First Aid Instructor Development Course
Instructor Development Course
Become a certified First Aid Instructor with Breath for Life in Edmonton. Our Canadian Red Cross Instructor Development Course prepares candidates to confidently teach First Aid, CPR, and AED courses through hands-on training, instructional theory, and supervised teaching experience.
Whether you are starting a new career path, adding professional credentials, or expanding workplace safety qualifications, our First Aid Instructor Course provides the knowledge and practical teaching skills needed to lead First Aid and CPR training programs across Alberta.
Breath for Life is one of the Canadian Red Cross’ top Instructor Development Centers (IDP centers). Please read more about Instructor Development Centers.
The Canadian Red Cross Instructor Development Course empowers candidates to effectively teach Red Cross First Aid/CPR courses. The course presents educational learning theory and teaching principles to help the participant understand the basics of instruction. The Red Cross has laid out a Five Step Process (please review) that must be completed to achieve the Red Cross Instructor certificate. Please view the You-tube video for more information: How to Become an Instructor with the Red Cross.
Breath for Life is looking for instructors to join our teaching team! We will cover your training costs for Free.
How to Become a First Aid Instructor in Edmonton
Course Details
Pre-requisites:
- You must take an Intermediate Standard First Aid/Level C CPR/AED course, through an approved OHS provider (ie. St. John’s, Red Cross, Heart and Stroke), before registering into the Instructor Course.
- Breath for Life also offers this course: Intermediate First Aid
- You must be 18 years of age
- Your Intermediate Standard First Aid certificate must be current within 1 year of the Skills Development Session. If your certificate is not current or not Red Cross you must take the: Intermediate Standard First Aid/CPR Level C renewal course.
Process:
- Step 1: Pre-requisites and Skill Evaluation Session
- Step 2 & 3: Online and In-class Sessions (34 Hours or 4 days)
- Step 4: The Instructor Development Course Teaching Experience is scheduled once the online and in-class steps are successfully completed. You will meet twice with the Teaching Experience Supervisor to discuss lesson plans and other details.
- Step 5: Certification
- Please note: Breath for Life reserves the right to reschedule this course if enrollment is less than 4 participants
Cost:
- Step 1: Pre-requisites and Skill Evaluation Session ($75.00)
- Step 2 & 3: Online and In-class Sessions ($675.00 + GST)
- Total cost is $750.00 + GST
Teaching Experience Only Option ($350.00 + GST)
- This option is only available if you have completed the prior steps and just require the teaching experience.
- All completion documents need to be submitted to breathforlifeinc@shaw.ca prior to your registration.
- You will meet twice with the Teaching Supervisor to discuss lesson plans and other details. Arrangements are made by contacting breathforlifeinc@shaw.ca
- Please select a Standard First Aid date and then email breathforlifeinc@shaw.ca to make your request.
1) You hold a current First Aid Instructor certificate through a recognized agency: St. John’s Ambulance, Life-Saving Society, or Heart and Stroke Foundation. This may exempt you from completing Step 3 of the process: Discipline Specific-Classroom Component.
2) You hold a current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Trainer certificate or a Bachelor of Education Degree. This may exempt you from completing Step 2 of the process: Fundamentals of Instruction Classroom-Component.
3) You hold a current Red Cross First Aid/CPR instructor certificate but have not taught the minimum number of courses required for recertification . This may exempt you from completing Step 3 of the process: Discipline Specific-Classroom Component.
Please note: There are no price adjustments for the transfer option.
First Aid Instructor Development Course Dates
Date/Time
Location
Registration
August 14, 22/23, 29/30
-- 8AM to 430PM --
Step 1: Skill Evaluation - Aug 14
Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction - Aug 22/23
Step 3: Discipline Specific - August 29/30
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