Canadian Red Cross Youth Leader Course

Course Price	$110

Course Duration	4-8 hours online

Youth Leader Course Registration for Existing Canadian Red Cross Instructors

Login to your existing Canadian Red Cross MyRC Profile
Click "My Profile" from the tab selection
Click "My Updates" from the corresponding dropdown list
Scroll to the "Youth Leader Online Course" section of the corresponding page
Click the appropriate link within that section to complete registration and payment through the MyRC platform

Youth Leader Course Summary

Youth Leader
Recertification

The Canadian Red Cross Youth Leader Transfer (online) course consists of interactive and learner-centered online modules, which are available to you any time and accessed through your active MyRC Instructor Profile. Completing the online Youth Leader course allows you to facilitate the Youth Leadership courses within the Canadian Red First Aid Programs Youth Leader Discipline. Youth Leaders play a crucial and rewarding roll in introducing children and youth to responsibility, self-sufficiency, and the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Programs.

Participation in a Canadian Red Cross Youth Leader course requires Instructor level certification in at least one of the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Programs Disciplines, or current Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid certification with CPR level C.

If you are already certified as an Instructor in any of the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Programs Disciplines, completion of these Youth Leader online modules through your active MyRC profile is all that's required. If you are not currently a Canadian Red Cross Instructor, you will need to purchase a complete Youth Leadership course package which will include the printed materials as well as access to the online modules themselves. In this case you will also need to complete the Teaching Experience portion of your Youth Leader development program, before receiving Youth Leader certification.

Canadian Red Cross Youth Leadership Programs

A Youth Leader can facilitate Canadian Red Cross Babysitting courses and Canadian Red Cross Stay Safe courses. Both courses can be delivered in either a traditional classroom format, or an online virtual classroom format.

If you are not currently a Canadian Red Cross Instructor, your Youth Leader certification is valid for 3 years, at which point you must renew your Standard First Aid certification and attend a Youth Leader Recertification workshop.

If you are currently a Canadian Red Cross Instructor, your Youth Leader certification becomes permanently "attached" to your existing Canadian Red Cross Instructor certification(s), and remains valid for as long as you maintain Instructor certification in at least one of the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Programs Disciplines. You will not need to attend any additional recertification courses to renew your Youth Leader endorsement.

Youth Leader Course Materials

Youth Leader Online Course Modules

Online Youth Leader Course Modules — Online Modules

Once you have completed the registration process, including submission of your eligibility requirements, you will be able to access and complete the online Fundamentals of Instruction - Youth Leader course modules through your MyRC profile.

The online Youth Leader course modules are interactive, self-directed and learner centered. Once started, you can move through the modules at your own pace, and re-start where you left off on as suits your schedule and personal learning style.

You can also access any of the modules you've already completed if you want to review a particular concept or verify a specific piece of information.

How to Access the Modules (after registration)

Sign in to your MyRC profile at myrc.redcross.ca
(Click here for instructions on setting up your MyRC Profile for the first time, if you haven't done so already)
Sign in with your email and password
Click the "My Profile" tab ... then select "My Online Courses" from the corresponding drop-down menu
Click "Activate" next to the online Youth Leader course module
Verify your preferred language
Click "Enter Course"
Move through and complete the online Modules at your own pace
You can close your browser any time, and restart where you left off later

Introduction

Welcome
A message from the Director of First Aid
Navigation Part I
Navigation Part II
Youth Leader Pathway
Required Materials
Instructional Tasks

Module 1 - Foundations of Being a Youth Leader

Introduction
Learning Objectives
Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program Standards
Standards of Behaviour
The Context for Canadian Red Cross First Aid Education
Principles of First Aid Instruction
History of the Red Cross
The Fundamental Principles
Match the Fundamental Principle
Principles in Action
How We Help

Module 2 - Pre-Course: Lesson Planning

Introduction
Learning Objective
Course Plan
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan Components
Lesson Plan Activity
Using Boulevard
Review Your Plan
CRC Support and Resources

Module 3 - Pre-Course: Learning Considerations

Introduction
Learning Objective
Types of Adaptations
Accommodation or Modification
Factors Affecting Learning
Age Characteristics
Infant and Toddler
Early Childhood
Middle to Late Childhood
Adolescent
Participants with Diverse Abilities
Participants Who Require Accommodation When Reading
Participants Who Require Accommodation with Vision or When Physically Moving
Participants Who Require Accommodation with Tasks Involving Hearing
Participants Who Speak English as a Second Language
Multicultural Classrooms
How Can You Accommodate?

