First Aid Certification, CPR & BLS Training in Hamilton
Get certified, stay confident, and be compliant. Book WSIB approved first aid courses, CPR training in Hamilton, or Basic Life Support with Coast2Coast, a trusted Canadian Red Cross training partner since 2014. Over 150,000 participants have trained with us across North America.
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WSIB Approved First Aid & BLS Training in Hamilton
Our downtown Hamilton location runs Intermediate/Standard First Aid, Basic/Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, Basic Life Support (BLS), youth programs, and professional responder training. Choose a blended format with the online portion at home, or a full classroom experience. These WSIB approved courses meet CSA Z1210:24 workplace standards, and your certificate arrives within 48 hours.
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Blended & RecertificationWSIB Approved Training in Hamilton
- CPR/AED Level C
- Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
- CPR/AED Level C Recertification
- Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification
Majority of workplaces require Intermediate first aid certification, which makes this our most-booked course in Hamilton. It builds from basic first aid for minor injuries up to how to perform CPR and use an AED. The blended format splits it into an online portion you finish at home plus one classroom day downtown.
Blended courses. You complete a self-paced online portion before attending the classroom session. Prefer to learn everything directly from an instructor without video or computer requirements? Ask about the fully in person format.
Recertification courses. Renewing an existing certificate takes a single day onsite. Check the expiry date first, because an expired card means taking the full course again.
- Meets Ontario Regulation 1101 workplace first aid requirements
- Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator
- Bone, muscle, and joint injuries plus head and spinal injury care
- Recovery position, severe bleeding control, and first aid for poisons
- Recognizing a heart attack, stroke, and other medical emergencies, and activating EMS 911
- Free 90-day skills practice retake
Who is this for? Construction workers, daycare staff, ECEs, Personal Support Workers (PSWs), coaches, security guards, and students at McMaster University and Mohawk College.
Certification provided: 3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate, valid for WSIB.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
HealthcareHCP Training for Hamilton Professionals
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal
Healthcare employers ask for Basic Life Support rather than a public CPR card. Over four hours you cover high-performance CPR, airway management, and opioid overdose response with a certified Canadian Red Cross instructor. Non-clinical roles should book the standard first aid course.
- Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across Hamilton
- Adult, child, and infant resuscitation with team-based CPR
- Use of a naloxone kit
- Initial certification and BLS Renewal options available
- Certificate issued within 48 hours of completion
Who is this for? Nurses (RN/RPN), dentists, hygienists, physiotherapists, paramedics, and nursing students.
Certification provided: 1-year BLS certification.
First Responder & EMR Courses in Hamilton
Building a career in firefighting, policing, paramedicine, or emergency response? Our Professional Responder courses were created by the Canadian Red Cross and are WSIB approved.
First Responder is a 4-day Canadian Red Cross certification. EMR is an 80-hour in-class course covering patient assessment, airway management, spinal injuries, and trauma, and it is the highest pre-hospital level below paramedic. Both need a written exam and practical scenarios, and certificates last three years. Most candidates start with Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and BLS before advancing.
- Main coursesFR & EMR
- Duration80 hrs in-class
- UpgradesEMR Upgrade
- RenewalFR & EMR Recert
Who is this for? Firefighters, law enforcement applicants, campus response teams, and anyone pursuing a career in EMS.
Certification provided: 3-year Professional Responder certification at the FR or EMR level.
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Awards & Recognition
Award-Winning Canadian Red Cross Training Partner Every Year Since 2023
We have won all of these 4 awards every year since 2023: National First Aid & CPR Provider, National Professional Responder Provider, Top 3 National Training Providers, Top 3 Provincial Training Providers.
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 Hamilton Workers Choose Coast2Coast for First Aid Certification
Our CPR training courses check every box Ontario workplaces and healthcare teams need: WSIB approved certification, Red Cross recognition, and a free 90-day retake.
North America's first AI-powered First Aid & CPR tutor, part of the Coast2Coast Student Companion app. Coasty explains CPR/AED and BLS concepts in plain language so you can review topics and take quizzes before and after your Hamilton session.
About Our Downtown Hamilton Location
Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics ranks among the Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partners in North America. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, we deliver WSIB approved First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, EMR, FR, and youth programs across 30+ locations. Our downtown facility sits at 20 Hughson Street South, Suite 608, Hamilton, ON L8N 2A1, a short walk from Jackson Square and easy to reach on HSR transit. Every class is taught by a trained Canadian Red Cross instructor, and courses run through the week and on weekends.
Find Your Way to Us
Downtown Hamilton, steps from Jackson Square and HSR routes.
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - Hamilton
Hamilton, ON L8N 2A1
Toll Free: 1-866-291-9121
Hamilton, ON L8N 2A1
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Meet Your Hamilton Instructors
Every session is led by experienced instructors who are verified and Canadian Red Cross certified. Small class sizes mean real practice time, clear explanations, and the confidence to respond when it counts.
Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat
Physician — First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR & EFR Specialist
A physician and Master of Health Industry Administration graduate, Red Cross certified in First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR, and EFR since 2023.
Andrea Tenedero
First Aid & BLS Trainer — Red Cross Certified
A First Aid and Basic Life Support trainer with a nursing background, focused on skills students use right away.
Sharareh Meskoob
Paramedic — Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS & EMR Specialist
A paramedic certified in Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR, teaching through real-world scenarios.
Inside Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities
Our first aid courses run in a facility purpose-built for certification, with an AED Trainer, CPR mannequins, and first aid equipment at every station. Participants practise emergency scenarios so they leave prepared for work, home, or school.
You learn CPR, we donate. Helping those in need is the responsibility of those who can, so a portion of all proceeds goes to the SickKids Foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most workplaces require Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C — a 2-day standard first aid course meeting CSA Z1210:24. Basic/Emergency is the 1-day basic first aid option. Online training alone cannot prove you can perform CPR.
Two names for the same course. Many still search for a standard first aid course, while current terminology uses Intermediate First Aid. The life saving skills are identical; the certificate lasts three years. Compare formats on our Hamilton first aid and CPR/AED page.
Every first aid and CPR course in Hamilton runs from 20 Hughson Street South, Suite 608, a short walk from Jackson Square. Paid parking is nearby, the room is wheelchair accessible, and HSR routes stop minutes away.
No. CPR/AED Level C is the public course — how most Hamilton workers get CPR certified. Both teach you to recognize a heart attack and perform CPR. BLS is the healthcare version, valid one year.
Yes, repeatedly, for Adult, Child, and Infant. CPR/AED Level A cannot be recertified. Staying CPR certified takes one short session; expect updates, because life saving skills guidelines change. Book on our recertification page.
Yes. For eight or more, choose your course type, date, and location, and we send experienced instructors, all Canadian Red Cross certified, to you. Request a quote on our group training page.
Most Hamilton workplaces want Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C; lower-risk sites accept basic first aid for minor injuries; clinical roles need BLS. Not sure? Use What Course Should I Take?
Yes. Babysitting covers ages 11 to 15, Stay Safe ages 9 to 13. Both teach life saving skills and how to handle minor injuries. Canadian Red Cross certificates have no expiry.
First Aid & CPR Training Resources for Hamilton
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