Skip to content

Choose Your First Aid Instructor Course in Toronto

Our Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor Development course in Toronto is designed to impart candidates with the knowledge and skills required to teach First Aid and CPR courses. This intensive program is a comprehensive course that offers guidance on how-tos for teaching individual and group activities, classroom exercises, injury prevention ideas, inclusion, and progressive learning.

Once prerequisites are met, the candidate may begin the next step of the training which is the Fundamentals of Instruction. Candidates must complete 8 hours of online study, where the information acquired from the material will be integrated into a 14.5-hour (2-day) in-class component. Once this component is complete, they may move on to the Discipline-Specific classroom component, which requires another 2 days of training in person. To complete their Instructor Certificate, participants will be given the chance to practice their teaching abilities by running peer teaching sessions, which is the final stage in obtaining this credential.

You’ll receive an Instructor certification after successful completion which 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 qualified 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 in Toronto is designed to teach instructors in Canada the specialized skills they will need to instruct courses for First Responders (FR), Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), and advanced first aid. To effectively demonstrate techniques for engaging students in active learning include incorporating a variety of case studies, demonstrating concepts in multiple settings, and offering unique classroom experiences.

Upon meeting the prerequisites for the course, candidates can begin learning the Fundamentals of Instruction component. The candidate must complete an 8-hour online training before moving on to the classroom portion of this component. Under the careful guidance of an Instructor Trainer, students will put the principles they learned into practice. After completion of this module, candidates may proceed to the 2-day discipline-specific classroom component, which prepares them to teach Professional Responder courses. The teaching experience component follows, allowing applicants to instruct in a dynamic classroom setting before their certification can be processed.

The candidate will be provided with an e-certificate that’s valid for three years after you’ve completed the program. The candidate’s completion of the pathway components and courses that they wish to teach will be verified, according to their specifications. The program may also entail the following: BLS instructor, first responder instructor, and 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 Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Transfer program in Toronto is a certification that qualifies students to teach Red Cross first-aid 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:

  • They are instructors 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)

Candidates will be trained in one of these ways depending on the category they fall into: Candidates who fall into the first group will apply what they’ve learnt throughout previous First Aid education from other recognized organizations to the Red Cross’s First Aid program. They will still need to complete a Fundamentals of Instruction course and pass prerequisites, after which their skills will be evaluated. If the candidate has successfully completed First Aid and CPR, they may proceed to the Discipline-Specific Component. They will then be sent on to a short in-class Teaching Experience.

Candidates who fit into category 2 will be taught Red Cross delivery approaches for instruction in a specific type of classroom, which is up to 14.5 hours long. To finish this course pathway, the candidate must first pass a skills evaluation. Candidates who have experience as educators or Red Cross-approved Water Safety Instructors can skip the Fundamentals of instruction. After they finish the discipline-specific component, participants will complete a teaching experience component that gives them practice with peer teaching sessions.

Upon successful completion of the training, candidates will receive a certificate that is valid for up to three years.

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 Toronto is aimed at current Red Cross instructors who wish to recertify their instructor certificates and use the Instructor Recertification Hub. Candidates who meet the requirements will be eligible to teach Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses such as Emergency and Basic First Aid, CPR/AED, Marine Basic First Aid, and Emergency and Standard Child Care First Aid. This course will go over topics such as teaching, supervision, and evaluation. It features individual and group tasks, practice teaching exercises, injury prevention concepts, inclusion methods, and progressive learning techniques.

The HUB component is a mandatory prerequisite for our Instructor Recertification course. This is a 4-hour training which can either be done online or in person. The HUB must be completed every 3 years. After the candidate has successfully finished the HUB, they are able to move on to the discipline-specific component. This 4-hour training can be done virtually or in class. There are 3 disciplines candidates may recertify in: 

  1. First Aid & CPR (4 hours) 
  2. Professional Responder (4 hours) 
  3. Wilderness (4 hours).

In order to become a certified instructor, you first must have a current Red Cross First Aid Program Instructor Certification as well as experience teaching 3 Canadian Red Cross First Aid Programs during the certificate’s validity period. After successfully finishing this course, the student will receive a certificate that is valid for up to 3 years.

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!

