Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor Course

🚨 Become a Certified First Aid & CPR Instructor with the Canadian Red Cross — 

Ready to lead life-saving training in your workplace or community? Rural Rescue’s 2-day, in-person Instructor Development Program (IDP) is designed for those who’ve already completed their Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) online and had their first aid skills evaluated in advance.

This streamlined format meets all Canadian Red Cross standards and allows you to complete your in-class training efficiently — without cutting corners.

🧭 Here’s How It Works:

✅ Before the Course

• Complete FOI Online (approx. 8 hours) – Foundations of adult learning, teaching strategies, and inclusive instruction

• Submit Skills Evaluation – We’ll confirm your First Aid & CPR skills are current and meet Red Cross requirements

*If you do not have a current FOI or Skills Evaluation, please register with us through the "instructor programs" drop down first*

🧑🏫 Day 1: Instructor Techniques & Red Cross Program Standards

• Explore what makes a great First Aid instructor

• Practice classroom delivery methods

• Learn how to engage learners, evaluate skills, and follow Red Cross policies

⛑️ Day 2: Discipline-Specific Instruction & Teaching Practice

• Dive into how to teach First Aid & CPR skills the Red Cross way

• Run practice teaching sessions

• Prepare for your final step — the Teaching Experience!

🎓 Post-Course: Teaching Experience (at your pace)

After your 2-day course, you’ll co-teach a real Red Cross course with a certified Instructor Trainer or Teaching Experience Supervisor. We’ll help set this up if needed.

Once complete, you’ll receive your official Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Certification.

📘 Course Includes:

• Digital resources & eBooks

• Instructor workbook

• Red Cross teaching support

• Access to MyRedCross tools for instructors

💡 This 2-day format is ideal for confident First Aid professionals who want a fast-tracked, intensive learning experience with full Red Cross recognition.

👉 Register today and start inspiring the next generation of responders.