Emergency First Aid
    & CPR/AED Course

    First Aid and CPR/AED training courses are essential for everyone to take. You’ll gain skills in key first aid techniques, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and managing injuries, along with knowing when it’s appropriate to use them. Ensure the safety of your friends and family—sign up today!

    Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED

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    Online Blended Training:

    Level A

    Online: 3-4 hours

    In-Class: 3.5 hours (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

    Level C

    Online: 3-4 hours

    In-Class: 5.5 hours (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

     

    Course Content

    • The Red Cross
    • The First Aider’s Role
    • Chain of Survival Behaviors
    • Shock
    • Lowering Risk of Infection
    • Check, Call, Care
    • Recovery Position
    • Angina and Heart Attack
    • Choking—Adult
    • Assisting with Medications
    • CPR/AED—Adult
    • Compression-Only CPR
    • Life-threatening External Bleeding
    • Stroke
    • Choking—Child and Baby (level C)
    • CPR/AED—Child and Baby (level C)
    • Wound Care

    Requirements

    100% attendance of the course

    75% score on the multiple choice

    Certification

    Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

    Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED

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    Our Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED course is an 8-hour program that provides a comprehensive overview of first aid and CPR skills applicable in both workplace and home settings. Participants will learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to circulation emergencies in adults (CPR levels A or C). The course also addresses airway and breathing emergencies, as well as measures to prevent disease transmission.

    Teaching Time:

    Available levels:

    Varied depending on the level

    Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level A

    Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level C

    Online Blended Training:

    Level A

    Online: 3-4 hours

    In-Class: 3.5 hours (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

    Level C

    Online: 3-4 hours

    In-Class: 5.5 hours (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

     

    All In-Class Training

    Varies with the level (One Day Course)

    Level A

    6.5 hours teaching time (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

    Level C

    8 hours teaching time (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

    Course Content

    • The Red Cross
    • The First Aider’s Role
    • Chain of Survival Behaviors
    • Shock
    • Lowering Risk of Infection
    • Check, Call, Care
    • Recovery Position
    • Angina and Heart Attack
    • Choking—Adult (Level C Additional: Children
      & Infants)
    • Assisting with Medications
    • Stroke
    • CPR/AED—Adult (Level C Additional: Children
      & Infants)
    • Compression-Only CPR
    • Life-threatening External Bleeding
    • Life-threatening Internal Bleeding
    • (including CPR A or C) Wound Care

    *Note: The only difference between A/C is the level of CPR that is issued along side this course. For information regarding specific course
    covered in CPR A/C, Click Here.

    Requirements

    100% attendance of the course

    75% score on the multiple choice

    Certification

    Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

    Recent Awards and Recognition

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    Hear From Our Students!

    Video Testimonial Compilation

    Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is dedicated to offering community-focused programs that equip individuals with vital life-saving skills and first aid techniques. Our goal is to ensure that every participant leaves our classes with the confidence and knowledge to handle various medical emergencies. While we hope such situations never occur, we are ready to respond effectively when they do. Our facilities across Canada are outfitted with the latest First Aid and CPR equipment. Discover our selection of Canadian Red Cross programs, including Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, and Basic Life Support, or contact us for help in choosing the course—whether online or in person—that best meets your needs.

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    Ready to register? You may start your registration for Emergency First Aid completing the following: select your region, choose your city and click the button. It’s that easy!

    • Burlington

      Our Burlington facility is located at:3500 Billings Court, Burlington, ON L7N 3N6

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    • Cambridge

      Our Cambridge facility is located at:157 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8

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    • Guelph

      Our Guelph facility is located at:50 Quebec St,
      Guelph, ON N1H 2T4

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    • Hamilton

      Our Hamilton facility is located at:20 Hughson Street South #608, Hamilton, ON L8N 2A1

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    • Kitchener

      Our Kitchener facility is located at:157 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8

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    • London

      Our London facility is located at:717 Richmond Street #304A, London, ON N6A 3H1

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    • St Catharines

      Our St Catharines facility is located at:53 Church Street, St Catharines, ON L2R 3C3

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    • Waterloo

      Our Waterloo facility is located at:157 King St E #201, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8

