First Aid and CPR
Courses

First Aid & CPR/AED training courses are important for people of all backgrounds to learn. Not only will you learn how to perform certain first aid skills, like cardiopulmonary resuscitation and injury management, but you will also learn when it is safe to do so. Keep your friends and family safe and enroll today!

There are two types of
First Aid courses

There are two types of
First Aid courses

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 is an 8-hour course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. The course covers skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to circulation emergencies for adults (CPR level A or C). Other topics include airway and breathing emergencies, as well as the prevention of 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

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED

Our Standard First Aid and CPR/AED is a 16-hour course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training for work requirements, or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. The course covers a variety of topics from basic (circulation and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission), to in-depth (sudden medical emergencies and injuries to the head and/or spine).

Teaching Time:

Available levels:

Varied depending on the level

Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level A

Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C

Online Blended Training:

Level A

Online : 7-8 hours

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

 

Level C

Online : 7-8 hours

In-Class : 8 hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

 

All In-Class Training

Two Day Course

Level A

13 hours teaching time

  • Day 1 : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Day 2 : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Note : Weekend Courses have late start on the second Day

  • Day 2 on Weekends : 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Level C

16 hours teaching time

  • Day 1 : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Day 2 : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Note : Weekend Courses have late start on the second Day

  • Day 2 on Weekends: 10:00 AM – 6:00 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
  • Wound Care Head and Spine Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries Sudden
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Poisons
  • Environmental Emergencies

*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

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is committed to providing community-oriented programs that empower individuals with essential life-saving skills and first aid techniques. Our aim is to ensure that every participant in our classes and courses gains the necessary techniques to confidently respond to various medical emergencies. While we sincerely hope that such situations never arise, we are prepared to respond promptly and effectively when needed. Our facilities across Canada are equipped with state-of-the-art First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies. Explore our range of Canadian Red Cross programs, like Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support, or reach out to us for guidance in selecting the course (online training or in person) that suits your needs and circumstances best.

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

  • Brantford

    Our Brantford facility is located at:20 Fen Ridge Ct, Brantford, ON N3V 1G2

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  • 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:287 Water Street,
    Guelph, ON N1G 1B6

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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:55 King Street #202, St Catharines, ON L2R 3H5

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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:2679 Howard Avenue #102, Windsor, ON N8X 3X2

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  • Ajax

    Our Ajax facility is located at:467 Westney Rd S, 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: 15 Chisholm Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 4V1

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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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  • Milton

    Our Milton facility is located at: 917 Nipissing Rd, Milton, ON L9T 5E3

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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 St E #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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  • Toronto Midtown

    Our Toronto Midtown facility is located at:67 Taunton Rd, Toronto, ON M4S 2P2

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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 St #12B, Whitby, ON L1N 8M2

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  • Belleville

    Our Belleville facility is located at:387 N Front St, Belleville, ON K8P 3C8

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  • Kanata

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

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  • Kingston

    Our Kingston facility is located at:734 Montreal St, Kingston, ON K7K 3J4

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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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  • Ottawa South

    Our Ottawa South facility is located at:933 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 1P5

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  • Peterborough

    Our Peterborough facility is located at:441 Rubidge St, Peterborough, ON K9H 4E4

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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

    Our Edmonton facility is located at:10080 Jasper Ave #504, Edmonton, AB T5J 1V9.

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Click here for a quick, step-by-step registration guide that gets you registered fast and efficiently!
Click here for a thorough and guiding instructional video with audio commentary to get you registered for the right course!

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 are all accustomed to doing the majority of things online; from banking to grocery shopping. That is why we are offering our customers the option to learn First Aid & CPR fully 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 knowledge to provide proper first aid and CPR is an amazing skill to have. Our First Aid and CPR courses are specifically designed to teach participants how to help a person in need entirely through hands-on practice.
  • 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

Designed for those with busy schedules, the online blended course format is a great way to learn First Aid and CPR skills at home but still gain extensive hands-on training in a classroom with a certified instructor. This online training option provides you with the best of both worlds!

