training.
Matison
4 days ago
Kicess De villa
4 days ago
Sharareh Meskoob was great! I had her for basic life support.
Rozalia Osadchyi
4 days ago
Great course, excellent instructor – Sharareh ! Very informative to refresh BLS skills .
Will recommend!
maha aldramly
4 days ago
Isabelle Tam
4 days ago
Leon Chi
4 days ago
Candy Yanne
4 days ago
Ali S. is incredible instructor. I had an excellent experience during my CPR and first aid training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Candy Yanne! 🎉 We agree, Ali S. is an incredible instructor and truly makes the CPR and first aid training in North York an excellent experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Bi Chaves
4 days ago
Ali is a great instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bi Chaves! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor and we're so glad you had a great experience with your Standard First Aid course in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Walker Clarkson
4 days ago
Ali was great, Fun, energetic, and taught a good lesson
Response from the owner:Thank you, Walker Clarkson! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ali made your Standard First Aid experience in North York fun, energetic, and educational. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Gabie Merka Derez
4 days ago
Ali was a great instructor, very energetic and lovely!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gabie Merka Derez! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ali was a great instructor and that you found him energetic and lovely during your Standard First Aid course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Elvis Gisa
4 days ago
I had an amazing time doing my First Aid and CPR training with Ali! The session was engaging, informative, and very hands-on, which made it easy to learn and feel confident in what I was doing. Ali was knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend this company to everyone I know—whether it’s your first time learning these skills or a refresher, it’s definitely worth it!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Elvis Gisa! 🙏 We're so glad to hear you had such an amazing time doing your Standard First Aid training with Ali in North York. We agree, Ali is fantastic at making the session engaging, informative, and very hands-on, ensuring you feel confident in your skills. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Eamon Palmer
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Eamon! ⭐ 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

shiva moshfeq
4 days ago
That was great 👍
Response from the owner:Thank you, shiva moshfeq! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience getting 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

thafsin shahanad
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, thafsin! ⭐ 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

Aaron Norman
4 days ago
Was a wonderful course very much enjoyed the content and was taught in a great way
Kristina Russo
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Kristina Russo! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Nwachukwu Godspower
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic rating, Nwachukwu Godspower! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

jam water
5 days ago
I had Ali as my instructor. He knows how to structure the basic principals of first aid and when to use cpr into an intuitive 8 hour practical lesson. I understood my role and responsibilities as a certified first aid responder. Maintaining someone's life, before the ambulance and paramedics arrive, is an initiative I always wished to take on. I'm glad to be certified and reliable in any case around family, friends, work and strangers.

Coast2Coast is the best.
Response from the owner:Thank you, jam water! We agree, Ali is fantastic at structuring the basic principles of first aid into an intuitive practical lesson. It's wonderful to hear that you now feel confident in your role and responsibilities as a certified first aid responder and are prepared to maintain someone's life after taking your Standard First Aid course in North York. 💪 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Maurien Esplana
5 days ago
Ali did a great job reading and was very in depth with each topic. He goes into great detail while teaching. He makes sure everyone understands the content. Highly recommended him.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maurien Esplana! 🙏 We're so glad to hear Ali did such a great job making sure everyone understood the content of their Standard First Aid course in North York. We agree, he's excellent at going into great detail! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mike Echanes
5 days ago
We had a great time learning with Sharareh, she was clear with her teaching, visual and verbal presentation, we also participated in all activities and it was fun. I recommend getting your certificate here!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mike Echanes! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great time learning with Sharareh. We agree, she's fantastic at making the training clear, visual, and engaging for your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

brianna alfaro
5 days ago
Myla Guilanda
5 days ago
It's very informative.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Myla! 🎉 We're so glad you found our Standard First Aid course in North York very informative. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Michaela Parsons
5 days ago
Excellent class with Sharareh Meskoob
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michaela! 🎉 We're so glad you had an excellent class with Sharareh Meskoob. She's wonderful at making Standard First Aid enjoyable and informative for our North York students. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

MO Odun
5 days ago
The instructor (Sharareh Meskoob) was very knowledgeable , the class was fun and at the same time very educative, I am happy I came to the Newmarket location.
Thank you so much Shar.
Response from the owner:Thank you, MO Odun! 🎉 We're so glad you found Sharareh Meskoob to be knowledgeable and that your Red Cross certification class in Newmarket was both fun and educational. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Lilianne
5 days ago
Very good lesson, teacher was very clear in the instructions and the class was fun. Sharareh Meskoob was a great teacher!
Nicolas De Simone
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicolas! We really appreciate your positive rating. We hope to see you for your next recertification 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!

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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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