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If you have any questions regarding a First Aid & CPR/AED training course at Coast2Coast, please find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below. If your question is not listed, please fill out the form or contact us via email or phone.

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Course Information

Our course schedule and prices are different based on the course location. Check out our location page to choose a training facility near you. Once your location is chosen, pick the course type you wish to register for.

You will then be prompted to choose a course level in a dropdown menu. The price will be listed next to each course level.

After you choose a course level and continue to the next page, you will see all available course dates for that training in that specific location.

All of our First Aid and CPR/AED training courses are offered in two formats:

  • Traditional All In-Class – This training will be held strictly in-class with a Canadian Red Cross instructor. Students will learn theory and practice hands-on skills.
  • Online Blended – This training is divided into an online and in-class portion. The online session will contain the theory and knowledge portion of the course, requiring participants to complete quizzes, games and more. This session must be completed prior to the participant’s in-class date (the date they are registered for). Once students complete the online session, they will attend an in-class portion and practice hands-on skills with one of our highly trained Canadian Red Cross instructors.

CPR and HCP are not the same course, although they do contain some similar elements. CPR/AED courses are available to the general public as they are not high-intensity trainings. This training provides students with the knowledge they need to provide CPR to adults, children and infants depending on the course level they have chosen. Ideal for most workplaces or for general knowledge. HCP, now known as Basic Life Support, is a course designed for healthcare professionals. This four hour course covers high-intensity CPR, trauma, opioid overdose and more for those who work in fast-paced environments such as a hospital. This is an advanced training course that provides participants with a certificate valid for one year.

No, you do not need to register for two separate courses. We offer two courses that include both CPR/AED and First Aid training in one:

  • Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
    After completing either of these trainings, you will receive one certificate that states you have completed both First Aid and CPR/AED which is valid for three years.

We offer many methods of payment when registering for a course with us at Coast2Coast such as:

  • Visa
  • Visa Debit
  • MasterCard
  • E-Transfer
    If the above methods of payment do not work for you, please contact our office to arrange for special circumstances.

After Registering for a Course

After registering for an Online Blended or Online Only First Aid & CPR course, you will receive an email within 24 hours from the Canadian Red Cross. If you do not receive this email, please contact us via phone or email.

Once you receive this email, you will be prompted to complete your account on MyRedCross. From there, you may access your training. If you have difficulty completing your profile or starting the online training, check out our How-To video guide.

If you have registered for an Online Blended training course, you must complete the online portion prior to your in-class date (the date you registered for). If you fail to complete the online portion before your in-class date, you may be asked to reschedule your training. If you have trouble accessing your online portion, please contact our office via phone or email.

After registering for a training course, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the e-book. You may download this e-book to a computer, phone or tablet and refer back to it at any point. If you registered for an Online Blended course, you will have access to the e-book on your MyRedCross account as well.

After completing your training course, you will receive a temporary certificate which is valid for 30 days. Official certificates from the Canadian Red Cross are processed and sent via email 5-10 business days after course completion. If you do not receive your certificate within 10 business days, please contact our office through phone or email.

All Coast2Coast training courses such as CPR/AED, First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support, Professional Responder programs, Youth programs and more follow Canadian Red Cross guidelines. Upon successful completion of the training course, students will receive a Canadian Red Cross certificate valid for three years (Basic Life Support – one year validity, Youth programs – never expire). All courses are accepted in the provice of Ontario. For other provinces/territories, please check your workplace or government requirements.

General Course Policies

If your certificate has already expired, you are not eligible for a Recertification course. You are required to enroll in a full training course.

Students may register for one of the following
training formats to receive an official Canadian Red Cross WSIB approved certificate:

  • Traditional All In-Class
  • Online Blended (Half online, half in-class. Spend less time in the classroom)

Coast2Coast does offer an All-Online course for First Aid and CPR training. Upon completion of the All-Online course, you will receive a Canadian Red Cross certificate that temporarily meets the regulatory requirement. If you wish to receive an official, WSIB approved Canadian Red Cross certificate, you must upgrade your All-Online training and attend an in-class training session within 90 days of completing your online course.

