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    At Coast2Coast First Aid, we’re proud to offer the American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course—an essential program for healthcare providers who need to stay prepared for real-world emergencies. Whether you’re a nurse, doctor, paramedic, or part of a public safety team, this course gives you hands-on training to respond quickly and effectively to breathing and cardiac emergencies in patients of all ages.

    Our expert instructors deliver engaging, high-quality instruction that meets industry standards and helps you build confidence in your skills. Join the thousands of professionals who have trained with Coast2Coast and get certified to make a difference when every second counts. Register today!

    Training Level

    Basic Life Support (HCP)

    All In-Class Training:

    4-5 hours teaching time

    Course Content

    • Foundational Concepts
    • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork
    • Legal Considerations
    • Rapid Assessment and Visual Survey
    • Systematic Approach to Assessing, Recognizing and Caring for Adults
    • Basic Life Support for Adults
    • Basic Life Support for Children and Infants
    • CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants
    • Obstructed Airway
    • Opioid Overdose
    • Precautions

    Requirements

    100% attendance of the course

    75% score on the multiple choice
    knowledge test

    Certification

    Certificate will be issued, valid for 2 years

    Flexible BLS
    Courses for CPR

    If you are looking to enroll in CPR HCP or First Aid & CPR HCP courses, don’t worry. The HCP course has transitioned into the BLS program. We offer a variety of Day and Evening courses to fit your schedule. Click here to find courses and schedules.
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    Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety is proud to offer community-centered training programs across the United States, designed to equip individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our goal is to ensure that every student gains the confidence and knowledge needed to respond effectively in emergency situations. While we hope you never have to use these skills, being prepared can make all the difference. Our U.S. locations are outfitted with high-quality First Aid and CPR equipment to provide hands-on, practical learning. Browse our American Red Cross certified courses or get in touch with our team to find the right training for your needs.

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    • Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
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    Testimonial

