How To Become An Instructor
How To Become An Instructor
Interested in becoming a First Aid and CPR Instructor?
First Aid 4U offers quality Instructor Training and our experienced Instructor Trainers run leadership courses across Ontario. Once certified, you can apply to teach for various existing Training Partners throughout Canada.
Course Prerequisites:
- Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR level C/AED certificate
- Successful completion of your Skills Check (mandatory scheduled date)
- Successful completion of the 8 Hour Online Module (sent after completion of your skills check)
- 18 years of age or older
To successfully complete the Instructor Course:
- Attend a Skills Check Session before the course. All skills meet the Red Cross Standards. This is a 4 hour component which will be specified in the dates you select.
- Attend 100% of the course – all four days, 9am-5pm, often over two weekends.
- Complete any pre-course assignments as required by your Instructor Trainer.
- Successful completion of the course which involves practice teaching, course assignments and a final written test.
- Demonstrate an ability to teach safe, fun and interactive courses.
- Complete an online module as preparation for the teaching experience.
- Successfully complete a co-teach (up to 3 attempts) in a Standard First Aid and CPR level C/AED course with a Teaching Experience Supervisor (lesson plan required).
However ***Please Note*** The Red Cross is not currently accepting applications for new Training Partners. For more detailed information on Training Partners please click here. If you’d like to speak to the Red Cross regarding this, please call them at 1-877-356-3226.
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Testimonials & Reviews
WE’RE PROUD OF THE TESTIMONIALS AND GLOWING REVIEWS WE’VE EARNED OVER THE YEARS. HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF RECENT REVIEWS FROM ACROSS THE PROVINCE.
Reviews
ayuk eyong
12:42 19 Nov 24
Amir, Thank you for the great teaching yesterday in Toronto. It was one of the best lectures I have ever had. - Michael
sean N
23:56 18 Nov 24
The instructer was realy amazing. My only issues was booking there were issues and I had to file a conplaint to get it resolved. Other then that it was great.
Benedicta Tachie
23:26 18 Nov 24
Excellent training and the instructor made sure everyone understood every single topic backed by a practical. I had my training at Mississauga(Lakeshore) location.I really enjoyed the class and also I recommend FIRST AID 4U to each and everyone. Great experience and the best so far. Thank you.
Bobby Dinn
22:47 18 Nov 24
Very happy with this course and how it was given. Great instructor who was very engaging and took the time to make sure we all understood the material.
Olivia Medeiros
19:46 11 Nov 24
Mike was a top notch instructor, best training course I’ve taken to date!
Sonja Grandmond
16:45 05 Nov 24
The instructor was amazing! He made the course seem interesting and gave us some helpful tips!
Emma McC
21:10 03 Nov 24
Amazing experience! Instructor David Smith is the best instructor i have had to teach the class. Definitely recommend this place, he was very respectful, and made the class feel very welcomed each day.
Boshra Mikhail
20:55 03 Nov 24
Place is not fancy but well maintained and clean. Serving it’s purpose and not too far ( I would say central )
FM Asalintao
01:52 30 Oct 24
Very great experience to refresh my knowledge, very professional and very kind instructor Sam. Thank you so much for all the lessons learned both theory and practical!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 (Hamilton Branch)
Khushnaz K
20:02 23 Oct 24
Training was very well-delivered. Our trainer David Smith has a wealth of experience in the subject, and was able to convey concepts with clarity, precision and humour. Excellent course, would recommend for all adults and older teens.
Ak Okojie
12:12 20 Oct 24
My training took place at Oxford center, and it was well coordinated, and impactful. Abder, the facilitator was super. Cudos to him.,
Harkirat Gill
00:25 20 Oct 24
I recently attended a first aid and CPR training session at the Hamilton Fennell location with Kim as the instructor, and I had an amazing experience. Kim did a fantastic job keeping everyone engaged throughout the session, making sure we were actively involved with fun activities. She also shared relatable stories that tied in perfectly with the first aid and CPR training, making it both informative and enjoyable. Her energy and approach really helped the group stay focused and made the learning process easy to follow. I highly recommend her sessions for anyone looking for a comprehensive and interactive first aid and CPR course!
Liane Clapham
20:18 18 Oct 24
Our instructor David Smith was simply amazing. Our entire class was highly engaged with him. Very knowledgeable and very professional. Highly recommend this course. I have taken many first aid courses over the years. This one has been by far the best !!!Thanks David!
