Description
The Lifesaving Society's First Aid Instructor course prepares participants to teach all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course prepares instructors to plan and organize first aid and CPR courses and teach and evaluate students in the written and practical aspects of the course.
Prerequisite: Standard First Aid (Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol, minimum of 16 years of age by the end of the course. For specialty first aid courses, you must hold the award you wish to teach.
Course Length: 20hrs.
NEW - Proof of Identity: Lifesaving Society requires all candidates taking this course—whether for the first time or as a recertification—to verify their identity on the first day.
Acceptable forms of ID. Candidates must present valid and current government-issued photo identification that includes their name and date of birth. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Driver’s license,
- Passport, health card (with photo),
- Permanent resident card,
- Citizenship card,
- Certificate of Indian Status, or
- Ontario Photo Card.
Note: If a candidate cannot provide one of these, they may instead present a birth certificate or health card (even without a photo), along with a
completed attestation from someone 18 or older—such as a parent or guardian with their acceptable form of ID. (Listed above)
Please remember to bring proof of your prerequisite certifications and valid photo identification on the first day of the course. Unfortunately, without these documents, you won’t be able to continue in the course.