Our comprehensive Instructor Development Program is designed to prepare Instructors to support dynamic, learner-centered classroom environments. Candidates will gain access to instructional tools that customize learning to the various provincial/territorial, industry, and/or personal needs of the learners. Red Cross Instructors can apply to work for an established Red Cross Training Partner, support in-house training at their company or organization, or apply to become a Red Cross Training Partner (application process and limitations apply).
First Aid & CPR Instructor Development Pathway
Below is the pathway to become a certified First Aid & CPR Instructor. You must successfully complete each step before advancing to the next step. Certification is valid for three years.
1. Evaluate Skills and Check Prerequisites
Confirm prerequisites are met: you must be 18 years or older, have a valid participant certificate for the program you wish to teach, and successfully complete a skills evaluation.
2. Fundamentals of Instruction
Complete the Fundamentals of Instruction online component (8 hrs*), and a classroom component (14 hrs 30 min) focused on the application of fundamentals.
3. Discipline-Specific Classroom Component
Attend the First Aid & CPR discipline-specific classroom component (14 hrs 30 min), which focuses on the specific skills of that program.
4. Teaching Experience
Complete the Teaching Experience online module (30-45 min*) and a classroom component with the support of a Teaching Experience Supervisor.
5. Certification
An electronic certification will be issued upon completion. Certified Instructors can teach Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency Child Care First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid and CPR courses. Certified Instructors can apply to work for an established Red Cross Training Partner, support in-house training for their company or organization, or apply to become a Red Cross Training Partner (application process and limitations apply).
* Online learning time will vary depending on the learner.
For more information contact a Red Cross Instructor Development Centre: redcross.ca/idc