First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Transfer Course

Canadian Red Cross Instructor Development Transfer courses are designed for those who fall under one of the following categories:

1) You are a current First Aid Instructor with another recognized organization

2) You are a current Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety Instructors with certification in Standard First Aid

3) You are a teacher with an Education degree and current Standard First Aid

Candidates work with Canadian Red Cross instructional resources, and may have pre- and post-course requirements in order to become certified as a Canadian Red Cross Instructor.

All instructor courses are based on Canadian Red Cross Guidelines and participants will receive the Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years upon successful completion of the course.

Skills Checklists
In order to become an Instructor with the Canadian Red Cross, you must submit a skills evaluation prior to completing the Instructor course. There are sets of skills checklists for each program and course, available on the Instructor Network. The candidate must successfully complete all skills without coaching.

Post-Course Requirements
Meets the requirement of the co‐teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer

Instructor Pathways:

Ready to take the first step? Click on each toggle below to learn more about the two Instructor Pathways for our Transfer course!

Option 1: Instructors with Prior First Aid Instructing Experience

This option is for Instructor candidates who have completed an instructor course with another recognized First Aid agency. They must follow the same steps as a new instructor, minus the Discipline Specific Classroom Component (step 3).

Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites

Prerequisites: you must be 18 years or older, hold a valid Canadian Red Cross certificate in the discipline you wish to teach (ex: First Aid instructors must hold a valid Standard First Aid certificate) and must have successfully performed a skills evaluation.

Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction

Course Length: 8 hours online, 14.5 hours (2 days) in-class

Complete the Fundamentals of Instruction by finishing the online component prior to attending an in-class session. It is mandatory to complete the online component successfully as this information is applied to the in-class portion of your training.

You must attend and participate in 100% of the course.

Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component

Since you are currently an instructor with another First Aid agency, you can skip this step.

Step 4: Teaching Experience

Course Length: 30-45 minutes online, in-class time varies on participant’s competency

You must successfully complete the online component (The Teaching Experience – First Aid Programs) first. Then, complete the classroom Teaching Experience component.

3 attempts are allowed.

Step 5: Certification

Earn a digital copy of your Instructor Certification.

Valid for 3 years

Post-Course Requirements
Meets thee requirement of the co-teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer

Option 2: Instructors with Prior Experience as an Educator or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

The second option is for Instructor candidates who have a valid certification as a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Instructor Training. This option is also available for educators (elementary/secondary). They must follow the same steps as a new instructor, minus the Fundamentals of Instruction Component (step 2).

Step 1: Evaluate Skills & Check Prerequisites

Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction

Since you already have experience as an educator or Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, you can skip this step.

Step 3: Discipline-Specific Classroom Component

Course Length: 14.5 hours (2 days) in-class

Complete a discipline-specific class successfully (ex: if you wish to become a First Aid Instructor, you must complete the First Aid & CPR program discipline)

Disciplines:

First Aid & CPR
Wilderness & Remote First Aid
Professional Responder
Psychological First Aid

You must attend and participate in 100% of the course.

Step 4: Teaching Experience

Course Length: 30-45 minutes online, in-class time varies on participant’s competency

You must successfully complete the online component (The Teaching Experience – First Aid Programs) first. Then, complete the classroom Teaching Experience component.

3 attempts are allowed.

Step 5: Certification

Earn a digital copy of your Instructor Certification.

Valid for 3 years

Post-Course Requirements
Meets thee requirement of the co-teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer

First Aid Instructor Transfer Course Information:

Duration:	2 Days
Requirements:	Hold a valid Canadian Red Cross certificate for each requested discipline Demonstrate a positive attitude 100% attendance of the course Demonstrate knowledge of the individual approach to instructing Be able to demonstrate at any time all first aid and CPR/AED skills that are required for the course according to the Canadian Red Cross standards Be flexible and adapt to the needs of each group Be able to positively motivate and influence a group Represent the Red Cross in a professional manner
Teaching Ability:	Understand how people learn Effectively communicate information to a small group Accept and give appropriate feedback Teach and evaluate participants according to established standards Identify how to include all participants in the course
Certification:	Instructor certifications are three years in length

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Nice experience. Good lecture and very interactive class. Thanks to our instructor Ezz

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I have done BLS &CPR like 4 times but this is the best! The course was very detailed and the instructor Ezz is very knowledgeable and helpful in his teaching style!! I feel very confident than ever. OSAP

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Rajeev was excellent and very knowledgeable !First time I really enjoyed the Basic Life Support Course.

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Luminita Dica

Rajeev was excellent and very knowledgeable! First time that I really enjoyed to take the Basic Life Support Course!

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Amazing Instructor, Ali. Very knowledgeable AND entertaining too – helps with retention. Accessible location.

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Knowledgeable instructor, friendly and patient. Understood everything he taught and was very clear. I would definitely return to that location once I have Rajeev Khanna as my instructor.

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Interactive, and nice hands on experience with delivering Basic Life Support.

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Thuy Le Nguyen

I did my basic life support training with Magda. She was incredibly kind and insightful by providing her own unique experiences. She also encourages participation while ensuring that everyone feels comfortable. There is no better place to do your training!

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Had an amazing experience learning from Tatiana B, she was very clear on her teaching allowing me to understand and learn everything I needed to know in the course.

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The instructor Ali is super nice and funny and we learned so much.

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Kourtnee Zurylo

Azra was my instructor and she was beyond great! She explained everything in a way the whole class was able to understand and her examples were beyond great ! She was also super friendly and more than happy to help with any questions the class had.

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Ishita Patel

It was amazing!i love how my instructor named Azra taught me and get me the hands on experience

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R k

The instructor Ms. Azra was friendly, very professional, excellent presenter and instructor. She made us feel very comfortable throughout the class and which helped to learned. I would recommend this Blending Training – First Aid Standard Course to anyone.

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ronay Jr

It was a very informal class,Teacher Azra was very clear and direct making the class easier to understand

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Babita Chuwan

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Patel Denisha

Rajeev is an exceptional BLS instructor. His teaching style is clear, engaging, and thorough, ensuring that all students grasp the essential life-saving techniques. He combines practical demonstrations with concise explanations, making complex concepts easy to understand. His calm demeanor and patience create a comfortable learning environment, which helps build confidence in performing CPR and other critical skills. Highly recommended for anyone looking to become proficient in BLS.Thank you for giving good skills to us

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