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    • Windsor

      Our Windsor facility is located at:2180 Howard Avenue, Windsor, ON N8X 3V1

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    • Ajax

      Our Ajax facility is located at:467 Westney Road South, Ajax, ON L1S 6V8

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    • Aurora

      Our Aurora facility is located at:16700 Bayview Ave Unit 205, Newmarket, ON L3X 1W1

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    • Brampton

      Our Brampton facility is located at:83 Kennedy Rd S #1810, Brampton, ON L6W 3P3

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    • East York

      Our East York facility is located at: 71 Gough Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 3N9

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    • Etobicoke

      Our Etobicoke facility is located at:560 Evans Ave., Etobicoke, ON M3M 0A3

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    • Markham

      We have two Markham facilities.Please click the link below to view the addresses.

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    • Mississauga

      Our Mississauga facility is located at:71 King St W Unit 206, Mississauga, ON L5B 4A2

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    • Newmarket

      Our Newmarket facility is located at:16700 Bayview Ave Unit 205, Newmarket, ON L3X 1W1

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    • North York

      Our North York facility is located at:180 Steeles Ave W unit 216, Thornhill, ON L4J 2L1

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    • Oakville

      Our Oakville facility is located at:374 South Service Road East, Oakville, ON L6J 2X6

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    • Oshawa

      Our Oshawa facility is located at:650 King Street East #205 Oshawa, ON L1H 1G5

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    • Richmond Hill

      Our Richmond Hill facility is located at:129 Church St S Second Floor, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1G9

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    • Scarborough

      Our Scarborough facility is located at:1593 Ellesmere Rd Unit 101, Scarborough, ON M1P 2Y3

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    • Toronto

      Our Toronto facility is located at:635 A Bloor St W Second Floor, Toronto, ON M6G 1K8

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    • Vaughan

      Our Vaughan facility is located at:3600 Steeles Avenue West, Vaughan, ON L4L 8P5

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    • Whitby

      Our Whitby facility is located at:1751 Wentworth Street #12B Whitby, ON L1N 8M2

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    • Kanata

      Our Kanata facility is located at:2068 Robertson Rd #208, Nepean, ON K2H 5Y8

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    • Nepean

      Our Nepean facility is located at:2068 Robertson Rd #208, Nepean, ON K2H 5Y8

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    • Ottawa

      Our Ottawa facility is located at:385 Rideau St,
      Ottawa, ON K1N 1H6

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    • Calgary

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

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    • Edmonton

      We have two Edmonton facilities. Please click the link below to view the addresses:

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    Quick Registration Guide

    Click here for a thorough and guiding instructional video with audio commentary to get you registered for the right course!

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    Course Delivery Methods

    Choose a course delivery method that works best for you!

    One day, you might save a person’s life with CPR training. Book a training class today.

    All Online First
    Aid & CPR

    In the 21st century, we’ve grown accustomed to handling most tasks online, from banking to grocery shopping. That’s why we’re providing our customers the opportunity to complete their First Aid and CPR training entirely online.

    • Save money
    • No need to commute to a training facility
    • Complete the program at your own pace
    • Accessible through desktop, tablet & mobile
    • Not WSIB-approved
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    All In-Class First
    Aid & CPR

    Having the ability to perform first aid and CPR is a highly beneficial skill. Our First Aid and CPR courses are tailored to provide participants with practical, hands-on experience in helping those in need.

    • Hands-on training with high quality
      equipment
    • Helps you build additional confidence
      in skill
    • High-quality learning with Canadian Red
      Cross instructors
    Available for Private Training

    Online Blended First
    Aid & CPR

    Ideal for individuals with busy schedules, the online blended course format allows you to learn First Aid and CPR skills from home while still receiving comprehensive hands-on training in a classroom led by a certified instructor. This online option offers the perfect balance of flexibility and practical experience!
    • Flexible lecture study
    • Shorter time spent in class
    • High-quality learning with Canadian Red
      Cross instructors
    • WSIB-approved
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    Testimonial

