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North York First Aid & CPR Instructor Development Course

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

North York Professional Responder Instructor Development Course

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

North York Instructor Development Transfer Course

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:

They are an instructor with another ministry-approved First Aid agency
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

North York Instructor Development Recertification Course

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

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khalid kaissi

21 hours ago

Sharareh is very informative and active instructor. She was very engaged with class and her teaching method is excellent and entertaining.

TESTY 7656

24 hours ago

Sharareh is very excellent instructor. She is very paitent, very active, and made the first aid really interesting. I am so glad I took my course with her.

A. M.

1 day ago

Wonderful, engaging and knowledgeable instructor!! Thank you!!

Chuck Farkas

2 days ago

A wonderful day with eight dedicated women from Niagara Vision in Niagara Falls…the weather outside was a winter mess but the training inside was a absolute success!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chuck Farkas! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that despite the 'winter mess' outside, the First Aid training for the dedicated women from Niagara Vision was an 'absolute success.' We appreciate you sharing your positive experience, which reflects the quality we strive for from our North York office and all locations. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Antoinette Moulton

3 days ago

Great work Selina

Response from the owner:Thank you, Antoinette! We're so glad you had a great experience with Selina. We agree, Selina truly does great work making our Standard First Aid courses engaging and informative in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team

Elizabeth Faller

3 days ago

Excellent day. Very informative and fun. Instructor had a great sense of humour.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Elizabeth! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had an excellent, informative, and fun day, and that our instructor's sense of humour made your Standard First Aid training in North York enjoyable. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Dana Barnabe

3 days ago

Selina was fantastic – she had lots of information to share and was super knowledgeable!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dana! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Selina was fantastic and shared so much valuable information during your Standard First Aid course in North York. We agree, she's incredibly knowledgeable! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Anne Miller

3 days ago

Excellent, in-depth First Aid training!

Amber Negi

3 days ago

selina was super funny and fun, loved it and learned a lot

Response from the owner:Thank you, Amber Negi! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Selina made your Standard First Aid course in North York super fun and that you learned a lot. We agree, she's fantastic at making the learning experience engaging! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Gabriella Grenaway

3 days ago

She was great! Very funny! Learned lots!

Layla D

3 days ago

Ariana Faller

3 days ago

Selina is so fun and very informative

Liam Grassby

3 days ago

Selina was incredible and very thorough in her teaching. All of her insights were incredibly useful and will save lives in the future.

Sadie Hamilton

1 week ago

Ali is a great teacher! He makes a welcoming and encouraging classroom environment.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sadie Hamilton! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at creating a welcoming and encouraging classroom environment for our Standard First Aid courses in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

pj solano

1 week ago

I had a great experience completing my CPR training with Coast2Coast, and I highly recommend them. My instructor, Edward, was extremely engaging and knowledgeable throughout the entire course. He made sure everyone stayed focused and involved by having us actively practice CPR and first aid techniques with each other, rather than just listening to lectures.
Edward didn’t stay behind a desk—he moved around the classroom, checked in with everyone, and kept the energy up, which really helped with focus and learning. He answered all of our questions clearly, using great explanations and hands-on demonstrations that made everything easy to understand and remember.
Overall, this was a very effective and enjoyable training session. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast and would gladly come back for future courses.

Response from the owner:Thank you, pj solano! 💪 We're so glad you had such a positive experience completing your CPR training with Edward in North York. We completely agree, he's fantastic at keeping everyone engaged by having you actively practice techniques and keeping the energy up! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Walda Williams

2 weeks ago

Hotel was a great teacher, she demonstrated all versions of the lesson was real to follow

Response from the owner:Thank you, Walda Williams! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Hotel was a fantastic teacher, demonstrating all aspects of the Standard First Aid lesson and making it truly easy to follow in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Niagara Vision

2 weeks ago

We completed our CPR training with Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc., and Chuck Farkas was an outstanding instructor. He was highly knowledgeable and delivered a full day of training in a clear, professional, and engaging manner. We learned a great deal and felt well prepared by the end of the session. We would confidently recommend Chuck and Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc. to anyone in need of professional training.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Niagara Vision Team! We're so glad Chuck Farkas made your full day of training knowledgeable and engaging. It's wonderful to hear you felt well prepared after your CPR training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! 🙏 – The Coast2Coast Team

Helen Reis

2 weeks ago

I’ve returned to Coast2Coast to obtain my First Aid /cpr training and recertification . Muhammad @Bloor/Christie location was, thorough, patient and very informative with his level of training. Thank you

Response from the owner:Thank you, Helen! 🙏 We're so glad Muhammad provided thorough and informative CPR training for your recertification in North York. We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification! – The Coast2Coast Team

Holly Constantineau

3 weeks ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Holly! ⭐ We appreciate you choosing Coast2Coast for your first aid course in North York and look forward to seeing you at your next recertification! – The Coast2Coast Team

mitra jokar

3 weeks ago

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my name is Mitra

I attended the Blended First Aid and CPR course, and my instructor was Mr. Ali Sakhavati. He is a highly experienced and excellent instructor with outstanding teaching skills and a very professional and respectful attitude. The course content was explained very clearly and thoroughly, and all topics were taught in an excellent way. Overall, it was a very informative and valuable course, and I learned a lot from it.

