This course provides candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR courses. The candidates are expected to have finely tuned first aid and CPR technical skills. Therefore, this course focuses on how to teach and facilitate first aid and CPR skills.

Course Content:

Includes teaching, facilitation, learning and assessment theory, individual and group assignments, practice teaching exercises, principles of injury prevention, inclusion and progressive learning. Red Cross Fundamental Principles and first aid and CPR training philosophies are also reinforced throughout the course.

Course Length:

32 hours (not including pre-course testing of knowledge and skills)

Prerequisites:

• Hold a current Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR certificate or equivalent certificate with proof of CPR-HCP level
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Successfully completed a pre-course knowledge and skills test