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Select North York First Aid & CPR Instructor Courses

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!

Maurizio Gallo
2 hours ago
Madison Bell
2 hours ago
Violet Greven
2 hours ago
Great instructor and i have the confidence now to use these skills! Thank you!
sarah Gillissie
2 hours ago
Great experience with Ali
Ross Lane
2 hours ago
Great experience, very interactive
Bailey Hildebrandt
2 hours ago
went well, class was smooth, clear and we went over everything
Aiden Charles
4 hours ago
Great hands on learning, Ali makes learning fun and interactive
Ben Somers
5 hours ago
Tahmid Ashab Shakib
10 hours ago
I recently completed my Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED training with Coast2Coast (Bloor Facility in Downtown Toronto) on June 27th, and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Our instructor, John Devlin, was highly qualified, deeply experienced, and made the entire training process incredibly interactive and inspiring. Instead of just lecturing, he broke down complex protocols into steps that were easy to grasp and apply to real-world scenarios. John also shared solid, practical advice that goes beyond the textbook—the kind of real-world insights that will absolutely come in handy during life-altering situations. I left the course feeling genuinely confident in my ability to respond to an emergency. If you are looking for top-tier Red Cross training, I highly recommend Coast2Coast!
Larry M B. (Black Eagle)
1 day ago
At first I was feeling nervous and feared that it’s going to be tough. But listening intently to the instructor and doing the demonstration properly, everything went smoothly and was able to pass the test 98%.👍
Response from the owner:Thank you, Larry! 🎉 We know it is common to feel a bit nervous at first, but passing your test with a 98% is an incredible achievement. We're glad the demonstrations helped everything go smoothly during your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Abdullah
1 day ago
The session with my team is excellent
Response from the owner:Thank you, Abdullah! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that the CPR/AED training session with your team in North York was such an excellent experience. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Manha
1 day ago
I had such a good time doing Cpr training with Shar. She was very entertaining and made the entire lesson so fun.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Manha! 🎉 We agree, Shar is wonderful at keeping the energy high and making the class so fun. We are glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Johora Fatema
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Johora! ⭐ We look forward to seeing 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
Scott Hayden
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Scott! 🎉 We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
parmida tav
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for choosing us, Parmida! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Ntim Dennis
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Ntim Dennis! ⭐ 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
Lesley Levorson-Wong
2 days ago
My instructor was Sharareh Meskoob and she was a wonderful person to talk to and learn from!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lesley! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is a wonderful person to learn from and we're so glad she made your Standard First Aid training in North York such a great experience. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Prabhjot Singh
2 days ago
Great Learning Experiance, Thanks to Sharareh, lots of activity
Response from the owner:Thank you, Prabhjot! 🎉 We agree that Sharareh is excellent at keeping the class active and engaging. We're glad you enjoyed your CPR/AED training with us in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
J D
2 days ago
Great experience
Response from the owner:Thank you, J D! 🎉 We are glad to hear you had a great experience with our CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Anthony Gurrieri
2 days ago
Shar meskoob was an amazing instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anthony! 🎉 We agree, Shar meskoob is an amazing instructor who makes our CPR/AED training engaging and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Cameron Davis
2 days ago
SHARAREH MESKOOB – wonderful instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Cameron! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is a wonderful instructor who makes obtaining your Red Cross certification a great experience in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Sarah Power
2 days ago
Shar is awesome! Made a long day very fun and enjoyable! Super knowledgeable and explained concepts well! Thank you!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah! 🎉 We agree, Shar is awesome at making the course fun and explaining everything so clearly. We're glad you had such a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Danielle Pahl
2 days ago
Shar was amazing! Very fun and instructional course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Danielle! 🎉 We agree, Shar is amazing at keeping the class fun and highly educational. We're so glad you enjoyed earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
asha mathews
4 days ago
The instructor was excellent!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the review, Asha! 🎉 We're glad to hear that you had an excellent instructor for your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Ben Freeman Collins
4 days ago
Excellent course. Diana was an enjoyable instructor and made the course interesting.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ben! 🎉 We agree, Diana is fantastic at keeping the class engaging and making the course material so interesting. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – 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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