CPR Instructor

Course Description

Provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to teach the Red Cross CPR courses. Includes how to teach and facilitate, individual and group assignments, practice teaching, inclusion, and progressive learning.

Duration

20 Hours.

Instructor

Red Cross First Aid Instructor Trainer.

COURSE DATES, TIMES, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Please click on the course you wish to register for below, and follow the online instructions. We now offer online registration and payment for most of our courses.

Please call us 1.204.294.6210 or email us at info@firstaidtrainingcentre.ca for dates and times.

Prerequisites

Red Cross CPR-HCP; complete skills checklist form prior to course with a CRC Instructor; min. 18 years old.

The following individuals can opt for a transfer course instead: a) current First Aid or CPR Instructors with another recognized organization; b) current Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety Instructors with Standard First Aid and CPR Level HCP; c) teachers with Education Degree and current Standard First Aid and CPR Level HCP. The transfer is a 14.5-hour course or self-study and 6-hour course.

Completion Requirements

100% attendance, skills demonstration, complete practice teaching, and 80% min. passing grade on written exam.

Post-Course Requirements

Meet the requirement of the co‐teach form as outlined by the Instructor Trainer.

Certification

3-year certification as Red Cross CPR Instructor.

Recertification

8 hours; adheres to local legislation.

Required Materials

First Aid & CPR Instructor Manual
First Aid media presentation
CPR/AED Manual
Certification card and optional wall certificate

Course Content

PART 1 – Information for the First Aid Instructor

  • How people learn
  • Instructional techniques
  • Organizing courses

PART 2 – Specific Course Content

  • CPR, AED, and knowledge evaluation