Instructor Development

You must be at least 18 years old and hold a current, valid participant certificate in the discipline you wish to teach (e.g., Standard First Aid with CPR C). You will also need to complete a "skills check" prior to the course to ensure your practical skills are at a demonstration quality.

Yes. Once certified, you can sign a Training Partner agreement with the Red Cross (or work under your employer's agreement) to deliver training to your colleagues. This is a popular option for large industrial companies in the Peace Region.

The program is typically broken into two components:

• Step 1: Fundamentals of Instruction (Online + In-Class).

• Step 2: Discipline-Specific Training (In-Class). Expect a significant commitment of time and study. This is a professional designation, not a basic ticket.

 Yes. Instructor certifications are valid for 3 years. To renew, you must teach a minimum number of courses during that period and attend a Recertification clinic (which we host regularly) before your expiry date.

We are always looking for talent. While completion of the course does not guarantee employment, many of our current team members started as students in our development program. If you have the right attitude and aptitude, we want to know you.