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North York First Aid & CPR Instructor Development Course

Our Canadian Red Cross instructor development course in North York is designed to teach candidates the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver First Aid & CPR courses. Our instructor development program is designed to be a comprehensive guide which contains how-tos on teaching and facilitating, individual and group tasks, teaching practice, injury prevention principles, inclusion, and progressive learning.

After meeting the prerequisites of the course, the candidate can begin the Fundamentals of Instruction. This section requires candidates to complete 8 hours of online training where the knowledge acquired from the material will be integrated into a 14.5 hour (2-day) in-class component. Once this is completed, they may move to the Discipline-Specific classroom component which requires another 2 days of training in-class. The participants will be given the opportunity to practice their teaching skills by leading peer teaching sessions which is the last step to acquire their Instructor Certificate.

Upon completion, you’ll be granted an e-certificate valid for 3 years. Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency Child Care First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid, and CPR courses can all be taught by certified instructors.

Prerequisites

Must be 18 years of age or above
Must hold a valid Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certification
Successfully complete a skills evaluation

Certification

3-year Canadian Red Cross Instructor certificate

Learn more about our First Aid & CPR Instructor Development course.

Get Certified as a:

First Aid Instructor
CPR Instructor

North York Professional Responder Instructor Development Course

Our Canadian Red Cross Professional Responder Instructor development course is designed with an emphasis on teaching techniques that are necessary to instruct specialized courses for First Responders (FR), Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), and advanced first aid in North York. These include providing real-life scenarios, conducting instructive sessions in multiple settings, and organizing unique classes.

The course material is designed for a wide range of Instructors, allowing for a vibrant learning atmosphere based on teaching talents. It also allows instructors to teach other First Aid courses with minimal training time.

Upon meeting the prerequisites for the course, candidates can begin the Fundamentals of Instruction component. An 8-hour online training must be completed prior to the classroom portion of this component, where the candidate must apply the principles under the supervision of an Instructor Trainer. Once this is complete, candidates may move to the 2-day discipline-specific classroom component which prepares them to teach Professional Responder courses. This is then followed by the teaching experience component which allows candidates to teach in a dynamic classroom environment after which their certification can be processed.

Certifications have a three-year validity period. The candidate’s completion of the pathway components and courses that they wish to teach will be verified, in accordance with their desires. This may include the following: BLS Instructor, First Responder Instructor as well as Emergency Medical Responder Instructor.

Prerequisites

Must be 18 years of age or above
Must hold a valid Canadian Red Cross First Responder (FR) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification
Successfully complete a skills evaluation

Certification

3-year Canadian Red Cross Instructor certificate

Learn more about our Professional Responder Instructor Development course.

Get Certified as a:

First Responder (FR) Instructor
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Instructor
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor

North York Instructor Development Transfer Course

Our First Aid Instructor Transfer course in North York is a Canadian Red Cross certification that allows students to become instructors of Red Cross safety courses such as CPR, Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, Child Care First Aid, and Marine Basic First Aid.

There are two categories where candidates may qualify for the Instructor Development Transfer Program with previous experience:

They are an instructor with another ministry-approved First Aid agency
They are a Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/Instructor Trainer or an educator (elementary or secondary level)

Depending on the category the candidate fits in, their training will follow one of these paths: For those who fit into the first category, candidates will apply what they’ve learned in prior First Aid training from other recognized entities to the Red Cross’s First Aid program. They will still need to check prerequisites and have their skills evaluated, then complete a Fundamentals of Instruction course. Once this is complete, they may skip the Discipline Specific Component since they already understand First Aid & CPR. Their next step will be a short in-class Teaching Experience.

However, the candidates who fit in category 2 will learn Red Cross delivery approaches for instruction in a discipline-specific classroom which is up to 14.5 hours. To complete this course pathway, the candidate must start by successfully completing a skills evaluation. Candidates will then skip the Fundamentals of instruction considering the candidate has experience as an educator or Red Cross approved Water Safety Instructor. Once they complete the discipline-specific component, the participants will complete a teaching experience component which allows them to practice peer teaching sessions.

Prerequisites

Must be 18 years of age or above
Must hold a valid Canadian Red Cross certificate in the discipline you wish to teach
Successfully complete a skills evaluation

Certification

3-year Canadian Red Cross Instructor certificate

Learn more about our Instructor Development Transfer course.