Stephanie A
15:50 17 Oct 24
I recently completed a Standard First Aid & CPR training course and had an excellent experience. The course was well-structured, informative, and practical.The instructor, David Smith, was knowledgeable, engaging, and patient, making sure everyone fully understood each step of the process.The hands-on practice sessions were invaluable, allowing me to apply what I learned in a realistic setting. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to gain essential life-saving skills.Thanks again David 🙂
Katherine Zielonka
15:22 17 Oct 24
David was welcoming and informative. We learned a ton in a fun way! Highly recommend for first aid training.
Issame Belcaid
19:44 16 Oct 24
Thank you FirstAid4U for well educating & training us on all necessities in different situations.BIG THANK YOU to David Smith!!This man is the perfect instructor for this course. He is a life saver (literally), well spoken & very informed on First Aid.Hope to see you again when comes recertification time!
mona marwan
17:38 16 Oct 24
Professor Samih, in fennel centre HamiltonI like how he delivered the course. His approach to First Aid helped me learn a lot, and I changed how I looked at it. His class dynamics are interesting and keep participants engaged. I would surely recommend this course to others.
RICHARD PERILLA
14:09 10 Oct 24
Mr.David Smith did excellent! So far the best First Aid I've ever had!I learned a lot!
L G
13:57 06 Oct 24
We had what felt like a comprehensive and insightful class on CPR. Our wonderful instructor, Dave, ensured we learned the importance of giving aid and identifying when and what to do in different situations.
Talor Benson-Harper
23:24 02 Oct 24
David was absolutely amazing! Made it fun and he’s very knowledgeable.
The Pharmacist Desk
16:54 30 Sep 24
Overall it was a wonderful experience. The instructor was friendly and knowledgeable, one suggestion please add a microwave at 700 industrial avenue location that will be very helpful.
dayal yakandawela
18:08 27 Sep 24
The instructor was knowledgeable and I was impressed by the way he presented the course and I am so grateful for making it possible.
Moustapha P.miller
22:00 20 Sep 24
First of all, I am very lucky to have received first aid training there because the instructor was a wonderfully knowledgeable person, his jokes were funny and he conveyed the training in an academic way. As a Muslim, we were incredibly pleased with the Qibla direction sign he made there and the fact that he said you can pray.
Amal Farhat
23:07 19 Sep 24
Very nice training sessions with AJ she's so adorable. She makes the training very knowledgeable.
Nihal Zekralla
16:41 17 Sep 24
David was great in his information and have a lot of experience that he gave it to us in professional and easy way.Thanks Divide
Ayodeji Akintola
14:21 17 Sep 24
Detailed and practical First Aid training with experienced facilitator (David). The physical training compliment the online training and gave me the confident to be identified as First Aider.
Jeremy Tapp
18:14 16 Sep 24
Hawley is an excellent teacher. His knowledge base is solid in material and plenty of real life stories to pass on of the dangers of life and how quickly an emergency happens.
newcarlisle1
15:23 07 Sep 24
The whole experience was fantastic, David the trainer was amazing and very helpful. Going in I was nervous but David made it a very comfortable environment.
Kulwinder Kaur
17:59 06 Sep 24
Hey, I had attended the standard first aid and CPR class for 2 days and that was amazing. I really appreciate the teacher name Sam. He was extremely friendly with all of us and the session was wonderful. Thanks
SFB-86
20:31 01 Sep 24
Good training program. I took the blended training. The online part was good, learn at your pace. The in class part was great. Instructor Hawley Lepine made it very informative, practical, easy to learn and fun at the same time. I recommend First Aid 4U.
Jose Villarreal
09:05 26 Aug 24
Very Good CourseThe Trainer has a very good experience and clear explanation.
Temitope Oduwole
23:59 20 Aug 24
The lecturer was well educated, professional and knew the course contentThe lecture was very explicit and well understood.Ambience of the training hall was neat.The course material and the tools met specification
Nicole Grech
22:50 17 Aug 24
Was recertified in First Aid and CPR today. Wonderful experience. Excellent instructor, she was very knowledgeable and made the day go by quickly making sure I knew what I needed to know.
