Red Cross First Aid Instructor Development Program
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
First Aid & CPR Instructors support the Red Cross First Aid Program through the delivery of our First Aid and CPR courses. Candidates enter our comprehensive Instructor Development Program, designed to prepare them to support dynamic, learner-centered classroom environments.
How Do I Become a Red Cross Instructor?
Before beginning Instructor Training, candidates be 18 years of age and must hold a current participant-level certification in the program they would like to teach.
For example:
- First Aid & CPR Instructor candidates must hold a current Intermediate First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certification.
- Professional Responder Instructor candidates (Basic Life Support/First Responder) must hold the required current participant-level certification for the discipline they would like to teach.
- Psychological First Aid Instructor candidates must hold the required Psychological First Aid participant-level certification.
Once you have the required participant-level certification, the Instructor Development Program involves the following steps:
1. Skills Evaluation
Demonstrate that you have the required first aid and/or program-specific skills before beginning your instructor training.
2. Fundamentals of Instruction
Learn the foundations of teaching, including how to create a positive, engaging and learner-centered classroom environment.
3. Discipline-Specific Training
Learn how to teach the specific Red Cross program you are becoming certified to instruct.
4. Teaching Experience
Complete the required teaching experience to demonstrate your ability to successfully deliver Red Cross course content.
Important – Fundamentals of Instruction
Fundamentals of Instruction is included in our First Aid & CPR Instructor program.
The Professional Responder (BLS/FR) and Psychological First Aid (PFA) Instructor courses listed below are discipline-specific training only. Candidates must have already completed Fundamentals of Instruction before taking either course.
If you have not completed Fundamentals of Instruction, please contact our office before registering.
First Aid & CPR Instructor
Course Fee: $750
Certification: 3 years
This program prepares candidates to become Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructors.
Your course fee includes:
- Skills Evaluation
- Fundamentals of Instruction
- Discipline-Specific Instructor Training
- Teaching Experience
Course Duration
The program includes an approximately 8-hour online Fundamentals of Instruction prerequisite plus 32 hours of in-class training.
Upcoming Courses:
First Aid Instructor
September 28, 29, 30 & October 1–2, 2026 | FULL
8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day
November 30 & December 1–4, 2026
8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day
First Aid Instructor Recertification | Course Cost $250
December 5, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Professional Responder Instructor (BLS/FR) | Discipline-Specific component only
Course Fee: $400
Certification: 3 years
Become certified to teach Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support courses.
Your course fee includes:
- Skill Assessment
- Discipline-Specific Instructor Training
- Teaching Experience
- Oxygen Therapy (OT)
- Airway Management (AM)
Upcoming Courses:
BLS Instructor
Upcoming date: TBD
BLS Instructor Recertification | Course Fee: $275
September 19, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Psychological First Aid Instructor | Discipline-Specific component only
Course Fee: $400
Certification: 3 years
Become certified to deliver Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid training, including Self-Care and Caring for Others. Skills Evaluation not required for this training.
Your course fee includes:
- Discipline-Specific Instructor Training
- Teaching Experience
Upcoming Courses:
Psychological First Aid Instructor
October 3–4, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm both days
Psychological First Aid Instructor Recertification | $140
Upcoming date: TBD
Questions About Instructor Training or Recertification?
Instructor requirements can vary depending on your current certifications and the program you would like to teach.
Call us at 519-685-4331 and our team can help you determine the correct training pathway.
Contact Us
For more information or to arrange a group training session contact:
Kristie Holden
Training Services Manager
Tel: 519 685-4331
Email: kristie@londontraining.on.ca