Most Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates are valid for three years besides Basic Life Support (valid for one year). Due to specific requirements for certain occupations, you may be asked to renew your certificate once a year.

Course Registration / Cancellations Policies

No, the discount will be invalid. Our registration system shows who is registered together for the discount, so if the participant attached cancels, our system will nullify the discount, and the original participant will have to pay the original course fee.

Depending on your training course, the cancellation policy may vary.

First Aid & CPR + Basic Life Support Courses:

  • If you wish to cancel/reschedule your training prior to 48 hours of your course, a $35+HST fee will be applied to your registration
    Within 48 hours of your course, you are not eligible for any refunds
    Professional Responder Courses:

If you wish to cancel/reschedule your training prior to one week of your course, a $150+HST fee will be applied to your registration
Within one week of your course, you are not eligible for any refunds
Private/Group Training Courses:

Please contact your private training coordinator to learn more about cancellation policies

For special circumstances, please contact our office via phone or email and one of our customer service representatives will assist you.

Testimonial

Victoria Christou
17 hours ago
leila alizadeh
19 hours ago
Kid was a great instructor. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and exceptionally thorough. He explained everything in such great detail and with such clarity that I honestly didn’t even realize how quickly the class had passed.
Mr. M
21 hours ago
Great teacher. Easy to digest.
Patrick Palmer
21 hours ago
Meera was very thorough and concise with her instructions throughout the day, so much so that it was easy to remember our points when it came time for our final test. She explained the talking points in an easy-to-understand way.
Labiba
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Labiba! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again in North York for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Katelyn Clarke
1 day ago
My instructor Ali was wonderful! great experience
Response from the owner:Thank you, Katelyn! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at making the lessons engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Anchal Rajput
1 day ago
I had my CPR and first aid course done from here and our instructor Prabh was so kind and professional. Perfect place for getting your course done
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anchal! 🎉 We agree that Prabh is so kind and professional. We are glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Alexis Harback
1 day ago
Was a good course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alexis! 🎉 We're glad to hear you had a great experience with your Standard First Aid course in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Cecilia Cardozo
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Cecilia! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Juan Jose Fajardo
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Juan Jose! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification for CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Beth Mergelas
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Beth! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jemma Sanderson
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Jemma! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Rammer DarkSun
1 day ago
Great explanation and presentation
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rammer! ⭐ We're so glad you found the explanations and presentation clear during your Standard First Aid course in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Bernard Cruz
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Bernard! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to our North York location for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Safety XanSystems
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Safety XanSystems! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Newmarket for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kasey Melrose
2 days ago
Best instructor ever amazing course
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kasey! ⭐ We are so glad to hear you had such an amazing course and a great experience with our instructor. We hope you feel confident with your new Red Cross certification in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Abby Schnell
2 days ago
The course was very helpful!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Abby! 🎉 We are so glad you found the course helpful for obtaining your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jordan Smiley
2 days ago
Rana was wonderful and the course was good
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jordan! 🎉 We agree, Rana is wonderful and does a great job making our CPR/AED training in Calgary so engaging. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Ruzgar D
2 days ago
Service was great, instructor was awesome
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ruzgar! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great experience and that our instructor made your CPR/AED training in Calgary so awesome. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Maryama Omar
2 days ago
The instructor Ahmed Elsaid was very helpful, he made the class very engaging and informative.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maryama! 🎉 We agree that Ahmed Elsaid is great at keeping his classes engaging and informative. We're glad you had such a positive experience during your Standard First Aid training in Etobicoke. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Lylah Malo
2 days ago
