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Select a First Aid & CPR Instructor Course in Ottawa

Do you want to make an impact on the lives of people around you or in your community? Enroll for our Canadian Red Cross Instructor Development Course in Ottawa which covers the skills and information needed to teach First Aid & CPR courses. Our instructor training program is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide that covers teaching and facilitating individual and group activities, practice teaching, injury prevention ideas, inclusion, and progressive learning.

The candidate can begin the Fundamentals of Instruction once he or she has completed the course’s requirements. For this section, candidates must finish 8 hours of online training. The concepts learned from the material will be put to use during a 14.5-hour (2-day) in-class component. Once the Fundamentals of Instruction component is completed, they may move on to the Discipline-Specific classroom component which requires in-class training for another 2 days. Participants will be given the chance to practice their teaching abilities by leading peer teaching sessions, which is the last stage in earning an Instructor Certificate.

Candidates will receive an e-certificate that is valid for 3 years after completing the course.

Certified candidates will be eligible to teach Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency Child Care First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid, and CPR courses. Begin your instructor journey with Coast2Coast. Enroll now!

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

Are you interested in sharing your expertise with new or existing medical responders? Our Canadian Red Cross Professional Responders Instructor course in Ottawa aims to educate candidates on the specialized skills needed to teach First Responder (FR), Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), and advanced first aid courses. As a Professional Responder instructor, it is critical to provide engaging learning experiences that incorporate active participation, instruction in a variety of settings, and organizing unique sessions.

Candidates who fulfill the prerequisites for the course may begin the Fundamentals of Instruction component. Participants must complete an 8-hour online course before attending an in-class session where the candidate will apply the skills and knowledge acquired from the online portion under the guidance of an Instructor Trainer. Upon completion of the first stage, candidates move to a 2-day Discipline-Specific component which prepares them to specifically teach Professional Responder courses. Following this, the teaching experience component allows individuals to instruct in a dynamic learning environment, after which their certificates will be processed.

Certifications are only valid for a three-year time period. We will verify the completion of the desired courses and components that the candidate is willing to teach have been successfully completed, in order to uphold their Teaching Certification. The following are potential instructor courses one may teach: BLS Instructor, First Responder Instructor or Emergency Medical Responder Instructor. Kickstart your career as a Professional Responder Instructor with Coast2Coast. Sign up now!

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

Enhance your career opportunities with our Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Transfer Course in Ottawa! This training grants students the abilities and knowledge required to become instructors of various Red Cross Safety courses such as CPR, Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Child Care First Aid, and Marine Basic First Aid.

With prior experience, candidates may qualify for the Instructor Development Transfer Program under two conditions:

  1. If they are an instructor with another approved First Aid agency

  2. If the individual is a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Instructor Trainer or an educator (elementary or secondary level)

Depending on the conditions the candidate fits in, their training will follow one of these paths:

  1. For those who qualify under the first condition, candidates will apply what they’ve learned from their prior First Aid Instructor training to the Red Cross’s First Aid program. Prior to becoming an instructor with Red Cross, potential candidates will need to complete a skills evaluation and then complete a Fundamentals of Instruction component. When these steps are completed, they may skip the Discipline-Specific component since they already are aware of the skills and knowledge required for First Aid and CPR. The next step to acquiring their credential will be a short, in-class teaching experience.
  2. The candidates who fulfill the second condition must successfully complete a skills evaluation to begin this course pathway. Once they complete the skills evaluation and meet the necessary prerequisites, they can skip the Fundamentals of instruction section because they have prior teaching experience. They will start with the Discipline-Specific classroom component which is 14.5 hours. The participants will complete a teaching experience component after they finish the Discipline-Specific portion, during which they’ll practice peer teaching sessions.

The successful candidates will receive a certificate that is valid for three years. Get yourself registered now!

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

Are you looking for a leading safety training company for your recertification needs? Our Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Recertification Course in Ottawa is for those current Red Cross instructors who need to renew their certification and complete the Instructor Recertification Hub.

With this certification, candidates can teach a variety of Red Cross First Aid & CPR courses, including Emergency and Standard First Aid, CPR/AED, Marine Basic First Aid, and Emergency and Standard Child Care First Aid. This training session covers teaching, supervisory, and assessment. It also contains individual and group activities, practice instructing, injury prevention ideas, inclusion, and progressive learning.

Candidates are required to complete the HUB component of our Instructor Recertification course. This training can be completed online or in person and will take approximately 4 hours. Every three years, the HUB must be completed. The candidate may then proceed to the Discipline-Specific component after successfully finishing the HUB. Candidates have the option of taking this 4-hour training class either virtually or in person. There are three disciplines in which certification may be renewed. The three different disciplines must be completed separately in order to get recertified, including:

  • First Aid & CPR (4 hours)

  • Professional Responder (4 hours)

  • Wilderness (4 hours)

In order to renew your instructor certification, you must hold a current Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program Instructor Certification which includes having taught 3 Canadian Red Cross First Aid Programs during the validity period of the certificate.

After completing this course, the candidate will be granted a certificate that is valid for three years from the date of issue. Sign up now!  

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!