Serene Summers
20:46 14 Aug 24
A great instructor (lepine) he made it an amazing experience giving us his personal past experiences and all around was a great and educational course
Edson Francisco
20:20 14 Aug 24
I had a great experience. Everything taught was super clear and easy to understand. Great teaching and great pacing as well. Overall enjoyable class.
vvn,k, ffhj
21:30 02 Aug 24
The instructor is so very interesting to a way even a deaf will understand his teachings... Thank you instructor Dav at 700 industrial road Ottawa
Cheryl McCann
17:59 25 Jul 24
I have been taking CPR and First Aid Courses for over 40 years. Sam was the most informative, challenging, professional instructors I have ever had the pleasure to be taught be. Really enjoyed the class.
jackie rubinstein
21:33 19 Jul 24
I had the best experience in the cpr class!! He is a great teacher & made the course very enjoyable! Thank You!!
Leadine Orsar
22:33 08 Jul 24
My instructor was Dawoud and I did a BLS class and he was an amazing instructor! I learned a lot and he was very respectful and allowed us to make mistakes and correct them. I would recommend!
Sue Brewer
02:33 08 Jul 24
Outstanding instructor, Hawley Lepine. After attending first aid courses many times over the years, this was the first time when I (and everyone else attending the course) was riveted and you could hear a pin drop when the instructor spoke. He underscored important points in the course by peppering it with vivid real life suspenseful first aid stories, and a healthy dose of humour. Students were coached closely in the practical portion of the course to ensure they were successful. for e.g. application of CPR & AED, as well as splints and slings. Highly recommend this instructor and hope he is available when I am required to take my refresher.
Blanchard Akeudji
19:59 07 Jul 24
It wa awesome. We had a great experience in a convivial place. Very practical and tactful teaching method. Thanks once more.
Crystal B
22:43 04 Jul 24
My First time and experience with Judy for First Aid and CPR and let me tell you. It was the most hands on, interactive and best class I have ever been to. Judy has the biggest heart and shows it in what she loves to do with heart and soul in it. She has not only taught me new skills in her class but understands every one at their own level of learning. She is one amazing person, and wears her heart on her sleeve. Thank you Judy for doing what you do and who you are. You keep reaching those stars. You show that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Your a warrior ❤️ Sudbury location
Ekene Nwume
05:58 04 Jul 24
I completed the standard first aid/ car and AED training at the Mississauga facility, and it was a wonderful experience. Trainer made sure everyone was following the entire time, and although the material to cover was a lot, he made it enjoyable. would highly recommend.
Ebenezer Aaron Nyako
23:24 17 Jun 24
I was privileged to be taught by Josh (MD). Fantastic instructor who really delivered the study materials in a lively way to ensure we all got it practically. I personally recommend this course for everybody out there to save lives during emergencies. Thank you FirstAid4U.
Alicia Emamalie
17:12 17 Jun 24
Very interactive and modern teacher who had an clear understanding of the course content and most important who knew how to ensure that it was well understood by all students.
Shadé Muipatayi
16:31 17 Jun 24
The teacher was amazing very interactive with us the students, by giving the lesson but also referencing with real life situations so that you could grasp the seriousness of first aid training and would make us laugh to ease the tension in the room, I am confident I know what to do as a trained first aider. Thank you
jamie mabley
22:11 11 Jun 24
Attended the Scarborough location. Straight forward learning. Teacher was Viktoria I did not care for her aggressive attitude towards different students. I would not attend with her again.
Dominic Eekels
20:54 02 Jun 24
Absolutely fantastic teacher. She is knowledgeable and it was very clear that she wanted to make sure that everyone understood what they were learning.
Guardian Dundas Quinte Pharmacy
21:33 30 May 24
experience was amazing, liked the instructor teaching style
Mandy Reyes
14:10 30 May 24
I’m satisfied with the First Aid and CPR course (2 days; May 28 - 29, 2024) I attended at FirstAid4U London, Ontario office. I loved how they execute especially the practical step by step procedures. Thanks to our trainer, Ms. Nicole.
Jaime Romero
14:00 30 May 24
It was an awesome experience.Amazing instructor! With alot of knowledge and the ability to teach and train anyone! AWESOME
Marc Beaudin
13:43 30 May 24
Fantastic teacher (Ran) very informative and keept things lively. I'll be recommending this course to everyone.
sonia ruby
04:26 11 May 24
Review for Oakville Location: Instructor Rymon Isaac was excellent!! The 2-day training was very interactive and help.. Learn a a lot.
