Professional Responder - First Responder Instructor
Price
Duration
$980
approx. 8.75 hrs online and 34 hrs in-class + Teach Experience
About the Course
Developed by Professional Responders, for Professional Responders
The Professional Responder Program is customizable, flexible, and offers options to support a truly learner-centred experience.
Instructor tools and resources allow Instructors to adapt lesson plans to the needs of the class and deliver courses in various workplace environments.
Learning activities and scenarios reflect real-life situations with adaptability to various settings. Â
18 years old, proof of a current First Responder certification
Professional Responder - First Responder Instructor Development Pathway
Below is the pathway to become a certified First Responder Instructor. You must successfully complete each step before advancing to the next step. Certification is valid for three years.
1. Evaluate Skills and Check Prerequisites
Confirm prerequisites are met: you must be 18 years or older, have a valid Canadian issued participant certificate at the First Responder level, and successfully complete a skills evaluation.
2. Fundamentals of Instruction
Complete the Fundamentals of Instruction online component (8 hrs*), and a classroom component (14 hrs 30 min) focused on the application of fundamentals.
3. Discipline-Specific Classroom Component
Attend the Professional Responder discipline-specific classroom component (14 hrs 30 min), which focuses on the specific skills of that program.
4. Teaching Experience
Complete the Teaching Experience online module (30-45 min*) and a classroom component with the support of a Teaching Experience Supervisor.
5. Certification
An electronic certification will be issued upon completion. Certified Instructors can teach Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR, Airway Management, Oxygen Administration, and First Responder courses.
* Online learning time will vary depending on the learner.
Red Cross First Responder Instructor valid for 3 years.
To maintain this certification, each instructor must teach a minimum of three Canadian Red Cross First Aid programs during the three-year certification. One course must be at the First Responder level.