Google Reviewer
Margaret L Murre
2 days ago
Elhamy was a very good CPR instructor – friendly and fast paced environment. I recommend this class.
Response from the owner:Hi Maggslilly! 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!
Google Reviewer
Kristin Dodd
1 month ago
I completed the Standard First Aid CPRC/AED in Toronto. Scott was a fantastic instructor – knowledgeable, engaging, and he made a boring subject interesting and enjoyable.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kristin! 🎉 We agree, Scott is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged and making the course material interesting. We're so glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid training in Toronto. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
natasha deen
2 months ago
Selina was an amazing instructor. I had a great time in her class. I would definitely recommend her to my co-workers.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Natasha! 🎉 We agree, Selina is an amazing instructor who makes our classes so engaging. We are glad you had a great time during your CPR/AED training in Toronto. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Nicholas Harve
2 months ago
Just did my Standard First Aid with Ali, he’s the best! Made the learning experience as well as the environment safe and fun to be in!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicholas! 🎉 We agree, Ali is the best at making Standard First Aid training in Toronto both safe and fun. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Faris Al Yawer
3 months ago
Our instructor Scott did a really great job! I'm really satisfied with their service
Response from the owner:Thank you, Faris! 🎉 We agree that Scott does a fantastic job of keeping the class engaging and easy to follow. We're so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Toronto. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
dml Lion
4 months ago
Chuck was engaging and he made the class fun. I feel confident and ready for anything ! Best CPR class I’ve been to.
Response from the owner:Thank you, dml Lion! 🎉 We agree, Chuck is fantastic at keeping things engaging and making sure everyone feels confident. It's great to hear this was the best class you've taken for your CPR/AED training in Toronto. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Alyona Bondar
4 months ago
I had such a great experience today! Our instructor Ali was amazing — he explained everything in a very clear and easy-to-understand way. The class was not only informative but also fun, and practicing first aid didn’t feel stressful at all. Time flew by so quickly, which says a lot! I’m really happy I took this course and would definitely recommend it.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alyona! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience and that Ali made practicing Standard First Aid both clear and stress-free. It's wonderful to hear that the time flew by during your training in Toronto. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Olivia Manning
6 months ago
I completed my BLS with Suzzette! She was a fantastic instructor! She was very positive, gave great feedback, and ensured we understood everything and felt confident in our skills. It was clear she has a deep passion for this! 100/10 experience, we need more instructors like her!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! 🎉 We agree, Suzzette is a fantastic instructor, and it's wonderful to hear how her positive approach and dedication made you feel confident in your BLS Provider skills in Toronto. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Seare Alemu
8 months ago
Response from the owner:Hi Seare! 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 Toronto 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.
Google Reviewer
Asma Ali
8 months ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Asma! We hope you had a great experience at our Toronto first aid training facility. 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.
Google Reviewer
Kamalbir Kooner
8 months ago
With Brilliant instructor John Devlin ,I recently completed a CPR course with and had a great experience. The instructor explained everything clearly and made the hands-on practice easy to understand. The session covered adult, child, and infant CPR along with AED use, which helped me feel more confident in an emergency. The training was well-organized and practical. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to be prepared and learn proper life-saving skills.
Response from the owner:Hi Kamalbir! Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with John 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 at our Toronto CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Google Reviewer
Jennifer Northcote
8 months ago
Teresa Keon was an excellent instructor. It was a great experience and very valuable.
Response from the owner:Hi Jennifer! 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. See you at our Toronto first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Google Reviewer
Natalia Nuzhyna
8 months ago
Great course, I’ve learned a lot, and our teacher John Devlin is very knowledgeable!
Response from the owner:Hi Natalia! 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 Toronto first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Google Reviewer
Brendon XO
9 months ago
Teresa Kwoon is a great instructor. The class was fun and engaging and I learned a lot from her. Highly recommend
Response from the owner:Hey Brendon! 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 at our Toronto first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Google Reviewer
Chiara Zehnder
9 months ago
Teresa Kwoon was the instructor of the course and i really liked the course, it was welcoming, I felt comfortable and we got to practice a lot. It was a good mix between being serious but also having fun
Response from the owner:Hi Chiara! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Teresa 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 at our Toronto CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Google Reviewer
Rozana K.
9 months ago
Response from the owner:Hi Rozana! 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. See you at our Toronto first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Google Reviewer
emel er
9 months ago
Response from the owner:Emel, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Toronto 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!
Google Reviewer
Shiz
9 months ago
Elhamy cleverly used various teaching tools to keep it interesting. Also a generally fun and kind person to be instructing the class. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! Update 3 years later: Still an amazing experience with C2C CPR training! John Devlin is a great instructor, using his many years of experience first hand to teach his students. A huge thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge to your class!
Response from the owner:Hi Shiz! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed another safety course at our Toronto first aid training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for continuing to choose Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again for your next recertification. Stay safe!
Google Reviewer
jessica amico
9 months ago
Response from the owner:Hey Jessica! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course at our Toronto first aid training facility! 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!
Google Reviewer
Kim Cohen
9 months ago
John Devlin did an outstanding job of training us. I have taken a class before and hoped that I would never have to use my skills because I lacked confidence. After John’s class, I have the confidence and knowledge to assist in an emergency if needed.
Response from the owner:Kim, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Toronto first aid and CPR 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! It's amazing to hear that John boosted your confidence in your life-saving skills. Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Google Reviewer
Aidan Fisk
9 months ago
Selina Rawe delivered a wonderful workshop/lecture and I’m now certified in CPR/Standard First Aid. I feel accomplished and this was a wonderful Sunday experience.
Response from the owner:Hey Aidan! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a Standard First Aid & CPR 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 Toronto CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Google Reviewer
K.T.
9 months ago
Incredible experience. Selina was great. She was funny and kept things moving well
Response from the owner:Hey Kon! 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 at our Toronto first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Google Reviewer
Zac Galbraith
9 months ago
Selina Rawe was an amazing instructor!
Response from the owner:Hi Zac! 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 at our Toronto CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Google Reviewer
Benjamin White
9 months ago
Selina Rowe is funny and informative, a great class thank you!
Response from the owner:Hi Benjamin! 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. See you at our Toronto first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Google Reviewer
Raman Kaur
9 months ago
Response from the owner:Hi Raman! 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 at our Toronto first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Why First Aid & CPR Instructors are Important