The course was amazing! and Rana was such a huge help with everything and made sure we fully understood everything!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lylah! 🎉 We agree, Rana is fantastic and always makes sure everyone fully understands the material. We are so glad you had an amazing experience earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Osinachi Ozoemena
2 days ago
It was informative and concise. My instructor was also great and boosted confidence of the whole class. I enjoyed it. Thanks for the opportunity
Response from the owner:Thank you, Osinachi! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that the class was informative and that our instructor helped boost everyone's confidence during your CPR/AED training in Hamilton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Alecsia Garcia
3 days ago
Maria was amazing! She explained everything clearly and kept everyone in the class engaged. She was very kind and one of the best instructors I've had.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Alecsia! We agree that Maria is fantastic at keeping the class engaged and explaining everything clearly. We are so glad you had such a great experience getting your Red Cross certification with her in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! 🙏 - The Coast2Coast Team
Ravi-Ann
3 days ago
I had a great experience. My instructor was John Devlin, and he obviously knows what he is doing!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ravi-Ann! 🎉 We agree, John Devlin is incredibly knowledgeable and does an amazing job with our Red Cross certification training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Simona Valliere
4 days ago
Tracey was a great instructor, she was engaging and very informative, I feel prepared to use emergency first aid if the time comes, thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Simona! 🙏 We agree, Tracey is wonderful at keeping classes engaging and informative. We're so glad you feel prepared and had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Brijesh Trivedi
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Brijesh! ⭐ We hope to see you back in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Amye st john
4 days ago
Had a great time learning First Aid with Scott today - which is saying something because there's a lot of information packed in. I felt like I can confidently help in an emergency situation and Scott made it easy to ask questions and fully understand and learn. Thank you!
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Amye! 🎉 We agree, Scott is wonderful at breaking down all that information and making it easy to ask questions. We're glad you feel confident to help in an emergency after your Standard First Aid course in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Samuel Mancarious
4 days ago
Penny Finnigan is incredible and extremely knowledgeable and makes it a very fun experience
Response from the owner:Thank you, Samuel! 🎉 We agree, Penny Finnigan is incredible and her deep knowledge really helps make the Standard First Aid training fun. It is great to hear you had such an engaging experience with us in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Mike Lethbridge
4 days ago
Can't say enough how good of a course this was. The instructor was very engaging, and explained everything well, and took the time to answer all of our questions
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mike! 🎉 We are so glad our instructor kept the session engaging and took the time to answer all of your questions during your Standard First Aid training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Manuel Silva
4 days ago
Best emergency first aid seminar experienced by me and I've had many. Thanks Johal!
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Manuel! 🙏 We agree, Johal is excellent at keeping our courses engaging and informative. We are so glad this was the best recertification experience you've had, right here in Oakville. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
katie byrne
4 days ago
Joyal was our instructor and he was extremely funny. He was very personable and was willing to answer any questions we had. It was a very engaging course. I would be happy to do it again with Joyal.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Katie! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and funny while answering everyone's questions. We are so glad you enjoyed getting your Red Cross certification with us in Oakville. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jeff J
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jeff! ⭐ We hope to see you in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Samuel Giberson
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Samuel! ⭐ We hope to see you in Kitchener for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
mady groulx
4 days ago
Good
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mady! ⭐ We're glad to hear you had a good experience with your CPR/AED training in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Claude Alphonso
4 days ago
Course Review: Exceptional First Aid Training with Maria McGuinness I recently completed a one-day First Aid and CPR course through Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR in Ottawa, and I cannot recommend it highly enough, thanks to our fantastic instructor, Maria McGuinness. Ms. McGuinness delivered the course material with absolute excellence. Covering a large volume of critical, lifesaving information in just a single day can easily feel overwhelming, but her teaching style made the content incredibly digestible and practical. She was exceptionally attentive to the needs of everyone in the room, ensuring that every participant fully understood the hands-on techniques and felt confident in their skills before moving forward. What truly set this course apart was how engaging Maria made the entire session. She kept the energy high, encouraged questions, and used real-world scenarios that kept us focused and motivated from start to finish. If you are looking to get certified in Ottawa, I highly recommend booking a session with Coast2Coast and requesting Maria McGuinness as your instructor. Thank you, Maria, for a top-tier training experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Claude! 🎉 We agree that Maria McGuinness is absolutely wonderful at making our Red Cross certification courses in Ottawa so practical and easy to follow. We are so glad her engaging teaching style helped you feel confident in your lifesaving skills. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Krizza Serrano