Get Certified as a:

First Aid Instructor
CPR Instructor
First Responder (FR) Instructor
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Instructor
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor

North York Instructor Development Recertification Course

Our Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor Recertification Course in North York is dedicated to current Red Cross instructors who wish to recertify their instructor certificates and complete the Instructor Recertification Hub.

This provides candidates the ability to teach core Red Cross First Aid & CPR courses such as Emergency and Standard First Aid, CPR/AED, Marine Basic First Aid, Emergency and Standard Child Care First Aid. This training course covers teaching, supervision, and evaluation. It also includes individual and group tasks, practice teaching, injury prevention concepts, inclusion, and progressive learning.

Our Instructor Recertification course requires candidates to first complete the HUB component. This is a 4-hour training which can be completed virtually or in-class. The HUB must be completed every 3 years. Once the candidate has successfully completed the HUB, they may move onto the discipline specific component. This 4-hour training may also be done virtually or in-class. There are 3 disciplines candidates may recertify in. Each discipline must be recertified separately including:

First Aid & CPR (4 hours)
Professional Responder (4 hours)
Wilderness (4 hours)

Refresh your skills as an instructor and register for the Recertification course today!

Prerequisites

Must be 18 years of age or above
Must hold a valid Canadian Red Cross Instructor certification
Proof that instructor has taught at least 3 Canadian Red Cross courses (in that discipline) while their Instructor certificate was valid (one must have been the highest level of the discipline they wish to recertify)
Must have taught at least one Standard First Aid, Standard Child Care First Aid or Marine Basic First Aid course since earning Instructor certification

Certification

3-year Canadian Red Cross Instructor certificate

Learn more about our Instructor Development Recertification course.

Get Certified as a:

First Aid Instructor
CPR Instructor
First Responder (FR) Instructor
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Instructor
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics

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orkideh Dadras

Thank you Ali . Amazing teacher! The lessons were very educational and enjoyable at the same time. I definitely learned a lot and would love to take more classes in the future.

marilou g

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Marilou! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

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“This is a scammer company. They did some outreach work for me in June, but due to a website issue, the links were removed. I sent them over 100+ sites for replacement, but none suited them. Instead of working with me, they filed a case with PayPal, got my PayPal blocked, and had the payment refunded. Be cautious when dealing with this company; they’re scammers.”

Lucille Chipongian

Response from the owner:Hi Lucille! 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 at soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Mahnaz Ketabian

Response from the owner:Mahnaz, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Shokofhe Ziapour

Anne Klawsher is a professional and knowledgeable trainer.
I really enjoy the class.

Response from the owner:Shokofhe, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Ferdinand Gbenimako

The venue was the hotel after the Gas station at North Front St for those in Belleville. The instructor was superb and the whole online and in-person sessions were great and reinforcing. I recommend!

Response from the owner:Hi Ferdinand! Your review and recommendation are greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

estrella Levy

Amazing instructor Ali Sekhavati very helpful, patient, with exceptional teaching skills and very professional. Amazing Team at Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics at 180 Steeles West,
Derik the manager, Riya Chhabra, thank you so much for your coordination, professionalism and for accommodating us with such a great program efficiently managed!! Outstanding – Clarasol our daughter really enjoyed it and we would highly recommend it.

Response from the owner:Hi Estrella! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re thrilled to hear that Ali made Clarasol’s training experience so positive and that our team at our North York first aid training facility, including Derrick and Riya, were able to support you every step of the way. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them—they’ll be delighted to know their efforts made such an impact. We’re so glad Clarasol enjoyed the program, and we genuinely appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you and your family again in the future!

Karyn Ho

I took emergency first aid + CPR/AED-C with Elizabeth in midtown Toronto, and I really enjoyed my time learning from her. She was very professional and delivered the course material in a polished and interactive way. She used examples that were memorable and relatable. I also found her to be patient and unflappable in the face of the many questions that people asked throughout the day.

She was attentive as we practiced, giving calm feedback. She also guided us to rehearse all steps in a variety of situations (e.g., if we were alone vs. if we had someone who could assist us) including what we might say as we approach someone who might need help or when we call 911. Everyone practiced at the same time in pairs/threes so that no one was on the spot in front of the whole class, but we could also hear what other students were saying, and I found myself incorporating things I overheard that I thought were useful.