Peter Feeley
23:02 01 May 24
Our trainer and facilitator David Smith is a wealth of knowledge and experience. David was pleasant, accommodating, and supportive of all the needs of our class throughout the training. It was a strength-based learning experience and and questions or clarification needed were given with pleasure. I would recommend First Aid 4U for this training and any other for all who may require it.
ChrAshley Farrell
22:49 24 Apr 24
I just finished my 2 day certification for Standard First Aid, and the experience was excellent. Our instructor, Dave “Smitty” Smith, did an absolute amazing job. Smitty was thorough, did a real great job explaining the why, and set up each scene with some really great examples and explanations as to “what if” something doesn’t go as planned. Well done!Chris Farrell
Graeme Smith
18:49 21 Apr 24
Great course, I learned a lot. Smitty was an amazing instructor. Would hope to run into him again some day.
Pamela Dilawri
22:40 17 Apr 24
Well taught class from an educator that has a wealth of experience in his own personal life. Much appreciated David .
Godfrey Joekumar
02:56 17 Apr 24
David Smith was a great teacher for my First Aid training (First Aid, CPR, + AED training). He made learning super fun and easy by sharing his real-life experiences, which helped us understand why we were doing the exercises. Overall what a great experience. Thank you again David!
Raya Alhamdan
20:15 13 Apr 24
Burlington,, Our instructor, was Dr Rymon,,he was amazing,,great information in a simple way,, Thank you Rymon
Erin Stead
15:36 11 Apr 24
David Smith was a very engaging and knowledgeable instructor. It was not only very informative, but fun to learn First Aid, CPR and AED training. His real-life experiences helped to put a why to the exercises we were doing.
SIVANESAN SIVAGNANAM
22:17 10 Apr 24
I had a two days first aid course. Mr . Rymon was an excellent instructor.
Brent
19:57 10 Apr 24
Was quite informative and easy to understand as facilitator explained everything in detail. Recommend everyone to take this course
Domenic Figliano
18:43 04 Apr 24
Maged was an excellent instructor he made the course very enjoyable and made the time go by and did not make feel like a boring weekend course.
Michelle
20:48 24 Mar 24
My instructor Hawley Lapine was the best I have had. If he would have been my professor when I was in nursing I would have passed with better grades. He is also witty, intelligent and very interesting as a person. He is warm and quite personable. I know he is retiring and I honestly feel sad for those who won’t have the chance to learn from him. Thank you for the 2 days of learning more than I thought I would
Enongene Ntoko
22:50 17 Mar 24
Great teacher with alot of experience, nice and understanding group we hard.
William Whitfield
22:32 17 Mar 24
I had a wonderful training experience with my instructor, Hawley Lepine. I learned more than just first aid; he shared many personal experiences related to the importance of first aid which I appreciate so much.
Jad Ibrahim
14:02 11 Mar 24
Booking training was effortless and the training itself was great. The instructor explained well and kept our attention, they were also able to adapt to people's individual skills. Would recommend to anyone.
Michelle Arens
21:18 06 Mar 24
David Smith was an excellent instructor! The class was interesting, comprehensive and fun! I highly recommend these classes for anyone.
Jocelyne Morissette
02:07 03 Mar 24
Reem was very patient and professional. Learned a lot even if this was a refresher course
Kevin de Haan
01:16 03 Mar 24
Awesome trainer, very nice with great sense of humor combined with sense of importance to detail
Sherry Smith
20:42 28 Feb 24
I have done this course numerous times over the years and always found them long and tiring. I just completed the 2 day course and really enjoyed it. David Smith was my trainer this time around and I really hope to have him as my trainer in 3 years again. He made this course fun and it was not boring. He is an amazing trainer definitely the best.
meghan dalgleish
20:37 28 Feb 24
The instructor David Smith taught this course very well at the Ottawa location at 700 industrial Ave. He created a welcoming and supportive learning environment and I had a great experience here
Wuraola Ogun
21:53 25 Feb 24
It was an interesting training, the facilitator had a lot of practical experiences which made it easy
luwice ndifor
01:12 19 Feb 24
It was a wonderful experience getting the first aid training at First Aid 4u. it'll a long way to arm me and get me ready to intervene and provide first aid solutions in incidence and cases where necessary.
