First Aid Certification, BLS & CPR Course in Etobicoke
Etobicoke's most trusted Canadian Red Cross training partner — WSIB approved First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, EMR & FR training at 560 Evans Ave. 150,000+ students certified in North America. 99.99% pass rate. Serving Etobicoke General Hospital, Humber Polytechnic & all Etobicoke workplaces.
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First Aid and CPR Training Courses in Etobicoke
We offer Intermediate/Standard First Aid, Basic/Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, Basic Life Support (BLS), youth safety programs, and professional responder training at our Etobicoke training location. These WSIB approved training courses and CPR training courses meet CSA Z1210:24 workplace standards and support provincial Occupational Health & Safety requirements, support blended first aid learning, and help west GTA workers build life saving skills through practical training.
Blended First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Blended & RecertificationCourses Offered
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- CPR/AED Level C
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification
- CPR/AED Level C Recertification
Our first aid and CPR course is the most common choice for WSIB compliance in Etobicoke, and it is often listed as First Aid CPR AED or First Aid CPR AED Level C on school and workplace forms. Students complete a self-paced online portion of the training before attending classroom sessions at 560 Evans Ave for hands on practice, scenarios, and assessment. The blended course covers first aid principles, CPR C and CPR Level C for Adult, Child, and Infant, plus automated external defibrillator trainer use. Canadian Red Cross certificates are issued within 48 hours.
Built for Etobicoke workplaces, Humber Polytechnic students, daycare staff, personal support workers, and community groups needing WSIB approved first aid and CPR certification. The training covers recognizing emergencies, activating EMS 911, recovery position, choking, bleeding control, head and spinal injuries, bone and joint injuries, environmental emergencies, and medical emergencies such as asthma and diabetes. Healthcare workers needing clinical Basic Life Support should select the BLS course card below; general learners build first aid skills for emergency treatment while trained personnel are on the way.
- WSIB Regulation 1101 workplace compliance for Ontario employers
- Hands on training with an AED Trainer and first aid equipment
- Life saving skills for minor injuries, cardiac arrest, choking, severe bleeding, stroke recognition, and safe emergency treatment
- Blended first aid options and a full classroom experience for learners who prefer direct instructor support
- Practical training, course material review, and a free skills practice retake within 90 days
Who is this for? Etobicoke workplaces, Humber Polytechnic students, Toronto Pearson International Airport employees, childcare workers, PSWs, security staff, teachers, office workers, coaches, and construction crews needing recognized CPR/AED Level C or full first aid certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
HealthcareCourses Offered
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal
For healthcare professionals, Humber Polytechnic nursing students, first responders, and clinical settings in Etobicoke. BLS (Basic Life Support) replaced CPR-HCP in April 2019 and is mandatory for clinical roles. The course focuses on high-performance CPR, team-based response, opioid overdose response, and advanced resuscitation techniques. Non-clinical roles should book the Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR course instead.
- Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements at Etobicoke General Hospital
- Adult, child, and infant resuscitation with team-based CPR
- Opioid overdose and trauma response components
- Initial certification and BLS Renewal options available
- Certificate within 48 hours of completion
Who is this for? Nurses, nursing students, paramedics, physicians, dental professionals, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, and pre-hospital care providers in Etobicoke who need a current Basic Life Support card — including staff at Etobicoke General Hospital (William Osler Health System) and students at Humber Polytechnic.
Select the BLS certification type
First Responder & EMR Courses in Etobicoke
Pursuing a career in firefighting, policing, paramedicine, event first response, or emergency response? We offer professional responder courses across Ontario. Event first response services help trained personnel manage emergencies effectively at public events, large gatherings, community groups, and workplace functions.
Depending on your path you may need First Responder (FR), EMR, EMR Recertification, or an EMR Upgrade — an 80-hour in-class course covering airway management, spinal injuries, and trauma. Most candidates first complete Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and BLS. Recognized by Toronto Paramedic Services and Toronto Fire Services.
- Main coursesFR & EMR
- Duration80 hrs in-class
- UpgradesEMR Upgrade
- RenewalEMR Recert
Professional responder courses
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Awards & Recognition
Recognised as a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, 2025 consecutively.
Coast2Coast is a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
2025 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2025 · National Professional Responder Provider
2025 · Top 3 National Training Provider
2025 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
2024 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2024 · National Professional Responder Provider
2024 · Top 3 National Training Provider
2024 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
2023 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2023 · National Professional Responder Provider
2023 · Top 3 National Training Provider
2023 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
Why Etobicoke Chooses Coast2Coast
See how Coast2Coast compares to other Etobicoke and west GTA first aid training providers.