By the end of the day I felt very confident in my understanding of the course material.

A few things to note that I wish I had known before the course started:

1) You have to do an online portion before the course. At the end you are given a PDF certificate, with a message saying that your instructor will have a record of your online course completion. However, you do need to show it to your instructor when you arrive to the in-person; only one student had theirs easily on hand. Save the confirmation to your phone or other device.

2) The multiple choice exam is online. Although there were a few paper copies, you won’t get your results immediately if you take the test offline. Luckily I had decided at the last moment to bring my laptop to potentially take notes, but I would not have wanted to take the exam on my phone.

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Edit to respond to reply: RE: confirmation of online course completion, to be clear, no one received a confirmation by email. We only received confirmation of the completion of the entire course with the in-person practical by email. The online interim certificate must be downloaded from the online course website and shown at sign in at the in-person portion. That is why it must be saved before attending the course, despite the message saying the instructor will already have confirmation.

Response from the owner:Hi Karyn! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you in Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level C, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. It’s great to hear how positive of an experience you had with Elizabeth as your instructor, and we’ll be sure to let her know! We appreciate your feedback regarding the online portion and final exam. For clarity, the online portion must be completed before attending the in-class session, and this is highlighted during registration as well as in the confirmation email. The confirmation email also explains that students will receive their official certificate by email after successfully completing all course components. That said, we understand it can be a lot of information to take in, and your suggestion about saving the completion record on your phone is an excellent reminder we’ll continue to share with future students. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Jahed Jalali

Response from the owner:Hi Jahed! 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 course with us at our North York first aid and CPR training facility. 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.

marjan soltani

Ali Sekhavati was our mentor. He was excellent, very supportive, and explained everything clearly. Thank you

Response from the owner:Marjan, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our North York first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Emma J

Ali did a great job and was very funny! A very pleasant course with him!

Response from the owner:Hi Emma! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Ali as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our North York first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Jonard Villanueva

Thanks to the expert trainer! He kept the class engaged and made the material easy to understand👍👌

Response from the owner:Jonard, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our North York CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Kester Ng

Great! Learned a lot, instructor was clear and helpful.

Response from the owner:Hi Kester! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you at our North York first aid training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

dalia saafan

Response from the owner:Dalia, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Jaleh Rastany

I have had very good experience and the instructor taught all the items in each chapter very clearly.

Response from the owner:Jaleh, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our North York first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Edward Steep

Ali is an amazing instructor with a lot of knowledge to share.

Response from the owner:Hey Edward! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed another safety course with us! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our North York first aid and CPR training facility again soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Vicky Xu

Ali is very professional and friendly instructor ! Great learning experience

Response from the owner:Hi Vicky! 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 at our North York first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Remilekun Bolanle Akere

I enjoy my training with coast2coast they are the best

Response from the owner:Hi Remilekun! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you at our North York first aid training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Anoushka Haidary

Response from the owner:Hey Anoushka! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course with us at our North York first aid training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Martha Kuzmenko

I did my HPC (BLS) certification here. I had a great instructor (Ali) – he made the class very interesting and comprehensible. We all got a chance to do a lot of practical exercises while also reviewing the theory. Would recommend !

Response from the owner:Martha, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you at our North York CPR training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Connor I

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Connor! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Rupal Verma

Response from the owner:Rupal, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you at our North York first aid and CPR training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Jeong Hwa Gim

I usually don’t put reviews, this is the first time it was a great experience. The instructor was so nice to everyone and the class was very educational. I learned so many things! It was my first time experiencing a first aid course. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Response from the owner:Hi Jeong! 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’re glad that you learned a lot and we hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Omar Anwar

Ashraf was an exceptional teacher and taught the class very well! Would definitely recommend!

Response from the owner:Omar, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our North York first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Moez Soliman

I completed Standard First Aid and CPR training on August 3rd with Mr. Ashraf Salah. He is an outstanding instructor. I truly enjoyed the class and found it both engaging and informative. I’m definitely looking forward to taking more courses in the future.

