Child Care First Aid

Coast2Coast provides Child Care First Aid and CPR training that follows Canadian Red Cross guidelines. There are two levels of Child Care First Aid, which cover different topics necessary for those who work in child care professions or simply want to learn this important information.

These trainings are great for groups from workplaces or school programs to complete their required training. Our goal is to provide our students with the confidence they need to save a life, which is why our courses are always taught by a Canadian Red Cross instructor who uses top-notch training equipment.

Emergency Child Care First Aid

This course is only available for PRIVATE training.

Our Emergency Child Care First Aid is a one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. The course covers skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to circulation emergencies for babies and children (CPR level B).

Other topics include airway and breathing emergencies, as well as prevention of disease transmission. The course is designed for those in the early childhood education industry as well as for parents/caregivers.

The Emergency Child Care First Aid course follows the guidelines of the Canadian Red Cross and will provide you with a WSIB or OHS approved certificate, which is valid for three years.

Duration

8 Hours

Course Content

  • The Red Cross
  • Preparing to Respond
  • The Emergency Medical Services System
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
  • Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest for babies and children
  • Wound Care
  • Head and Spine Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
  • Poisons
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Caring for Children

Requirements

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Standard Child Care First Aid

This course is only available in Alberta at this time. Please register for PRIVATE training by clicking here.

Our Standard Child Care First Aid is a comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. The course covers a variety of topics from basic (CPR level B, circulation emergencies, airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission), to in-depth (sudden medical emergencies and injuries to the head and/or spine).

The Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR course has been designed for those in the early childhood education industry, or those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies involving children and babies.

This course follows the Canadian Red Cross guidelines, providing students with a WSIB or OHS-approved certificate. Learn from our experienced instructors and feel confident while providing first aid and CPR to children and infants!

Duration

16 Hours

Course Content

  • The Red Cross
  • Preparing to Respond
  • The Emergency Medical Services System
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
  • Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest for babies and children
  • Wound Care
  • Head and Spine Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
  • Poisons
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Caring for Children
  • Childhood Illnesses

Requirements

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency Child Care First Aid

This course is only available for PRIVATE training.

Our Emergency Child Care First Aid is a one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. The course covers skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to circulation emergencies for babies and children (CPR level B).

Other topics include airway and breathing emergencies, as well as prevention of disease transmission. The course is designed for those in the early childhood education industry as well as for parents/caregivers.

The Emergency Child Care First Aid course follows the guidelines of the Canadian Red Cross and will provide you with a WSIB or OHS approved certificate, which is valid for three years.

Duration

8 Hours

Course Content

  • The Red Cross
  • Preparing to Respond
  • The Emergency Medical Services System
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
  • Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest for babies and children
  • Wound Care
  • Head and Spine Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
  • Poisons
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Caring for Children

Requirements

100% attendance of the course
75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Please Select Your Region to
View Training Dates

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Registration is easy! Simply select a region, find a city near you, and click the “View Dates” button. You will find all upcoming Child Care First Aid course dates for that location.
  • Calgary

    Our Calgary facility is located at:3303 Capitol Hill Cres NW, Calgary, AB T2M 2R2

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  • Edmonton

    Our Edmonton facility is located at:10080 Jasper Ave #504, Edmonton, AB T5J 1V9.

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Private/Group
Training

Child Care First Aid courses are available for Private training. Private training is meant for groups of eight (8) or more students who wish to earn the same certification.

There are many great benefits offered to those who enroll in a Private training course with us. Get ready to complete your training today and feel confident in your life-saving skills as a child care provider!

Questions?
Contact us!

If you’d like to learn more about private Child Care First Aid training courses, please contact us.

Hear From Our Students!

Video Testimonial Compilation

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is committed to providing community-oriented programs that empower individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our aim is to ensure that every participant in our classes and courses gains the necessary techniques to confidently respond to various emergencies. While we sincerely hope that such situations never arise, we are prepared to respond promptly and effectively when needed. Our facilities across Canada are equipped with state-of-the-art First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies. Explore our range of Canadian Red Cross programs or reach out to us for guidance in selecting the course that suits your needs and circumstances best.

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Testimonial

Karamveer kaur Dhillon
1 day ago
Superb traning
Henrich Svetko
1 day ago
I really enjoyed my re-certification course with Edward. He is an excellent young instructor.
T W
1 day ago
Tatiana Briceno was the instructor and she kept the class engaged for the entire day.
Her positive energy was infectious and turned a day of first aid training into a fun experience.
Milena Rios
1 day ago
I had so much fun taking the course! My instructor Elhamy made it so interesting and super engaging. I feel like I learned a lot and feel more prepared.
Seanna Taylorr
1 day ago
Today I had the pleasure of taking this training with Elhamy as our instructor. From the moment I entered the building til I was leaving he was extremely welcoming and had a great sense of humour. He made the day not feel so long with the way he instructs. Very informational and knowledgeable staff member. Thankful for him today and the experience I had while doing the CPR training.
Marygrace Nanninga
1 day ago
Joyal was a great instructor
mitchell mesman
1 day ago
Tori B
1 day ago
got my standard first aid & cpr c today! hosam was a fun and engaging instructor - the day went by super fast and I left feeling confident
CHRIS LEUNG
1 day ago
Meera is a amazing and informative instructor. Highly recommend to her classes.
Brittany june Gamble
1 day ago
I hope you get Elhamy as an instructor if you’re in Hamilton, ON!!!!
Ali AL-DAWODI
1 day ago
Very good and very professional. It’s extremely useful to know what to do in situations and they teach it amazingly. Thank you Hosam!
Jaspreet kaur Randhawa
1 day ago
The instructor was very professional and provided in depth knowledge. It was a womderful experience to learn from coast2coast.
Rabab Ryalat
1 day ago
The training was excellent. The instructor, Loyal, was amazing at explaining the material, and the examples were easy and clear.
aqib choudhary
1 day ago
Meera is very gentle and supportive
Hamida Idrees
1 day ago
Meera is very helpful and supportive
Michael Chan
1 day ago
Joyal was very kind & patient.