Module 4 - Pre-Course: Preparing Your Classroom and Creating a Safe Learning Environment

Introduction
Learning Objective
Teaching Aids
Using Technology
First Aid App
Organizing Your Teaching Aids
Potential Hazards in the Classroom
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Classroom Formations

Module 5 - During Course: Starting a Course and Maintaining a Safe Learning Environment

Introduction
Learning Objective
Check-Ins
Start with an Introduction
Establishing Learning Expectations
Injury Prevention Culture
Safe Psychological Environment
The Value of a Group Charter
Respect in the Classroom
You're Responsible
Protecting the Physical Learning Environment
Protecting the Psychological Learning Environment
Additional Support
Responding to a Disclosure
Steps to Intervention
ACT
Response Techniques
Checklist for Reporting Disclosures
Impact of Language
Correct the Phrase

Module 6 - During Course: Teaching Lessons Part I - Instructional Techniques

Introduction
Learning Objective
Considerations When Choosing an Instructional Technique
Instructional Techniques Part I
Select the Appropriate Instructional Technique I
Instructional Techniques Part II
Select the Appropriate Instructional Technique II
Instructional Techniques Part III
Select the Appropriate Instructional Technique III
Self-Reflection
Involve and Inspire
Skill Demonstrations
Evidence-Based Practice
Experiential Learning
A Closer Look at Scenarios
Scenario Timeline
Scenario Activity

Module 7: During Course - Teaching Lessons Part II - Communication, Assessment, and Evaluation

Introduction
Learning Objective
Communication: Test Your Knowledge
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Strategies
Introduction to Feedback
Feedback Activity
Feedback Tips
Active Listening
Perception Checks
Reinforce Key Points
General Strategies for Asking Questions
Responding to a Participant
Recap on How to Respond
Conflict Definition
Conflict Resolution
Identifying Participants' Signals
Adapting the Instructional Approach
Changing the Complexity
Assessment and Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Closing a Course
Check-Out

Module 8: Post-Course - Tasks and Responsibilities

Introduction
Learning Objective
Cleaning Teaching Aids
Administrative Paperwork
Program Questions
Reflecting on Professional Practice
Youth Leader Certification: Next Steps
Youth Leader Certification: Maintenance and Growth
Red Cross Programs and Services

Module 9: Youth Leader Teaching Experience

Introduction
Learning Objective
Recap of the Fundamentals of Instruction
Step One - Connect with the TES
Establish a Facilitation Charter
Discuss Course Details
Step Two - Complete Pre-Course Tasks
Plan Your Course and Lessons
Prepare Content and Teaching Aids
Establish a Safe Learning Environment
Step Three - Reconnect with the TES
Check-In Timeline
Feedback Between Co-Facilitators
Next Steps
Quick Recap
Congratulations!

Teaching Experience

The final component of your Canadian Red Cross Youth Leadership certification involves preparing for and completing your Teaching Experience

This includes creating a Babysitting/Stay Safe course Lesson Plan, and teaching the complete course under the supervision and mentorship of a Canadian Red Cross Instructor-Trainer or TES. You will have one year from when you start your online course modules to complete the corresponding Teaching Experience component.

If you are already a Canadian Red Cross First Aid Programs Instructor, you do not need to complete a Teaching Experience for Youth Leader certification.

Lesson Plan
The first step in preparing for your Teaching Experience is creating a complete Lesson Plan for a Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course or Stay Safe course. As you develop and complete your Lesson Plan, you can utilize all the Canadian Red Cross Youth Leadship resources, including your Youth Leader course package materials, the Canadian Red Cross Instructor Boulevard platform, and the Canadian Red Cross First Aid Mobile App

Instructor Boulevard
The "Boulevard" Lesson Plan Generator platform is an important component of your Youth Leader certification course, and a vital tool for your ongoing development as a Canadian Red Cross Youth Leader. Through the Canadian Red Cross web-based Instructor Boulevard system, you will be able to create and/or access...

Youth Leadership course Lesson Plans
Youth Leadership course Slideshows
Youth Leadership course course Videos
Youth Leadership course Activities
Suggested timelines for Youth Leadership courses
Ongoing updates and guidelines for Youth Leadership course content

Lesson Plan Approval
Once you have finished your Lesson Plan, you will submit the completed plan to your assigned supervising Instructor-Trainer or TES for review and approval. Your supervising I-T/TES may provide feedback aht includes suggestions for revision or adjustment to your Lesson Plan prior to final approval. After making any required changes, you will re-submit your Lesson Plan for further review. You will need to receive final approval of your completed Lesson Plan from your supervising I-T/TES before scheduling the classroom component of the Teaching Experience.

Schedule Teaching Experience
Once your Babysitting/Stay Safe course Lesson Plan has been approved by your supervising I-T/TES, you can start the process of scheduling a specific course date to complete your in-class Teaching Experience. If you do not have local access to an existing TES/IT willing to supervise your Teaching Experience, you can make arrangements with Medi-Pro to facilitate your Teaching Experience. This will incur a cost over and above the price of your Youth Leader course itself.

You will need to send an email to training@mediprofirstaid.com with a list of your preferred dates to arrange a Babysitting/Stay Safe course. It will be up to you to find course participants and ensure their availability for your Babysitting/Stay Safe course. It will also be your responsibility to collect any course fees you plan to charge the participants, and cover the costs of the participant materials. Select and send your top 3 preferred course dates, and Medi-Pro will make every effort to accommodate you on at least one of the 3 dates. You will need to select course dates that are at least one month ahead of your request. Medi-Pro will reply to your email to confirm the Babysitting/Stay Safe course date that can accommodate your Teaching Experience, as well as the name and contact information of your assigned supervising I-T/TES.