Response from the owner:Hey Moez! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course with us at our North York first aid and CPR training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We can’t wait to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Gloria Fraser

it was a great day spent with a wonderful set of individuals…we all came together for the same reason..to become certified First Aid Responders…our Instructor Rana was patient/kind and knowledgeable in presenting the course..Thank you for the great day!

Response from the owner:Hi Gloria! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

светлана ершова

Ali’s trainer was interesting, not boring, with a sense of humor.

Response from the owner: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 course with us at our North York first aid and CPR training facility. 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.

Nad Mejia

Dimitrih LaFleur was my instructor. He was very knowledgeable, professional and very funny (which made the class not boring at all!!!). I can see why he has so much experience and is an amazing instructor.

Response from the owner:Hi Nad! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course at our North York first aid training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

beant kaurdhillon

Response from the owner:Beant, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our North York first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Anu Khadka

It was amazing and nice platform to learn and we enjoy.

Thank you

Response from the owner:Hi Anu! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you at our North York CPR training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

neva jane lagadan

Excellent service. Well done

Response from the owner:Hey Neva! 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 course with us at our North York first aid and CPR training facility. 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.

Rossaley Florentino

Response from the owner:Rossaley, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our North York CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

MARIA VICTORIA GAPUZ

Response from the owner:Hey Maria! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course at our North York first aid training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

suryati Tirthayasa

Response from the owner:Hi Suryati! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you at our North York first aid and CPR training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

piyush mekwan

Hi this is good location for CPR First Aid certificate

Response from the owner:Hi Piyush! 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 course with us at our North York first aid and CPR training facility. 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.

ItsAabha

I had the pleasure of taking a First Aid & CPR course with Coast2Coast, and Instructor Ali truly stood out. His teaching skills are exceptional—he explained complex concepts in a clear, easy-to-understand way and adapted his approach to suit different learning styles in the group. Ali was not only knowledgeable, but also incredibly organized and professional. He created a learning environment that was both thorough and supportive, helping us build real confidence in our abilities. It’s rare to find an instructor so skilled and dedicated. Highly recommend taking a course with him!

Response from the owner:Hi Aabha! Your review and recommendation are greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course with us at our North York first aid and CPR training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in 3 years for recertification. Stay safe!

Ashmita Tamang

I recently completed a First Aid & CPR course with Coast2Coast First Aid, and I have to say, Instructor Ali was outstanding. He was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the entire session. Ali took the time to make sure everyone understood the material, answered all of our questions clearly, and created a comfortable learning environment. His real-world examples made the training both practical and engaging. I left the course feeling confident and well-prepared, thanks to his excellent instruction. Highly recommend both the course and Instructor Ali!
Hope to see you in Nepal .

Response from the owner:Hi Ashmita! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you at our North York first aid and CPR training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for your recommendation and for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Athena Su

Learned a lot from Instructor Rana O. Great course! Hope one day I can save someone’s life with what I learned today.

Response from the owner:Hi Athena! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Lucy

Response from the owner:Hi Lucy! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you at our North York first aid and CPR training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

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Excel Anie

I had an amazing experience today with Coast to Coast First Aid and CPR Training at the St. David’s United Church location in Calgary NW. The session was both informative and engaging, and I feel much more confident in my ability to respond in an emergency.

A huge thank you to our instructor, Rana, she was absolutely phenomenal! Rana explained every topic with clarity, patience, and real-life examples that helped us understand not just the “how,” but also the “why” behind every first aid action. Her passion for teaching and her approachable nature made the session enjoyable from start to finish.

I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get certified or re-certified in first aid. Whether you’re a beginner or refreshing your knowledge, you’re in great hands with Rana and the team at Coast to Coast.

Thank you for a wonderful and empowering training experience! 🙏🩺❤️

Response from the owner: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 course with us at our Calgary first aid and CPR training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We’re thrilled that you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! We can’t wait to see you again for recertification! Stay safe.

Gie Porz RN

I recently completed Standard First Aid + CPR Level C training last June 20, 2025 in Brampton Kennedy, Ontario, and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Training from July 7–17, 2025 with Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc. – and I must say, it was a truly rewarding and professional experience.

A special shout-out to our instructor, Mr. Dimithri – a fantastic, patient, and knowledgeable trainer who made the training engaging and easy to understand. His ability to connect with students from different backgrounds and explain complex scenarios in a calm, practical manner truly stood out. Thank you for your excellence and dedication!

