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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Olen Bang

great.knowledgable instructor

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Felish Dea

I had a great experience in this class. The teacher was excellent—very knowledgeable and well-prepared. The class environment was nice, making learning enjoyable. My classmates were also great, which made the experience even better. Overall, it was a perfect learning experience!

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Greg V

Zara was great.. very informed and good role playing

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Olena Shad

Great service and well provided course information at Hamilton location.

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Harjeet kaur Rattu

Lydia is so professional instructor. We all enjoyed today’s class.👍

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mojisola

Learning was fun

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Miranda Jones

Thank you Tatiana B for being a great instructor. Learning was super easy with you…🙏🏽

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littlemissanimeluvr

Ali is the best instructor! He makes the long day so enjoyable with his jokes. Great place to take your first aid !

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ayorinde kehinde

Viraj, she’s nice and I love her service helping me to register for the training and I love her approach, very well done Viraj, I will definitely refer people to the class.

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Ellada Malikova

I just want to appreciate instructor Ali for incredible performance. Time flew fast and feel little sad since had only 1 day.
Thank you. 😊

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Arsh deep Kaur

Rajeev is an excellent instructor who explains concepts very well. The session was highly engaging, and I gained a lot of knowledge.

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Ladie Grey

“Rajeev is an outstanding instructor! His ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner makes learning both easy and enjoyable. He is patient, knowledgeable, and always ensures that his students fully understand the material. His passion for teaching is evident, and he goes above and beyond to create a positive learning experience. I highly recommend Rajeev to anyone looking for an excellent First Aid CPR instructor!”

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Melissa Menezes

Great trainer, good information.

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Leung Ka Yan

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Callum Honeyman

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Jeffrey Chikwem

Rajeev was very knowledgeable and passionate about what he taught, very good instructor.

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Alex Eveleigh

Rajeev was an amazing instructor that explained everything amazingly

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Mani Dhaliwal

Rajeev was an amazing instructor, lots of knowledge and a great people person. Classes was exciting and enjoyable.

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Harshpreet kaur

It was a great experience with excellent explanation

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Junaid Rafi

Rajeev was an amazing instructor the best one ive ever had. He was so calm and collected with the things he would teach and make it all seem so easy.

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Naznin Sarang

Great details and instructions by Dr. Adel

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Philipp Bauer

Great experience Adel was great to work with and learned a ton

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Thamo

Our First Aid course instructor, Rohail, demonstrated exceptional knowledge thanks to his medical background. Despite having a full class, he was patient and thorough in addressing all our questions. The course content was precise and well-structured. I highly recommend this course at this location to anyone. We also had plenty of hands-on practice, which enhanced the learning experience.

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Arika Khadka

Tatiana conducted our CPR training with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm. She answered every question with clarity and precision, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. Her teaching style was engaging and memorable, leaving a lasting impression.

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Badmus Abolaji

The instructor(Tatiana B.) is good at her job and very detailed in her explanation.

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Alexis Skopelitis

Had an amazing course experience with Ali! He is funny, knowledgeable, kind and engaging! I learned a lot and enjoyed the day.

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Adanikin Bimpe

Detailed teaching, Azra was awesome

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Simrjit Kaur

Azra was great teacher.She keeps the class engaging and ensures everyone understands the skills.

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Mary Jean Datugan

its was a learning experience , informative and and ready to help.

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sumaira A

Azra’s teaching is great

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Renuka Devi

Prabhjot was very knowledgeable, clear, and informative on training

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Segal Suleiman

Prabhjot was an amazing instructor clear and comprehensive! Made the the day go by with her light humour or I feel confident in the skills I’ve learned

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Sami Khan

“Prabhjot ” the Instructor was friendly, cooperative, and got a good teaching style, very appreciated how she managed to teach with a lot of fun

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Haseeb Ahmad

Prabhjot did a good job making the course easy to understand and complete.

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binu augustine

The training was so engaging, elaborate as all the important portions are covered and illustrated well by Prabhjot.

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Dannett Mcintosh

Prabhjot was a great instructor and explained everything thoroughly and clearly.

Response from the owner:Hi Dannett! 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 soon for recertification! Stay safe.

PRINCESS MEKWUNYE

I enjoyed the class I felt I learnt more from the class than the online class it was more practical and easier.

Response from the owner:Princess, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. 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!

Monira Jahan

Azra she is very good teacher.

Response from the owner:Hi Monira! 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!

Sonila Fejzulla

Great BLS training course with instructor Rajeev, yesterday at Kitchener location. Exceeded my expectations. Will go back next year

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David Goldberg

PATIENCE BRUCE

The class was lovely, very interactive. Our instructor, Rajeev took his time to explain to our understanding.

Response from the owner:Hi Patience! 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 soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Sarah Fizell

Great instructor!

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Maemuna Azka

I had a great experience getting my CPR/First Aid certification. Selina Rawe taught very well and kept the material fun and engaging!

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Verliene James Balatbat

This is where I did the First responder/BLS – AED training course. Scott is a amazing instructor, he explains and teaches everything well 👍

Response from the owner:Verliene, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable First Responder and BLS training course with us. First responders are the heroes of our communities 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 in 3 years. Stay safe!

Brana Ivasecko

Dr. Adel did excellent job.
Great experience.
Thank you

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