  • 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 Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) training course has recently replaced CPR-HCP. This training is designed for any first responder and healthcare professionals, focusing on high-intensity CPR in a fast-paced environment.

Register for First Aid and Basic Life Support training to earn an amazing bundle discount!

Testimonial

Manpreet Parmar
21 hours ago
Had a really good experience with Coast2Coast First Aid for my CPR and First Aid course in Mississauga . The instructor Nida Farooqui was friendly and explained everything well. I feel much more confident now—highly recommend!
T S
1 day ago
Mohamed was great very informative. He is funny and super smart and knows his stuff. Really enjoyed the class even though I was a trouble maker lol
satvir singh grewal
1 day ago
Marina Bogdanovic
1 day ago
Selina R. was the best instructor I have ever had in all of my years of taking first aid and cpr courses. Lots of detail, examples, hands on approaches and a wonderful experience overall. I could not be more grateful for this particular course and knowledge gained because of Selina.
Juliana
1 day ago
Selina Rawe is the BEST!!
Johnston
1 day ago
Selina rawe was my instructor and I had a great time in her class! Amazing teacher!
Rutu Panchal
1 day ago
Penny Finnighan she is very good and her teaching is just awesome and lively.
Olubunmi Bak
1 day ago
Selina was just amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the training.
Jennifer Nwaizu
1 day ago
Penny Finnigan is the absolute best. I enjoyed the whole lecture. I was scared when I saw how long the course will take but she made it so interactive and the time went by so fast.
Paige Campbell
1 day ago
Penny was knowledgeable and engaging.
Kristiaan Hansen
1 day ago
Penny was a fabulous instructor! I felt very prepared for the exam. Thank you, Penny!
LukeTrepp
1 day ago
Penny was a great presence and kept the presentation informative and fun 🙂
Dani B
1 day ago
This was the best CPR/first aid/AED training experience so thorough and I feel confident about my skills our instructor Penny is wonderful I will definitely be back for my recertification.
A.R. Waring
1 day ago
We had Penny Finnigan as our instructor, she was amazing. The in person instruction has so much more context and Penny made it very easy to retain and really take in. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.
Miranda sassi
1 day ago
I had an amazing experience with Selina she is a great teacher and made this experience more enjoyable and fun. I will give her a 100 stars !!!
Rocio A.V.
1 day ago
Thanks for my training today. Nadia the instructor was amazing she share her knowledge very understable as practical and theory of fundamental CPR and First Aid. All the best for her.
Shalini Soosaipillai
1 day ago
Kia was an exceptional instructor who not only made the course engaging, but also very informative. He gave us many practical tips and advices. He is a very skilled professional all around and is very knowledgeable on many topics. Thank you!
Endurance ogbaji
2 days ago
Learning was amazing, Elhamy was super good and nice💯
Olivia Dalglish
3 days ago
Ezz was such a great BLS instructor. I really enjoyed taking my course and had a lot of fun. Highly recommend 🙂
Mikayla Ball-Valiquette
4 days ago
Another great experience with C2C doing my EMR recert. We had Mohammed as an instructor and he was beyond amazing. So knowledgeable and made the long classroom days feel not so long.
Aycha
4 days ago
Course was organized and detailed. The instructor was knowledgeable , attentive and kind.
Susan MacLellan
4 days ago
Excellent experience. Very knowledgeable, friendly and effective instructor.
Karamveer kaur Dhillon
5 days ago
Superb traning
Henrich Svetko
5 days ago
I really enjoyed my re-certification course with Edward. He is an excellent young instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Henrich Svetko! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed your recertification course with Edward in Richmond Hill. We agree, he is an excellent instructor! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