Nikki R

3 weeks ago

Wonder and very instinctive course ! Thank you Selina .

Kritika Sharma

3 weeks ago

Selina is great! She made it engaging and easy to learn everything! Highly recommend

Antonio Ruffolo

3 weeks ago

Great course!

Joseph Mazurek

3 weeks ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Joseph! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your first aid course in North York. Hope to see you in another course soon! – The Coast2Coast Team

Victoria C

3 weeks ago

Prabh was great. We used this company for our group cpr training at our workplace. She was very patient and made learning fun!

Ania Britton

4 weeks ago

Great instructor and amazing experience

Response from the owner:Hi Ania! 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 course at our North York first aid training facility. 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.

4 weeks ago

Very supportive and efficient
Ali was great and all of us feel at ease.
Prepared us well for the final exam and assisted us with the practical part of the course.

Response from the owner:S, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our North York first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Maiara Cruz

4 weeks ago

Great place Ali is amazing:)

Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us, Maiara! We’re so glad Ali was 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!

Rachelle Gibbs

4 weeks ago

I just completed my recertification with Chuck in Niagara, and after completing several certifications throughout my career, I can confidently say this was the best one I’ve done yet.

Chuck kept the day moving at a great pace-engaging, practical, and very hands-on. It was clear from the start that he knows the content inside and out. He delivered most of the training from memory, which made it incredibly easy to follow and stay engaged. Rather than reading from notes or a manual, he created a learning experience that felt natural, responsive, and grounded in real-world application.

The day flew by, and before I knew it, the training was done. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a meaningful, well-delivered, and practical recertification experience

Response from the owner:Hi Rachelle! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Chuck 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 at our Niagara FIrst Aid & CPR training facility for your next course. Stay safe!

Nishant Desai

4 weeks ago

Excellent course with an even better instructor!

Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us, Nishant! 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

Roberto Iera

4 weeks ago

Selina is a great teacher: Funny, knowledgeable and empathetic. This is why I could pass with my high score

Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs, Roberto. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with Selina. 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.

keri churchill

4 weeks ago

Such a fun day! It definitely didn’t feel like a full day session! Selina made the session extremely engaging – especially where it may have felt squeamish on topics! Would 100% take another session with Selina!!

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Keri! We're glad you had a great training experience with Selina. 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.

Nikki Seaton

4 weeks ago

Selina was amazing!! Made the day fly by-we learned so much and I feel very comfortable to use my new skills.

Response from the owner:Hey Nikki! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course with Selina! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Sophie Hafner

4 weeks ago

Selina is a fantastic and really engaging teacher of first aid!! Would recommend!

Response from the owner:Hi Sophie! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Selina 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 course. Stay safe!

Daniel B

4 weeks ago

Selina is a great instructor!! She made the class fun and engaging.

Response from the owner:Hi Daniel! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Selina 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 course. Stay safe!

Alaina Kelsey

4 weeks ago

Response from the owner: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, Alaina. 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.

Gurleen Ranu

1 month ago

Scott was an incredible instructor!! He made the 8 hour course fly by. He asked hypothetical scenarios and guided us through the process of appropriate action. He provided scaffolding questions to correct us when we were unsure. I hope to see Scott when I’m back in 2029!!!

Response from the owner:Gurleen, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with Scott as your instructor. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! We can't wait to see you back for recertification. Stay safe!

Isabella Gouthro

1 month ago

Ali was great!

Response from the owner:Hi Isabella! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our North York first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Hazel l

1 month ago

Mr. Ali is a wonderful and professional instructor who has a passion for teaching the students and always response to the questions with kindness and understanding.

Response from the owner:Hi Hazel! 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 course at our North York first aid training facility. 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.

Ray Lecours

1 month ago

Our instructors name in Windsor, Ontario was Abdallah. He is very passionate about what he is teaching and was happy answer questions. Made the course First aid CPR SFA-C enjoyable.

Response from the owner:Hi Ray! 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 some new skills and left feeling confident in them. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Matthew T

1 month ago

Great instruction!

Response from the owner:Hey Matthew! 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!

KAMALPREET KAUR

1 month ago

Selina was a great instructor i love the way how she explained everything

Response from the owner:Hi Kamalpreet! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Selina 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 course. Stay safe!

Alexandra M

1 month ago

Got my standard first aid certification here and was able to do it quickly! Instructor was very chill, helpful, and not boring throughout the 8 hours of the in person training. Will definitely be getting my recertification here!

Response from the owner:Alexandra, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable Standard First Aid course at our North York first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! We can't wait to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Eva A

2 months ago

Very convenient location and great instruction!!!

Response from the owner:Hi Eva! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our North York first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Shaolei C

2 months ago

Had such an amazing time with the Instructor Ali, he was patient and helpful while engaging with students in the classroom.

Response from the owner:Hi Shaolei! 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 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!

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).

We’re so confident you’ll find the best price for your next course at Coast2Coast that we guarantee it! Find a cheaper identical course and we’ll beat that price by 10%.

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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