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!

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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

Niagara Vision
14 hours ago
We completed our CPR training with Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc., and Chuck Farkas was an outstanding instructor. He was highly knowledgeable and delivered a full day of training in a clear, professional, and engaging manner. We learned a great deal and felt well prepared by the end of the session. We would confidently recommend Chuck and Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc. to anyone in need of professional training.
Man Sheung WONG
1 day ago
Saika is an outstanding instructor for the First aid & CPR.
The class is interesting, I learned a lot.
Christine Hankin Leach
1 day ago
Ankita Kalra
2 days ago
I attended the Emergency CPR/AED class. Our instructor Saika was great, very knowledgeable, kept us interested in the class all day. I feel very confident in providing first aid help after finishing her class.
Surjeet Kour
2 days ago
Very good experience.
Thankyou
Dennis Villanos
2 days ago
Dr. Adel did a great job refreshing all cpr needs. Thank you
Vishma Lamichhane
2 days ago
I had a standrad first aid with cpr/aed level c at brampton facility with Dr. Adel Egypt ENT Surgeon, it was amazing. He explain each detail and leave us with no doubt.
Denise Duncan
2 days ago
adel good instructor
Sharanjit Kaur
2 days ago
Dr.Adel is very experienced instructor. He is very kind and made learning joyful. He provides examples of every situation to teach in easy way.
Athena Gray
2 days ago
ADEL Lois a good instructor
Joshy John
3 days ago
Thank you Joyal for such an amazing class. You are a good lecturer.
Mihret Masho
3 days ago
It is really a good lesson and I learned a lot about First Aid and CPR
Athieu Akech
3 days ago
Very interesting and engaging in person sessions by Joyal
Tonya
3 days ago
Joyal was awesome. He engaged with everyone and made the class kind of fun. I actually laughed a lot. He was a great instructor
Jacob H
3 days ago
Joyal was attentive and very knowledgeable.
Christina Wu
3 days ago
Super great experience here. Ezz was absolutely fantastic, he was very passionate and and an amazing teacher!
ceili
3 days ago
Updated after three years. Just completed my recertification. Ezz is still a great instructor. Chairs are still uncomfortable! It’s hard to sit there for 8 hours with nothing to lean on.

great class, learned a lot 🙂 uncomfortable chairs though.
Response from the owner:Ceili, 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! Thanks for your feedback - management has been informed. Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Peter Vitez
3 days ago
The mixed online and in class standard first aid was straightforward and Ezz made the day enjoyable and informative.
amey patil
3 days ago
Great teaching by ezz really a good teacher with giving us all the practical knowledge required.
Beth De Souza
3 days ago
Great training and loved being able to do the blended course. Ezz was a fantastic instructor!
Helen Reis
3 days ago
I’ve returned to Coast2Coast to obtain my First Aid /cpr training and recertification . Muhammad @Bloor/Christie location was, thorough, patient and very informative with his level of training. Thank you
Sopheary Sarun
3 days ago
Andrea was an amazing BLS and CPR instructor. She made the course enjoyable and engaging, and her teaching style was very clear and easy to follow. I felt confident learning the material because of how well she explained everything. I would love to be in her class again when I renew my certification.
Dante S
3 days ago
Adel was an excellent instructor, we did our Emergency First Aid and CPR here, amazing.
Melissa Fonte
3 days ago
I had a great experience with Coast2Coast, especially with Dr. Adel. The course was clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, even for topics that can feel overwhelming. Dr. Adel explained everything in a calm, knowledgeable, and approachable way, which made the learning experience much more comfortable and engaging. I feel confident in what I learned and would absolutely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone needing first aid/CPR training.
Gwendolen Schultz
3 days ago
Great course Great teacher
Rihana Mohammadi
3 days ago
Dr. Adel good instructor
vanina donaire
3 days ago
Dr.Adel was great and I learned a lot from him. Thank you so much
Onuwa Precious
4 days ago
Dimitri was an amazing tutor. He made the lessons feel less burdensome
Tejesvini Chauhan
4 days ago
Wonderful experience. Dimitrih is amazing instructor. I enjoyed the class and learned many things.
Nathan Lee
4 days ago
Instructor Tatiana Briceno was really
understanding and in a manner where it was easy to comprehend and apply to the mannequins.
ANDREA ISABELLA ACOSTA GARCIA
4 days ago
Walaa was a really good instructor, she prepared us well to write the exam. Everyone passed and obtained their certification. If you need your BLS I recommend signing up with her!
Dory Soledada
4 days ago
Walaa is great thank you
shams abd
4 days ago
Walaa is good
Sahra Hersi
4 days ago
Walaa is a great instructor who thoroughly taught our BLS course. The training was clear, engaging, and easy to understand.
Shantelle R
4 days ago
Walaa was an excellent instructor
Stefan Acimovic
4 days ago
Walaa is a great teacher and should get a raise
Elly darl
4 days ago
Shirley-Ann T
4 days ago
Waala is a very good instructor she teaches well and displays a good demonstration in the training.
Holly Constantineau
4 days ago
mitra jokar
4 days ago
hello
my name is Mitra

I attended the Blended First Aid and CPR course, and my instructor was Mr. Ali Sakhavati. He is a highly experienced and excellent instructor with outstanding teaching skills and a very professional and respectful attitude. The course content was explained very clearly and thoroughly, and all topics were taught in an excellent way. Overall, it was a very informative and valuable course, and I learned a lot from it.
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Nikki R
5 days ago
Wonder and very instinctive course ! Thank you Selina .
Kritika Sharma
5 days ago
Selina is great! She made it engaging and easy to learn everything! Highly recommend
Antonio Ruffolo
5 days ago
Great course!
Joseph Mazurek
5 days ago
Victoria C
6 days ago
Prabh was great. We used this company for our group cpr training at our workplace. She was very patient and made learning fun!
Jean Christle Pineda
7 days ago
Andrea T. was an amazing instructor. She made the Red Cross training both fun and insightful, and we learned a lot. Her teaching style was engaging, clear, and very effective. Overall, it was a great and valuable training experience.
Sansan AP
7 days ago
Thank you so much to Andrea T. who conducted the training for our First Aid. She is amazing, knowledgable and we had a lot of fun during the training.
Raphael Candello
1 week ago
The course was great, and Selina Rawe’s presentation made it even better. Her sense of humor and dynamic style made the course fly by.
Response from the owner:Hi Raphael! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety 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 at our Oakville first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Erika Candello
1 week ago
I really enjoyed this course. Selina Rawe teaches very well, her explanations are clear, easy to follow, and the class felt really dynamic. She’s also kind, friendly, and funny, which made the whole experience even better. I didn’t even notice the time passing. I definitely recommend her.
Response from the owner:Erika, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Oakville first aid training 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! We can't wait to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Jessica Peng
1 week ago
I had a fulfilling and enjoyable day in Selina Rawe’s first aid class. She is humorous and optimistic, and her explanations were very detailed. I hope I’ll have the chance to see her again when I renew the course next time!
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Response from the owner:Hi Jessica! 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 course at our Oakville first aid training facility. 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. Looking forward to seeing you again for recertification! Stay safe.

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.