First Aid Certification, CPR & BLS Training in London
Get certified, stay confident, and be compliant. Book WSIB approved first aid courses, CPR training in London, or Basic Life Support with Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, 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 London
Our facility runs Intermediate/Standard First Aid, Basic/Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, Basic Life Support, youth programs, and professional responder training. Pick a blended course with the online portion at home, or a full classroom experience. Every option is WSIB approved, and your certificate arrives within 48 hours.
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Blended & RecertificationWSIB Approved Training in London
- 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 London. It builds from care for minor injuries up to performing CPR and using an AED trainer. The blended format splits it into a self-paced online portion plus one classroom day.
Blended courses. Students complete a self-paced online portion before attending classroom sessions. Prefer to learn everything directly from an instructor without video or computer requirements? Ask about our fully in person dates.
Recertification courses. Renewing takes one day onsite. Check your expiry date first, because a lapsed card means starting over.
- 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
- Environmental injuries, plus recognizing medical emergencies and activating EMS 911
- Free 90-day skills practice retake
Who is this for? Manufacturing and construction crews, daycare staff, ECEs, Personal Support Workers (PSWs), coaches, security guards, and students at Western University and Fanshawe College.
Certification provided: 3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate, valid for WSIB.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
HealthcareHealthcare Training for London 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. Non-clinical roles should book the first aid and CPR course instead.
- Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across London
- Adult, child, and infant resuscitation with team-based CPR
- Use of a naloxone kit and opioid overdose response
- Airway obstruction and rescue breathing with a bag-valve mask
- Initial certification and BLS Renewal options available
- Digital certificate issued after your skills evaluation
Who is this for? Nurses (RN/RPN), nursing and medical students, dentists, hygienists, physiotherapists, paramedics, and lifeguards.
Certification provided: 1-year Canadian Red Cross BLS certification.
First Responder & EMR Courses in London
Building a career in firefighting, policing, or paramedicine? Our Professional Responder courses were created by the Canadian Red Cross and are WSIB approved.
First Responder is a 4-day certification. EMR is an 80-hour in-class course covering patient assessment, airway management, spinal injuries, and trauma — the highest pre-hospital level below paramedic. Both need a written exam and practical scenarios. Most candidates start with Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and BLS.
- Main coursesFR & EMR
- Duration80 hrs in-class
- UpgradesEMR Upgrade
- RenewalFR & EMR Recert
Who is this for? Firefighter and police applicants, campus response teams, and future paramedics.
Certification provided: 3-year Professional Responder certification.
Professional responder courses
Explore advanced options for responder-level careers.
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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 London 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 and take quizzes around your London session.
About Our London 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 southwestern Ontario classroom sits at 717 Richmond Street, Suite 304A, London, ON N6A 3H1, just north of downtown and a straight run south from Western University.
Find Your Way to Us
On Richmond Street north of downtown, with London Transit at the door and quick access from Highways 401 and 402.
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - London
London, ON N6A 3H1
Toll Free: 1-866-291-9121
London, ON N6A 3H1
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What London Students Say About Our First Aid Courses
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Sign up for a London First Aid & CPR/AED program, or ask which course fits.
Meet Your London Instructors
Every session is led by verified, Canadian Red Cross certified instructors. Small class sizes mean real practice time 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.
Andrea Tenedero
First Aid & BLS Trainer — Red Cross Certified
A 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 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 equipment at every station. Participants practise emergency scenarios so they leave prepared for work, home, or school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Majority of workplaces require Intermediate first aid certification with CPR/AED Level C, recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Online study cannot grade your first aid skills, so every certificate includes an in-person session covering the essential life saving skills employers expect.
Yes. The Canadian Red Cross renamed Standard First Aid to Intermediate First Aid — one course, two names. Same hours, same essential life saving skills, same certificate. Compare formats on our first aid and CPR/AED page.
At 717 Richmond Street #304A, just north of downtown. Paid parking sits nearby, the room is wheelchair accessible, and London Transit stops a short walk away. Arrive ten minutes early for the first aid skills demonstration.
No. CPR/AED Level C is the public course, and it is how most London workers get CPR certified. Basic Life Support is designed specifically for clinical staff and lasts one year. See our BLS page.
Yes. It covers adults, children and infants. Your certificate must be under three years old and renewed within 90 days of expiry, once only. One day refreshes your first aid skills. Book on our recertification page, or ask about private courses.
Certified Canadian Red Cross instructors. London reviews name Tatiana, Ezz, Jen and Omar repeatedly: a great teacher keeps the day moving, and a great instructor turns theory into practice. Small classes keep the learning experience hands-on, with time to rehearse essential life saving skills.
Booking a first aid and CPR course in London Ontario takes two minutes online, and weekend dates fill early. Our line is open Monday to Sunday, 7 AM to 8 PM. Call 1-226-213-5841 or see our policies page.
Yes. For eight or more we bring private courses to your site, built around your schedule. Manufacturers, childcare centres, schools and clinics book these private courses on site. Request a quote on our group training page.
Yes. Babysitting is designed specifically for ages 11 to 15, Stay Safe for ages 9 to 13. Both build essential life saving skills: recognizing an emergency, calling EMS 911, and first aid skills for everyday injuries. Youth certificates never expire.
First Aid & CPR Training Resources for London
Guides for our first aid and CPR training courses: WSIB rules, certificate validity, and course selection.
