Where is Coast2Coast First Aid located in Durham Region?

We operate 3 facilities across Durham Region: Ajax, Oshawa, Whitby.

Is BLS (Basic Life Support) certification available in Durham Region?

Yes. Coast2Coast offers Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support certification across Durham Region as a 4-hour in-class session. BLS is designed for healthcare professionals, nursing students, and clinical staff, and certification is valid for 1 year.

How quickly do I receive my First Aid certificate after the Durham Region course?

Your Canadian Red Cross certificate is issued within 48 hours of successfully completing your Durham Region course. Certificates are valid for 3 years (1 year for BLS), and a temporary certificate valid for WSIB purposes is issued on the training day. Recertification should be completed before your certificate expires, with a minimum grade of 75% required on the recertification evaluation; if your certificate lapses first, you'll need to retake the full course rather than a shorter recertification.

Can our Durham Region workplace get group First Aid and CPR training on-site?

Yes. Coast2Coast offers private and group on-site First Aid, CPR/AED, and BLS training for Durham Region businesses with 8 or more participants. Certified instructors bring all equipment, with volume pricing and centralized billing available.

Does Coast2Coast offer the best price for First Aid certification in Durham Region?

Yes. Coast2Coast guarantees the best price for WSIB approved Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR certification in Durham Region; find an identical course at a lower price and it will be matched, plus 10%.

WSIB Approved Program · Canadian Red Cross Certified

First Aid Training, CPR and BLS Certification in Durham Region

Register for WSIB approved first aid training, CPR training, CPR/AED Level C, and BLS courses with Canadian Red Cross partner Coast2Coast. Our Ajax, Oshawa, and Whitby facilities help workers, healthcare teams, and local organizations across Durham Region build the skills and confidence to act in emergencies.

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First Aid Training & CPR Courses in Durham Region

Choose the course that matches your workplace, school, or healthcare requirement: Intermediate First Aid (previously called Standard First Aid), Basic First Aid (previously called Emergency First Aid), CPR/AED Level C, Basic Life Support (BLS), EMR, and professional responder courses across our Durham Region facilities. Every course is WSIB approved under Ontario's OHS Act, available blended online or fully in class, with certificates in 48 hours.

First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

Blended & Recertification

📅 Online theory at home | 🏫 1 day in-person skills | 📜 3-year certificate

Courses Offered

Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
CPR/AED Level C
Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification
CPR/AED Level C Recertification

Our first aid and CPR courses are the most popular choice for WSIB compliance. Blended learning suits demanding schedules: CPR/AED Level C alone takes two to three hours of online theory plus a 4-hour classroom session, while Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C includes 8 hours of online theory plus 7.5 hours of hands-on skills (also available as a full 16-hour in-class course). Canadian Red Cross certificate issued within 48 hours.

3-Year Certification Blended & In-Person WSIB Approved Program Canadian Red Cross

Training Available in Durham Region Includes CPR/AED Level C, Basic/Emergency First Aid, and Intermediate/Standard First Aid. See private & group training for teams of 8+.

WSIB Regulation 1101 workplace compliance, accepted by employers across Durham Region
Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator
Life-saving skills: bleeding control, CPR, and recognizing heart attacks and strokes
Minimum 75% written knowledge evaluation and successful skills demonstration required
Free skills practice retake within 90 days

Who is this for? Construction workers, corporate security guards, childcare staff, teachers, PSWs, fitness teams, office workers, and private security professionals across Durham Region needing recognized CPR/AED Level C or full certification.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Healthcare

🏥 4-hour in-class session | 👩‍⚕️ Healthcare providers | 📜 1-year certificate

Courses Offered

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal

For healthcare professionals, nursing students, first responders, and clinical settings. BLS replaced CPR-HCP in April 2019 and is mandatory for clinical roles. Non-clinical roles should book the Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR course instead.

Healthcare Focused 1-Year Certification Initial & Renewal Canadian Red Cross

Available in Durham Region BLS sessions run at our Durham Region facilities. Advancing to paramedic work? Explore Emergency Medical Responder training here.

Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across Durham Region
Adult, child, and infant resuscitation with team-based CPR
Opioid overdose and trauma response components
Certificate within 48 hours of completion

Who is this for? Nurses, nursing students, paramedics, physicians, physiotherapists, and all healthcare and pre-hospital care providers in Durham Region who need a current Basic Life Support card.

