American Heart
Association Training

At Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety, we support the mission of the American Heart Association—a trusted leader in cardiovascular health, education, and lifesaving training. With nearly a century of work behind them, the AHA continues to lead the way in fighting heart disease and stroke while promoting healthier lives across the U.S. and beyond.

A Leader in Heart Health and Resuscitation Training

The American Heart Association is dedicated to advancing heart and brain health through public awareness, advocacy, and training. Their commitment to improving survival rates from cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies is evident in the development of world-class CPR guidelines and training programs for both the public and healthcare professionals.

Through groundbreaking research, community outreach, and the creation of evidence-based guidelines, the AHA works to ensure individuals and professionals are prepared to act when every second counts.

(Note: While Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics supports the values and training standards set by the American Heart Association, we do not currently offer AHA courses. Please check back soon or contact us for updates on future course availability.)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) is one of the American Heart Association’s cornerstone training programs, built for those who are first to respond in emergency situations—such as nurses, physicians, EMTs, paramedics, and other clinical personnel. This essential training emphasizes the skills and teamwork required to sustain life until advanced care becomes available.

This training reflects the latest science and guidelines from the AHA and is widely recognized across the healthcare industry.

Training Level

Basic Life Support (BLS)

All In-Class Training:

4-5 hours teaching time

Course Content

  • High-performance CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • Use of bag-mask devices and AEDs

  • Strategies for effective team dynamics during multi-rescuer resuscitation

  • Immediate response techniques for airway obstruction (choking)

  • The importance of early recognition and prompt action in cardiac emergencies

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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At Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety, we deliver hands-on, community-focused training programs across the United States to help individuals build life-saving skills with confidence. Our mission is to prepare every participant to act quickly and effectively in an emergency. While we hope you’ll never need to use these skills, being ready can truly save lives. Our U.S. training centers are equipped with top-tier CPR and First Aid tools to ensure an engaging, practical learning experience.

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  • Los Angeles

    Our Los Angeles facility is located at:777 S. Alameda St. 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, California 90021

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While we are not currently offering American Heart Association BLS courses, you can enroll in our American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) training instead. This nationally recognized course is ideal for healthcare professionals and covers high-quality CPR, AED use, and team-based response skills. It meets many workplace and school requirements across the U.S.

