L2.1 FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR TRANSFER (Previous experience as an educator)
Dec. 9, 2026 through Dec. 10, 2026
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.)
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to register.
Payment: Prepayment will confirm your spot for the course. After completing the online registration form, you will be given the option to pay online with a credit card. If you would like to pay via etransfer, details will be included in the auto-email that you will receive following your registration. You may also call 306-933-2472 to make a credit card payment over the phone. If your employer has an account with us, we can invoice following the course.
Location: All courses are held at the First Aid for Life Training Centre. We are located in the Airport Village Mall on the corner of Avenue C and Cynthia Street, 1 block north of the Travelodge Hotel. (Look for the giant palm tree!)
Parking:For all weekday courses, please park on Cynthia Street or arrive a few minutes early to obtain a parking pass to park in the Travelodge parking lot. Weekend and evening course participants may park in the parking lot.
Cancellation Policy: 100% of the course fee, less a $15.00 processing fee, will be provided if notice of withdrawal is received more than 5 business days before the course start date. No refund or credit will be issued if less than 5 business days' notice of withdrawal is given. However, a single short-notice transfer will be made available to a selected course date within 60 days. The selected course date will be at the discretion of First Aid for Life course availability and will not be confirmed until 24 hours before the course.
Please arrive on time, as 100% attendance is mandatory. Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the classroom, as many of our skills are practiced on the floor. Therefore, socks, indoor shoes or slippers are recommended.