James Russell
23:52 15 Feb 24
Learned alot and much appreciation to David Smith for being an amazing instructor, and very informative. Thank you
Sacha B
22:17 14 Feb 24
Instructor David is amazing and makes learning the material fun. He makes the most of all the material he has to teach, he involves the whole class, asks for volunteers and what I liked the most is on the second day (if you take the two day in class) if that he has a jeopardy like game that you get to practice what you learnt the previous day. This really helped for the test at the end of day two. Thank you David for a surprisingly fun two days of relearning CPR/FIRST AID.
Mekias Wondimu
22:15 14 Feb 24
The instructor was excellent and skillful. (David Smith) I recently completed the Standard First Aid & CPR Level C course by 2nd shat, bec my first day was to boring and wasn't feeling well but, i learned a lot from those days for me amazing teaching with a new instructor again Mr David Smith has different way to teach a student he knows i get a good potential, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn life-saving skills. The instructor was very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He explained the concepts clearly and demonstrated the techniques effectively.
Matthias B
14:58 12 Feb 24
Hawley ( the instructor) is a beauty, he cares a lot and makes it interesting! You're in for some good stories if you are blessed enough to get him as an instructor.
Maryam Dris
02:26 12 Feb 24
The instructor Hawley, was good and knowledgeable but the classroom setting not ideal, and small for a big group.
Alexandre Ratner Rochman
01:50 12 Feb 24
Great course-above expectations- by First Aid 4U and Hawley was a fantastic instructor. I do recommend it and will check on other courses in the future. Thank you!
Rob de Carufel
21:44 10 Feb 24
The instructor was very clear and knowledgeable on every part and section. I will be recommending this course to everyone.
Jason MW
14:00 09 Feb 24
First Aid 4U: CambridgeRafaat and Rymon were excellent trainers and made the course training enjoyable.
Valerie ngala Chuye
09:49 09 Feb 24
It was an amazing experience, leaning with fun , great practical experience, will definitely recommend to everyone, thanks to Mr David smith
Basira Wardak
01:20 01 Feb 24
I highly recommend the first AID 4U specially the Brampton location , professional instructors specifically Mr Avrangzeb he is so friendly and knowledgeable guy .
Linda A
01:07 18 Jan 24
Excellent! Instructor (Irene) was terrific. Provided real life examples, lots of practical and great encouragement throughout the course. Left with a high comfort level that I could help others who need first aid or CPR. Well done 👍🏻
John Noble
23:19 12 Jan 24
Great knowledge and great instructor. Learned a lot and the instructor was great at putting us at ease and very helpful.
Patrick Effah
00:39 08 Jan 24
The class was intensive. The instructor knows his game very well. However, I would like to suggest, being a professional teacher myself, that intermittent short breaks would be helpful for students/participants to refresh a bit. I felt, like other students very tired at a point and some other participants expressed the same sentiments. This is a humble suggestion though.Thank you.
Annie Simons
15:32 22 Dec 23
David was a wonderful instructor and clearly took care to make the class as educational and interesting as possible.
Christina Van Wandelen
14:05 17 Dec 23
The instructor Rowa was amazing! Very engaging and knowledgeable!
Hanan Nasr
19:52 06 Dec 23
Dr Rymon Issac was an incredible help at the first aid training thank you so much for ur help and support -Sincerley Hanan
Rock Coulombe
13:25 03 Dec 23
The course was informative , well structured and Hawley did an excellent job of presenting the material!
mariah watters
02:33 01 Dec 23
Mike was a great teacher/ instructor who was engaging and responsive to the students !! He had shown alot of knowledge and helped the class to know this knowledge rather than just memorize it. He definitely helped prepare me for real life emergencies .
Ruth Bonk
11:59 24 Nov 23
Excellent, welcoming, personable, accommodating and knowledgeable instructor.The company has issues with admin. Advertised time for my course was 9-1. The first thing we were told in the classroom was 9-2. Also my certificate did not come as promised so I had to email and phone to receive it.
Denise
20:02 22 Nov 23
I really appreciated this course and the teacher David Smith is high professional and inspiration for help people. Thank you so much!I definitely RECOMMEND!
Jose Odini
00:03 19 Nov 23
Excellent training and experience with a very knowledgeable and practical instructor. Many thanks!
Alkarim Nazarali
19:49 14 Nov 23
Excellent experience, the instructor, Smitty, was fantastic. He was not dry, I did not fall asleep during the training. He is very engaging and you could tell he had experience and brought this out wonderfully through his training and coaching.
