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Select Richmond Hill First Aid & CPR Instructor Courses

There’s nothing as fulfilling as leading a group of professionals who are on the lookout during times of emergencies. Our Canadian Red Cross instructor development course in Richmond Hill is designed to educate candidates on the skills necessary to instruct First Aid & CPR courses. Our instructor development program includes a comprehensive guide that covers how-tos on teaching and facilitating, individual and group tasks, teaching practice, injury prevention principles, inclusion, and progressive learning.

Once the candidate has completed the prerequisites for the course, they can begin the Fundamentals of Instruction component. This section includes 8 hours of online training, in addition to a 14.5-hour (2-day) in-class component. The participants will then attend the Discipline-Specific classroom component, which is another 2 days of training. The last step to acquiring their Instructor Certificate is practicing their teaching skills by leading peer teaching sessions.

After successful completion, you’ll receive an e-certificate that is valid for three 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. Save your slot 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

Get the privilege to train tons of people in critical and life-saving skills. Our Canadian Red Cross Professional Responder Instructor development course in Richmond Hill focuses on teaching techniques that are necessary to instruct specialized courses such as First Responder (FR), Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), and advanced first aid.

Candidates who meet the requirements for the course may begin the Fundamentals of Instruction component. During this component, an 8-hour online training must be completed before a 2-day classroom portion, where the candidate will apply the concepts under instructor guidance.

Candidates may proceed to the 2-day Discipline-Specific classroom component after they have completed the Fundamentals of Instruction, where they will be prepared to teach Professional Responder courses. This is followed by the teaching experience component, which allows candidates to instruct in a dynamic class setting before their certification can be finalized.

Certifications have a three-year validity period. Candidates’ completion of the pathway components and courses that they want to teach will be verified, in accordance with their preferences. This may range from the following: BLS Instructor, First Responder Instructor, and Emergency Medical Responder Instructor. Book your Instructor training today!

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

Switching careers and increasing your work opportunities has never been easier! Our First Aid Instructor Transfer course is a Canadian Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill 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 ways that candidates may qualify for the Instructor Development Program with previous experience: 

  • If the candidate is certified by another ministry-approved First Aid agency
  • If they work for the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Program or as a teacher (elementary or secondary level)

Depending on the category in which the candidate falls, their training will follow one of these paths: Candidates who fall into the first category will apply what they’ve learnt in prior First Aid courses from other recognized institutions to the Red Cross First Aid curriculum. Although they will still need to check prerequisites and have their skills evaluated, once that is complete, they will need to finish a Fundamentals of Instruction component. After finishing this component, they will be able to skip the Discipline-Specific Component since they already have knowledge of First Aid & CPR. The next stage will be a one-day in-class Teaching Experience.

Candidates who fit category 2 that successfully complete a skills evaluation will be allowed to skip the Fundamentals of instruction, as it is assumed that they have experience as an educator or Red Cross-approved Water Safety Instructor.  They will start with the Discipline-Specific Classroom component, which is up to 14.5 hours long. After the candidate completes the Discipline-Specific component, they will then peer teach to gain experience in teaching sessions.

The candidates who successfully complete the training will be awarded a certificate that is valid for up to three years. Sign up 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

Is your certificate on the verge of expiring? At Coast2Coast, we provide the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Recertification Course in Richmond Hill that is designed for those who already have their instructor certificate and want to renew it.

This extensive course is designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to teach core Red Cross First Aid & CPR courses such as Emergency and Standard First Aid, CPR/AED, Marine Basic First Aid, and Emergency and Standard Child Care First Aid. Instructor Recertification is a comprehensive training course which covers lessons on teaching, supervision, and evaluation. It also encompasses individual and group tasks, practice teaching sessions, injury prevention concepts, inclusion strategies for all learners, as well as progressive learning practices.

The Instructor Recertification course requires candidates to first complete the HUB component. The HUB is a 4-hour training which can be completed virtually or in class every 3 years. After completing the HUB, they may move on to the discipline-specific component. This four-hour training can also be done virtually or in class. Candidates may recertify in three different disciplines. Candidates need to recertify in each discipline separately:

  • First Aid & CPR (4 hours)
  • Professional Responder (4 hours)
  • Wilderness (4 hours)

In order to recertify your instructor certification, you must have a current CRC First Aid Program Instructor Certification which includes teaching experience of 3 Canadian Red Cross First Aid Programs during the validity period of the certificate.