Rosemary Nkansah
3 days ago
Ashraf is a really good instructor. Thank you.
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. 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 acquired at Coast2Coast Ottawa facility. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Ange Shekina
3 days ago
Miguel Clement
3 days ago
Ashrae is awesome! Good classes
Noemi Clement
3 days ago
Diora
3 days ago
I Had my recertification with instructor Ashraf at the downtown location. He was amazing and efficient. I recommend him 100% and will come back again.
Gosselin Cooney
3 days ago
Ashraf has taught me BLS 2 times and he is funny, fair, and a great teacher. I will book again next year 🙂
Gillian Faykos
3 days ago
Bei Di Liu
3 days ago
My second time doing BLS with Ashraf! He is an amazing instructor and makes the course fun and educational 🙂
Addison Smith
3 days ago
Excellent experience receiving my BLS certificate! Ashraf is an incredible instructor. Thank you!
Gabrielle
7 days ago
Kaze tania
7 days ago
Loved the course!!! And had more fun with teacher Ashraf! Got it on my first try😌 just because he was more than helpful!!!!
M A
7 days ago
Amazing experince, high energy teacher and really nice, helped me with any questions and other care tips.
Juany Baudouin Tientcheu Nana
7 days ago
Ashraf is a great instructions and I enjoy the Class thanks Ashraf and thanks Coast 2 coast
Response from the owner:Thank you, Juany! We're so glad you enjoyed your class with Ashraf in Ottawa. We agree, Ashraf is fantastic at making the Standard First Aid course engaging and easy to understand! 💪 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
lauren jowett
2 weeks ago
Ashraf was very informative, he made are in person session very fun!
Yacoub Abdallah
2 weeks ago
I had a great experience with this CPR course. The material was clear and easy to follow, making a serious subject feel very manageable. Ashraf was an incredible trainer, he was professional, engaging, and made sure everyone felt confident in their skills before the session ended. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get certified!
yogita bhoomla
2 weeks ago
Great experience. Ashraf was my instructor and he is the best . Go ahead and join the class asap
Abyan Madar
2 weeks ago
Second time with Ashraf and it was a very entertaining and informative class. Will be coming back!!
Brandon Subero
2 weeks ago
Excellent and engaging class from Ashraf!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Brandon! 🎉 We're so glad you found Ashraf's class excellent and engaging. He's great at making CPR/AED training in Ottawa memorable. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Lorraine W.
2 weeks ago
Wonderful instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lorraine W.! We're so glad you had a wonderful instructor for your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. ❤️ Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Sophie Alexander
2 weeks ago
Maria Borjas
2 weeks ago
Good teacher, good ambiance, perfect score.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maria! We're so glad you found your instructor effective and enjoyed the ambiance during your Standard First Aid training in Ottawa. 🎉 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Isabel Stein
2 weeks ago
It was easy.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Isabel! We're glad to hear you found your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa easy. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team
Nabil Basal
2 weeks ago
Mr. Ashraf is the best guy in there
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nabil Basal! 🎉 We totally agree, Mr. Ashraf is fantastic and we're so glad he made your CPR/AED training experience in Ottawa excellent. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Cybi
2 weeks ago
Ashraf was really good with the explanations and had very welcoming environment:)
Response from the owner:Thank you, Cybi! We're so glad to hear that Ashraf provided great explanations and created a very welcoming environment for your CPR training in Ottawa. 🎉 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Judith Butagira
2 weeks ago
Ashraf was awesome! Knowledgeable and fun. The delivery and response from the whole team was great. I recommend coast2coast!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Judith Butagira! 🎉 We're so happy to hear Ashraf made your Standard First Aid experience in Ottawa both knowledgeable and fun. It's wonderful to know our whole team's delivery and response met your expectations. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Kaylee Fotheringham
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Kaylee! ⭐ We hope to see you for your next recertification in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them with their Standard First Aid too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Dalia Viau
3 weeks ago
Ashraf was my instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Dalia! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ashraf was your instructor for your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. He's great at making sure everyone understands the material. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Nimao Aden
3 weeks ago
It was really fun, and the instructor (prat) was super helpful and made it really easy to really understand the module structure! Would definitely go back here!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nimao Aden! 🎉 We're so glad you had a fun experience and found Prat super helpful. We agree, Prat is excellent at making the module structure for our Red Cross certification courses easy to understand in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Marlene Etienne
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Marlene! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next CPR/AED training recertification in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
UU
3 weeks ago
C2C has excellent customer service. The CPR training itself is very hands-on and practical. I trained with Kelly, and she was an amazing instructor. 10/10 recommend c2c!
Response from the owner:Thank you, UU! 🎉 We're so glad you found our customer service excellent and appreciated the hands-on aspect of our CPR training. We agree, Kelly is an amazing instructor in Ottawa! Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
abdo zakreet
4 weeks ago
Great instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, abdo zakreet! We're so glad to hear you had a great instructor experience with your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. 🙏 Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Katlijn Versavel
4 weeks ago
Ashraf is a great Teacher , has a lot of patience, very clear explanations, friendly and funny
Response from the owner:Thank you, Katlijn Versavel! We agree, Ashraf is truly a fantastic teacher with clear explanations and a great sense of humour, making any CPR/AED training engaging. So glad you had a positive experience in Ottawa! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team
NECA-RDACE
