Workplace First Aid & CPR Training, Built for Your Industry
Every workplace faces different risks. A construction site, a commercial kitchen, a manufacturing floor, a security post, and a hospital unit all need different first aid coverage, and different provincial regulators to satisfy. As a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, we build group and on-site training around the hazards your team actually faces.
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Which Industry Do You Train?
Coast2Coast First Aid trains teams across healthcare, construction, food and community service, manufacturing, and security. Each industry gets a program matched to its real hazards and to the standard its provincial regulator sets, whether that's WSIB in Ontario, Alberta OHS, or an equivalent elsewhere in Canada. Pick your industry below, or tell us your team's roles and we'll confirm the right course.
🏥 Healthcare
BLS & First AidHospitals, clinics, and long-term care teams need Basic Life Support for clinical roles and workplace First Aid for everyone else. We certify mixed teams on-site.
🏗️ Construction
Jobsite ReadyFalls, struck-by injuries, and confined-space incidents call for crews who can respond fast. We train on-site or at a location near your job, scheduled around shifts.
🍽️ Food & Community Service
PopularBurns, cuts, choking, and public-facing emergencies are part of daily service. We certify restaurant, hospitality, and community service teams together in one session.
🏭 Manufacturing
Plant FloorCuts, crush injuries, and chemical exposure are the realities of a plant floor. We train around shift patterns so production doesn't stop for certification.
🛡️ Security Guard Companies
On-SiteSecurity teams are often first on scene before paramedics arrive. We certify guards and patrol staff in CPR, AED use, and emergency response, scheduled around rotations.
The Emergencies Workplace Teams Actually Face
Every industry carries a different mix of risk. Training is built around what actually happens on your site, not a generic first aid checklist.
Falls & struck-by injuries
Common on construction and industrial sites, where quick, correct response matters before EMS arrives.
Burns & chemical exposure
Kitchens, plants, and labs all carry burn and exposure risk that needs immediate, confident first response.
Cardiac events & choking
CPR and AED skills for the critical first minutes, in any workplace, in any industry.
Lifting & musculoskeletal injuries
Common wherever staff move product, patients, or equipment throughout a shift.
Workplace violence
Ontario's OHSA requires every employer to have a workplace violence program; security, healthcare, and community service roles carry elevated risk.
Cuts, lacerations & equipment injuries
Manufacturing and food service both involve tools and machinery that call for fast bleeding control.
First Aid Requirements Across Canada
Every province sets its own workplace first aid rule through its own regulator, but almost all of them now point to the same national training standard, CSA Z1210, and the same kit standard, CSA Z1220. That is why a Canadian Red Cross certificate from Coast2Coast First Aid is recognized nationwide, in every industry we train.
| Province | Regulator and governing rule |
|---|---|
| Ontario | Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) — Regulation 1101 under the Workplace Safety and Insurance ActRequirements scale with workers per shift and hazard rating. |
| Alberta | Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code, Part 11 and Schedule 2Set by hazard level, workers per shift, and travel time to medical care. |
| British Columbia | WorkSafeBC — Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety RegulationSubstantially revised November 1, 2024; requires a written first aid assessment. |
| Quebec | CNESST — First-Aid Minimum Standards RegulationAmended February 12, 2026; applies broadly, including offices. Certificates valid up to three years. |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety RegulationsRequirements scale with workers per shift and the nature of the work. |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and its regulationsSet by worker count per shift and type of work; strong lone-worker provisions. |
| Nova Scotia | Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, administered by the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration |
| New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI | WorkSafeNB, WorkplaceNL, and the Workers Compensation Board of PEI, each under their own provincial occupational health and safety legislation |
Not sure which rule applies to your sites or industry? Tell us where your team works and what they do, and we will confirm the required certification level before you book.
Awards & Recognition
Recognized as a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, 2025 consecutively.
See the full Canadian Red Cross Training Partner award details. Award information as communicated by the Canadian Red Cross.
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 Provider
2024 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
2023 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2023 · National Professional Responder Provider
2023 · Top 3 National Provider
2023 · Top 3 Provincial Provider
Coast2Coast First Aid vs. Other Training Providers
What employers across Canada compare before booking group training, in any industry.
Coast2Coast First Aid
First Aid & Aquatics, nationwide
- WSIB, provincial OHS and CSA Z1210 approved across Canada
- Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner 2023-2025
- Certificates issued within 48 hours
- Free 90-day skill retake at no extra cost
- 99.9% student pass rate
- On-site training anywhere in Canada, all equipment included
- Coasty AI First Aid, CPR & BLS study companion and tutor
Other Providers
Typical alternative
- Limited approved course options across provinces
- Not a ranked Canadian Red Cross Training Partner
- Certificates may take 7-10 business days
- No free skill retake
- Limited student success support
- Limited multi-province or on-site coverage
- No AI tutor or digital study support
Certify Your Team in Three Steps
Tell us your industry & team mix
Send your headcount, roles, and preferred dates. We confirm which course each person needs.
We schedule the class
Private session at your facility or jobsite, or a seat in a public class, worked around shifts.
Team gets certified
Staff complete the course and receive Canadian Red Cross certificates within 48 hours.
Industry Training FAQ
Yes. The industries above are our most requested, but we train workplaces across Canada regardless of sector. Tell us your team's roles and hazards and we'll confirm the right course.
It depends on role and industry. Clinical healthcare roles typically need Basic Life Support; most other workplaces need Basic or Intermediate First Aid with CPR/AED Level C. Send your team's roles and we'll confirm each person's requirement.
Yes. We deliver private group training at your location anywhere in Canada, with all equipment included, or your team can attend one of our 35+ public locations.
Our courses meet CSA Standard Z1210 and deliver Canadian Red Cross certification, recognized nationwide. Provincial regulators like WSIB (Ontario) and Alberta OHS set their own workplace requirements; tell us where your sites are and we'll confirm the level you need.
Yes. Group sessions can combine different certification levels in one visit; for example, clinical and non-clinical healthcare staff, or office and warehouse staff at the same manufacturing site.
Yes. Groups of 8 or more save up to $40 per person, with one invoice for the whole team. Send your headcount and preferred dates for a quote.
Certificates are issued within 48 hours of course completion, with an optional 24-hour fast-track for teams on a deadline.
Yes. Renewal courses are available for BLS, First Aid, and CPR/AED Level C, scheduled around shifts so recertification doesn't cost your team a full day.
Certify Your Team the Right Way
Canadian Red Cross training built for your industry, delivered by a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner and scheduled around your shifts. Group rates for 8+ staff.