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First Aid & CPR Courses Ottawa

Get Certified. Stay Confident. Be Compliant.

Advance your life-saving skills in Ottawa with WSIB-approved First Aid, CPR, and BLS certification from Coast2Coast. As a long-standing training partner of the Canadian Red Cross for over 10 years, we deliver trusted, fully recognized courses that meet workplace, school, and professional requirements.

Coast2Coast offers First Aid and CPR courses in Ottawa to equip you with essential life-saving skills. Certified by the Canadian Red Cross, our programs provide hands-on training in a supportive and engaging environment. Our dedicated team is here to empower you with the confidence and knowledge to respond effectively in emergencies.

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First Aid & CPR/AED Level C – Ottawa

WSIB Approved Training in Ottawa:

  • CPR/AED Level C
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C
  • Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
  • CPR/AED Level C Recertification
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification

Blended First Aid & CPR/AED Courses

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics offers Ottawa First Aid & CPR Blended courses that are approved nationwide by the Canadian Red Cross and meet WSIB standards. This online blended format is ideal for participants with busy lifestyles who need to complete CPR/AED and First Aid training in a flexible and convenient way.

The blended format allows participants to complete the knowledge and theory portion of the course at their own pace through our online learning platform. Once the online component is completed, participants attend an in-class session to reinforce learning, practice hands-on skills, and build confidence under the guidance of a certified instructor. No prerequisites are required for blended courses.

First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification Courses

Our First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification courses in Ottawa are designed for participants who already hold a valid, non-expired Canadian Red Cross certificate and need to keep their certification current. Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED certificates are valid for three (3) years.

Recertification courses focus on refreshing essential life-saving skills, reviewing updated guidelines or curriculum changes, and practicing hands-on techniques in a classroom setting. This streamlined option allows experienced participants to maintain confidence and compliance without repeating the full course.

If you are unsure of which course to sign up for, please visit our Which Course Should I Take? Page.

Who is this for?

Construction Workers, Daycare Staff, ECEs, Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Coaches, Security Guards, and students.

Certification Provided

3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate (valid for WSIB).
Note: If you need BLS for healthcare, please select the Healthcare course option.

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Healthcare

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Ottawa

HCP Training for Ottawa Professionals:

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

Coast2Coast First Aid and CPR Services offer the Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (HCP) program in Ottawa. This course is created for individuals in the healthcare industry and involves learning high-performance cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. 

Participants learn a variety of important topics, such as how to do a quick assessment, perform Basic Life Support (HCP) skills, perform rapid defibrillation, and deal with trauma and opioid overdose. In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, and medical and dental professionals.

Who is this for?

Nurses (RN/RPN), Dentists, Hygienists, Firefighters, Paramedics, and Medical Students.

Certification Provided

1-year BLS certification (Optional: 3-year Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy).

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First Responders

Emergency Medical Responder – Ottawa

Advanced Responder Training in Ottawa:

  • First Responder (FR)
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
  • FR & EMR Recertification
  • Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics offers Professional Responder Program courses in the city of Ottawa, which has been created for individuals in health care, law enforcement, firefighting, and more. Each course type provides hands-on and practical training. Our courses are designed with real scenarios in order to prepare each student for real medical emergencies.

Who is this for?

Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Campus Response Teams, and anyone pursuing a career in EMS.

Certification Provided

3-year Professional Responder certification (FR or EMR level).

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First Aid & CPR Classes Ottawa

Coast2Coast’s First Aid and CPR classes Ottawa provide high-quality training and certifications in the heart of our city. We offer the First Aid and CPR/AED training program of the Canadian Red Cross, including courses such as CPR/AED, Emergency/Standard First Aid, and Basic Life Support. Our facilities offer you the newest, most up-to-date First Aid training materials and supplies.
Our hand-picked instructors are all top-of-the-line, well-qualified Canadian Red Cross Instructors. The practice and teaching you receive in our CPR and First Aid classes in Ottawa is guaranteed to be in perfect accordance with the most current and efficient First Aid practices that are offered. Together, we have created a unique lesson plan which combines both theory and practice to produce the best possible learning experience for our students.