He answered all questions and made sure we understood the concept thoroughly.

Thank you Joyal!
Zhan Li
1 day ago
Ali is very experienced and good at making the concept alive
Prabhjot Sandhu
1 day ago
Hi my name is Prabh.I really enjoyed this First Aid and CPR course, my instructor is Meera Patel. She explained everything clearly and made it easy to follow. She’s very kind and a genuinely good person, which made the class feel comfortable and welcoming. Overall, a great learning experience.
liz
1 day ago
Ali is fantastic!!!
Harwinder Kaur
1 day ago
I had a great experience. The service was quick and professional. Everything was explained clearly. I would definitely recommend this place.
Jasmeen kaur
1 day ago
Sharareh meskoob she is an excellent trainer, taught very welll. Loved the class and her way of teaching iis great. Thanks
Sweta Rani
1 day ago
Sharahreh meskoob is a very good instructor I enjoyed her class she is very knowledgeable and good instructor
Aman Chahal
1 day ago
Amazing learning experience with Sharareh Meskoob
Thanks
Simar Singh
1 day ago
Awesome teacher and great trainer Sharareh Meskoob. We enjoyed the session
Jashandeep Kaur
1 day ago
Teresa Valvano
1 day ago
I had an amazing experience at your North York location. My instructor Meera was extremely knowledgeable, approachable, patient and fun. She made the day pass quickly because she effortlessly engaged the class. I would highly recommend this course. Meera was fantastic!
Vaniya Beik
1 day ago
Hotak Family
1 day ago
Anne Gaudet
1 day ago
Hosam is a very nice and engaging instructor. Clear and concise course, very kind staff.
Saraa Khalid Usmani
1 day ago
Mr. Ali Sekhavati was my instructor- he explained each and every aspect very clearly in a fun, interactive and informative manner. Thank you very much Mr. Ali!! You are a great instructor 🙂
Kenzie Phillips-Gray
1 day ago
Ezz was a great instructor for the BLS course. Made sure everyone was following along and understood the whole time. Thank you Ezz!
Faithy Orap
1 day ago
Marli Diallo
1 day ago
Ashraf was amazing the training was perfect,thank you!
Hitanshi Patel
2 days ago
I took Standard First Aid & CPR level C course. WALAA is Great instructor. She taught each topics in details.
She repeat 2 to 3 times so everybody is able to understand. I like the way how she taught.
Vic Cipollone
2 days ago
Amazing!! Had a great experience!
Mira Samy
2 days ago
Great course and very well organized.
Tatiana is an excellent instructor — very clear, supportive, and professional.
Highly recommend!
Agy Fehr
2 days ago
Tatiana was a great trainer.
chaim yuan
2 days ago
Intersting course, take your online ticket and meal.
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kirandeep31 31
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Kirandeep, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. 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!
Marie Mar Fabro Dela Cruz
2 days ago
I had a great experience with my instructor Ms. Corny M . She were very patient, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire learning process. She explained everything clearly and made sure I understood each step before moving on. I really appreciated how she stayed calm and encouraging, which helped build my confidence.

Because of her guidance, I felt more prepared and comfortable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and reliable instructor!
Zhavia29
2 days ago
Best experience ever.
I've learned a lot on how to perform First Aide and CPR.
I enjoyed and feel comfortable doing the training.
The instructor name Ms.Corny,taught me in detailed and demonstrate properly the CPR and first Aide.
Melai Bernardo-Nolasco
2 days ago
enjoyable and not boring
and the instructor is approachable
Jay Park
2 days ago
Ahmed was a great instructor who was really engaging and helpful!
Abhinaya Sampath
2 days ago
Joyal was my instructor. He did a great job explaining and clarifying with first aid and cpr topics
paige eichler
2 days ago
Joyal was fun, welcoming and overall an awesome instructor to have. It helped make 8 hours more enjoyable. 10/10 recommend this course!
ruben B.
2 days ago
I had the pleasure of taking a First Aid and AED course with Joyal, and it was an outstanding experience! Joyal is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, making even complex topics easy to understand. The hands-on instruction and clear explanations gave me confidence in applying first aid skills in real-life situations. I highly recommend Joyal to anyone looking to learn life-saving skills in a supportive and professional environment.
Kacie Huang
2 days ago
Friendly ,helpful , knowledgeable, excellent WAlAA
Akash Batth
2 days ago
Great experience , thank you miss walaa
Jenessa Dominas
2 days ago
Joyal was a great instructor! Made things easy and clear and was very kind
Afolabi Omoniyi
2 days ago
Excellent and professional. Walaa

Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in Canada

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics provides WSIB-approved and OHS-approved First Aid, CPR, EMR, Youth training courses and more in over 25 locations in Canada! We pride ourselves on providing the best training experience possible, ensuring our students leave their course feeling confident in their life-saving skills.