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Safety Training Courses in Canada

Coast2Coast offers a wide range of safety training courses to help individuals and organizations across Canada meet regulatory standards and be prepared for emergencies. Receive your certification in class or through blended classes that combine online and hands-on learning.

  • Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

    Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

    This 8-hour training provides students with an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Learn to recognize, prevent and respond to emergencies.

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  • CPR/AED Level C

    CPR/AED Level C

    Our CPR/AED Level C training provides students with the same skills as CPR/AED Level A, and also includes how to assist children and infant victims.

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  • Basic Life Support (BLS- Level HCP)

    Basic Life Support (BLS- Level HCP)

    If you are a healthcare professional in Canada, you likely require BLS certification. Learn skills that will prepare you to work in a fast-paced environment such as a hospital.

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  • Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy

    Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy

    A 2-hour intensive training designed for healthcare professionals to create and maintain airways as well as safely administer supplemental oxygen.

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  • First Responder Course

    First Responder (FR)

    An advanced 40-hour training designed for those in first responder roles. Learn skills ranging from teamwork to caring for head and spinal injuries, circulation emergencies, and so much more. Training is heavily scenario-based to practice your skills!

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  • Emergency Medical Responder Course

    Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

    Our most advanced course for first responders. Complete 80 hours of training and learn all material taught in our FR course, as well as topics like patient transportation and multiple-casualty incidents. Training is hands-on!

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  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

    Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

    Want to bring your skills to the next level? First responders may upgrade their certificate to the Emergency Medical Responder course with this training. Enhance your life-saving skills!

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  • CPR/AED Level C Recertification

    CPR/AED Level C Recertification

    These certificates are only valid for three years, so it's important to complete CPR Recertification training. Recertify in just 4 hours! Refresh your memory and life-saving skills.

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  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification

    Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification


    Like CPR-C, this certificate is only valid for three years. Recertifying takes about 8 hours and will ensure your skills will stay up-to-date.

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  • First Responder (FR) Recertification

    First Responder (FR) Recertification

    Our advanced professional responder courses have been designed to teach life-saving skills to current first responders or those interested in becoming first responders under Canadian Red Cross guidelines.

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  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

    Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

    Coast2Coast offers Pre-Hospital Care courses and training to First Responders and those providing care in a prehospital setting. All of our training is based on the Canadian Red Cross guidelines.

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  • Private/Group First Aid & CPR Training

    Private/Group First Aid & CPR Training

    If you have a group of 8 or more participants, you may be interested in our private/group training option! This is the best way to certify all of your staff or students at once while earning great benefits.

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Testimonial

Real Reviews From Real Students Who Passed

FRANCOIS EFING ASSOUA
17 hours ago
Mr Loveleen Singh is an Excellent Teacher very informative and Proactive I enjoyed the training.
Response from the owner:Francois, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Antoinette Moulton
18 hours ago
Great work Selina
Response from the owner:Thank you, Antoinette! We're so glad you had a great experience with Selina. We agree, Selina truly does great work making our Standard First Aid courses engaging and informative in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team

Elizabeth Faller
18 hours ago
Excellent day. Very informative and fun. Instructor had a great sense of humour.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Elizabeth! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had an excellent, informative, and fun day, and that our instructor's sense of humour made your Standard First Aid training in North York enjoyable. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Dana Barnabe
18 hours ago
Selina was fantastic - she had lots of information to share and was super knowledgeable!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Dana! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Selina was fantastic and shared so much valuable information during your Standard First Aid course in North York. We agree, she's incredibly knowledgeable! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Anne Miller
18 hours ago
Excellent, in-depth First Aid training!
Amber Negi
18 hours ago
selina was super funny and fun, loved it and learned a lot
Response from the owner:Thank you, Amber Negi! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Selina made your Standard First Aid course in North York super fun and that you learned a lot. We agree, she's fantastic at making the learning experience engaging! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Memoona
18 hours ago
Carel was my teacher.i took the class before but today the instructor made sure i understand and i am leaving the class more confident. Carel has wild knowledge in the field.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Memoona! 🎉 We're so glad that Carel made such a positive impact on your learning experience in Nepean, making sure you truly understood the material and left feeling more confident. We agree, Carel has fantastic knowledge, which truly enhances our Red Cross certification courses. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gabriella Grenaway
18 hours ago
She was great! Very funny! Learned lots!
Layla D
18 hours ago
Ariana Faller
18 hours ago
Selina is so fun and very informative
Andreas Blamoutsis
18 hours ago
Selina Rawe was my instructor and she was amazing and a super fun instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Andreas! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Selina Rawe made your experience learning essential Standard First Aid skills so positive and fun in East York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Liam Grassby
18 hours ago
Selina was incredible and very thorough in her teaching. All of her insights were incredibly useful and will save lives in the future.
Joseph Abbas
18 hours ago
Carel was excellent, professional and taught the class very well! Definitely would recommend people to come here for their certification
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joseph Abbas! We're so glad to hear Carel was excellent, professional, and taught the class so well in Nepean. We agree, Carel is fantastic at making sure everyone understands their Red Cross certification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! 🙏 - The Coast2Coast Team