Select the BLS certification type

Canadian Red Cross Heart & Stroke

Advanced / Professional Pathway

First Responder & EMR Courses in Durham Region

Pursuing a career in firefighting, policing, paramedicine, or emergency response? We offer professional responder courses across Ontario.

Depending on your path you may need First Responder (FR), EMR, EMR Recertification, or an EMR Upgrade, an 80-hour in-class course covering airway management, spinal injuries, and trauma. Most candidates first complete Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and BLS. This training is recognized by Toronto Paramedic Services, the largest EMR employer in Ontario.

Main coursesFR & EMR
Duration80 hrs in-class
UpgradesEMR Upgrade
RenewalEMR Recert

FR, EMR, EMR Recert, and EMR Upgrade, 80-hour in-class program for professional responders

Ideal for future firefighters, police applicants, and paramedic pathways in Durham Region

Advanced hands-on emergency care training beyond standard First Aid and CPR

Professional responder courses

Explore advanced certification options for responder-level career paths.

Choose your responder pathway

FR Course EMR Training

Group & Corporate First Aid & CPR Training in Durham Region

Book private or group first aid and CPR training at your workplace, condo, school, or childcare facility. Courses meet all workplace safety and insurance requirements for Durham Region property managers, offices, and healthcare teams across Ajax, Oshawa, Whitby, and nearby communities. Group training is available for 8+ participants and can be arranged for on-site teams.

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Awards & Recognition

Recognized as a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, 2025 consecutively.

2023 · National First Aid & CPR Provider

2023 · National Professional Responder Provider

2023 · Top 3 National Training Provider

2023 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

2024 · National First Aid & CPR Provider

2024 · National Professional Responder Provider

2024 · Top 3 National Training Provider

2024 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2025 - Canadian Red Cross

2025 · National First Aid & CPR Provider

National Professional Responder Provider 2025 - Canadian Red Cross

2025 · National Professional Responder Provider

Top 3 National Training Provider 2025 - Canadian Red Cross

2025 · Top 3 National Training Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2025 - Canadian Red Cross

2025 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

Why Durham Region Workers Choose Coast2Coast for First Aid Certification

Our courses check every box Durham Region workplaces, healthcare teams, and property managers need: WSIB approved certification, Canadian Red Cross recognition, 48-hour turnaround, and a free 90-day skills retake.

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First Aid & Aquatics Durham Region

Best Choice in Durham Region

7/7Features met

✓WSIB and CSA approved across all first aid and CPR courses
✓Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner 2023-2025
✓Certification issued within 48 hours of successful completion
✓Free 90-day skills retake at no additional cost
✓99.9% student pass rate
✓Free parking, wheelchair accessible facilities
✓Coasty AI First Aid, CPR & BLS study companion and tutor

Other Providers

Durham Region / Greater Toronto Area

0/7Features met

×Limited WSIB approved course options
×Not a ranked Canadian Red Cross Training Partner
×Certificates may take 7-10 business days
×No free skills practice retake
×Limited student success support
×Limited or paid parking near facility
×No AI tutor or digital study support

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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.

Our Durham Region Facilities

3 Training Facilities Across Durham Region

Our Ajax, Oshawa, and Whitby facilities serve Durham Region and nearby Ontario communities with blended learning, online theory, in-person practical training, a 99.9% pass rate, a 90-day free skills retake, certificates valid 3 years, and WSIB Regulation 1101 compliant courses. Choose the location nearest you below.

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics - Durham Region

Facilities in Ajax, Oshawa & Whitby
Serving all of Durham Region, ON

Toll Free: 1-866-291-9121

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-7 PM (hours vary slightly by facility).
Appointments and registration are available through our website.

Ajax

467 Westney Rd S
Ajax, ON L1S 6V7

5.0★ BLS AvailableFree Parking

Oshawa

245 Simcoe St S
Oshawa, ON L1H 4H3

4.9★ BLS AvailableStreet Parking

Whitby

1751 Wentworth St Unit 12
Whitby, ON L1N 8M2

5.0★ BLS AvailableFree Parking

Directions from nearby areas

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What Students Say About Our First Aid Courses

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4.9 Google rating · 21,000+ reviews company-wide

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Jennifer LamCoast2Coast Student

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I really liked the approach to teaching BLS, engaging scenarios and a good sense of humour from the instructor.