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    Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics
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    jeeta rai
    Harri Cool
    Had a really great experience. The instructor “WALAA” was very professional and friendly. She makes sure you understand thoroughly. She is so experienced and teaches perfectly.
    Christina Yang
    Mitra She was amazing 🤩🎉🎉🎉
    Response from the owner:Hey Christina! 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 Richmond Hill first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
    harpreet kaur cheema
    I had a great experience during my first aid training. The sessions were informative, and I was able to understand everything easily. Our teacher, Julia, was very kind and explained each topic clearly. Overall, it was a very useful and enjoyable training.
    Kriti Dhakal
    Tamara Bailey
    Overall great
    Jedaeya Palmer
    Teresa is an amazing instructor. She engages with the class well and has a fun personality!
    Bogdana Scrivens
    Walla is a fantastic instructor!
    Kushang Mistry
    It was wonderful class. And instructor was explaining everything clearly and up to the point. I enjoyed a lot.
    Chen Ye
    Nice place, Instructor WALAA is very professional and friendly, Passed the test for Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
    WJY Winnie
    I really love how Teresa teaches~ and the lesson is interesting!
    Aida Situ
    A very good refresh memory and experiences with the instructor.
    Joseph Chan
    Teresa Kwoon was fantastic!
    Mohamed Aboualy
    Excellent course with an amazing instructor Walaa. She did more than my expectations. I appreciate her efforts,and I will advise my colleagues to join this course here.
    Kirpal Lottey
    Great experience. Instructor Walaa was great at communicating and keeping the class engaged.
    Abu Ggayi
    My instructor was Rana Osman. This was my 1st First Aid & CPR/AED training from a professional organization. I was greatly amazed at her patience, knowledge and the skill at which she explained, demonstrated and guided us through the hands on practical skills. I can't wait to have another experience in other skills like Basic Life Support by Coast2Coast.
    saeid changiz
    This class was one of the best and most practical courses I have ever taken. Ms.Mitra is full of energy, and her classes are filled with great real-life examples for emergency situations.
    Goodness Gracious
    Ahmed E was great!
    Arder Özçelik
    Rosemary Dipronio
    I enjoyed the class very much! The instructor Ahmed Elsaid style of teaching was very engaging and informative!
    Linda Borromeo
    Ahmed Elsaid was a great instructor. He kept us all engaged and interested.
    Jennifer Suissa
    Lots of information. Clearly explained. Good atmosphere for learning new things.
    hola
    I had an amazing experience with my standard CPR training
    Sahil Sharma
    Great experience with Standard First Aid and CPR AED Certification
    Emae
    Great teaching and clear topics. Friendly environment
    bekah
    Walaa is an amazing teacher! Made learning very fun and easy to follow along and understand. She is also super helpful and funny. I hope to get her again each time 🙂
    Yusuf ERSAG
    The instuctor is very knowledgeable and friendly. The teaching methods and approach are professional. The course is well designed and great for beginners. Thank you — we had a very nice and useful day.
    Oluwashola Oshoba
    Karisa is a very detailed and patient instructor/teacher
    Arri byer-maloney
    Walaa was amazing. I really enjoyed her course it was very informative and encouraging.
    Anthony Samy
    Completed my first aid recertification here with Harlaj and he was excellent. Great teacher. Came back for certification with Walaa who was also phenomenal, very knowledgeable & friendly. Thank you!
    Response from the owner: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 training course with Harlaj. 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. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
    Nzisa Mutie
    Crystal our instructor was exceptional.The different first aid skills that we got trained on,the overall class engagement was spot on.Would definitely recommend!!
    Chukwudi Chukwuma
    Karisa is a really fun instruction, and I really enjoyed her instructing.
    Florence Lee
    Teresa was a great instructor! Material was very clearly presented and easy to follow.
    Response from the owner:Florence, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Scarborough 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! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
    Raymond Lui
    I attended the Emergency CPR/AED Level C course instructed by T. Kwoon.
    Her instruction was clear and enable me to successfully obtain the First-Aid Certificate.
    Response from the owner:Hey Raymond! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED training course with Teresa as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and it's great to hear you earned your first aid certificate! If you ever have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
    Tim Yu
    Teresa was engaging and the class was interesting and informative!
    Response from the owner:Hi Tim! 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 Scarborough CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
    Wai Fung Chan
    Amazing instructor!
    Response from the owner:Hi Wai Fung! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Scarborough first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
    Rehan 1
    I loved the teaching it was very good and our instructor azra was very good
    Response from the owner:Hi Rehan! 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 training course with us. 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. See you at our Scarborough first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
    Sam Lee
    Had my emergency first aid class here with Mitra. Awesome class, very informative. Mitra is an amazing instructor. Enjoyed the class and had fun while learning very useful skills. Feel a lot more confident in providing first aid to others if such situation arises.