Dennis Osaigbovo Osagie
18 hours ago
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Michael Song
18 hours ago
Carel is a very good instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael Song! We're so glad to hear Carel was a very good instructor for your CPR/AED training in Nepean. ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Katia Knopf
18 hours ago
My instructor was Teresa Kwoon and she did a great job at showing me what I needed to learn
Sarah Leonard
18 hours ago
Teresa Kwoon was amazing! Great teacher, very informative, and made everything very easy to learn and understand. Fun and interesting class!
mackenzie cluett
21 hours ago
We had Jan Gibson teach our bls course and she was absolutely incredible!! Very kind and thorough!
Response from the owner:Thank you, mackenzie cluett! We're so glad to hear Jan Gibson was absolutely incredible and so thorough during your BLS Provider course in Newmarket. We agree, she's fantastic at what she does! 🙏 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Daniella Hollett
21 hours ago
Walaa is an amazing instructor. Great course and overall experience
Response from the owner:Thank you, Daniella! 🎉 We're so glad you found Walaa to be an amazing instructor. It's wonderful to hear you had a great overall experience with your Standard First Aid course in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Rowena Gao
22 hours ago
I like the training very much. The instructor Walaa is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Naomi
22 hours ago
My instructor Walaa was amazing. Great class with clear and precise information. Thanks again Walaa!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Naomi! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Walaa provided such an amazing class with clear and precise information for your Standard First Aid in Mississauga. We think Walaa is fantastic too! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Allison Creech, N.D.
22 hours ago
Walla provided an exceptional course! Very well delivered and engaging. Thank you Walla 😊
Wajeeha Siddiqui
22 hours ago
Ms. Walaa is superb.
Jasmine Socan
22 hours ago
Miss Walaa was wonderful and i learned a lot! she explains everything so well
Christina Magtibay
22 hours ago
Wonderful experience this time around! our instructor Walaa was amazing at explaining instructions and adds perfect reasons why interventions are done. Amazing experience learned a lot !
Anjana Raj
2 days ago
I completed my Standard First Aid, CPR/AED training with Trainer Joyal and had a great experience. The class was clear, well organized, and very practical. Joyal was patient, supportive, and explained everything in an easy way. I feel more confident to handle emergencies now. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anjana! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with Joyal. We agree, Joyal is excellent at making complex topics like Standard First Aid training easy to understand and practical, especially for our Kitchener courses. It's wonderful that you feel more confident to handle emergencies now! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team