To my EMR batchmates (July 2025) – Congratulations! 🎉
Even though we come from different professional fields – firefighters, nurses, and security personnel – we came together and built a strong, respectful, and fantastic team in just a few short days. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and I hope our paths cross again in 3 years for recertification. Until then, stay safe and keep saving lives!

Highly recommended to anyone looking to get quality and accredited first aid or emergency responder training.

Response from the owner:Hi Gie! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that both your Standard First Aid & CPR Level C and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training experiences with Coast2Coast were rewarding. A special thank you for recognizing Dimithri! He truly is a dedicated and passionate instructor, and we’re so glad his approach helped make the training engaging, inclusive, and practical. It’s always inspiring to see students from such diverse professional backgrounds come together and form such a strong, supportive team. Congratulations again to you and your EMR classmates—your commitment to safety and preparedness is commendable. We look forward to seeing you again in three years for recertification. Until then, stay safe and thank you for helping make your community safer!

Chinedu Anyanwu

Response from the owner:Hi Chinedu! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course at our North York first aid and CPR training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Sage Lillith

I’ve been taking BLS, First Aid, and CPR/AED classes here for three years. The training is excellent, thorough, and affordable. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn these essential skills.

Response from the owner:Hey Sage! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your BLS, First Aid and CPR/AED 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 at our North York first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Oluwatobiloba Akinoye PhD

Response from the owner:Hey Oluwatobiloba! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you at our North York first aid facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Elmira Ghanbarzadeh

The only issue was that the chairs were not comfortable enough for an 8 hour class, and there were no desks 😅
But the class was so good and full of energy that everything went really well. I was prepared for a long, boring day, but I didn’t feel tired at all!
Mr. Ali was very professional, caring, and energetic. He taught everything clearly, and we were able to answer all the questions on the final test.
The practical part was also great, he explained everything to everyone really well.
It was a great experience. It could have been a tough Sunday, but it actually turned out to be fun and not tiring at all!

Response from the owner:Hi Elmira! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you at our North York first aid and CPR training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thank you for your feedback regarding the seating. Our team is actively working on a solution to make our courses more comfortable for students. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Why First Aid & CPR Instructors are Important

Considering becoming a First Aid & CPR instructor with the Canadian Red Cross? Instructors play such an important role in our society! Were you aware that many professions require their staff to be certified in First Aid & CPR? That’s right. Even people who sit in offices may be required to be certified in these important life-saving skills!

Emergencies can happen anywhere and First Aid training covers a wide range of safety skills we can use during an incident. Students can learn everything from performing CPR to caring for a victim of a bee sting.

Thanks to dedicated people (like you, we hope), our community can learn how to care for victims of emergency situations appropriately. First Aid & CPR instructors provide students the confidence and skills to provide help to their family, friends and co-workers! Help make our communities safe and become a Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR instructor today!

North York Training Facility is Located at:

180 Steeles Ave W, Unit 216, Ontario, L4J 2L1 (Second Floor)

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North York First Aid & CPR Instructor Certification

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is a Canadian Red Cross training partner dedicated to providing top-notch safety courses to the public. Develop your skills and become an instructor with Red Cross!

There are multiple disciplines you may become certified in to teach. With each discipline, you can expand your work opportunities. The First Aid & CPR discipline allows you to teach a vast majority of courses members of our community require.

If you complete the Professional Responder discipline as well, you can also teach more advanced courses such as Basic Life Support (BLS), First Responder (FR) and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).

We’re so confident you’ll find the best price for your next course at Coast2Coast that we guarantee it! Find a cheaper identical course and we’ll beat that price by 10%.

Helping Those in Need is the Responsibility of Those Who Can. Coast2Coast is now pleased to announce that a portion of all the proceeds will be donated to the Sick Kids Foundation. Yes, not only you Learn how to save lives, but you can Help Save Them too. We are in business to help people change their lives. Sick Kids Foundation is fighting to make every kid a healthy kid, and we have just joined them to fight it.

Discover Our Training Facilities

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is a proud provider of First Aid, CPR, BLS, Professional Responder and Youth courses throughout Ontario. Complete your co-teach at one of our training facilities across Ontario and provide life-saving skills to members of your community!