Virtual Classroom Instructor Recertification Hub
For current Red Cross Instructors who wish to recertify their instructor certification.
The Canadian Red Cross Instructor Recertification Hub is a part of the recertification process for all three Red Cross First Aid Instructor disciplines: First Aid & CPR, Wilderness & Remote First Aid, and Professional Responder, and must be taken before the recertification course in each discipline.
In July 2020, the Canadian Red Cross introduced new discipline-specific Instructor Recertification courses. An evolution to their previous model, the discipline-specific recertification courses align with the Instructor Development Program and respect the difference in skills needed and target audiences for each discipline.
In the previous model, recertifying a Professional Responder or Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor certification would recertify all other instructor certifications automatically.
Under this new model, instructors will need to recertify each of their certifications separately (First Aid & CPR Instructor, Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor, and Professional Responder Instructor).
Every instructor needs to attend a four hour Instructor Recertification Hub (this course) and the appropriate discipline-specific components. Instructors must have current Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program Instructor certification, and have taught a minimum of 3 Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program courses during their three-year certification period.
Successful completion of the Instructor Recertification Hub also recertifies your Teaching Experience Supervisor and/or Youth Leader certification (if held).
Course Details
Prerequisites
In order to recertify your instructor certification, you must meet the following prerequisites:
- A current CRC First Aid Program Instructor certification,
- Have taught a minimum of three Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program courses during the three-year certification period
Please submit teaching records through MyRC. One course must have been taught in each instructor designation seeking recertification (to the highest level of certification with each program area, re-certification courses qualify). Courses which were taught in combination (example: Standard First Aid and Emergency First Aid) do not count as separate courses for the purpose of re-certification prerequisites.
For more information, please consult the CRC National Program Standards.
Topics Covered
The Instructor Recertification course includes:
- Educational Technologies
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Check-In and Closing
FAQs
How long does Red Cross instructor certification last?
Red Cross Instructor certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. If you have taught a minimum of 3 courses in your discipline, you can recertify within those 3 years, which consists of an 8 hour recertification course.
How do I recertify as a CPR instructor?
If you have a valid CPR Instructor certificate and have taught 3 courses you can recertify by signing up for one of our 8 hour instructor recertification courses. These courses can be completed in a ‘virtual classroom’ format meaning you can attend the course from the comfort of your own home.
Do i need to be certified to teach first aid?
If you want to teach first aid courses and issue first aid certificates to students, you will need to be certified as an instructor by any agency whose program you want to teach. At Alert First Aid we offer a First Aid Instructor training and certific for the Canadian Red Cross .
Materials
The Canadian Red Cross Instructor Recertification Hub includes the following materials:
- First Aid Instructor Recertification Program Workbook 2020-2023 (virtual)
Where to find us:
Visit our Online training courses here.
Virtual Classroom
Who should take this course?
- Current Red Cross Instructors who wish to recertify their instructor certification
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Instructor Recertification Hub course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Victoria - Downtown | Victoria (UVic McKinnon Bldg) | Victoria - Tillicum Centre | Vancouver | Nanaimo | Burnaby | Duncan (300 Brae Road) | Virtual Classroom | Victoria Edelweiss Club | Trillium Lodge |
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.