INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
Red Cross First Aid Instructor Course
Register for the Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor certification pathway with First Aid 4U.
This instructor development course prepares eligible candidates to teach Red Cross First Aid and CPR programs.
Prerequisite review required: Instructor candidates must meet Red Cross prerequisite requirements before the course begins.
After registration, our team will review your details and contact you if additional documentation is required.
Eligible transfer applicants may qualify for a shortened attendance pathway after review.
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In-person + Online Skills Check + 4 Days In-class Instructor Development Pathway Prerequisite Review Required
Course Registration
Register for the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Course with First Aid 4U. This instructor development pathway prepares eligible candidates to teach Red Cross First Aid and CPR programs.
Course Fee
$599 + HST
This fee covers registration for the Red Cross First Aid Instructor Course pathway, including required in-class instructor development components.
Prerequisite Review
Instructor candidates must meet Red Cross prerequisite requirements before the course begins. After registration, our team will review your details and contact you if additional documentation is required.
Instructor candidates must meet Red Cross prerequisite requirements before the course begins. After registration, our team will review your details and contact you if additional documentation is required.
Transfer applicants: Current instructors with another WSIB-approved provider, registered Ontario teachers, or recently expired Red Cross First Aid Instructors may qualify for a shortened attendance pathway. Our team will confirm your required in-class dates after reviewing your qualifications.
Course Overview
The First Aid & CPR Instructor Development Program prepares Instructor Candidates to deliver Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR courses. The pathway includes a Skills Check, instructor development classroom training, discipline-specific training, and additional requirements completed outside of the classroom.
Important: Your schedule may show only the in-class dates you are required to attend based on your pathway. Full course candidates typically attend the Skills Check, Fundamentals of Instruction, and Discipline Specific Training. Eligible transfer applicants may attend a shortened pathway after review.
Prerequisites
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Hold a current Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid + CPR Level C/AED certificate valid through the course dates you attend
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Hold a current Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid + CPR Level C/AED certificate valid through the course dates you attend
In-class Modules
• Skills Check: approximately 4–6 hours
• Fundamentals of Instruction: 2 days, 8 hours/day
• Discipline Specific: 2 days, 8 hours/day
• Skills Check: approximately 4–6 hours
• Fundamentals of Instruction: 2 days, 8 hours/day
• Discipline Specific: 2 days, 8 hours/day
Module 1: Skills Check
Confirms readiness to enter the Instructor Development pathway by evaluating core First Aid & CPR learner-level skills.
Confirms readiness to enter the Instructor Development pathway by evaluating core First Aid & CPR learner-level skills.
- Format: In-person evaluation
- Duration: Approximately 4–6 hours
- Demonstration of required learner-level First Aid & CPR skills
- Completion of required pre-course work may be required prior to attendance
Module 2: Fundamentals of Instruction
Focuses on the foundational instructional skills required to teach Canadian Red Cross programs.
Focuses on the foundational instructional skills required to teach Canadian Red Cross programs.
- Format: In-person classroom
- Duration: 2 days, 8 hours per day
- Instructional methods, facilitation techniques, and classroom management
- Practice delivering training in a supportive learning environment
Module 3: Discipline Specific Training
Builds the discipline-specific skills required to teach Red Cross First Aid & CPR programs and apply course standards consistently.
Builds the discipline-specific skills required to teach Red Cross First Aid & CPR programs and apply course standards consistently.
- Format: In-person classroom
- Duration: 2 days, 8 hours per day
- Discipline-specific lesson delivery and skill instruction
- Evaluation and coaching aligned to program expectations
Transfer Applicants / Shortened Attendance Pathway
Some candidates may qualify for a shortened attendance pathway based on previous instructor or teaching credentials. Eligibility is reviewed after registration, and our team will confirm which in-class dates you are required to attend.
- Current instructor transfer: You are a current First Aid & CPR Instructor with another WSIB-approved provider in Ontario, such as St. John Ambulance or Lifesaving Society.
- Registered teacher pathway: You are a registered teacher in Ontario with an accredited Bachelor of Education and are currently registered with the Ontario College of Teachers.
- Previously certified Red Cross Instructor: You were previously certified as a Red Cross First Aid Instructor and your certification has been expired for more than 1 year and less than 3 years.
Note: Transfer eligibility is subject to review. Transfer applicants may be exempt from certain in-class components, but must still meet all required Red Cross prerequisites before the instructor course begins.
Important prerequisite: A valid Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR Level C/AED certificate is required before attending the instructor course. Higher-level Red Cross certificates or Standard First Aid certificates from another provider do not replace this prerequisite unless approved through the applicable Red Cross pathway requirements.
