First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Blended & RecertificationCourses Offered
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- CPR/AED Level C
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid & Basic/Emergency First Aid Recertification
- CPR/AED Level C Recertification
Our First Aid and CPR course is a common choice for WSIB approved workplace certification in Ontario. Students complete a self-paced online portion before class, or choose a full classroom format when available. Intermediate first aid is typically two days; Basic/Emergency First Aid is usually one day.
These courses cover common injuries, choking, allergic reactions, wounds, heart attack, stroke, and other medical emergencies. Classroom time uses high-quality equipment for CPR practice, AED Trainer practice, and hands-on skills testing. Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator is included.
- WSIB Regulation 1101 workplace compliance
- Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator
- Bleeding control, recovery position, AED use, cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke
- Blended and classroom formats
- Free 90-day skills retake
Who is this for?
This course fits Guelph workplaces, University of Guelph students, childcare workers, personal support workers, security staff, teachers, office workers, and factory employees who need recognized first aid cpr or CPR/AED Level C certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
HealthcareCourses Offered
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal
Basic Life Support is for healthcare providers and first responders who need clinical CPR practice. The course teaches high-quality CPR, single rescuer and team-based response, AED use, opioid overdose response, and simulated scenarios. BLS certification is valid for one year in Canada.
- Meets clinical employer requirements in Guelph
- Adult, child, and infant resuscitation
- Opioid overdose and trauma response
- Initial certification and BLS Renewal options available
- Certificate within 48 hours of completion
Who is this for?
This course fits nurses, nursing students, paramedics, physicians, dental professionals, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, lifeguards, sports medicine staff, and healthcare workers in Guelph who need a valid Basic Life Support card.
Select the BLS certification type
First Responder & EMR Courses in Guelph
Planning for firefighting, policing, paramedicine, or emergency response? We offer professional responder training in Ontario.
You may need First Responder (FR), EMR, EMR Recertification, or an EMR Upgrade—an 80-hour in-class course covering airway management, spinal injuries, and trauma. Most candidates start with Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and BLS.
- Main coursesFR & EMR
- Duration80 hrs in-class
- UpgradesEMR Upgrade
- RenewalEMR Recert
Professional responder courses
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Awards & Recognition
Recognised as a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, 2025 consecutively.onal Professional Responder Provider
2025 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2025 · National Professional Responder Provider
2025 · Top 3 National Training Provider
2025 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
2024 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2024 · National Professional Responder Provider
2024 · Top 3 National Training Provider
2024 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
2023 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2023 · National Professional Responder Provider
2023 · Top 3 National Training Provider
2023 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
Why Guelph Workers Choose Coast2Coast for First Aid Certification
Our CPR training courses support Ontario workplaces, healthcare teams, and organizations with WSIB approved certification, Red Cross recognition, fast certificates, and a free 90-day retake.
Coasty is the Coast2Coast First Aid Student Companion app tutor. It explains First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, and course concepts in simple language so students can review topics, take quizzes, and build confidence alongside official Canadian Red Cross materials.
About Our Guelph Location
Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner delivering First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS-HCP, EMR, FR, and youth programs. Our Guelph location at 287 Water St, Guelph, ON N1G 1B6 is close to downtown Guelph, the University of Guelph area, Stone Road, Old University, Kortright Hills, Hamilton, Kitchener, and nearby communities. Free parking is available.
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Every course is led by a verified, active Red Cross instructor with real practice time.
Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat
Physician - First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR & EFR Specialist
Waleed is Red Cross certified in First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR, and EFR, helping students respond with confidence.
Andrea Tenedero
First Aid & BLS Trainer — Red Cross Certified
Andrea is a First Aid and Basic Life Support trainer with a nursing background.
Sharareh Meskoob
Paramedic — Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS & EMR Specialist
Sharareh is a paramedic certified in Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR.
Inside Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities
Our first aid training facility uses quality AED trainers and CPR mannequins so students can practise realistic emergency scenarios.
First Aid & CPR Certification — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers based on Ontario WSIB rules and Red Cross policy — no guesswork.
The majority of workplaces require Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C. This WSIB approved course includes hands on training and lifesaving skills for injuries, choking, allergic reactions, and stroke.
They refer to the same Canadian Red Cross course. Intermediate first aid is the updated name many organizations now use, while Standard First Aid is still common in job postings. Intermediate First Aid is usually two days; Basic First Aid is usually one day.
Our Guelph training facility is at 287 Water St, Guelph, ON N1G 1B6. Free parking is available, with access from downtown Guelph, the University of Guelph, Stone Road, Old University, Kortright Hills, Hamilton, Kitchener, Cambridge, and Fergus.
CPR/AED certification is valid for three years in Canada. Recertification reviews CPR C for adult, child, and infant care, AED use, and single rescuer practice so students can perform cpr and help save a life.
Yes. BLS replaced CPR-HCP in April 2019. It is for healthcare professionals and first responders. BLS includes hands on training, team dynamics, AED use, simulated clinical scenarios, and stroke recognition. Certification is valid for one year in Canada.
Yes. Blended learning combines online theory with an engaging classroom session. Students develop practical confidence as they practise CPR, AED use, bandaging, recovery position, and lifesaving skills with a certified instructor.
Using an AED can improve outcomes in cardiac emergencies. Students practise with an AED Trainer and learn how to act quickly when a person has no normal breathing or pulse.
The Babysitting course is for ages 11 to 15, and Stay Safe is for ages 9 to 13. Youth programs teach safety skills, leadership, and basic first aid for young caregivers. Certification from youth courses has no expiry.
Yes. Coast2Coast offers event first response services in Guelph, including trained personnel and customized training for event organizers. Event teams can request CPR, AED, and first aid support for public and private events.
First Aid & CPR Training Resources for Guelph
Guides for first aid, CPR certification, WSIB rules, certificate validity, and course selection.