    Definitely recommend!
    Response from the owner:Hey Sam! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs again. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent Emergency First Aid training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. It's great to hear that you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Richmond Hill first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
    Niyati Mehta
    I did my emergency training course with Coast2Coast recently. Our instructor was Adam McDonald and he was awesome during in person training. I feel confident about performing CPR and AED in any emergency situation if needed. Thank you!
    Response from the owner:Hi Niyati! 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 training course with us and that you left confident in your skills! 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. See you at our North York first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
    Qiya Huang
    Mohamed is a great instructor! His class was much more detailed and comprehensive than my previous BLS course. He explained everything clearly and made the training really engaging.
    Response from the owner:Qiya, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our North York CPR 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! Hope to see you next year for your BLS recertification. Stay safe!
    Avani Ubhi
    My experience with Coast 2 Coast was very beneficial and I enjoyed the class.The Instructor Walaa was very good and informative which made the experince so wonderful. I look forward to going with Coast 2 Coast again in the future!
    Response from the owner:Avani, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Mississauga 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! Can't wait to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
    Tanasija Popovic
    Ahmed Elsaid he is the best teacher
    Response from the owner:Tanasija, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Etobicoke 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! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
    Joshwa Ricknauth
    Very educational. Dimitrih was a great instructor!
    Response from the owner:Joshwa, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Brampton first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed yet another safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
    Daniel J Yi
    It was the most interactive session I had over the years. Time allocation was efficient and easy to understand. Highly recommend!
    Response from the owner:Daniel, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Newmarket 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! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
    Eseosa O
    Very thorough and explanatory
    Response from the owner:Hi Eseosa! 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 Calgary 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. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
    Calvin Ma
    The course fit my needs. Instructor Rana was knowledgeable, approachable and answered all of our questions. Perfect amount of information and details.
    Response from the owner:Calvin, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Calgary 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! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
    Olesia Grachova
    Got my First Aid & AED C certificate today for the first time!
    Big thanks to Rana for helping us gain real hands-on skills and warm friendly teaching. It is important when all of your questions was answered.
    We had such a great team, fun tasks, and the 8 hours just flew by.
    Response from the owner:Hi Olesia! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course with us at our Calgary first aid and CPR training facility! 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
    Harleen Kaur
    Instructor was so good.He made us understand everything in a fun way. Overall, it was amazing.
    Response from the owner:Harleen, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Brampton 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! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
    Tahmineh Sohrabi
    Our instructor Ahmed Elsaid was AMAZING. The course was very thorough and fun. Teaching methodology was great and interactive. My only complaint are the very uncomfortable chairs especially for a call that lasts 8 hours
    Response from the owner:Tahmineh, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Hamilton 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 also appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding the seating. It has been forwarded to our management team. Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
    Minh Thien Nguyen
    I had a great experience with Coast2Coast First Aid and CPR! The instructors were friendly, patient, and explained everything very clearly. The hands-on practice really helped me feel confident during the exam, and I passed on my first try 🎉.
    The class was well organized, and they made sure everyone had time to practice and ask questions. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone who wants quality CPR and First Aid training. Thank you so much for helping me succeed!
    Response from the owner:Minh, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable first aid and CPR training course at our Scarborough facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

    Are you ready to become a lifesaver? Sign up for our first aid training course today to acquire the vital skills needed for emergency response, medical assistance, CPR, and life-saving techniques. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a workplace safety officer, or someone eager to make a difference in critical situations, our expert-led programs will equip you to respond confidently when it counts. Don’t wait for an emergency to happen—take the initiative now and be ready to save lives. Enroll in our CPR course today!

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    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 23 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.