Do you have what it takes to teach?
When asked, our clients consistently tell us they are “satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the quality of instruction they receive. To help maintain our high national standards for our instructors, our instructors pass a pre-course "Theoretical Threshold Exam," complete a 40-hour instructional techniques course and are monitored in the classroom before being qualified to instruct unassisted. To stay qualified, instructors must teach a required number of courses per year and be successfully monitored on an ongoing basis.
There are two Instructor certification programs:
- Instructor Certification Program
(For people who want to become instructors in first aid and CPR.)
- Instructor-Trainer Certification Program
(An Instructor-Trainer development program.)
Are you interested in keeping your First Aid skills at a high level? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge? We're always looking for competent, dedicated people who would like to earn extra income while helping to educate the public. For more information on becoming a certified St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR Instructor, contact the St. John Ambulance office in your area today.
What are the other benefits of being an instructor?
- As part of a worldwide organization, teaching opportunities are available outside Canada, in the Caribbean, and other countries worldwide.
- Wide array of resources for instructors are available on the SJA intranet
- A national instructor newsletter.
Instructor Development Program (IDP) $600
Cost: $600
Time: 40 hours
The IDP Program prepares participants to become nationally qualified St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR Instructors. This 40-hour course is comprised of three modules: 1) Instructor Development - includes the application of adult learning principles, presentation skills, training strategies, coaching skills, evaluation techniques, and demonstration skills; 2) Administration, Policies & Procedures; and 3) Curriculum Orientation. Min. age: 18 years
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are required to team-teach and be monitored for certification as a St. John Ambulance Instructor and to qualify for instructor licensing by Alberta Council. The certificate is valid for three years.
Pre-requisites: St. John Ambulance’s Enhanced Standard First Aid certificate, completed within 6 months of course start date. Candidates are also
required to provide evidence of a clear criminal record dated within 6 months of application date.
Check this page for dates and locations of the Instructor Development Program.
Course Listings & Descriptions