North America's first AI-powered First Aid & CPR tutor, part of the Coast2Coast First Aid Student Companion app. Coasty explains First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, and course concepts in simple language so you can review topics, take quizzes, and build confidence before, during, and after class. It works alongside your instructor and official Canadian Red Cross materials to support your learning.
About Our Etobicoke Training Location
Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is ranked among the Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partners in North America. Founded in 2014, we deliver WSIB-approved First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, EMR, FR, recertification, and youth programs across 30+ locations, including Etobicoke. Our Etobicoke location at 560 Evans Ave serves Mimico, Long Branch, New Toronto, Islington, Rexdale, and The Kingsway with blended learning, online theory, in-person practical training, group and corporate training for 8+ participants, 99.99% pass rate support, a free 90-day skills practice retake, certificates valid 3 years (1 year for BLS), and WSIB Regulation 1101 compliant training.
Find Your Way to Us
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - Etobicoke
Etobicoke, ON M8W 2W1
Free parking is available on-site.
Etobicoke, ON M8W 2W1
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Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat
Physician — First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR & EFR Instructor
A physician and Master of Health Industry Administration graduate, Waleed has been a Canadian Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR, and EFR Instructor since 2023 — helping Etobicoke students at our 560 Evans Ave facility build the confidence to respond in any emergency.
Andrea Tenedero
First Aid & BLS Instructor — Instructor Trainer
Andrea is a First Aid and Basic Life Support Instructor and Instructor Trainer with a nursing background. She's passionate about teaching real-life skills and helping Etobicoke students feel confident in emergencies — ready to actually make a difference at Etobicoke General Hospital and beyond.
Sharareh Meskoob
Paramedic — Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS & EMR Instructor
Sharareh is a paramedic and Canadian Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR Instructor. She uses real-world scenarios and fun teaching methods to build confidence and safety awareness in every Etobicoke student she trains at 560 Evans Ave.
Inside Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities
Our first aid training facility at 560 Evans Ave is purpose-built for certification, with an AED Trainer, CPR mannequins, first aid equipment, and classroom space for scenario-based learning. Students practise different scenarios so they can feel confident responding to emergency situations at work, home, school, or public events.
Frequently Asked Questions — Coast2Coast First Aid CPR Etobicoke
Common questions about First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR training at Coast2Coast's Etobicoke location at 560 Evans Ave.
Yes. All First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, and Basic Life Support courses at our Etobicoke facility at 560 Evans Ave, ON M8W 2W1 are WSIB approved under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act. Our Canadian Red Cross certified training meets all provincial workplace safety requirements under Regulation 1101 — the same regulation that governs mandatory first aid in every Ontario workplace. Every cpr course etobicoke and first aid course etobicoke certificate we issue is accepted by 100% of Ontario employers.
Yes, both are available at 560 Evans Ave. Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is a one-day foundational course covering CPR, AED, wound care, and basic emergency response — required for workplaces with 5 or fewer employees per shift. Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is a two-day comprehensive course covering all Emergency content plus environmental illness, poisons, and spinal injuries — required for most Etobicoke workplaces with more than 5 employees per shift, Humber Polytechnic placements, and TDSB staff. If you are unsure which to take, always choose Intermediate/Standard First Aid — it is accepted everywhere Basic/Emergency First Aid is accepted, and covers more.
Yes, Intermediate/Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certificates earned at our Etobicoke 560 Evans Ave facility are valid for 3 years from course completion. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is valid for 1 year and requires annual renewal. Basic/Emergency First Aid is also valid for 3 years but cannot be recertified in Ontario — you must take the full course again. Coast2Coast delivers all certificates within 48 hours of successful completion via the Canadian Red Cross digital platform at myrc.redcross.ca.
Yes. Coast2Coast provides workplace first aid training for Etobicoke businesses with 8 or more participants — our certified instructors come to your location with all equipment included. Note that under Ontario Regulation 1101, employers are legally required to cover the full cost of first aid training for designated first aiders and pay their wages during training. Volume discounts up to $40/student, centralized billing, and WSIB approved Canadian Red Cross certificates are included — popular for Toronto Pearson Airport corridor companies, Sherway Gardens area employers, and Etobicoke industrial parks.
Yes, both are required to be certified. Security guards in Ontario require Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C as a minimum, with many Etobicoke employers preferring Intermediate/Standard First Aid for broader emergency coverage. For construction workers, Ontario's Regulation 157/25 — which came into effect January 1, 2026 — now requires an automated external defibrillator on any construction project with 20 or more workers running for 3 months or longer, along with at least one person trained in CPR and AED on site at all times. Coast2Coast's WSIB approved courses at 560 Evans Ave meet both requirements.
First Aid & CPR Training Resources for Etobicoke
Every guide answers a real question workers ask before booking a first aid or CPR certification course: WSIB rules, certificate validity, and course selection.
