Instructor Courses
Become a First Aid Instructor
Are you looking to become a First Aid Instructor? You’re in the right place! Ridge offers quality instructor training in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross. We hold Emergency and Standard First Aid Instructor Courses as well as Wilderness-Specific training.
Why Choose Our First Aid Instructor Training?
Our Wilderness First Aid Instructor courses are tailored for individuals aspiring to instruct Canadian Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid courses, including Remote First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, and Wilderness First Responder. These courses are designed to enhance your instructional skills and prepare you to deliver high-quality first aid training.
First Aid Instructor Course Curriculum
Our curriculum emphasizes effective instructional methods, including:
- Scenario Delivery: Learn how to create and deliver realistic first aid scenarios.
- Course Organization: Develop skills to organize and manage first aid courses effectively.
- Dynamic Facilitation: Facilitate engaging and learner-centric classrooms.
Our Instructor Development Centres provide comprehensive support, offering adaptable, high-quality tools to customize learning environments according to provincial, industry, and participant needs.
Elevate Your First Aid Instructional Skills
By completing our first aid instructor training, you’ll be able to help others acquire crucial Wilderness & Remote First Aid skills. Our program is renowned as one of Canada’s premier Wilderness & Remote First Aid programs, catering to diverse audiences with three training levels. Our customizable resources enable instructors to create learner-centric experiences.
Real-Life Scenarios and Learning Activities
Our training includes real-life scenarios and learning activities designed specifically for wilderness and remote settings. Let’s embark on this journey together and enhance your instructional proficiency.
First Aid Instructor Pathway
To become a certified Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor, you need to:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a valid Canadian Red Cross participant-level certification in the relevant discipline.
- Successfully undergo a skills evaluation.
- Attend the discipline-specific classroom component.
- Complete the teaching experience at your desired course level.
Instructor Certification
Certifications are valid for three years and align with the courses you intend to teach. Certification options include:
- Remote First Aid Instructor (RFAI): Certified to teach Remote First Aid.
- Wilderness First Aid Instructor (WFAI): Certified to teach Remote First Aid and Wilderness First Aid.
- Wilderness First Responder Instructor (WFRI): Certified to teach Remote First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Oxygen Therapy, Airway Management, Basic Life Support, and First Responder.
Join Us on This Educational Journey
Elevate your career and become a certified Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor. Let’s get started!
Contact Us
Ready to register, but have a question? Call us!
604-477-4663