Pamela Treiber
19:58 08 Nov 23
Smitty was a great instructor, brought lots of personal insight and experiences.
Tiffany Kisters
01:29 04 Nov 23
I would highly recommend First Aid 4U for any of your First Aid training needs. I completed my Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C through First Aid 4U, a Canadian Red Cross training partner. Our instructor, Hawley, was very personable, and easy to follow. He often gave examples of real-life scenarios that he’s found himself in, or situations in which our training could play out in the real world. Our class was really interactive. I took First Aid & CPR/AED Level C many years ago, around 2010, and aside from the gap in time/evolving knowledge, I learned more about the same topics now than I did back then! Awesome work, First Aid 4U!
Dave Zasucha
23:10 03 Nov 23
Rymon was very professional and made the course fun. I truly enjoyed myself at the Brantford course.
Diane Barcelos
00:49 03 Nov 23
I had a great time in class today with the wonderful David "smitty"smith.I learned a ton today. He has a way with how he explains things that really make you think..about scenarios in that may arise in real life..he is beyond knowledgable! His personal experiences really moved me with what he has dealt with..he is straight to the point and blunt in a really good way.we laughed a lot.we learned a lot and he truly is a great instructor.i was nervous about this but with all his information ontop of the slides he made me super confident and passed with 100 percent.thanks a bunch!
Manpreet Kaur
18:54 31 Oct 23
Highly recommendedVery Good instructor @ Raymon. Perfect knowledge. I really enjoyed the course.
Iman Khalaf
21:37 29 Oct 23
It was an excellent course and great Instructor with a huge learning experience. Thank you so much
Bad Fingers61
02:44 24 Oct 23
Very knowledgeable instructor (Emely), very energetic, and shared her experience as a First responder. Good class set up, and many training aids available. Definitely recommend First Ais 4U.
TheCampCacher
00:58 24 Oct 23
Rymond was a wonderful instructor. He was clear and consistent and taught all the important parts in a fun and engaging way. I would highly recommend him! He is also quite funny! Excellent experience with a fabulous teacher!
Martha favour
22:16 21 Oct 23
David is an amazing instructor loaded with knowledge. Thank you for this opportunity.
Sharla M
20:38 05 Oct 23
Lisa was great and the blended course was much nicer than needing to take two full days off to complete everything in person.
Jason Fawcett
13:05 03 Oct 23
David Smith is an excellent instructor, focusing on the important points in an interesting way. Thanks!
Sharon Pollard
16:39 29 Sep 23
I've had to do recertification for over 30 years in nursing.This was most enjoyable course and the instructor was by far the most knowledgeable.
megha sebastian
20:01 28 Sep 23
I recently attended a First Aid and CPR class, and I must say it was absolutely amazing. Here are some key highlights of the class:Expert Instructors: The class was led by highly knowledgeable and experienced instructors who knew their subject matter inside and out. They were not only experts in First Aid and CPR but also excellent teachers who made complex concepts easy to understand.Hands-On Training: What set this class apart was the hands-on training. We didn't just hear about how to perform CPR or administer first aid; we actually practiced it on mannequins and learned the proper techniques. This practical experience was invaluable.Comprehensive Content: The class covered a wide range of topics, from basic first aid for minor injuries to more advanced CPR techniques. I felt confident that I could respond effectively to various emergency situations after completing the course
blessing ify
22:54 24 Sep 23
I had a great time during the standard CPR training. I was pleased with the hands on experience too.
Cynthia Aguele
12:16 23 Sep 23
Our instructor Ibrahim, Eyad in the London location was good. He took his time to explain everything. He made it easy to learn about First Aid and CPR.
Richard Kumah
00:51 16 Sep 23
The course was full loaded with theory and practicals.I Leanne’s a lot from the program.And A.J, our trainer did amazing job. She was very passionate and patient with every student so we can fully understand the program.FirstAid4U is highly recommendable.
Caroline Lazarus
14:00 15 Sep 23
Awesome first aid training. My instructor Aurangzeb did a great job, he explained well and gave us different scenarios with the steps to first aid and cpr. Very beneficial. Thank you Aurangzeb.
