Become a certified Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and take the next step in your professional journey. This comprehensive program prepares experienced first aiders to confidently teach and evaluate Red Cross First Aid & CPR courses in alignment with national standards. Through interactive sessions, skill development, and teaching practice, participants gain the tools and confidence to deliver engaging, effective, and compliant training.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

Individuals with strong First Aid and CPR skills who want to teach others.
Workplace health and safety leaders, educators, and emergency responders.
Current instructors with other agencies (e.g. Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance) seeking Red Cross Instructor equivalency.

Prerequisites

Participants must:

Be 18 years of age or older.
Hold a current Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR C (or higher) certificate.
Have at least one year of First Aid experience or equivalent teaching/training background.
Complete the online Instructor Development Pathway, including Fundamentals of Instruction (if required).

Course Format

This course blends online learning, in-class sessions, and teaching experience components to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.

Online module: Instructor fundamentals and Red Cross policies.
In-class sessions: Two- to three-day interactive workshop focused on delivery, skill demonstration, and peer teaching.
Teaching experience: Supervised instruction with a certified Teaching Experience Supervisor.

Course Duration

Typically 32 hours total, including independent study and in-class components.

Certification

Upon successful completion, candidates receive certification as a Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor, valid for three years and recognized nationwide.

First Aid Instructor Course