The First Aid and CPR Instructor course is a comprehensive program designed to prepare candidates to support the Red Cross First Aid Program. Through a structured Instructor Development Program, participants gain the skills necessary to facilitate dynamic, learner-centered classroom environments.

This certification empowers individuals to deliver a wide range of courses, including Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency and Standard Child Care First Aid, and CPR courses. The program follows a strict developmental pathway to ensure all new instructors are fully equipped to teach effectively.

Duration

The program is divided into distinct components with specific time commitments:

Fundamentals of Instruction:
- Online component: Approximately 8 hours (varies by learner).
- Classroom component: 14 hours and 30 minutes.
Discipline-Specific Classroom Component: 14 hours and 30 minutes.
Teaching Experience:
- Online component: 30–45 minutes.
- Classroom component: Variable (completed with a Supervisor).

What You'll Learn

The curriculum flows through a specific development pathway, ensuring candidates master both the theory and application of teaching:

Fundamentals of Instruction: Participants engage in both online and classroom components to master the core principles of teaching and learning.
Discipline-Specific Skills: The course includes a focused classroom component that targets the specific skills and knowledge required for the First Aid and CPR discipline.
Practical Application: Through the Teaching Experience module, candidates move from theory to practice, completing an online component and a classroom practicum with the support of a Teaching Experience Supervisor.

Requirements / Prerequisites

To enter and progress through the Instructor Development Program, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older.
Prior Certification: Must hold a valid participant certificate for the specific program they wish to teach.
Skills Evaluation: Candidates must successfully complete a skills evaluation to confirm their competency before beginning the program.
Sequential Progression: The program is designed as a pathway; candidates must successfully complete each step before advancing to the next.

FAQs

1. How long is the Instructor certification valid?
The First Aid and CPR Instructor certification is valid for three years.

2. What specific courses will I be qualified to teach?
Upon certification, you can teach Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency Child Care First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid, and CPR courses.

3. Is the training entirely in-person?
No, the program uses a blended learning approach. It includes online self-paced modules for the Fundamentals and Teaching Experience sections, combined with in-person classroom components.

4. Do I need to be a certified First Aider before taking this course?
Yes. You must hold a valid participant certificate for the program you wish to teach and pass a skills evaluation prior to enrollment.

5. What is the Teaching Experience component?
This is the final step of the pathway where candidates apply their knowledge in a real classroom setting under the guidance and support of a Teaching Experience Supervisor.

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