Raxon Souffrant
02:51 07 Sep 23
It has been very beneficial to me. I have Learned plenty of things that will help me in my everyday life learning what to do when people need first aid assistance whether in workplaces. Or elsewhere learning how to properly provide first aid in many ways. The instructor has been very lucid and knowledgeable to have made every body lock in to get himself understood by trainees.
abi ansell
13:30 01 Sep 23
WOW!! So worth the money, time and effort!! I had David Smith aka “Smitty” as my instructor at Ottawa East and he made a content heavy 8 hour day so much more exciting, engaging and hands on!! He was very personable with tons of stories from his experiences! Would recommend this company to anyone I come across!
Suzy Nakayama
21:35 23 Aug 23
Had a great experience and learned a lot. David Smith is an excellent instructor that takes the time to explain and answer all of our questions and makes us feel confident about our learning.
Dan Yang
18:24 16 Jul 23
The course was very easy to understand and learn. The instructor, Catherine, was a great teacher and made lessons very engaging with video lessons, explanations, and live demonstrations. Additionally, we were provided with all the necessary materials we needed in order to practice our newly acquired skills and abilities. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning or getting certified in cpr.
Sonya Malluhy
15:13 14 Jul 23
The instructor was David Smyth, he is amazing and so knowledgeable. This is the third time I do my training with Red Cross but I can tell this time was the best. Thank you
Justine Cibangu
18:25 26 Jun 23
Enjoyed classes. Thanks so much Smitty great instructor ever! I highly recommend this place.🙏🙏🙏❤️
julie barnabe
20:11 23 Jun 23
My daughter and I just finished our first aid course with Rayani.I just wanted to let you know that this was the best first aid course I’ve ever taken. I have taken at least six other first aid courses in the pass once from your school five or six years ago, and he is absolutely the best instructor I’ve ever had. He’s very engaging, he’s very supportive. He’s very helpful. He’s very friendly by the end of the course I felt like all the other students were my friends. He listen to our stories he supported us. He complimented us. It was not a horrible experience.I just wanted to say thank you from myself and my daughter.Julie & Jade
Daniel Taillon
00:31 16 Jun 23
This was a very enjoyable experience for me. Our instructor made this class interesting and helpful in understanding First aid. I would recommend First Aid 4U to anyone needing First Aid. Thank you
Kayla Ward
01:54 12 Jun 23
Dave was great! He had so many personal and related examples to share that made the course unique and enjoyable. Certainly someone who lives their jobs day in and day out.
Morgan Renaud
02:18 10 Jun 23
Fantastic training from Rayan Afsar! It was my second time having a class with this trainer and it was great both times. Rayan is very informative while also connecting with anecdotes and jokes to keep the class engaged. I left the class with no unanswered questions, feeling very confident in my abilities to provide care in an emergency situation.
Laura Mazier
18:28 18 May 23
David "Smitty" Smith is by far one of the most genuine, fun and knowledgeable people I've ever met. He made learning CPR/First Aid an empowering and an impactful course. His ability to use humour and shared experiences made the content more relatable and memorable. Thank you, Smitty! 🙂
Harold Reinthaler
12:02 26 Apr 23
Mageb, who taught us in Vaughan, in Apr. 2023, did a great job teaching us. Being a trained physician in his home country came through by exhibiting his professional knowledge. However, he also did it in a light, almost entertaining manner which made the educational experience less cumbersome.
Jason Mainville
18:14 19 Apr 23
Just completed a 2 day course with Smitty........ awesome experience. David is an amazing instructor and I'm so thankful for the knowledge and experiences that he shared with all of us. I hope to never use the knowledge I've gained over the last couple days but if the day does come I know what needs to be done and have to confidence to do it.David "Smitty" Smith,Thank you again!
April Schmidt
12:43 29 Jan 23
Smitty is one of the best instructors I have ever interacted with. Not only was he informative, he knew how to keep us engaged and interested in all the content. I know that anytime I am needing to get any certifications, I'm going to ask if Smitty is the one teaching!
Yves Similien
04:53 27 Jan 23
It was an awesome class, Mr. Smithy a was well excellent instructor , with so many years of experience. I think the course was well taught. I’ll give him 10 out of 10. Bravo
Carley
01:02 03 Jan 23
David Smith was a wonderful trainer. I have taken this course a few times throughout the years, but he was by far the best. Super engaging and I really enjoyed it!
