First Aid & CPR/AED Training in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay's Canadian Red Cross training partner for private and group first aid, CPR/AED, BLS and recertification courses. WSIB approved provider serving northwestern Ontario workplaces, schools and healthcare teams. Public class dates are coming — join the waitlist.
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First Aid and CPR/AED Courses in Thunder Bay
Coast2Coast delivers private and group first aid and CPR training across Thunder Bay and Ontario. All courses are taught by certified Canadian Red Cross instructors and meet Ontario workplace requirements. We are a WSIB approved training provider.
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Blended & RecertificationCourses Offered
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid with AED Level C
- Basic/Emergency First Aid with AED Level C
- AED Level C
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid with AED Level C Recertification
- AED Level C Recertification
Our blended program is the common WSIB choice for Thunder Bay workplaces and is accepted on many school and workplace forms. Students finish online theory before attending class for hands-on skills, scenarios, and assessment. Content includes first aid principles and Level C care for adults, children, and infants, with hands-on practice on adult, child, and infant manikins and AED trainers. Canadian Red Cross certificates are issued within 48 hours.
Built for Ontario workplaces, security teams, childcare staff, schools, and participants who need a recognized certificate. Topics include sudden cardiac arrest, cardiovascular emergencies, spinal injuries, medical emergencies, emergency situations, bystander action, pocket mask use, and hands-on AED trainer practice. Healthcare learners who need Basic Life Support should select the BLS card below.
- WSIB Regulation 1101 workplace compliance for Ontario employers
- Hands-on practice with AED trainers and infant manikins
- Life saving skills for minor injuries, cardiac arrest, choking, severe bleeding, stroke recognition, and safe emergency treatment
- Blended options and a full classroom experience for learners who prefer direct instructor support
- Practical skills, course material review, and a free skills practice retake within 90 days
Who is this for? Ontario workplaces, childcare workers, PSWs, security staff, teachers, office workers, coaches, and construction crews needing recognized AED Level C or full certificate.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
HealthcareCourses Offered
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal
For healthcare professionals, nursing students, and clinical teams in Thunder Bay. BLS replaced CPR HCP in April 2019 and focuses on high-performance resuscitation, team-based emergency response, opioid overdose response, and advanced skills. Non-clinical roles should book the Standard blended course instead.
- Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across Thunder Bay and Ontario
- Adult, child, and infant resuscitation on training manikins, with team-based practice
- 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, lifeguards, and pre-hospital care providers in Thunder Bay who need a current BLS card.
First Responder & EMR Courses in Thunder Bay
Pursuing firefighting, policing, paramedicine, or a responder-level healthcare role? These programs build the advanced emergency care skills required for professional pathways.
EMR courses require 80 hours of in-class training and cover assessment, airway management, spinal injuries, trauma, and team-based care for high-pressure emergency situations.
- EMR format80 hours
- Group options8+ learners
Professional responder courses
Advanced options for future firefighters, police applicants, paramedic candidates, and event response teams.
Choose your responder pathway
First Aid & CPR Training in Thunder Bay — What to Know
Coast2Coast delivers WSIB approved, Canadian Red Cross certified first aid, CPR/AED and Basic Life Support training throughout Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario. We do not have a training centre in Thunder Bay yet, so courses run as private or group sessions at your own site — our instructors arrive with adult, child and infant manikins, AED trainers and every course material. Certificates are issued within 48 hours. Public class dates are opening soon; join the waitlist and we will contact you first.
Which course does my workplace need?
Most Ontario workplaces require Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C. WSIB Regulation 1101 sets the level of first aid coverage by the number of workers on a shift and the nature of the work, so a small low-risk office may only need Basic/Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED Level C. Both carry a three-year Canadian Red Cross certificate and both are WSIB approved.
Intermediate or Standard First Aid — same course
The Canadian Red Cross renamed Standard First Aid to Intermediate First Aid in line with the national CSA Z1210 standard. Employers accept either name, the content is the same, and the certificate remains valid for three years.
Online-only certificates do not meet Regulation 1101
WSIB approved certification requires an in-person skills assessment. A course delivered entirely online cannot produce a valid workplace certificate. Our blended format puts the theory online at your own pace and the hands-on skills in the room with an instructor, which does meet the regulation.