The candidate will be awarded a certificate with a validity of up to 3 years after successful completion of this course. Book your training 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!

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Mrs. Inna Chesnokova
2 hours ago
I have to retake the Standard First Aid & CPR Level C course every three years, and I’ll admit that I was quite sceptical going into this one. I expected to be bored, since much of the material was familiar to me. But our instructor, Kianoosh, completely changed that experience. He created such an engaging, thoughtful, and interactive learning environment that the time simply flew by. Instead of just going through the material mechanically, he encouraged us to think, ask questions, and truly understand why we do things a certain way. I came away with so much new and valuable information and, more importantly, a much deeper understanding of the material than I had after previous courses. There was no unnecessary “walkie-talkie” or endless repetition, just the most important information, explained clearly and reinforced with many practical and memorable examples from Kianoosh’s own experience. After taking this course several times over the years, I can honestly say this was by far the most engaging and valuable one. Kianoosh is an excellent instructor, and I would highly recommend his course to anyone who wants to leave a First Aid & CPR class feeling genuinely more confident and prepared.
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Ravneet Kaur
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ravneet! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Justin Ma
2 weeks ago
Had a fantastic experience with instructor John Devlin. He was very engaging, hands on, informative, and extremely experienced. He was very passionate about the topics taught, challenged misconceptions about CPR-C and first aid, and related a lot of material to real life scenarios and experiences. Room was a little hot (not John's fault though), otherwise, could not have asked for a better overall experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience, Justin! 🙏 We agree that John Devlin is wonderful at bringing Standard First Aid to life with his real-world scenarios in Richmond Hill. We've also noted your comment about the room temperature. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Pam O.
2 weeks ago
Anne is a very patient instructor. She made sure all of our questions are answered before she proceeds to the next topic. The place is clean too
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Response from the owner:Hi Pam! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Anne 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 training. Stay safe!
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Yucheng Wei
2 weeks ago
Great experience! Nice teaching !
Response from the owner:Thank you, Yucheng! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Alyza Mae Roderos
2 weeks ago
Amazing class very fun.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alyza Mae Roderos! 🎉 We are so glad you had a fun time during your CPR/AED training with us in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Bernadette Fernandez
2 weeks ago
This course was very helpful! Ali was very detailed and kind and made sure our class understood the content before moving forward!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bernadette! 🙏 We agree, Ali is wonderful at being detailed and making sure everyone understands the material before moving forward. We are glad you had such a helpful experience during your Red Cross certification course in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Naz
2 weeks ago
Exceptional training and amazing vibe!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Naz! 🎉 We are so glad you enjoyed the amazing vibe during your Red Cross certification training in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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a a
2 weeks ago
Ali S. was a very informative and engaging instructor. Gets everyone to participate and incorporate their answers. Very fun and friendly atmosphere to learn, as he is very passionate in teaching but as well as learning from us, the attendees. It is very great to know that I can return to this class and location, with dependable and amazing knowledgeable instructors. Glad to take his course again!
Response from the owner:Thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS course with us at our Richmond Hill CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero, and we're thrilled that you left your training feeling more comfortable and confident in your life-saving skills! We can't wait to see you again next year for recertification. Stay safe!
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Sophie N
2 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your support, Sophie! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Amanda Ferrier
2 weeks ago
Ali was very interactive with th class and explained everything in detail. It was great learning from him.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Amanda! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping the class interactive and explaining all the details clearly during your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Montana Hado
2 weeks ago
Ali is an amazing instructor, had a great time completing my BLS training here!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Montana! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor who makes the BLS Provider training both fun and informative. We're glad you had a great time completing your course in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Kristina
2 weeks ago
Ali is very funny and kind. Thank you for your help.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kristina! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful, and his funny and kind teaching style really makes the class enjoyable. We are so glad you completed your Red Cross certification with us in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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LEA ISS
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Lea! 🙏 We hope to see you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Anonno ps
3 weeks ago
Great experience overall for my First aid/Cpr course with skilled, engaging teaching from the instructor Kia and hands-on-experience. The final test needed to earn the certificate wasn't too difficult, and the training ensures that you are more than prepared for it. While it was occasionally difficult sitting for an extended period of time in a hot room, the overall experience more than made up for it.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anonno! 🎉 We agree that Kia is wonderful at providing the hands-on practice you need to feel fully prepared. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Michaela Shacham
3 weeks ago
Great experience with a knowledgeable teacher Kianoosh Afzali and Kari his learning co-teacher. Thank you very much,will be definitely back in three years:)
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michaela! 🙏 We agree that Kianoosh Afzali and Kari are wonderful teachers who make the class so engaging. We look forward to welcoming you back to Richmond Hill for your recertification in three years! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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jinky paulino
3 weeks ago
Ali is so great and amazing.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jinky! 🎉 We agree, Ali is amazing and does a wonderful job of keeping everyone engaged during their Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Pedram Ehyaii
3 weeks ago
Had a great learning experience with Ali Sekhavati.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Pedram! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great learning experience with Ali Sekhavati in Richmond Hill. He does a wonderful job of making our CPR/AED training engaging and easy to follow. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Alina
3 weeks ago
Excellent BLS course! The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained everything clearly. The hands-on practice made me feel much more confident in performing CPR and using an AED. The course was well organized, interactive, and easy to follow. I highly recommend it to anyone needing BLS certification or a refresher.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alina! 🎉 We are so glad the hands-on practice helped build your confidence during your BLS Provider course in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Vincent Idos
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Vincent! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Yasaman Mohammadzadeh
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Yasaman! ⭐ We hope to see you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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katarina lai
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Katarina! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Giselle
1 month ago
Amazing teacher Ali!!!!! Very kind and engaging lesson!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Giselle! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful, and we are so glad you found his lesson so kind and engaging. It was a pleasure helping you complete your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Samantha W
1 month ago
Azra provided great info at a good pace and answered all questions clearly. Her demonstrations were clear.
Response from the owner:Hi Samantha! 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!
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Mihaiela Petcu
1 month ago
I had an excellent experience with this first aid course. The instructor Kia was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained everything in a clear, easy-to-understand way. The hands-on practice gave me confidence in using the skills in real-life situations. The course was well organized, interactive, and covered all the essential topics without feeling overwhelming. I would highly recommend this training to anyone looking to learn or refresh their first aid and CPR skills.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mihaiela! 🙏 We agree, Kia is fantastic at keeping things engaging and ensuring everyone feels confident with the hands-on practice. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Standard First Aid in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Why First Aid & CPR Instructors are Important

