Start Here: FOI + Skills Check for Red Cross Instructor Path

📘 Step 1: Fundamentals of Instruction + Skills Evaluation

Your First Step to Becoming a Red Cross Certified Instructor

Before you can teach First Aid, CPR, EMR, or First Responder courses with the Canadian Red Cross, you must complete the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) and a hands-on skills evaluation.

This product is for candidates who are working toward becoming a:

• First Aid & CPR Instructor (FAI)

• Emergency Medical Responder Instructor (EMRI)

• First Responder Instructor (FRI)

• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSI)

🧭 What’s Included in This Package:

🖥️ 1. Online Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI)

~8 hours (self-paced)
Learn the core skills required to be a great instructor:

• Adult learning principles

• Teaching strategies

• Engaging diverse learners

• Red Cross instructional philosophy
  You’ll receive a link to complete this directly through the Canadian Red Cross Learning Portal.

🧪 2. Skills Evaluation (In Person)

~2 hours
We’ll schedule you for a one-on-one or small-group skills evaluation, where you’ll demonstrate competency in:

• CPR & AED

• Bandaging

• Choking

• Scenario-based care (First Aid or EMR level, depending on your stream)
  This confirms you're ready to move on to the in-person instructor course.

🔜 What Happens Next?

Once you’ve completed FOI and passed your skills evaluation, you’re eligible to register for:

✅ First Aid & CPR Instructor Course (2-day in-class)
✅ Professional Responder Instructor Course (2-day in-class: EMR, FR, or BLS)

We’ll help you choose the right stream and provide upcoming course dates — or you can purchase the next step separately right from our website!

💬 Have Questions?

Not sure which instructor path is right for you? Reach out to our team at course@ruralrescuetraining.com — we’re happy to help!

👉 Sign up today and take the first step toward becoming a certified Canadian Red Cross Instructor.