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First Aid Courses, CPR Certification & BLS Training in Halifax

A Canadian Red Cross training partner for first aid courses, CPR training, and BLS certification in Halifax and Dartmouth. Over 200,000 participants have trained with us across North America, with a 99.9% student success rate.

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First Aid Courses & CPR Training in Halifax 

Looking for a first aid course in Halifax? Coast2Coast runs first aid training and first aid classes at our Chebucto Rd location, plus a CPR course and BLS training for healthcare providers. Choose Intermediate/Standard First Aid, Basic/Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, Basic Life Support (BLS), or a professional responder course. Our first aid and CPR training in Nova Scotia meets WCB Nova Scotia requirements, and you can learn blended or fully in person.

First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

Blended & Recertification
📅 Online theory at home | 🏫 1 day in-person skills | 📋 3-year certificate

Courses Offered

  • Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C
  • Basic/Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED Level C
  • CPR/AED Level C
  • Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C Recertification
  • CPR/AED Level C Recertification

Our Halifax first aid course of choice is Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, a 16-hour certification that meets WCB Nova Scotia requirements. With the blended learning format, you complete the online portion of the training at home, then spend a day in class practicing your skills. Prefer to learn everything directly from an instructor? Take the course fully in person.

3-Year Certificate Blended & In-Person Canadian Red Cross

Most Halifax workplaces require Intermediate/Standard First Aid certification, and employers must make sure trained team members are always on site. Basic/Emergency First Aid covers lower-risk workplaces. Students from Dartmouth and Bedford take first aid courses with us too.

Classes in Halifax Public classes every week, including CPR/AED Level C, Emergency, Standard, Intermediate options, and recertification. See private & group bookings for teams of 8+.
  • First aid training that meets WCB Nova Scotia requirements
  • Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator trainer
  • Life saving skills for minor injuries, cardiac arrest, choking, severe bleeding, stroke recognition, and safe emergency treatment
  • Blended options and a full classroom experience for learners who prefer direct instructor support
  • Practical skills, course material review, and a free skills practice retake within 90 days

Who is this for? Nova Scotia workplaces, childcare workers, PSWs, security staff, teachers, office workers, coaches, and construction crews needing a recognized CPR/AED Level C or full first aid certificate.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Healthcare
🏥 4-hour in-class session | 🧑‍⚕️ Healthcare providers | 📋 1-year certificate

Courses Offered

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal

BLS certification in Halifax is built for healthcare professionals, nursing students, first responders, and clinical teams. If you need a healthcare provider BLS course in Halifax, this is it. Non-clinical roles should book Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C instead.

Healthcare Focused 1-Year Certificate Initial & Renewal Red Cross Certificate
Available in Halifax Public BLS classes and private BLS sessions for healthcare teams. Advancing to paramedic work? Explore Emergency Medical Responder pathway here.
  • Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across Halifax and Nova Scotia
  • Adult, child, and infant resuscitation on training manikins, with team-based practice
  • Opioid overdose and trauma response components
  • Initial certification and BLS Renewal options available
  • Certificate within 48 hours of completion

Who is this for? Nurses, nursing students, paramedics, physicians, dental professionals, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, and anyone working in healthcare or pre-hospital care in Halifax who needs a current Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

Group & Corporate First Aid and CPR Training in Halifax

Book private or group first aid and CPR training at your workplace, school, childcare facility, manufacturing site, community centre, or healthcare office. Courses meet workplace safety requirements for offices, security teams, healthcare staff, logistics teams, and trained personnel across Halifax and Nova Scotia. Group training is available for 8+ participants.

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Awards & Recognition

Recognised as a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, 2025 consecutively.

Coast2Coast is a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2023 — Canadian Red Cross

2023 · National Provider

National Professional Responder Provider 2023 — Canadian Red Cross

2023 · National Professional Responder Provider

Top 3 National Training Provider 2023 — Canadian Red Cross

2023 · Top 3 National Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2023 — Canadian Red Cross

2023 · Top 3 Provincial Provider

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross

2024 · National Provider

National Professional Responder Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross

2024 · National Professional Responder Provider

Top 3 National Training Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross

2024 · Top 3 National Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross

2024 · Top 3 Provincial Provider

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross

2025 · National Provider

National Professional Responder Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross

2025 · National Professional Responder Provider

Top 3 National Training Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross

2025 · Top 3 National Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross

2025 · Top 3 Provincial Provider

Why Halifax Students Choose Coast2Coast for First Aid Training

Halifax workplaces and healthcare teams choose us for first aid courses, CPR certification, and BLS training that meet WCB Nova Scotia requirements. See how Coast2Coast compares to other training providers across Halifax and Nova Scotia, with a free 90-day skills retake included.

Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR & BLS — Halifax compared with other Halifax and Nova Scotia providers
Feature Coast2Coast HalifaxBest Choice in Halifax Other Providers
WCB Nova Scotia First aid courses that meet WCB Nova Scotia requirements Limited WCB Nova Scotia compliant course options
Canadian Red Cross Canadian Red Cross recognized, ranked Top 3 Training Partner, provincial & national Not always Canadian Red Cross recognized or nationally ranked
Certificate speed Digital certificate within 48 hours Up to 10 business days
Skills retake Free 90-day skills practice retake No free retake
Course availability 100+ courses every week across our locations Fewer course dates each week
Learning format Blended or fully in person Traditional all-day format
Healthcare certification Basic Life Support (BLS) from the Canadian Red Cross CPR/AED only
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North America's first AI-powered First Aid & CPR tutor, part of the Coast2Coast First Aid Student Companion app. Coasty explains First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, and course concepts in simple language so you can review topics, take quizzes, and build confidence before, during, and after class. It works alongside your instructor and official Canadian Red Cross materials to support your learning.

Halifax Training Location

About Our Halifax Location

Coast2Coast runs a dedicated Halifax training facility at 6496 Chebucto Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1L3, inside the Sylvan Learning Centre. Students come for first aid courses and CPR certification from Clayton Park, Fairview, Westmount, Rockingham, Armdale, the North End, the South End, Downtown Halifax, Spryfield, Bedford, and Dartmouth, where first aid courses and first aid training are a short trip away. Our Canadian Red Cross first aid courses meet WCB Nova Scotia requirements. The location sits in west-end Halifax on a Halifax Transit corridor, with free parking on site.

Halifax Location

Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR — Halifax

6496 Chebucto Rd
Halifax, NS B3L 1L3
Toll Free: 1-866-291-9121
Public classes every week.
Private & group training available by appointment.
Street Parking on Elm St, Beech St & Connolly St
Public ClassesBLS Available

Other Coast2Coast Locations Near Halifax

If Halifax does not suit your dates, these are the closest Coast2Coast locations, each with its own address, courses and schedule.

Student Reviews

Real Reviews From Real Students

Google reviews from Coast2Coast First Aid students across Canada, in their own words.