Tolani Olamide Olatunde
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Tolani Olamide Olatunde! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kareem Stinson
2 days ago
Great teaching
Response from the owner:Hello Kareen! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Olivia Manning
4 days ago
I completed my BLS with Suzzette! She was a fantastic instructor! She was very positive, gave great feedback, and ensured we understood everything and felt confident in our skills. It was clear she has a deep passion for this! 100/10 experience, we need more instructors like her!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! 🎉 We agree, Suzzette is a fantastic instructor, and it's wonderful to hear how her positive approach and dedication made you feel confident in your BLS Provider skills in Toronto. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Stan Skipper
4 days ago
Ezz did a great job teaching me my EMR course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Stan! We agree, Ezz is fantastic at teaching the EMR course. So glad you had such a great experience with your first aid course in London 💪. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Qamar Alqaisi
4 days ago
I joined the first responder course, and it has been an excellent experience. The content is well-structured and easy to follow, making complex topics understandable. The instructor is knowledgeable, engaging, and always ready to answer questions. I especially appreciated the practical exercises and real-world examples, which helped me apply what I learned immediately. Overall, this course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to join first responder /EMR courses
Response from the owner:Thank you, Qamar Alqaisi! 🎉 We're so pleased to hear you had an excellent experience with our First Responder course in London and that you especially appreciated the practical exercises and real-world examples. We're glad our First Aid training exceeded your expectations. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Andrew Enniss
4 days ago
Great work by the instructor, Ahmed Elsaid. He was able to connect real life circumstances with the various topics.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Andrew Enniss! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Ahmed Elsaid made the Standard First Aid course so engaging by connecting the topics to real-life circumstances in Oakville. We agree, that's a fantastic teaching skill! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Upinder Kaur
4 days ago
Oh my God. Our coach Ahmed Elsaid was too good. God bless him! He was patient and knowledgeable. Thank you Ahmed
Response from the owner:Thank you, Upinder Kaur! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Ahmed Elsaid was such an excellent coach for you in Oakville. We agree, he's incredibly patient and knowledgeable when teaching Standard First Aid. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Matthew Elzokm
4 days ago
Ahmed Elsaid was great very entertaining and informative.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Matthew Elzokm! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ahmed Elsaid was both entertaining and informative during your Standard First Aid course in Oakville. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Darcy Healy
6 days ago
I really understood the class that Saika Rafique taught , she was fun and engaging
Response from the owner:Thank you, Darcy Healy! 🎉 We're so glad you found Saika Rafique's class in Calgary to be fun and engaging – she's wonderful at making complex topics like Standard First Aid easy to understand. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Misna KT
6 days ago
Thank you so much to Ms. Saika Rafique, had a wonderful time and the best kind of first Aid and CPR training. 💯recommend getting trained from her.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Misna KT! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful time and received the best kind of CPR training with Ms. Saika Rafique in Calgary. We agree, she's fantastic at what she does! Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Tamanna Jaura
6 days ago
The instructor Saika Rafique
This was one the best class..It was my first attending a class I am so confident that she taught me and I would definite recover the situation. All related to the CPR. I would definitely recommend the teacher for first time.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tamanna Jaura! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that Saika Rafique made your first CPR training class in Calgary such a positive experience, and that you feel confident in your ability to respond. We agree, she's excellent! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Vitor Prata fernandes
6 days ago
Saika was amazing teacher, teaching with passion and dedication, knowledge about everything that was explored.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Vitor Prata fernandes! We're so glad to hear Saika was an amazing teacher for your Standard First Aid course in Calgary. We agree, her passion, dedication, and knowledge are truly exceptional! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team

Ashmeen Kaur
6 days ago
Class was so good. Saika Rafique is an amazing instructor. I have a great experience with me.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ashmeen Kaur! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with us in Calgary. We agree, Saika Rafique is an amazing instructor and truly makes our CPR/AED training enjoyable. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

sahil puri
6 days ago
Saika Rafique best instructor,
Must recommend to everyone wanting to take first aid and CPR Course.
Roopa S
6 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Roopa S! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

lara jane Siapno
6 days ago
Azra was very knowledgeable and teach the course well,
Response from the owner:Thank you, lara jane Siapno! 🎉 We agree, Azra is an excellent instructor and fantastic at teaching our Standard First Aid courses in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ryoko Kawasaki
7 days ago
Rafaela Pontes
7 days ago
Ashraf was a great instructor. Class was very dynamic and very engaging.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your review, Rafaela, and for choosing Coast2Coast for your training. We’re glad to hear you found Ashraf’s class dynamic and engaging, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him
Joel abraham
1 week ago
Had my training with Joyal today, he was really good and patient. I was successful in my training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joel! We're so glad to hear Joyal was really good and patient during your training in Kitchener. It's wonderful that you were successful in earning your CPR certification! 🎉 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Maria Atter
1 week ago
Laugh and learn! We were entertained all while gaining knowledge. Selina enhanced and simplified our learning and understanding through sharing experiences and through her pictorials which summarizes the material and made our learning visible.
Response from the owner:Hi Maria! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great learning experience with Sam as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! We can't wait to see you for your next training. Stay safe!
Amy Blackwell
1 week ago
Response from the owner:Hi Amy! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our London first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Samantha Martin
1 week ago
I had a fun learning experience with my instructor Ezz for HP BLS. Would definitely recommend this to everyone!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Samantha Martin! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had a fun learning experience with Ezz for your BLS Provider training in London. Ezz is truly excellent at making complex topics engaging! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sofia Nguyen
1 week ago
Joyal delivered First Aid CPR training with clarity, confidence, and a calm, supportive presence. He explained techniques in a way that was easy to understand and made sure everyone felt comfortable practicing hands-on skills. His knowledge, patience, and practical tips made the session engaging and effective. I really appreciated his teaching style and would highly recommend his training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sofia Nguyen! 🙏 We're so glad to hear Joyal delivered the training with such clarity, confidence, and a calm, supportive presence. It's wonderful that he made the Standard First Aid course in Kitchener easy to understand and comfortable for everyone. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Muna Meidal
1 week ago
I have good experience
Response from the owner:Thank you, Muna! We're glad you had a good experience with your first aid course in Kitchener. ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

