
Our Instructors
Coast2Coast First Aid courses are taught by Canadian Red Cross certified instructors, many of them working nurses, paramedics, and physicians who bring real emergency experience into every class.
Learn From People Who Do This for Real
Behind our Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner recognition is a team of more than 50 active certified instructors. We keep classes small and hands-on, so you practise the skills with someone who has used them.
Last updated: August 2026
How Our Instructors Qualify
🎓 Certified
Every instructor is Canadian Red Cross certified to deliver the courses they teach.
🩹 Experienced
Many are practising healthcare and emergency professionals: nurses, paramedics, physicians, and firefighters.
🧮 Instructor trainers
Senior team members hold Instructor Trainer status, mentoring and maintaining teaching standards.
👥 Learner-first
We keep classes small and practical so every participant leaves confident and ready to act.
Meet Some of Our Instructors
Ontario Instructors

Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat
Physician · First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR & EFR
A physician and Master of Health Industry Administration graduate, Waleed has been Canadian Red Cross certified in First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR, and EFR since 2023, helping students respond confidently in any emergency.

Andrea Tenedero
Registered Nurse · First Aid & BLS Instructor Trainer
Andrea is a First Aid and BLS trainer with a nursing background, passionate about teaching real-life skills so participants feel prepared for any emergency.

Sharareh Meskoob
Paramedic · First Aid, CPR, BLS & EMR
Sharareh is a paramedic certified in Canadian Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR, using real-world scenarios to build confidence and practical skills in every student.
Alberta Instructors

Julia Chalifoux
Certified First Aid Instructor · Edmonton
Julia turns complex emergency procedures into practical, confidence-building skills every participant can use at work.

Kamaldeep Kaur
Certified First Aid Instructor · Edmonton
Kamaldeep creates a supportive setting where participants build the workplace safety skills their jobs require.

Rana Osman
CPR & First Aid Instructor · BLS, Youth Leader
Five years of First Aid training across Edmonton. Rana builds the confidence students need when seconds matter.
More of Our Certified Instructors

Prabhjot Kaur
Certified First Aid & CPR Instructor · Instructor Trainer
With over three years of hands-on teaching, Prabhjot empowers people with life-saving skills, using real-world scenarios so every participant feels ready to act.

Mitra Sinaki
Professional Educator · Certified CPR & First Aid Instructor
Mitra's background as a professional educator helps her make life-saving skills accessible to every learner, simplifying complex information into clear, practical steps.

Meera
First Aid & CPR Instructor
Meera brings a strong swimming and lifesaving background to her classes, with a positive, hands-on style and easy-to-follow training that builds real confidence.

Joyal Fernandez
First Aid Instructor · Corporate Trainer
Joyal brings deep experience in first aid, customer service and workplace learning, running interactive sessions with practical scenarios and humour that stick.

Maria McGuinness
Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Maria pairs a background in cognitive neuroscience with community leadership, building learner confidence through inclusive, accessible instruction.

Selina Rawe
First Aid & CPR Instructor · 20+ Years Adult Educator
Selina brings 20+ years teaching adult health and safety, blending practical skill-building with storytelling and humour so training feels natural, not overwhelming.

Anureka Jeyaveerasingam
Canadian Red Cross Certified Instructor · Windsor
Anureka is a Canadian Red Cross certified instructor in Windsor, focused on clear, hands-on teaching that builds student confidence.

Elhamy
Canadian Red Cross Certified Instructor
Elhamy is a Canadian Red Cross certified instructor who makes First Aid and CPR approachable and easy to apply under pressure.

Sarah McIlhone
Canadian Red Cross Certified Instructor
Sarah is a Canadian Red Cross certified instructor, focused on hands-on practice that holds up when it matters most.
Where Our Instructors Teach
Across Ontario
Greater Toronto Area, York, Peel, Halton, Hamilton, Ottawa, London, Windsor, Durham, Niagara, Kitchener-Waterloo, and many more communities across the province.
Alberta
Edmonton, Calgary, and surrounding areas, with First Aid, CPR/AED and BLS training for individuals and workplaces.
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