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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics
Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

First Aid, CPR & BLS Training Near You

Hands-on classes with real dates near you. Certificate within 48 hours and a free 90-day skills retake.

  • ✓ Certificate in 48 hours
  • ✓ Free 90-day retake
  • ✓ Blended or in person
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★★★★★ 4.9 · 23,356 Google Company Reviews
  • 99.9% Pass Rate99.9% Pass Rate
  • 200,000+ Certified200,000+ Certified
  • 48-Hr Certificate48-Hr Certificate
  • Canadian Red Cross PartnerCanadian Red Cross Partner
  • WSIB approvedWSIB approved
  • Alberta OHS approvedAlberta OHS approved
  • WCB Nova Scotia recognisedWCB Nova Scotia recognised
How it works

Certified in three simple steps

  1. 1Pick a date

    Choose a class near you, in person or blended (theory online first).

  2. 2Learn hands-on

    Practise on adult, child and infant manikins and AED trainers.

  3. 3Certified in 48 hours

    Your Canadian Red Cross certificate arrives within 48 hours. Not ready? A free skills retake within 90 days.

Why Coast2Coast

Why students in Canada choose Coast2Coast

How we compare with other training providers.

Coast2Coast compared with other providers in Canada
FeatureCoast2CoastOther providers
Workplace rulesCourses that meet WSIB (Ontario), Alberta OHS and WCB Nova Scotia requirementsNot always recognised for your province
Canadian Red CrossCanadian Red Cross recognized, ranked Top 3 Training Partner, provincial & nationalNot always Canadian Red Cross recognized or nationally ranked
Certificate speedDigital certificate within 48 hoursUp to 10 business days
Skills retakeFree 90-day skills practice retakeNo free retake
Course availability100+ courses every week across our locationsFewer course dates each week
Learning formatBlended or fully in personTraditional all-day format
Student reviews

Real reviews from real students

Google reviews from Coast2Coast students across Canada.

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Lisah
6 hours ago
Selina Rawe is an excellent instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Lisah! 🎉 We agree that Selina Rawe is an excellent instructor, and we are glad you enjoyed getting your Red Cross certification with her in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Tenzin Dolma
9 hours ago
The instructor Ali is so good and his t ex aging is way above expectations. Engages all the students and I loved it
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Ammar Osman
9 hours ago
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Jema Otto
9 hours ago
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Sole
9 hours ago
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Nazia Hussain
11 hours ago
Mr. Dimtri Lauflur is the best CPR trainer i have ever had. He is extremely informative, engaging and makes the class fun to learn.
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Andie Ritchie
1 day ago
clear and concise instruction.
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Gabriel Alan Collins
1 day ago
Excellent experience with Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR in Calgary. The training was well organized, engaging, and informative. The instructor explained everything clearly, answered questions thoroughly, and made the practical exercises approachable and useful. I left feeling much more confident in my first aid and CPR skills. Highly recommended
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Shafina
1 day ago
It was an absolute pleasure attending, Selina Rawe's, Intermediate First Aid Training. The consideration she carries with how each individual person learns is very appreciated. Her witty personality and sense of humor made the session that much more enjoyable.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shafina! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is wonderful at adapting to different learning styles, and her sense of humor really makes the class engaging. We are so glad you enjoyed your Red Cross certification course in Brampton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Giselle Moya
1 day ago
Selina Rawe was my instructor for intermediate/standard cpr and first aid level c and she was amazing! Made the class so fun 🙂
Response from the owner:Thank you, Giselle! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is amazing at making Standard First Aid training so engaging and fun. We're so glad you enjoyed your class in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Sandhu Jaspreet
1 day ago
Very good explanation of all the topics by Selina. She is a really good teacher.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sandhu! 🎉 We agree, Selina is a fantastic teacher who does a great job explaining all the topics clearly during Standard First Aid training in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Ari Riascos
1 day ago
A really good experience with the professor Selina rawe,
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Ari! 🎉 We're glad you had such a great experience with Selina during your Standard First Aid course in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Sandeep Somal
1 day ago
Selina Rawe was great, good teaching learned beyond first aid and was fun
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sandeep! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is great at making Standard First Aid both informative and fun. It is awesome to hear that you learned so much during your class in Brampton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Rosa Blanco P.
1 day ago
Selina Rawe was outstanding amazing instructor. She helped me better understand all the steps and knowledge of CPR. 10/10
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rosa! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is an outstanding instructor, and we are so glad she helped you master all the steps during your CPR/AED training in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Shim Sham
1 day ago
Great training! Selina provided real life experiences as examples, used humour to keep us engaged and interested, and used visuals and props to set the scene. Well done!
Response from the owner:Hello! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
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Harveer Kaur
1 day ago
I visited for cpr certification. Miss seline was amazing teaching. She helped me in understanding the things very clearly.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Harveer! 🎉 We agree, Seline is wonderful at explaining things clearly during CPR/AED training. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Victor Lawson
1 day ago
Great class from start to finish, learned so much & Selena did great keeping the class engaged
Response from the owner:Thank you, Victor! 🎉 We agree, Selena is great at keeping the class engaged from start to finish. We're glad you learned so much during your Standard First Aid training in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Simon TJ
1 day ago
Great course, Rana was excellent teacher!
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C Tsan
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, C Tsan! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Hamilton for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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mehdi Shadaloie
2 days ago
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divya sijo
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, divya! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Stephanie Fraser
2 days ago
My instructor was Ali S, he is hands down the best instructor I've ever had over the years of many other instructors. He definitely has a passion for what he does & genuinely wants everyone to succeed and feel confident about First Aid & CPR. He's very intelligent and personal, and shares his knowledge & life experiences, which I loved. He has a good sense or humor & positive attitude throughout the whole course, which makes everything so much better ( a lot of instructors are very "dry" or "no emotion" when they speak). I felt way more confident than ever about what I learned today in his class and have a better understanding of how to give the proper First Aid & CPR in any emergency. Thank you Ali for sharing your passion with us all, you are very inspiring and made us all better learners/First Aiders.
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Yamira Sanchez
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Yamira! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Scarborough for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Hedyeh Ghesmati Kalourazi
2 days ago
Ali was an excellent instructor. He explained everything clearly, was very patient, and made the class easy to understand and enjoyable. I really appreciated his teaching style and the way he answered questions. I learned a lot from the course and had a very positive experience. Thank you, Ali!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Hedyeh! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at answering questions patiently and making the course easy to understand. We're so glad you had such a positive experience earning your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Fendi Ursomarzo
2 days ago
I had Ali as my I structure this past weekend, he has a knack for explaining concepts in a way that's relatable and easy to understand. For a serious life situation course he really made it fun. Thank you Ali and Coast 2 Coast!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Fendi! 🎉 We agree, Ali has a wonderful way of making Red Cross certification courses both fun and easy to follow. So glad you had a great experience with us in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Student stories