Oshawa StudentCoast2Coast Student

★★★★★

Had a really informative and helpful lesson at the Oshawa location with Selina.

Verified StudentCoast2Coast Student

★★★★★

Worth studying for and enjoying each lesson taught at our Ajax facility.

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Verified Reviews from First Aid & CPR Students

Real feedback from students across our Coast2Coast locations, in their own words.

First Aid & CPR Student Feedback

Participants across our Canadian Red Cross training network share their experiences.

Dozens more real stories from our Durham Region facilities. Real people, real results.

Verified & Certified Canadian Red Cross Instructors

Every course is led by a verified, active Canadian Red Cross instructor. Small class sizes mean real practice time, clear explanations, and support from a knowledgeable instructor throughout the whole class at our Durham Region facilities.

Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat

Physician | First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR & EFR Specialist

A physician and Master of Health Industry Administration graduate, Waleed has been Canadian Red Cross certified in First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR, and EFR since 2023, helping Durham Region students respond confidently in any emergency.

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Andrea Tenedero

First Aid & BLS Trainer | Canadian Red Cross Certified

Andrea is a First Aid and Basic Life Support trainer and Instructor Trainer with a nursing background, passionate about helping Durham Region students feel confident in emergencies.

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Sharareh Meskoob

Paramedic | Canadian Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS & EMR Specialist

Sharareh is a paramedic certified in Canadian Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR, using real-world scenarios and fun teaching methods to build confidence in every Durham Region student.

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Our Durham Region Training Facilities

Inside Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities

Our first aid training facilities in Ajax, Oshawa, and Whitby are purpose-built for certification, with an AED trainer and CPR mannequin at every station. Students practise different scenarios so they can feel confident responding to emergency situations at work, home, school, or public events.

Coast2Coast Ajax first aid, CPR and BLS training facility

Coast2Coast Oshawa first aid and CPR training facility

First aid and CPR in progress at the Coast2Coast Oshawa facility

CPR and AED practice at the Coast2Coast Oshawa training facility

Coast2Coast Whitby first aid and CPR training facility

Common Questions

First Aid, CPR & BLS Certification: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers based on Ontario WSIB rules and Canadian Red Cross policy.

Yes. All courses at our Durham Region facilities are WSIB approved and meet Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Regulation 1101 requirements. Canadian Red Cross certification is accepted by employers across Durham Region.

We operate three facilities across Durham Region: Ajax (467 Westney Rd S), Oshawa (245 Simcoe St S), and Whitby (1751 Wentworth St Unit 12). Choose whichever is closest to you when booking.

Yes. Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support certification is available as a 4-hour in-class session at all three facilities: Ajax, Oshawa, and Whitby. BLS is designed for healthcare professionals, nursing students, and clinical staff, and certification is valid for 1 year.

Your Canadian Red Cross certificate is issued within 48 hours of successfully completing your course at any Durham Region facility. Certificates are valid for 3 years (1 year for BLS). Recertification should be completed before your certificate expires, with a minimum grade of 75% on the recertification evaluation; if it lapses first, you retake the full course rather than a shorter recertification.

Yes. Most First Aid and CPR/AED courses across Durham Region are available in blended format, letting you complete the theory portion online before attending the hands-on in-class skills session at your chosen facility.

Yes. Coast2Coast offers private and group on-site First Aid, CPR/AED, and BLS training for Durham Region businesses with 8 or more participants, at any of our three facilities or at your workplace.

Coast2Coast maintains a 99.9% student success rate across all Durham Region courses. Students who do not pass their skills assessment on the first attempt are eligible for a free skills practice retake within 90 days at no additional cost.

Yes. Our Babysitting Course teaches Basic First Aid and child care and is designed for youth aged 11 to 15 years old, and certification is often required for babysitting jobs. Younger children can take Stay Safe! for core safety skills.

First Aid & CPR Training Resources for Durham Region

Every guide answers a real question Durham Region property managers, healthcare staff, and workplaces ask before booking a first aid or CPR certification course.