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Our Ottawa Training Facility Branches

385 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 1H6

933 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 1P5

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Testimonials

Ekene Ogbu
8 hours ago
I really have a nice experience with the coast 2coast team, especially their instructors where super nice
Katherine Joron
1 day ago
Rupanjali Pandhi
1 day ago
The trainers were amazing .
Both Scott and Andrea explained everything in detail and demonstrated everything really well.
Thankyou so much Andrea and Scott.
Lyndsay Moir
1 day ago
sofia lopes
1 day ago
Joyal was amazing! So helpful and knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything so we all understood!
mehdi parvanehvar
1 day ago
Sharareh is Amazing instructor ,
She did amazing lectures and great hands on.
Shayne F
1 day ago
Nataliia Sheleheda
1 day ago
Perfect experience
julie zorzan
1 day ago
Very detailed explanation, great teacher!
Karen Quan
1 day ago
Well taught! Thanks
Rosany Rodrigues Realtor
1 day ago
Good class and teacher
John Dreyes
1 day ago
Very informative!
Rana Nasim
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rana Nasim, for the excellent rating! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jojo Tian
1 day ago
butterscotch36
1 day ago
The instructor Sharareh Meskoob is very informative and created fun scenarios that made learning easier.
Yasaman Mohammadzadeh
1 day ago
Instructor SHAR was nice and patient and reviewed all the scenarios during the in-person training.
Matison
1 day ago
Kicess De villa
1 day ago
Sharareh Meskoob was great! I had her for basic life support.
Rozalia Osadchyi
1 day ago
Great course, excellent instructor - Sharareh ! Very informative to refresh BLS skills .
Will recommend!
maha aldramly
1 day ago
Isabelle Tam
1 day ago
Leon Chi
1 day ago
This is Silvia
2 days ago
Ms. WALAA will ensure we have the skills to be first aiders, second time doing CPR course and this time I felt more secured and brave as we practiced all! Thank you for such an amazing course
Rowena Chen
2 days ago
I was a little nervous at the beginning, but my instructor, Scott was quick to break the ice and set everyone’s mind at ease. He was very thorough and clear with his teachings and created a fun, all-inclusive learning environment while remaining very professional throughout the day. Thank you!
Ethel Ramos
2 days ago
Ms. Azra is a knowledgeable instructor who explains CPR steps clearly and provides helpful hands-on practice that builds confidence.

The online process with Coast to Coast was smooth and easy from registration to course completion.
Joshua domboka
2 days ago
Very quick and understandable do recommend
Kevin Santhosh
2 days ago
Mr. Ezz was great with teaching us everything in detail and the importance of each and every action we do as a first aider. He was very interactive and entertaining through out the entire session. Great training!!
Candy Yanne
2 days ago
Ali S. is incredible instructor. I had an excellent experience during my CPR and first aid training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Candy Yanne! 🎉 We agree, Ali S. is an incredible instructor and truly makes the CPR and first aid training in North York an excellent experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Eva Stephen
2 days ago
I took the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED course with Ezz and it was completed very throughly. Although long, Ezz made the experience very enjoyable! I highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi Eva! 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.
Bi Chaves
2 days ago
Ali is a great instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bi Chaves! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor and we're so glad you had a great experience with your Standard First Aid course in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Walker Clarkson
2 days ago
Ali was great, Fun, energetic, and taught a good lesson
Response from the owner:Thank you, Walker Clarkson! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ali made your Standard First Aid experience in North York fun, energetic, and educational. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gabie Merka Derez
2 days ago
Ali was a great instructor, very energetic and lovely!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gabie Merka Derez! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ali was a great instructor and that you found him energetic and lovely during your Standard First Aid course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Elvis Gisa
2 days ago
I had an amazing time doing my First Aid and CPR training with Ali! The session was engaging, informative, and very hands-on, which made it easy to learn and feel confident in what I was doing. Ali was knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend this company to everyone I know—whether it’s your first time learning these skills or a refresher, it’s definitely worth it!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Elvis Gisa! 🙏 We're so glad to hear you had such an amazing time doing your Standard First Aid training with Ali in North York. We agree, Ali is fantastic at making the session engaging, informative, and very hands-on, ensuring you feel confident in your skills. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Weston Do
2 days ago
Great experience timed the course perfectly. Instructor name is Walaa
Eamon Palmer
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Eamon! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Rayan El Assal
2 days ago
Ashraf was very helpful and knowledgeable. He made the class very interesting
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rayan El Assal! We're so glad to hear Ashraf made your Standard First Aid training in Ottawa so interesting and that you found him helpful and knowledgeable. 🙏 Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Hadz
2 days ago
Walaa was a great instructor!
shiva moshfeq
2 days ago
That was great 👍
Response from the owner:Thank you, shiva moshfeq! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience getting your Red Cross certification with us in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

