First Aid & CPR Instructor Transfer Courses

COVID-19 Protocols:

A couple of things to put your mind at ease as you start to come back into the classroom setting:

LIFEGUARD COURSES:

Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will be individualized as much as possible (mannequins, AED trainers, etc.)
Due to the nature of the Lifeguarding courses, there will be minimal contact required with other participants.
- For Lifeguard/Lifesaving procedures (Spinals, Unresponsive, etc) we will be using submersible mannequins where possible
- For physical standards required to be done on another person we will be teaching protocols to minimize risk - We will be switching to mannequins as soon as we are on the pool deck
All instructors are trained in updated COVID protocols

FIRST AID COURSES:

You will be set up with your own personal learning station (2m distance from the other stations)
Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will not be shared amongst participants
Any skills involving partner work will be minimized, but when that is not possible, masks and gloves will be required to be worn.

INSTRUCTOR COURSES

First Aid Instructor Transfer

Description:

The Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Transfer course is designed for experienced First Aid and CPR instructors certified through recognized organizations (such as St. John Ambulance, Lifesaving Society, or other equivalent bodies) who wish to transfer their certification to teach and evaluate the Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses. This course focuses on effective teaching methods, learner-centered instruction, and class management specific to Red Cross programs. Through a combination of online learning and in-class instruction, participants refine their skills to deliver engaging and safe first aid education. To be eligible, candidates must be at least 18 years old, hold a current First Aid instructor certification from a recognized organization, and successfully complete a skills evaluation. Upon successful completion, participants will receive Red Cross First Aid Instructor certification, valid for three years. Certified instructors will then be qualified to teach all levels of Red Cross First Aid and CPR programs.

Recognized First Aid Instructor Certifications for Transfer include: Canadian Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol

Recognized Alternative Certifications for Transfer include: Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor, HIGH FIVE Trainer, Elementary or Secondary School Educator

Key Content:

Foundations of being an instructor
Learner-centered instruction
Instructional tasks
Lesson planning and delivery
Professionalism and communication skills
Student assessment and feedback
Safety supervision and risk management
Standards vs. practice

Instructional Hours:

Self Directed Learning – 10 hours
In Class – 18.5 hours
Teaching Experience – Varies

Materials Required:

First Aid Instructor Binder (included in the cost of the course)
Pocket Mask (included in the cost of the course)

Certification Duration:

3 years

Recertification:

6 hours

Prerequisites: 18 years of age by the start of the course, Standard First Aid with CPR C from an approved agency (cannot be expired) (see course description), First Aid Instructor certification from another agency (cannot be expired) OR Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor certification (cannot be expired)

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