If you have taken a First Aid & CPR course in the past, then you probably know how much your instructor stressed the importance of understanding the life-saving skills you learned. Emergencies happen on a daily basis all over the world which is why it is necessary for so many people to be certified. This is why many companies require their employees to be First Aid & CPR certified regardless if they work in healthcare or even in an office.

First Aid & CPR training teaches people the skills required to save a life. Training ranges from practicing CPR to wrapping an injured arm in a sling. With the right curriculum and instructor, students can gain not only skills, but confidence in their life-saving abilities.

Instructors make a difference in their students’ lives. They can teach important safety skills, but passionate instructors also encourage their students to be passionate about learning these skills. They teach them why we use specific techniques and provide real-life experiences and knowledge to their classrooms. Your role as an instructor shapes the minds of our community. Provide your students with the confidence in saving a life whether that is a friend, co-worker or family member. Join an Instructor Development training course today!

Richmond Hill Training Facility is Located at:

129 Church St S, Second Floor, Richmond Hill, ON  L4C 1G9
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Richmond Hill First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification

At Coast2Coast, we pride ourselves on being a top training partner of the Canadian Red Cross. We offer multiple safety training courses throughout Ontario. Ready to develop your First Aid & CPR skills further by becoming an instructor?

As an instructor, you have the chance to teach three different disciplines if you wish. By learning more than one discipline, you will expand your teaching opportunities. Most instructors at least complete the First Aid & CPR discipline.

Another popular discipline is the Professional Responder training. This course allows you to teach those in healthcare important skills for their professions. Teach First Responder (FR), Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

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You Learn CPR, We donate . . .

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.

You Register. You Learn. We Give.

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