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    Monching Gonzal
    i enjoyed the training
    sreelakshmi gopan
    I recently completed a BLS class it was taken by instructor Walaa found it extremely valuable and informative.I feel much more confident now to respond in a medical emergency.
    jasleen kaur
    Eunice Gonzales
    Axhat Vashista
    Shirley was amazing. She has so much experience in saving lives which makes it more motivating to be a first aider. Her lessons were very detail oriented and enjoyable aswell.
    Ella Pindera
    It was great my instructor was really good and was the only first aid instructor I’ve ever felt actively engaged with definitely recommend!
    Beatrix Munonyara
    Very clear teaching leave room for questions loved the lesson
    Ali Eshetu
    Valerie Igwe
    Tatiana did an excellent job. She was patient, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. Thank you, Tatiana, and thank you, Coast2Coast!”
    Poojitha Pai
    Tatiana was an excellent coach. The class was very clear and we were done earlier than expected.
    Shivani Patel
    Completed BLS course with Walaa, she was a wonderful instructor and very engaging. Great interactive session, would highly recommend!
    Alicia Monique
    Rajeev is an amazing instructor, enjoyed class.
    Sarrah Cochin
    Jennifer Houghton
    The instructor Rajeev is super friendly and he explains things thoroughly and clearly! If you get Rajeev as an instructor you will not only know how to save a life but have a great time learning!
    Luna Moncada
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    Carley
    I took the Standard First Aid CPR C course and had a great, very informative experience! The instructor, Carel, was very helpful, knowledgeable, and kind, and made this a great experience! Definitely recommend, and would re-certify here!
    Moustafa Hayani
    Lydia is the best, she’s very sweet. She explains everything perfectly.
    Dilini Gamaarachchi
    The teacher is really Nice and helpful.
    Things I would like this class to improve would be, having more energy, and time to do role plays and practicals more. Ex two people acting out a Scenario to the whole class and teacher talks about their mistakes and things we might miss. But overall the class was Really good. With the time we have we need to cover a Lot of things so I feel like we did a Good job. And Thank you to the coach. And I definitely learned a Lot of things And they will definitely help me in my real life not just in my job 🩶
    Patel Monali
    recently attended a training class and had a truly excellent experience. Instructor AZRA were knowledgeable, patient, and very engaging. She explained each topic clearly and provided plenty of real-life examples, which made the learning process smooth and practical.
    Ossai Meche
    I love it, ❤️ it was so good thanks
    Appolonia Ubah
    I enjoyed the course.
    The instructor did a wonderful job with her examples and explanations.
    Jenn Dickson Tooley
    Ìfé was an excellent instructor and it was a great recertification class
    Ella Gabayan
    Walaa was our instructor and she was very informative
    Ilona gryciuk
    Walla was a great instructor
    Silva
    Walaa is a great instructor. Very thorough.
    Response from the owner:Hi Silv! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Elhamy 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! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
    Rajbir Sandhu
    Tsura John-Wya
    My experience was fun, exciting, engaging and very educative. Alan Aldridge is a fantastic instructor.
    Lisa Watson
    Lydia was very professional, detailed and well spoken with the SFA-C training, the day went exceptionally well and I was very pleased with this training experience.
    Lisa Ferreira
    Tracy was engaging, entertaining and extremely informative. The day went by so fast, everyone felt comfortable participating and I would highly recommend this course to everyone. Totally worth it and I passed! 🙂
    Response from the owner:Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a memorable training course experience with Tracy as your instructor Coast2Coast Oakville location. 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! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
    Kolya Morita
    Great experience! Would recommend to people trying to get first aid certified 🙂
    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 First aid training course with us at Coast2Coast Oakville center. 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.
    Jonathan Barrios
    Had a great experience with First Aid / CPR training course. Tracy is an amazing instructor! She is very knowledgable, professional, and understanding!
    Response from the owner:Hi Jonathan! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great First Aid / CPR training course with Tracy as your instructor at Coast2Coast Oakville facility. 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! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
    Sook Ching Lim
    Tracy was our instructor and she was fun and engaging! Highly recommended!
    Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Sook! We're delighted you had a great training experience at Coast2Coast Oakville office. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
    Tanatswa
    I had a great experience competing my first aid training with Coast2Coast in Oakville. Our instructor Tracy was knowledgeable and helpful. She answered questions clearly and also made the course a little more enjoyable by making it as interactive and relatable as possible.
    Response from the owner:Hey Tanatswa! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a first aid training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast Oakville office. We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
    Vitalii Salii
    Awesome!
    Response from the owner:Hey Vitalli! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast Oakville office We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
    Jess Carnate
    Azra was amazing! I had a good experience during my first aid training recertification. It was interactive which was impactful for my learning.
    Response from the owner:Hi Jess! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Azra as your instructor at Coast2Coast Scarborough office. 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! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
    Desdemona Prarthona Mazumder
    Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Desdemona! We hope you had a great training experience with us at Coast2Coast Scarborough training facility. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe
    Hassan Karim
    Azra tought me, she was a good teacher
    Response from the owner: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 Scarborough location to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
    Erick Mendoza
    They are very professional and course was really interactive
    Response from the owner:Hey Erick! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2CoastScarborough office. We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
    Jawad Z
    Great course! Thanks Azra!
    Response from the owner:Jawad, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us at Coast2Coast Scarborough location. 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!
    Mary Ann H
    Response from the owner: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 Scarborough facility to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
    A. V.
    Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, A.V! We hope you had a great training experience at Coast2Coast Scarborough training center. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe
    Chunyan Zhu
    Response from the owner: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 Calgary training center to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
    Mohamed Galal
    I got the training with Tracy at Coast2Coast and was very awesome and professional.
    Response from the owner:Mohamed, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training experience with our instructor Tracy at Coast2Coast Burlington facility. 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!
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    ACHI MARTIN
    It was a wonderful experience and am glad i completed my First Aid and CPR training, the lecturer/ instructor Mr Ali was an Amazing Teacher.
    Response from the owner:Hi Achi! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great first aid and CPR training course at Coast2Coast Toronto training center with Ali 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! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
    Rita Ogbeide Ihama
    Training was excellent
    Response from the owner:Hey Rita! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast Brampton office! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
    azar zargaran
    An amazing instructor who makes learning BSL fun and easy to follow. Highly recommend. The BSL teacher is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive
    The learning environment is warm, welcoming, and inclusive. It made me feel comfortable and confident.
    Response from the owner:Azar, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had a memorable BSL training course with us at Coast2Coast Newmarket office. 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!
    Arsham Shafahi
    Response from the owner:Hey Arsham! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast North York location! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
    Francesca Holubowich
    Response from the owner: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 Edmonton office to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

    Basic Life Support (BLS) Courses

    Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety offers the American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course, ideal for healthcare providers and public safety professionals. This course meets a wide range of certification and licensing requirements across the U.S.

    Our BLS training goes beyond basic skills, helping participants develop critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical decision-making abilities. The flexible, modular design allows the course to be tailored to local protocols and individual needs. With expert instruction and hands-on practice, Coast2Coast prepares you to respond with confidence when it matters most.

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    The Best Training for You!

    At Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety, our mission is to ensure every student feels confident in the skills they gain through our training. That’s why we use high-quality equipment and provide hands-on, practical learning experiences. But great equipment is only part of the equation—we’re proud to have experienced American Red Cross instructors who are passionate about teaching life-saving First Aid and CPR techniques to both first responders and everyday citizens.

    If you have any questions about our First Aid and CPR/AED courses, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us by email or call our toll-free number at 866-291-9121—we’re always here to help!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    When an emergency strikes, you may find yourself all of a sudden in a Disaster Film situation 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, physicals 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.

    • 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, & you will need to have someone around who is trained in CPR.

    BLS training is a 4-hour course that provides healthcare professionals in-depth training on how to perform CPR in a fast-paced environment such as a hospital. Students will learn a variety of skills ranging from high-performance CPR, using an AED, how to work as a team and more.

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

    • 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 with your employer or counsellor regarding this.

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    Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in the United States

    Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety offers OSHA-approved First Aid and CPR training courses across the United States! We strive to provide exceptional training experiences, empowering students to leave their courses with confidence in their life-saving abilities.