BLS for healthcare teams
Basic Life Support is the four-hour session for nurses, nursing students, paramedics, physicians, dental and clinical staff. It replaced CPR-HCP in April 2019 and covers high-performance CPR, airway management, opioid overdose response and team-based resuscitation. BLS is valid for one year, where First Aid and CPR/AED Level C runs three.
Booking group training in northwestern Ontario
Group sessions need eight or more participants and can run on your dates, including evenings, weekends and shift changeovers. We travel to forestry and mining operations, health care sites, transport depots and campuses across the region. Request a quote through our private and group training page and we will come back within one business day.
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.
2023 · National Provider
2023 · National Professional Responder Provider
2023 · Top 3 National Provider
2023 · Top 3 Provincial Provider
2024 · National Provider
2024 · National Professional Responder Provider
2024 · Top 3 National Provider
2024 · Top 3 Provincial Provider
2025 · National Provider
2025 · National Professional Responder Provider
2025 · Top 3 National Provider
2025 · Top 3 Provincial Provider
Why Thunder Bay Workers Choose Coast2Coast
Our courses meet Ontario workplace requirements for first aid certification, CPR AED, BLS, recertification, and responder-level training. Choose Coast2Coast for private training in Thunder Bay, or attend public classes at our nearest location in Sudbury, ON. Every program is taught by knowledgeable instructors and backed by Canadian Red Cross training standards.
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 Thunder Bay Training Area
Coast2Coast delivers WSIB approved First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS and recertification training across 30+ locations. In Thunder Bay we provide private and group training at your own site — our instructors bring manikins, AED trainers and all course materials. Courses meet WSIB Regulation 1101 for Ontario workplaces.
Thunder Bay Service Area
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR — Thunder Bay
Instructors come to your facility
Public classes available at our Sudbury, ON location.
Other Coast2Coast Locations Near Thunder Bay
If Thunder Bay does not suit your dates, these are the closest Coast2Coast locations, each with its own address, courses and schedule.
Thunder Bay First Aid & CPR Training in Action
Our private training programs bring hands-on first aid and CPR instruction directly to Thunder Bay workplaces and community groups. Students practise different scenarios so they can feel confident responding to emergency situations at work, home, school, or public events.
Certification — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers based on Ontario WSIB rules, Canadian Red Cross policy, and Thunder Bay course options.
Yes. Our Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training is WSIB approved, which is the certification most Ontario employers ask for. You receive a Canadian Red Cross certificate valid for three years.
Your certificate is issued within 48 hours of finishing the course. You get a digital copy you can send to an employer straight away, and it stays available in your Red Cross account.
Blended means you complete the theory online at your own pace at home, then come in for the hands-on day. Full classroom covers everything in person. The certificate is identical either way — pick whichever fits your schedule.
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is valid for three years. Basic Life Support (BLS) is valid for one year, because healthcare employers require an annual renewal.
You can recertify if your current certificate is still valid or expired by no more than 90 days, and it was issued by the Canadian Red Cross or an equivalent provider. Bring it with you on the day. If it expired more than 90 days ago you need the full course again.
Bring photo ID, your existing certificate if you are recertifying, and your online completion record if you booked a blended course. Wear comfortable clothes — you will be kneeling on the floor for the CPR practice.
Yes. With eight or more participants we come to you: pick your course type, date and site and we send Canadian Red Cross certified instructors, with centralized billing and one point of contact for the booking.
Yes — contact us before your class date and we will move you to another date or another location. Our team can also transfer a seat to a colleague if you booked for your workplace.
BLS is the healthcare provider level, asked for by hospitals, nursing and paramedic programs and most regulated health colleges. Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is the workplace certification for everyone else. If your employer or school named one specifically, take that one.
Parking and arrival details for this site are listed in the location section on this page, along with directions and transit access. If anything is unclear, call us before your class and we will walk you through it.
Arrive about 15 minutes before the start time so we can check your ID and paperwork without holding up the class. Late arrivals can miss required content, which affects certification.
First Aid & CPR Training Resources for Thunder Bay
Every guide answers a real question workers ask before booking a first aid or CPR certification course: WSIB rules, certificate validity, and course selection.
