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

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

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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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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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

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

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
CPR Training Course - Close-up of instructor demonstrating chest compressions and AED pad placement on a CPR mannequin.

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The Security Guard Training Course, which is essential for anyone looking to obtain their security guard license. This course is aligned with the Emergency First Aid Course, ensuring that you not only meet licensing requirements but also gain critical skills in first aid and emergency response. By completing both courses, you’ll be well-prepared to handle various situations in the field, enhancing your confidence and effectiveness as a security professional. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your qualifications and ensure the safety of those around you!

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Testimonial

Sankhamita Dhur
Viraj is great instructor. She makes sure everyone in the class is understanding and is well versed with the knowledge as well as the practical ways of providing first-aid. She made me confident first-aider for sure. Kudos to your work and training!
Sima Darvizeh
Om Rana
It was an amazing experience to complete my first aids and cpr course with red cross Canada the instructor Viraj Jain she explained each and everything to clearly to each and everyone !
Sheppard Clinic
"Ali is by far the best instructor I’ve ever had! I’ve been getting certified through Coast to Coast for years, and I’ve also taken Red Cross courses for over 13 years — but Ali truly stands out. He explains everything clearly, keeps the class engaging, and makes sure everyone really understands the material, not just memorizes it. His teaching style builds confidence and practical skill. I would highly recommend him to anyone who genuinely wants to learn and feel prepared to help in real-life first aid situations."
Preet Patel
I had an excellent experience with Coast 2 Coast First Aid, especially thanks to Viraj Jani! He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire training engaging and easy to understand. Viraj explained every concept clearly and provided real-life examples that helped me feel more confident in handling emergencies. His friendly and patient teaching style made the class enjoyable and informative.I highly recommend taking your first aid and CPR training here, you’ll definitely learn a lot and feel well-prepared. Thank you, Viraj, for such a great experience! 👏
Kristina S
Viraj was a great instructor! I would definitely recommend her classes, we spent a whole day full of knowledge learning, tests, acting, and laughs, I learned a lot, thank you Viraj for helping me pass my test ☺️
parisa fallah
Good behavioure I like the way he learn us good tempure
Ed Ng
Excellent course. Instructor Ali very Knowledgeable and professional and a joy and pleasure to be in his class. I highly recommend him
Response from the owner:Hi Ed! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great learning experience with us. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Lana Issa
Ali was my instructor, he explained everything clearly and got us ready to get certified as first aider.he is amazing.
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 Azra. 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.
Mihaela Iliescu
Selina was an amazing instructor, that guided us throughout the curriculum and made it so easy and fun to complete.
Richard Bustillos
Hala Farra
I just had my standard first aid and CPR done with Maria McGuinnes on November 9th. She’s awesome ! Very patient and encourages interactive teaching methods in the training which really helps in retaining the information. I’m glad I’ve had it with her !!
Shanti Vaillancourt Boyns
Maria McGuinness was an awesome first aid instructor, I learned so much and it was so helpful!
Nicky Perrow
Selina provided a fantastic, engaging course. Entertaining, informative, and personal.

