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Biker Down First Aid Instructor Course

Two people in full gear on motorcycles.
Photo: Collin Heap


With over one million licensed motorcyclists in Canada, the need for specialized first aid training on the road has never been more critical. When accidents happen, the first person to arrive is often another rider. They know the road, understand the risks, and can act quickly.

The Biker Down First Aid Instructor course equips current Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructors with the expertise to teach motorcyclists essential emergency skills—including safe helmet removal and how to roll an unconscious rider wearing a helmet. This self-paced online certification course empowers you to lead the Biker Down First Aid for Motorcyclists module as part of the nationally recognized Biker Down program.

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Whether you're passionate about rider safety, looking to expand your teaching credentials, or want to make a meaningful impact in your community, this course puts the power of preparedness in your hands.

Please note that the Biker Down program is exclusively available through Biker Down North America. It is recommended that instructors contact Biker Down North America before registering for this course. Demand for the Biker Down program can vary depending on area. Please reach out to steve@bikerdown.ca for any general questions about the program or to discuss opportunities in your area.

Duration

50 minutes of online learning.*


Prerequisites

Red Cross Instructors from all disciplines are eligible to take this course, with the exception of those who only hold certification as Youth Leaders, Psychological First Aid Instructors, Basic Life Support Instructors, or CPR Instructors.


Completion

Complete 100% of the online course.


Certification

3-year certification as a Biker Down First Aid Instructor.

As a certified instructor, you can facilitate the 1.75-hour First Aid module 2 of the Biker Down program.


Recertification

The certification will remain valid as long as the instructors have current Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor certification. No additional recertification is required.


Course Content

  • The Biker Down program
  • Strengthening Rider Safety  
  • First Aid for Riders
  • Canadian Red Cross
  • Responding to Emergencies  
  • Shock  
  • Helmet Removal  
  • Major Bleed (Life –Threatening External & Internal Bleeding)   
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Guidelines
  • Motorcyclists, who are they  


Participant Program Resources

There are several tools available to help you when facilitating first aid training for motorcyclists. These include:

  • First Aid Slide Deck 
  • Lesson Plans 
  • Learner Resources: skills videos for helmet removal and 2-person rollover with a helmet.
  • Biker Down First Aid Learner Guide

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. As a certified Canadian Red Cross Biker Down First Aid Instructor, you are eligible to teach Module 2: First Aid for Motorcyclists.

If you would like to teach Module 1: Incident Scene Management, you must obtain additional certification directly through Biker Down North America. You can contact them after completing your Red Cross certification.
The Biker Down program is managed and delivered solely through Biker Down North America.

Instructors certified through the Canadian Red Cross can be contracted to teach first aid content as part of the program. Contact information for Biker Down North America is included in the online course materials.
  • Module 1 – Incident Scene Management: Taught by Biker Down Instructors (certified through Biker Down North America)
  • Module 2 – First Aid for Motorcyclists: Taught by Biker Down First Aid Instructors (certified through the Canadian Red Cross)
  • Module 3 – The Thinking Biker (understanding why motorcyclists often go unseen): N/A
     
*Online learning time will vary depending on the learner.