4 days ago
I’m happy to share that I successfully passed my Standard First Aid and CPR certification! The course was very informative, engaging, and gave me the confidence to respond in emergency situations. The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and explained everything clearly while providing plenty of hands-on practice. I learned valuable life-saving skills that I can use both at work and in everyday life. I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to be prepared to help others in an emergency. Thank you for such a great learning experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Krizza! 🎉 We are so glad the hands-on practice helped build your confidence to respond in emergencies. Congratulations on earning your Red Cross certification with us in Scarborough! Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Emily Nguyen
5 days ago
Walaa was an amazing instructor, made learning easy and fun!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emily! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is wonderful at making everything so easy and fun during your Red Cross certification in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Mehri Jamilian
5 days ago
I took the First Aid & CPR course at Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR – Newmarket, and it was an excellent experience. My instructor (named Kia) was absolutely fantastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Coast2Coast Newmarket, for anyone needing CPR or First Aid training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mehri! 🎉 We agree, Kia is fantastic at sharing his knowledge and making Standard First Aid training in Newmarket such a great experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Batool Khatoon
5 days ago
My experience with Instructor Walaa was exceptional. She demonstrated remarkable expertise, effectively facilitating the learning process and creating a comfortable environment for knowledge acquisition.
Response from the owner:Hi Batool! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa 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 soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Hyunsu Lee
5 days ago
Scott was an excellent instructor. He made the CPR course engaging, easy to follow, and informative. The hands-on practice helped build confidence, and he took the time to answer everyone’s questions. Highly recommend!
Priyanka Luthra
5 days ago
Mr Ali Sekhavati is really a good instructor. He explained all the modules and concepts in depth and in a way that was interesting as well as easy to understand.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Priyanka! 🎉 We agree, Ali Sekhavati is wonderful at explaining concepts in depth while keeping the class engaging. We are so glad you had an excellent experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
R2 A
5 days ago
Ali was a fantastic instructor and the course was conducting wonderfully
Response from the owner:Thank you, R2 A! 🎉 We agree that Ali is a fantastic instructor who makes our CPR/AED training in North York so engaging. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Mittal Joshi
5 days ago
WALAA
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mittal! 🎉 We agree that Walaa is wonderful at leading our Standard First Aid courses. We're glad you had a great training experience with us in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Milo Darker
5 days ago
I took the standard first aid and CPR level C with Sharareh Meskoob as my instructor. The class was very informative, helpful and enjoyable.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Milo! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is wonderful at making Standard First Aid both informative and enjoyable. We're so glad you had a great experience with us in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Rachel McChesney
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Martha
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Martha! ⭐ We hope to see you in Hamilton for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Toyin Osagie
5 days ago
Walaa was my instructor and she did a great job , the class was interesting and educative Thanks to her
Response from the owner:Thank you, Toyin! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is fantastic at keeping the class interesting and educational. We're glad you enjoyed your Red Cross certification training in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Devatharshini Sivaprakash
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Devatharshini! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sofia Elena I.
5 days ago
Had an amazing experience with instructor Walaa! She made the learning very easy and ensured everything was comprehensive for everyone
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sofia Elena I.! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is fantastic at making the material easy to understand and comprehensive for everyone. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Lucy Wang
5 days ago
Great course, instructor Walaa very knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lucy! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is incredibly knowledgeable and makes our Standard First Aid course in Mississauga so engaging. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

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