4 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, NECA-RDACE! ⭐ We hope you'll choose us again for your next Standard First Aid recertification in Ottawa. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
kierra scott
4 weeks ago
Excellent class and course. Ashraf is one of the best instructors.
Response from the owner:Thank you, kierra scott! 🎉 We're so glad you found the class and course excellent, and we completely agree that Ashraf is one of our best instructors for Red Cross certification in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Teniah Beverley-Hyman
4 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Teniah Beverley-Hyman! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next Standard First Aid recertification in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Elisha Te
4 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful rating, Elisha Te! ⭐ We appreciate you choosing Coast2Coast for your CPR/AED training in Ottawa. We hope to see you for your next recertification! Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Keegan Smith
4 weeks ago
My instructor, Ashraf, was fantastic! He was friendly and fun, while also being very thorough in his explanations, but didn’t go into unnecessary detail – a hard balance to strike! I took Standard First Aid with CPR/AED. There was an online self-directed portion, and then an in-person portion with Ashraf. The in-person portion was very hands-on, with the majority of the day spent in skills practice and simulation. I would definitely recommend this trainer and facility to anyone looking for First Aid training!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Keegan Smith! 🎉 We're so glad you had a fantastic experience with Ashraf for your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. We agree, Ashraf is excellent at striking that hard balance of being friendly, fun, and thorough without unnecessary detail, and it's wonderful to hear the hands-on skills practice was so beneficial. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
mesh hashmi
4 weeks ago
Very informative and highly recommended Thanks to Mr. Ashraf very good instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, mesh hashmi! 🎉 We're so glad you found the training informative and that Mr. Ashraf was such a good instructor. We agree, he's excellent at making our Standard First Aid courses in Ottawa engaging. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Jordan Mutebi
4 weeks ago
Ashraf was really good .and experienced
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jordan Mutebi! 🙏 We're so glad to hear Ashraf was really good and experienced, making your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa a positive one. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Rita Zsok
4 weeks ago
The couse was clearly explain, easy to follow and understand. Ashraf is an amazing and funny teacher. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rita Zsok! 🎉 We're so glad you found the course clearly explained and easy to follow. We completely agree, Ashraf is truly amazing and funny, making your Red Cross certification in Ottawa a great experience! Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Erin Meyers
1 month ago
Ashraf is amazing 🙂 thank you
Response from the owner:Thank you, Erin! 🎉 We completely agree, Ashraf is truly amazing and we're glad he made your CPR/AED training in Ottawa such a positive experience. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Rif
1 month ago
Had a very good experience loved my teacher Shoutout to Maria she was the best made everything handsome we practices and learn everything not just by reading but by putting it in situation too.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rif! We're so glad you loved Maria! She truly excels at making the Standard First Aid course engaging by focusing on hands-on, practical learning in Ottawa. ⭐ Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Marli Diallo
1 month ago
Ashraf was amazing the training was perfect,thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Marli! 🎉 We're so glad you found Ashraf amazing and that your Standard First Aid training was perfect in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Vi Vu
1 month ago
Randa Khartabil
2 months ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Randa! ⭐ We're happy you chose us for your Standard First Aid in Ottawa and look forward to seeing you at your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Nicholas Lambert
2 months ago
I just completed standard first aid with CPR/AED level C. The course itself is also very in depth, covering all topics I would expect to encounter in the office, in the field, and in day to day life. Maria is an excellent instructor, providing in depth and knowledgeable answers to all of my questions, and respectful guidance on course subject matter.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicholas! We're glad you found our Standard First Aid course in Ottawa to be very in-depth, covering all the topics you'd expect. We agree, Maria is excellent at providing in-depth and knowledgeable answers to all your questions! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! 🎉 – The Coast2Coast Team
S Takla
2 months ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, S Takla! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification for CPR/AED training in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Diawa mata
2 months ago
It was a great course very informative and very hands on and Ashraf was great l recommend this course for every one

Why First Aid & CPR Instructors are Important

Have you ever considered becoming a First Aid & CPR instructor with the Canadian Red Cross? Instructors have an enormous impact on our communities! With the ever-growing number of uncertainties in today’s world, employees must be trained in both First Aid and CPR. Even people who work indoors may be required to learn these critical life-saving skills!

Emergencies can occur at any time, and first-aid training teaches us how to utilize a variety of safety skills in the event of an incident. Our community would not know these skills without the help of an amazing instructor. By becoming a Canadian Red Cross instructor, you are educating people to save lives and prevent further injuries.

Instill confidence in your community and begin your journey as an Instructor. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed!

Ottawa Training Facility is Located at:

385 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 1H6

Ottawa First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is a Canadian Red Cross training partner with a commitment to providing high-quality safety courses to the public. Take your skills to the next level by becoming an instructor with Red Cross!

There are a variety of disciplines in which you may be certified to instruct. You may broaden your work possibilities across many sectors with each discipline. The First Aid & CPR discipline enables you to teach most of the courses members of our community demands.

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

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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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