Accidents are bound to happen. Why not help prepare the community and teach First Aid & CPR lessons? Instructors play such an important role in our society as First Aid & CPR certifications are necessary for many careers. Everyone from nurses to office staff may be required to be certified in these important life-saving skills!

Did you know that most emergency situations occur at work or at home? This is why it is so important for us to be certified in First Aid & CPR. These training courses teach skills that range from caring for a victim of a heart attack to helping care for a bruise.

With the help of First Aid & CPR instructors, our province can become educated and respond to emergencies quickly and appropriately. Instructors teach students the skills and provide them the confidence they need to save a life. Become a Canadian Red Cross instructor today!

Toronto Training Facility is Located at:

635 A Bloor Street West, Second Floor, Toronto, M6G 1K8 ON

-Click Here for TTC Directions

  • 5 minutes walking distance from Bathurst Station
  • Paid-Parking Available – One block northeast (Full Day => $10)

Toronto First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification

At Coast2Coast, we pride ourselves on teaching thousands of students First Aid & CPR skills every year. Each course is taught with high-quality equipment by instructors with a passion for safety!

Are you ready to teach the people in your community? Instructors have the option of teaching various course types depending on the discipline they choose. Learn each discipline to expand your job opportunities and teach everything from CPR to Emergency Medical Responder courses.

If you are already a Canadian Red Cross instructor, be sure to keep your Instructor Certificate valid! These certificates expire every three years, so it is important to complete a Recertification course before the expiry date.

best price guaranteed

Best Price Guarantee

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%.
Sick kids mobile swimming

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.

Discover Our Training Facilities

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is a proud provider of First Aid, CPR, BLS, Professional Responder and Youth courses throughout Ontario. Complete your co-teach at one of our training facilities across Ontario and provide life-saving skills to members of your community!

Eastern Ontario

 

Kanata
Nepean
Ottawa

c2c-ottawa-outside

Shopping cart