T W
5 days ago
Tatiana Briceno was the instructor and she kept the class engaged for the entire day.
Her positive energy was infectious and turned a day of first aid training into a fun experience.
Milena Rios
5 days ago
I had so much fun taking the course! My instructor Elhamy made it so interesting and super engaging. I feel like I learned a lot and feel more prepared.
Seanna Taylorr
5 days ago
Today I had the pleasure of taking this training with Elhamy as our instructor. From the moment I entered the building til I was leaving he was extremely welcoming and had a great sense of humour. He made the day not feel so long with the way he instructs. Very informational and knowledgeable staff member. Thankful for him today and the experience I had while doing the CPR training.
Marygrace Nanninga
5 days ago
Joyal was a great instructor
mitchell mesman
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, mitchell mesman! ⭐ We're happy you chose us for your Standard First Aid in Nepean and look forward to seeing you at your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Tori B
5 days ago
got my standard first aid & cpr c today! hosam was a fun and engaging instructor - the day went by super fast and I left feeling confident
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tori B! 🎉 We agree, Hosam is a fantastic and engaging instructor, and we're so glad you left your Standard First Aid course in Nepean feeling confident. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

CHRIS LEUNG
5 days ago
Meera is a amazing and informative instructor. Highly recommend to her classes.
Brittany june Gamble
5 days ago
I hope you get Elhamy as an instructor if you’re in Hamilton, ON!!!!
Ali AL-DAWODI
5 days ago
Very good and very professional. It’s extremely useful to know what to do in situations and they teach it amazingly. Thank you Hosam!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ali AL-DAWODI! We're so glad Hosam made the Standard First Aid training in Nepean so professional and effective. We agree, he's great at teaching you what to do in emergency situations. 🙏 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jaspreet kaur Randhawa
5 days ago
The instructor was very professional and provided in depth knowledge. It was a womderful experience to learn from coast2coast.
Rabab Ryalat
5 days ago
The training was excellent. The instructor, Loyal, was amazing at explaining the material, and the examples were easy and clear.
aqib choudhary
5 days ago
Meera is very gentle and supportive
Hamida Idrees
5 days ago
Meera is very helpful and supportive
Michael Chan
5 days ago
Joyal was very kind & patient.

He answered all questions and made sure we understood the concept thoroughly.

Thank you Joyal!
Zhan Li
5 days ago
Ali is very experienced and good at making the concept alive
Prabhjot Sandhu
5 days ago
Hi my name is Prabh.I really enjoyed this First Aid and CPR course, my instructor is Meera Patel. She explained everything clearly and made it easy to follow. She’s very kind and a genuinely good person, which made the class feel comfortable and welcoming. Overall, a great learning experience.
liz
5 days ago
Ali is fantastic!!!
Harwinder Kaur
5 days ago
I had a great experience. The service was quick and professional. Everything was explained clearly. I would definitely recommend this place.
Jasmeen kaur
5 days ago
Sharareh meskoob she is an excellent trainer, taught very welll. Loved the class and her way of teaching iis great. Thanks
Sweta Rani
5 days ago
Sharahreh meskoob is a very good instructor I enjoyed her class she is very knowledgeable and good instructor
Aman Chahal
5 days ago
Amazing learning experience with Sharareh Meskoob
Thanks
Simar Singh
5 days ago
Awesome teacher and great trainer Sharareh Meskoob. We enjoyed the session
Jashandeep Kaur
5 days ago
Teresa Valvano
5 days ago
I had an amazing experience at your North York location. My instructor Meera was extremely knowledgeable, approachable, patient and fun. She made the day pass quickly because she effortlessly engaged the class. I would highly recommend this course. Meera was fantastic!
Vaniya Beik
5 days ago
Hotak Family
5 days ago

Ready to become a lifesaver? Enroll in our first aid training course today and gain the essential skills for emergency response, medical assistance, CPR training, and life-saving techniques. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, workplace safety officer, or someone who wants to make a difference in critical situations, our expert-led programs will empower you to act confidently when it matters most. Don’t wait for an emergency to strike—take action now and be prepared to save lives. Sign up for our CPR course today!

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