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Coast2Coast is a leading provider of First Aid, CPR, Basic Life Support and Professional Responder training courses in Canada. Our training courses are WSIB and OHS-approved through the Canadian Red Cross. Learn life-saving skills at one of our 23+ training facilities!

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When an emergency strikes, you may find yourself all of a sudden in a situation out of a disaster film, and the difference between a happy ending and a tragedy may just depend on your knowledge of CPR. When a person stops breathing as a result of drowning, suffocation, or physical trauma (and the hundred other things that can cause this condition), the ambulance will not make it there in mere minutes, which is often all the time you have to revive your loved one. Our first aid and CPR training Canada can give you the confidence you need in situations where every second counts.

  • What is CPR, and what does it do?
  • When is it needed?
  • How is CPR performed?
  • Do you know what to do when someone needs CPR?

The highest percentage of cardiac arrest cases occur at home and in the workplace, which is no surprise since people spend most of their time in those two places. No matter how close the nearest hospital is, the ambulance might not arrive in time, so having someone around who is trained in CPR can make all the difference.

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, which is a treatment administered when a person is not breathing or not breathing normally. The direct goal of this treatment is to keep oxygenated blood reaching the person’s brain. When someone needs CPR, they really need it.

At Coast2Coast, we offer three levels of First Aid training Canada:

  • Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • Marine Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

First Aid training is often a requirement for careers or school programs. Depending on your field, you may need to complete a specific course. Confirm what is required with your employer or counsellor.

Mobile Swimming is a great way to learn how to swim in the comfort of your home! If you own a pool or have a community centre with open pool hours, we can send one of our experienced swim instructors to you. Choose a time and date that works best with your schedule! Simply send us an inquiry to get started.

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When an emergency strikes, you may find yourself all of a sudden in a situation out of a disaster film, and the difference between a happy ending and a tragedy may just depend on your knowledge of CPR. When a person stops breathing as a result of drowning, suffocation, or physical trauma (and the hundred other things that can cause this condition), the ambulance will not make it there in mere minutes, which is often all the time you have to revive your loved one. Our first aid and CPR training Canada can give you the confidence you need in situations where every second counts.
  • What is CPR, and what does it do?
  • When is it needed?
  • How is CPR performed?
  • Do you know what to do when someone needs CPR?

The highest percentage of cardiac arrest cases occur at home and in the workplace, which is no surprise since people spend most of their time in those two places. No matter how close the nearest hospital is, the ambulance might not arrive in time, so having someone around who is trained in CPR can make all the difference.

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, which is a treatment administered when a person is not breathing or not breathing normally. The direct goal of this treatment is to keep oxygenated blood reaching the person’s brain. When someone needs CPR, they really need it.

At Coast2Coast, we offer three levels of First Aid training Canada:

  • Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • Marine Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

First Aid training is often a requirement for careers or school programs. Depending on your field, you may need to complete a specific course. Confirm what is required with your employer or counsellor.

Mobile Swimming is a great way to learn how to swim in the comfort of your home! If you own a pool or have a community centre with open pool hours, we can send one of our experienced swim instructors to you. Choose a time and date that works best with your schedule! Simply send us an inquiry to get started.

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics provides WSIB-approved and OHS-approved First Aid, CPR, EMR, Youth training courses and more in over 25 locations in Canada! We pride ourselves on providing the best training experience possible, ensuring our students leave their course feeling confident in their life-saving skills.