Pre-Course Responsibilities
After you have selected and confirmed a specific Babysitting/Stay Safe course date and location for your Teaching Experience, you will need to communicate with your assigned supervising Instructor-Trainer/TES to establish and complete your Pre-Course responsibilities. Your pre-Course Teaching Experience responsibilities, tasks and communications to coordinated and confirmed with your assigned I-T/TES include...

Complete a Facilitation Charter.
Complete a Classroom Details Checklist.
Establish and prepare your assigned Teaching Experience Skill #1 lesson topic
Establish and prepare your assigned Teaching Experience Skill #2 lesson topic
Establish and prepare your assigned Teaching Experience Knowledge #1 lesson topic
Establish and prepare your assigned Teaching Experience Knowledge #2 lesson topic
Prepare and organize all relevant teaching aides and course paperwork
Establish parameters to create a safe learning environment

Classroom Teaching Experience
The next step in completing the Teaching Experience component of your Youth Leader certification is teaching an actual Babysitting/Stay Safe course under the supervision of a qualified Canadian Red Cross Instructor-Trainer (I-T) or Teaching Experience Supervisor (TES). Your Classroom Teaching Experience responsibilities, to be conducted under the supervision of your assigned I-T/TES include...

Start a course
Maintain a safe learning environment
Adhere to the Canadian Red Cross Standards of Behaviour.
Teach your assigned Teaching Experience Skill #1 lesson topic
Teach your assigned Teaching Experience Skill #2 lesson topic
Teach your assigned Teaching Experience Knowledge #1 lesson topic
Teach your assigned Teaching Experience Knowledge #2 lesson topic
Assess participants, providing feedback and additional instruction as required
Adapt instructional approach to meet specific learner needs
Resolve conflict (if applicable)
Evaluate participants
Close a Emergency Medical Responder course
Decontaminate teaching aides
Complete and file/submit all relevant course paperwork

Teaching Experience Form
The final step in the Teaching Experience component of your Youth Leader certification is to ensure your Teaching Experience form is completely and accurately filled out, and submit the form to the Instructor Development Center that hosted your Youth Leader training. You will meet with your assigned Instructor-Trainer (I-T) or Teaching Experience Supervisor (TES) after finishing the classroom Teaching Experience, to review and complete your Teaching Experience form...

Complete the Reflection assignment on your Teaching Experience form
Ensure that you and your I-T/TES have completed all the required and appropriate sections of your Teaching Experience form
Ensure that you and your I-T/TES have signed and dated all the required and appropriate sections of your Teaching Experience form
Scan the completed Teaching Experience form and send the corresponding PDF file as an attachment to your assigned Instructor Development Center.
Once you have scanned and emailed your completed Teaching Experience form, the Instructor Development Center will review the form for accuracy and completion.

Youth Leader Certification
After confirming that the form is complete and accurate, Medi-Pro will finalize your Youth Leader certification through your MyRC Profile, and notify you by email when this has been done. At that point, you will be able to access and download your Instructor Certificate through the "My Certificates" section of your own MyRC Profile. Your Canadian Red Cross Youth Leader certificate will be valid for 3 years. This is based on the start date of your Youth Leader course, not the date of your Teaching Experience.

Youth Leader Recertification

Your Canadian Red Cross Youth Leader certification must be renewed every 3 years or it will lapse into expiry.

If you hold Canadian Red Cross First Aid Program Instructor certifications in another Discipline such as Core First Aid, Professional Responder or Wilderness First Aid, you will need to recertify those every 3 years as well. If you complete the "Hub Component" of the Instructor Recertification course as a Core, Professional Responder, or Wilderness Instructor your Youth Leader certification is automatically renewed at the same time, and will follow the same 3 year certification cycle.

If you do not hold Canadian Red Cross Instructor certification in the Core, Professional Responder, or Wilderness Disciplines (or if you do not complete Hub Component of the corresponding Instructor Recertification course) you will need to complete the standalone Youth Leader Recertification course. The Youth Leader Recertifcation course is a self-directed series of online modules which you can access and move through at your own pace and schedule.

However, you do need to ensure that you successfully complete all the Youth Leader Recertification modules prior to the expiration date of your Youth Leader certificate. If your Youth Leader certificate expires before you complete the Recertification process, you will need to request a Grace Period or Extension from the Canadian Red Cross.

Youth Leader Recertification Course Registration

Login to your existing Canadian Red Cross MyRC Profile
Click "My Profile" from the tab selection
Click "My Updates" from the corresponding dropdown list
Scroll to the "Youth Leader Online Recertification" section of the corresponding page
Click the appropriate link within that section to complete registration and payment through the MyRC platform