Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor Recertification

Renew your Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor certification and stay current with the latest program standards, teaching methodologies, and instructional updates. This recertification course is designed for active Red Cross instructors who wish to maintain their certification while enhancing their instructional skills and confidence. Through interactive learning, practical teaching activities, and program updates, participants will continue to deliver engaging, effective, and nationally compliant First Aid & CPR training.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

Current Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructors whose certification is approaching expiry.
Instructors who wish to maintain their certification and remain in good standing with the Canadian Red Cross.
Experienced instructors looking to refresh their teaching techniques and stay up to date with the latest Red Cross standards and program changes.

Prerequisites

Participants must:

Hold a current (unexpired) Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor certification.
Meet Canadian Red Cross recertification requirements, including the minimum teaching experience required during the current certification period.
Complete any required online learning modules or pre-course assignments before attending the classroom session.

Course Format

This recertification course combines online learning with an instructor-led classroom session to reinforce current standards and best practices.

Online learning: Review of program updates, policies, and instructional resources.
In-class session: Interactive review of teaching techniques, skill evaluations, scenario facilitation, and program changes, including opportunities to demonstrate instructional competency.

Course Duration

Typically 8 hours, including any required online learning completed prior to the classroom session.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a renewed Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor certification, valid for three years and recognized across Canada.

First Aid Instructor Recertification