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Testimonial

Helen Giannini
11 hours ago
Excellent Training. Tracy was such a great trainer. She kept us interested, while ensuring we learned what we needed to.
Rhumpy G
11 hours ago
Great course! Lots of information and the instructor KIA did a great job keeping everyone engaged even though it was a 8 hour course. Keep up the great work!
Katrina Waugh
12 hours ago
Chuck was incredible- I experienced some health issues and he was so accommodating and understanding. I wouldn’t have gotten through the class without his assistance, but he made it an incredibly engaging session despite how I was feeling and allowed me to go at my own pace. Thank you so much for the experience!
Kiv :3
15 hours ago
Kia was so knowledgeable and truly made my experience so informative. Would go again! Thank you Kia!
Lola Potts
18 hours ago
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Lola Potts
19 hours ago
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Georgina Lee
22 hours ago
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sarah cooney
2 days ago
The instructor is knowledgeable, welcoming and witty.I highly reccomend this place. I felt comfortable to ask questions.The curriculum is taught in way that easy understand and hands on.
Dean Kim
2 days ago
Celina was great teacher!! It was pleasure learning these stuff!! Thanks!!
adole joy iyede
2 days ago
The whole class experience was great. The teacher AZRA is an excellent tutor. All the Lessons and practical were well delivered.
Askin Koc
2 days ago
Thank you Selina rawe
Shirin Samani
2 days ago
Selina is a great instructor. She was practical and explained in detail.
Yuri M
2 days ago
Extremely beneficial course that covers lots of content and the instructor Selina went above and beyond. Highly recommend taking this course!
M MacLean
2 days ago
Selina was very clear and summarized a lot of material very well in a digestible way, which is difficult when there are so many details! Thank you Selina
Allaine Mae Barcebal
2 days ago
Selina made this course super interesting and informative! We had a lot of hands on experience and great examples.
mark rivelsrud
2 days ago
Great instructor
Informative
Amanda Hoytema
2 days ago
I've taken two CPR courses through Coast2Coast and I enjoyed both very much. The classes are informative, the trainer's make it fun! This past course was with Tracy and she always had the class laughing!
Jennifer Lam
3 days ago
I really liked Hassan's approach to teaching BLS. He gave us engaging scenarios to apply our learning to and he had a good sense of humour. I learned a lot in his class which instructors in other places did not teach me. Additionally the price for the BLS certification was reasonable and I loved how there was a discounted option for those who had a current certification. Will go here next time for my re-certification.
Purnell Clarke
3 days ago
My experience with the first aid course was excellent and amazing and I highly recommend this course. The first aid course was properly scheduled and I enjoyed being in the class and the time spent there learning about and gaining vital first aid skills.
andrew zanoti
4 days ago
Dr. Abel was amazing!
He made the course enjoyable and easy for us.
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Himani Rall
4 days ago
Thankyou Dr. Adel for the best training.
Kulwinder Kaur
4 days ago
Thank you Dr. Adel Morcos for the best training
Crystal Gao
4 days ago
Sami Khusruf
4 days ago
Dr adel good instructor
Abelardo Cativo
4 days ago
Adel was very good at explaining every single detail of the course
Derek Wood
4 days ago
It was a good day with a good instructor. Kept the day enjoyable by telling personal stories of when she had to use first aid. It's a good way to convey real world experience.
Response from the owner:Hey Derek! 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! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Kaylee Fotheringham
4 days ago
Faris Al Yawer
4 days ago
Our instructor Scott did a really great job! I'm really satisfied with their service
Ruth Marroquin
4 days ago
I really enjoyed my instructor Ife for BLS training I 100% recommend this course as well as Chuck for CPR he made this course enjoyable and fun! I 100% recommend this course with him as well! 10/10!!
Sadia Jamil
4 days ago
I had a really great time today in this session of our CPR course. The instructor Azra is a very good and kind person. She was helping us with patience and understanding of our difficulties. I recommend that you can do your CPR Course here without any difficulty. I really appreciate their help and efforts. Thanks Azra for being such a wonderful teacher.
Kary Atkinson
4 days ago
I wasn’t looking forward to a full day of learning but it was well paced and well structured. The group and the instructor made it an excellent day and I feel like I’ve learned more as a result
Subarna Ganesathasen
4 days ago
I had a great experience completing my First Aid/CPR at Coast2Coast Scarborough. Azra was a wonderful instructor and maintained an interactive teaching style the entire day.
Bryn Robling
5 days ago
Great experience
Anett
5 days ago
Linda Blair
5 days ago
Our instructor was excellent.
Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about teaching the material which made it an enjoyable afternoon.
mojgan akbari
5 days ago
They were excellent!
Herish Khalil Mohammedamin
5 days ago
All went well; the staff were very nice and helpful.
Response from the owner:Hello Herish! Thank you so much for your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. We're so glad you enjoyed your training and we hope you learned a ton of new life-saving skills! We'll see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Daylin Nickerson
5 days ago
Julia .c. Is the best.
She was very supportive and helpful throughout the course giving the students tips and feedback to help us understand things better.
Refaat tanago
5 days ago
Lexie Qin
5 days ago
I had a great experience taking the Standard First Aid and CPR course. I learned a lot of valuable knowledge that I had never known before. John is one of the best instructors I have ever had. He is funny, knowledgeable, and responsible, and he makes everything easy to understand and remember. His teaching style is excellent, and I really enjoyed the course.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lexie Qin! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience taking your Standard First Aid course. We agree, John is an outstanding instructor, and it's wonderful to hear he made learning new, valuable knowledge so easy to understand and remember in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

nrupa desai
6 days ago
I liked the in-person classes very much. The instructor Carel is providing knowledge and hands-on task very well. I would recommend this place for training purposes.
Response from the owner:Thank you, nrupa desai! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed our in-person classes and found instructor Carel excellent at providing knowledge and hands-on tasks for your Standard First Aid training in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gregory Stephens
6 days ago
Our first aid instructor Dimitrih Lafleur was great! Very informative, fun and helpful!👌🏾
afsheen rashid
6 days ago
Walaa
I am very and enjoy with you
Brenda Rangel
6 days ago
Walla is very kind, so I'm the satistacted with my result
Patrick O'Dwyer
6 days ago
Carel was a great instructor. I feel very well prepared to act as a first responder to a medical emergency.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Patrick! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Carel was a great instructor and that you feel very well prepared to act as a first responder after your Standard First Aid course in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Admin Co
6 days ago
thank you Joyal
Lia Marom
6 days ago
I had a great experience training for my Standard First Aid / CPR C! Joyal was a great teacher, he made the in-class day interesting and fun, I especially liked his stories. He also explained everything clearly, ensuring we understood while also not overexplaining. I would definitely recommend and come back for my recertification 😊
bassel harewood
6 days ago
Chuck is a great teacher
Jasmine Kandola
6 days ago
Joyal was very patient and kind! He explained everything in detail and made sure we understood.
Silvana Eid
6 days ago
Ezz the instructor was very thorough and explained everything really well. He demonstrated everything really well. Definitely recommend him
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Training You Can Trust

At Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety, we believe everyone should feel confident and capable in responding to emergencies. That’s why we focus on delivering high-quality, hands-on training using reliable equipment and up-to-date techniques.

Have questions about our First Aid and CPR/AED courses? We’re here to help! Reach out to us by email or give us a call at 866-291-9121—our friendly team is always happy to assist.

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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.

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.

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.