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 & PRE-REQUISITE SUBMISSIONS: 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.
Funding
This course qualifies for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant. You may be eligible for up to $3,500 in tuition assistance. Find out more and apply today.