Thanks so much Selina!!
Sahib Moga
Completed my Red Cross Standard CPR training under Maria McGuinness who taught the class with awesome expertise!
Catriona Tooley
Amazing sense of humour and easy to follow.
Dana Abu Assamen
Maria was amazing!! Super sweet, extremely helpful and had a smile the whole time 💙
Johnica Jancon
Ali is great and helped our batch a lot!
Mehdi Ghasemi
I had the pleasure of taking the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course with Sharareh as my instructor, and I couldn’t have asked for a better learning experience. Sharareh is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and approachable, making complex topics easy to understand. She ensured that every student had hands-on practice and provided clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the course. Her friendly and encouraging teaching style made learning enjoyable and boosted my confidence in applying first aid skills in real-life situations. I highly recommend Sharareh to anyone looking to take a first aid course she truly goes above and beyond as an instructor!
fox ulrich otele mbarga
Ashraf very cool teacher teaching approche excellent… we can see he really like his job.. I highly recommend
Megha Hasarambi
Ashraf is good instructor and helped us learn the concepts easily
M. S.
Great class
Dahabo Abdilahi
Ashraf is a very nice teacher
Brendon XO
Teresa Kwoon is a great instructor. The class was fun and engaging and I learned a lot from her. Highly recommend
Chiara Zehnder
Teresa Kwoon was the instructor of the course and i really liked the course, it was welcoming, I felt comfortable and we got to practice a lot. It was a good mix between being serious but also having fun
Rozana K.
emel er
Response from the owner:Hey Emel! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Mohammad Ashfaquzzaman
Good
Julia Di Pardo
Had a really good experience taking First Aid/CPR. This is the second time I’ve done it through Coast2Coast. The instructor, Ali, was very knowledge and passionate. He made sure all his students were built to succeed. Because of him, I feel more confident in my abilities if I’m ever in a situation to help someone in need.
Zain Chaudry
Sharareh was fantastic. Will always recommend.
Deborah Harris
Viral is a fantastic trainer. I appreciate her patience and understanding during this course.
reem
We had Maria as our instructor and she was amazing! Very knowledgeable, made the 8 hour experience fun and engaging, and she’s super sweet!
Mimzy
Maria is amazing
She made the course super fun and entertaining as well as engaging. I lived the experience thanks to her. I will definitely sign up for more! Give that queen a raise
Response from the owner:Hey Mimzy! 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 can't wait to see you at our Ottawa CPR training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!
Nadine Rizk
Maria is such an amazing instructor. She makes everything super easy to understand and makes the 8 hour day enjoyable!
Response from the owner:Hi Nadine! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Maria as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Yimi Tella
Response from the owner:Yimi, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Ottawa 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!
Erick Medina
Ahmad was a great instructor !
Response from the owner:Erick, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Burlington 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!
Alex Krnel
Maria the instructor at the downtown ottawa location was very nice and informative and I learned a lot on how to act properly in emergency situations
Response from the owner:Hi Alex! 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 Ottawa first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Liudmyla Veremieva
Ali was an excellent instructor—clear, patient, and engaging. I left confident and well-prepared. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi Liudmyla! Your review and recommendation are 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 CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Ameneh Farhadpour
He was an excellent teacher, and we never felt tired. He explained every part very well.”His name is Ali .
Response from the owner:Hey Ameneh! 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 at our Richmond Hill first aid training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Farag
The courseof CPR and first Aid today with Mr Ali was really beneficial
Response from the owner:Hi Farag! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Ali as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Richmond Hill first aid and CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Marjorie Sanchez
Hetal was the name of the instructor. She was very knowledgeable and knows very well of what she taught us. She made clear that we understand and answer the student's question clearly. She did a very good job.
Response from the owner:Hi Marjorie! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Hetal as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Scarborough first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Navneet Kaur
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Navneet! We hope you had a great training experience at our Scarborough first aid training facility. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Melike Elik
Response from the owner:Melike, 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!
selenne lira
Response from the owner:Hi Selenne! 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 North York first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Emily Caney
Selina is an awesome instructor
Caroline The Herbalist
The BLS class with Hassan was very engaging and made the certification skills fun to learn. A great experience, professional and informative.
Response from the owner:Hi Caroline! 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 BLS 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 Brampton CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Kezia Dalzell
Thanks Hassan! he was a really good instructor!! very engaging and supportive!
Response from the owner:Kezia, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Brampton 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 again for recertification. Stay safe!
Sean Grimes
I recently completed my EMR course with Scott from Coast2Coast, and I can’t praise his teaching enough! I was fortunate to have taken this course three years ago, but unfortunately, much of it went over my head. I managed to get through it, but without truly understanding the material. This time, Scott’s teaching methods, passion, patience, and real-world experience made a huge difference in my understanding and confidence with these life-saving skills. If you’re lucky enough to have Scott as your instructor in your next course, you’ll definitely enjoy it and learn a lot! Thank you, Coast2Coast, for providing such excellent and dedicated teachers like him.
Response from the owner:Hi Sean! Thank you so much for your amazing review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great EMR training course with Scott as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible, and we're glad that you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills this time! If you ever have any questions regarding the course or any material you learned, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our North York CPR training facility for your next recertification. Stay safe!
Frank D'Alessandro
Course was excellent.
Instructor Scott F was excellent also.
Response from the owner:Hi Frank! 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 North York 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.
Rose
I recently completed my Standard First Aid and CPR training with Ali at Coast2Coast, and it was a great experience! This was my first time taking this course, and Ali made the learning process very clear and engaging. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and he made sure everyone felt comfortable asking questions and practicing the skills. I walked away feeling confident and well-prepared to handle emergency situations. Highly recommend Ali and Coast2Coast for anyone looking to get their certification!
Response from the owner:Hi Rose! Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great Standard First Aid & CPR training course with Ali as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and we're so happy to hear that you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our North York first aid training facility soon for your next course. 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!

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.