L2.1 FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR TRANSFER (Previous experience as an educator)
Instructor candidates who qualify for this transfer pathway are entering into the Instructor Development Program with previous experience as an educator (elementary or secondary level). They will follow the Instructor Development Program however they will not be required to complete Step 2: Fundamentals of Instruction - Classroom Component. Candidates holding a current Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor or a HIGH FIVE Trainer certification qualify for this pathway.
1. Evaluate Skills and Check Prerequisites
Confirm prerequisites are met: you must be 18 years or older, have a valid participant certificate for the program you wish to teach, submit proof of certification as an educator (See above requirements), and successfully complete a skills evaluation.
2. Fundamentals of Instruction
Complete the Fundamentals of Instruction online component (8 hrs*). The classroom component is not required for this transfer option.
3. Discipline-Specific Classroom Component
Attend the First Aid & CPR 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 Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency Child Care First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid and CPR courses.
Tuition $525.00 plus GST and PST
Prices include:
- Fundamentals of Instruction Online component
- Skills assessment
- First Aid Discipline Specific Instructor Manual
- Fundamentals of Instruction Instructor Manual
Prices do not include:
- Shipping if required
- Pocket mask
- Teaching Experience ($150.00 additional cost if you choose to complete your Teaching Experience at First Aid for Life.)