Google Reviewer
Carlos Germán Sevilla Moreno
17 hours ago
The teacher was amazing; her class was very interactive and clear, and she is very kind.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Carlos! 🎉 We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid class in Mississauga to be interactive and clear. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Alexa Fulford
1 day ago
Saika was great, she made the course welcoming and enjoyable 🙂
Google Reviewer
Zachary Warner
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the rating, Zachary! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Calgary for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Khoi Duong
2 days ago
Saika was amazing
Response from the owner:Thank you, Khoi! 🎉 We agree, Saika is an amazing instructor for Standard First Aid in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Stephanie Lui
2 days ago
Instructor Ali’s class was very interactive and engaging, he teaches really well and makes concept easy to understand. He is willing to help and friendly. Will definitely come back! 🙂
Response from the owner:Thank you, Stephanie! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping the class interactive and making complex concepts easy to understand. We're glad you had a great experience getting your Red Cross certification with us in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Nidhi Gupta
2 days ago
Amazing, knowledgeable instructor, great training session, hands-on practice, clean facility, open questions and answers session, 10 on 10.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Nidhi! ⭐ We're glad you enjoyed the hands-on practice and open Q&A during your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Shabnam Mirfendereski
2 days ago
Exceptional course and amazing instructor that makes class interesting and interactive
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shabnam! 🎉 We are so glad you found your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket so interesting and interactive. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Hannah Horlings
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for training with us, Hannah! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Newmarket for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Minju
2 days ago
This instructor is so kind and amazing!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Minju! 🎉 We're glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience with our instructor during your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
anastassia T15
2 days ago
Wonderful and insightful instructor, recommend it
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anastassia! 🎉 We're so glad you had such an insightful experience with your instructor during your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Cici
2 days ago
This is the best training ive ever done before! My instructor makes everything fun and entertaining which is great since ive been there from 9-5pm. The exam was pretty easy to do if you actually paid attention to everything he said. We got 45 minutes of break time and he helps you on your exam if you get stuck, this instructor i had was amazing! I would definitely suggest this to anyone who is interested into learning cpr or first aid, youll get a lot of information out of this.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Cici! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that your instructor kept things fun and entertaining throughout your full-day Standard First Aid course in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Vadim Olhovezky
2 days ago
Interesting and professionally 👍
Response from the owner:Thank you, Vadim! 🙏 We're glad you found your CPR/AED training in Richmond Hill both interesting and professional. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Mena Ibrahim
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, Mena! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Divya Keerthana
2 days ago
I took CPR and First Aid training with Saika Rafique, and she was a wonderful instructor! She explained everything clearly, was very supportive, and made the whole learning experience enjoyable. I’m so happy I took this course with her. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Divya! 🎉 We agree that Saika Rafique is a wonderful instructor who makes learning so supportive and enjoyable. We're glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Carole Nassonko
2 days ago
Saika was such a great instructor, explained all concepts easily and made the learning experience memorable.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Carole! 🎉 We agree, Saika is wonderful at making concepts easy to understand and creating a memorable class. So glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid training in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Bryson Ruiz
2 days ago
Raika was great, positive and energetic. Made the content fun to get through! Great instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bryson! 🎉 We agree, Raika is fantastic at bringing so much positive energy to the classroom and keeping things fun. We're so glad you had a great Standard First Aid course with us in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Milena Vlahovic
3 days ago
Experience with KARTHIGA was awesome
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Jihen youssfi
3 days ago
Big thanks to Saika Rafique, my first aid instructor for helping me pass and having fun while doing it!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jihen! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at keeping things fun while helping you succeed. So glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid training in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Amandeep Kaur
3 days ago
Great experience.
Google Reviewer
Dilpreet Sran
3 days ago
The instructor is so good ( mr Joyal fernandes ) His way of telling is pretty impressive and we get the things without any problems
Response from the owner:Thank you, Dilpreet! 🎉 We agree, Joyal Fernandes has an impressive way of teaching that makes getting your Red Cross certification simple and clear. We're glad you had a smooth experience with us in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Chris Lee
3 days ago
Great SFA class instructed by Fatima. Course was well delivered, timely, and informative. I have taken SFA many times and must say the course was delivered with intent. It is nice to see when instructors care about the material delivered as was the case with Coast2coast. Well done Fatima!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chris! 🎉 We agree, Fatima is fantastic and brings so much care and intent to her Standard First Aid training. Coming from someone who has taken the course many times, your kind words mean a lot to our team in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Emily Glasberg
3 days ago
Saika was a wonderful instructor! She provided so many real-world examples to ground our understanding. The course was engaging and immersive with lots of opportunities for practice.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emily! 🎉 We agree, Saika is wonderful at using real-world examples to make the hands-on practice so engaging. We're so glad you had a great time completing your Standard First Aid course in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Moonlight Admin
3 days ago
Saika Rafique was very helpful and a great instructor. Thank you
Response from the owner:Thank you, Moonlight Admin! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is a fantastic instructor who makes Red Cross certification engaging and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Elycia Jane
3 days ago
Saika was an amazing instructor!!! Best CPR course I've ever taken
Response from the owner:Thank you, Elycia! 🎉 We agree, Saika is an amazing instructor who makes CPR/AED training both engaging and clear. So glad to hear this was the best course you have taken in Calgary! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Google Reviewer
Tricia Nguyen
3 days ago
Saika is the best instructor!! So much help and explains everything so well with real life examples!
Photo from customer review
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tricia! 🎉 We agree, Saika is fantastic at using real-life examples to make Standard First Aid clear and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great course experience in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Student Stories — Across Canada

Verified Reviews from First Aid & CPR Students

Real student feedback, in their own words.

First Aid & CPR Student Feedback

Participants across our Red Cross training network share their experiences.

Dozens more real life stories from Coast2Coast students. Real people, real results.


Common Questions

Certification — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers based on Nova Scotia workplace rules, Canadian Red Cross policy, and Halifax course options.

Yes, our first aid courses in Halifax meet WCB Nova Scotia requirements. Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C both earn a Canadian Red Cross certificate. Check with your employer which level your workplace requires before you book.

Most Halifax workplaces require Intermediate first aid certification. Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C runs 16 hours. Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C runs 8 hours and suits lower-risk workplaces. Healthcare providers book BLS training in Halifax instead, and firefighting and policing careers start with First Responder or EMR. Groups of 8 or more can book first aid classes privately at their workplace.

Standard First Aid and Intermediate First Aid are the same 16-hour course under two names. Emergency First Aid and Basic First Aid are likewise the same 8-hour course for lower-risk workplaces. Both courses include CPR/AED Level C. Compare them on our first aid courses page.

First aid and CPR/AED Level C certificates are valid for 3 years, and BLS certification is valid for 1 year. We run recertification courses for Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, CPR/AED Level C, and BLS Renewal. Book your recertification before your card expires.

Yes, our CPR course includes practice on an automated external defibrillator trainer, and CPR/AED Level C covers adults, children, and infants. You cannot certify fully online, because the skills testing happens in person. Blended learning pairs the online portion of the training with an in-person skills session, or you can take the course fully in person.

Coast2Coast's Halifax location at 6496 Chebucto Rd serves students from Clayton Park, Fairview, Westmount, Armdale, the North End, the South End, Downtown Halifax, Dartmouth, and Bedford. Over 200,000 participants have trained with us across North America. As a Halifax safety training company, we hold a 4.9 rating from over 21K Google Canadian reviews, so you can read student reviews of our BLS and first aid classes on Google. Full address, map, and directions are in the location details above.