Course Overview

The Canadian Red Cross Wilderness Instructor course prepares experienced providers to confidently deliver high-quality training to the future wilderness first aid candidates.

Throughout the course, candidates develop the instructional knowledge, technical teaching skills, and practical experience required to teach the Wilderness programs while meeting Canadian Red Cross national standards.

Successful candidates will be prepared to instruct independently under a CRC training partner while promoting professionalism, learner engagement, and safe clinical practice.

Is This Course Right for You?

• Hold the required Canadian Red Cross participant certification.
• Have practical experience applying the skills they will teach.
• Enjoy mentoring and developing others.
• Are committed to maintaining high instructional standards.
• Want to become certified Canadian Red Cross Instructors.

What You Will Learn

• Deliver engaging classroom presentations.
• Demonstrate practical skills accurately.
• Facilitate scenario-based learning.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Provide constructive coaching and feedback.
• Apply Canadian Red Cross instructional standards.

Instructor Certification Pathway

1. Prerequisites

Verify that all certification and course requirements have been met before beginning instructor development. (have CRC participant level in Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, or Remote First Aid)

Complete a successful skills assessment of all required skills for the level you are looking to instruct.

2. Fundamentals of Instruction (2 days)

Develop core instructional skills including lesson planning, communication, classroom management, learner engagement, and evaluation techniques.

3. Discipline-Specific Training (2 days)

Learn the knowledge, teaching strategies, and evaluation standards specific to the CRC Wilderness programs.

4. Teaching Experience

Apply your instructional skills through supervised teaching and receive coaching from experienced Canadian Red Cross Instructors.

5. Certification

Candidates who successfully complete all course requirements become certified Canadian Red Cross Wilderness Instructors.

Course Includes

• Canadian Red Cross Instructor course
• Instructor course materials
• Practical teaching experience
• Individual coaching and feedback
• Candidate evaluations
• Canadian Red Cross certification upon successful completion

 

Your development doesn’t end with certification.

Graduates can maintain a mentorship with us, providing continued coaching, classroom experience, professional development, and ongoing support as you grow your confidence and teaching experience.