Become a Red Cross First Aid Instructor. First Aid instructors are in demand everywhere, and the Red Cross Instructor certification is recognized across Canada. This training combines the online and in-classroom components to prepare you for a Supervised Teaching Experience and to obtain your instructor certification. Training includes one day of Standard First Aid Skills Refresher, an 8-hour online module, two days of Fundamentals of Instruction, and two days of Discipline-Specific Training.
- Deadline for applications and pre-requisite submission: December 15, 2025
- Online course opens: January 12, 2026
- In-person session: February 23-27, 2026 (Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5:00 pm)
How to Get Started
Prerequisites
Prior to being accepted into the Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor Training program, you must have completed the following prerequisites.
A current, valid Standard First Aid certificate. See here for upcoming Standard First Aid dates.
A successful skills assessment of your First Aid and CPR skills.
Complete the preliminary application
Please click on the link below and complete the preliminary application.
For more information, contact Helen Worth (250) 442-2704 or Nella Mitchell (250) 364-5770.