Hear it from our students

Awards

A Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

Recognised in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

  • National First Aid & CPR Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross2025 National First Aid & CPR Provider
  • National Professional Responder Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross2025 National Professional Responder Provider
  • Top 3 National Training Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross2025 Top 3 National Training Provider
  • Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross2025 Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
  • National First Aid & CPR Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross2024 National First Aid & CPR Provider
  • National Professional Responder Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross2024 National Professional Responder Provider
  • Top 3 National Training Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross2024 Top 3 National Training Provider
  • Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross2024 Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are your first aid courses WSIB approved?

Yes. Our Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training is WSIB approved, which is the certification most Ontario employers ask for. You receive a Canadian Red Cross certificate valid for three years.

When do I get my certificate?

Your certificate is issued within 48 hours of finishing the course. You get a digital copy you can send to an employer straight away, and it stays available in your Red Cross account.

What is the difference between blended and full classroom?

Blended means you complete the theory online at your own pace at home, then come in for the hands-on day. Full classroom covers everything in person. The certificate is identical either way — pick whichever fits your schedule.

How long is my certification valid?

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is valid for three years. Basic Life Support (BLS) is valid for one year, because healthcare employers require an annual renewal.

Can I take a recertification course instead of the full course?

You can recertify if your current certificate is still valid or expired by no more than 90 days, and it was issued by the Canadian Red Cross or an equivalent provider. Bring it with you on the day. If it expired more than 90 days ago you need the full course again.

What should I bring and wear?

Bring photo ID, your existing certificate if you are recertifying, and your online completion record if you booked a blended course. Wear comfortable clothes — you will be kneeling on the floor for the CPR practice.

Can I reschedule or transfer my booking?

Yes — contact us before your class date and we will move you to another date or another location. Our team can also transfer a seat to a colleague if you booked for your workplace.

Where do I park at your location?

Parking and arrival details for this site are listed in the location section on this page, along with directions and transit access. If anything is unclear, call us before your class and we will walk you through it.

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