H H
12:30 24 Dec 22
Thank You to David Smith for Todays CPR Class. He was very helpful, organised, entertaining, and very friendly. The class was very engaging because of his positive attitude and that helped me stay focused during the whole training. Please tell him I say Thank you, and to keep spreading positive energy while teaching.Huda
G- Man
14:53 26 Nov 22
Really enjoyed the course. Teacher Smitty is very experienced and shared some very good anecdotes.Wished I could have received my certificate there and then, though!
Tony Muma
14:23 27 Oct 22
Ashraf was a great instructor who was serious yet personable in his delivery of the practical component of my blended First-Aid/CPR/AED course. I ended up needing to put my training to use just days after having completed the course and was able to act quickly and effectively to assist an injured colleague.While the entities aren't directly related, my only complaint about the program has been the finicky/temperamental Red Cross website. Accessing certifications, course information and profile details has been - at best - annoying.
Sarah Mckissock
02:22 08 Oct 22
Passed my standard first aid and cpr at the Robertson rd location in Ottawa!!Josh was an amazing teacher. He took the time to work through problems or questions the class had. He allowed us to build confidence in our abilities to save a life. He is going to make a great doctor. Thank you very much!
Gertrude Adjei
08:35 30 Sep 22
My instructor was phenomenal. He made me understand the philosophy of care, the practicality and that got me appreciating safety from a different perspective. I loved the story telling. It really resonates with you. Thank you for impacting my knowledge.
Michael Hanna
17:45 27 Sep 22
I have been taking first aid courses at different places in Ottawa over the past 12 years and by far First Aid 4 U is the best. The teaching technique, and the way the information is given makes the course really enjoyable. The stories and real life experience shared during the course helped me retain most of the information taught. A big thank you to Hauley who is by far the best instructor I've ever had the pleasure to meet and learn from. I will be back for sure.
Laura Detlor
23:46 05 Sep 22
I have taken a CPR courses every year for the last 10 years. This was the best one I have ever taken. Riyadh Al-Baldawi was very informative and answered any questions we had.
Kevin Dutrevil
04:29 15 Aug 22
Smitty was great and very personable. You can tell he really cares about what he’s teaching and would 100% recommend the course with him.
Ryan Edwards
18:40 09 Aug 22
David Smith is the instructor that made taking this course as enjoyable as it was. Combining techniques with real world experiences and comprehensive demonstrations really makes you understand the gravity of how helpful these practices are on the field.
Emmanuel Egbulefu
15:01 03 Aug 22
The instructor David Smith was amazing and very knowledgeable. Explained it in such a way that you left feeling very confident if placed in a real life scenario. Would recommend
ghina salloum
11:34 29 Jul 22
Such an amazing experience. Had so much fun and learned a lot of valuable information that could help me help someone in the future. I am definitely more confident now to walk up to someone and help them. Our instructor Mr. Hawley was amazing and very helpful and we learned a lot from his past stories and experiences.
Simone Sparks
16:56 26 Jul 22
The Brampton instructor is the best. He makes learning fun and easy. If you listen to the instructor (which is his #1 rule) you will pass with flying colours. Thank you Aurangzeb you were GREAT!My only issues are they need to invest in a Bluetooth speaker as the laptop volume isn't loud enough and a bigger tv would be nice.
cosette charbonneau
02:42 16 Jul 22
The First Aid Course was amazing! The instructor was great and took the time to make sure everyone understood and was confident about the material. Highly recommend
R. Graf
10:35 02 Jul 22
An amazing experience. These instructors really know medical knowledge. I met a firefighter and a nurse through my training courses.
Marcos
17:14 26 May 22
In class portion:- Good instructor.- It would be better if the TV was the appropriate size to see the presentation, or if used a projector allowing a wide screen.Online portion:- Well designed.- It would be better if it provide a summary of main points for each chapter allowing the student a quick refresh about them.
Kevin Ray
13:43 13 May 22
The course and instructor were good. After the course was completed I’ve started to receive emails stating that they hadn’t received my payment. I contacted them, clarified that they had my payment, and received by email, a copy of the invoice indicating that it was paid in full. Since, I receive an email monthly stating I still haven’t paid, each to which I reply with the receipt, marked “paid”, attached. It is impossible to speak with a person when you call in. It goes to voicemail every time. Disorganized, and to be honest, the emails are rude, stating how it’s problematic that I haven’t paid them, and that it’s an urgent matter. If I had rated immediately after taking the course, it would have been 4-5 stars, but based on the nonsense that has followed, I just can’t. Sorry everyone….get it together.
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