thafsin shahanad
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, thafsin! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Aaron Norman
2 days ago
Was a wonderful course very much enjoyed the content and was taught in a great way
Andrew Cotroneo
2 days ago
Had a great experience with walaa
Zeeshma Shahroze
2 days ago
Ryan Bruce
2 days ago
Ashraf was great and very helpful!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ryan Bruce! 🙏 We're so glad Ashraf was great and helpful, making your CPR/AED training in Ottawa such a positive experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kristina Russo
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Kristina Russo! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Nwachukwu Godspower
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic rating, Nwachukwu Godspower! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Chris O
3 days ago
Maria McGuinness knows her craft. She made the class so engaging and fun. We literally didn't want her to stop. Thanks for bringing so much professionalism.
Photo from customer review
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chris O! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Maria McGuinness made your class in Ottawa so engaging and fun – it sounds like she truly made a memorable experience! We agree, her professionalism shines through in all our Standard First Aid courses. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

dyna mary
3 days ago
I had a great experience in the CPR class. The instructor,Loveleen Singh was very interactive and made the training easy to understand. Thank you for a great session.
Aalia Bushra
3 days ago
I recently completed my Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training at this Kitchener facility. It was a very good experience.
My instructor, Charlie Cheng, explained everything clearly and made the training easy to understand. He was very helpful and the way he presented the material kept everyone engaged.

Thank you for providing such useful training.
jam water
3 days ago
I had Ali as my instructor. He knows how to structure the basic principals of first aid and when to use cpr into an intuitive 8 hour practical lesson. I understood my role and responsibilities as a certified first aid responder. Maintaining someone's life, before the ambulance and paramedics arrive, is an initiative I always wished to take on. I'm glad to be certified and reliable in any case around family, friends, work and strangers.

Coast2Coast is the best.
Response from the owner:Thank you, jam water! We agree, Ali is fantastic at structuring the basic principles of first aid into an intuitive practical lesson. It's wonderful to hear that you now feel confident in your role and responsibilities as a certified first aid responder and are prepared to maintain someone's life after taking your Standard First Aid course in North York. 💪 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kajan Kopika
3 days ago
I had a fantastic experience with this CPR course. The instructors were clear, thorough, and very supportive. I feel much more confident in my skills now, and I highly recommend them.

What Course Should I Take?

Choosing the right course can seem overwhelming, but we’re here to make it simple. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, teacher, coach, or just want to be prepared for emergencies, our easy two-step process helps you find the perfect course for your goals!
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Group/Private First Aid & CPR Training Ottawa

Coast2Coast offers group and private First Aid & CPR training in Ottawa for workplaces, schools, and community organizations to help your team feel confident in emergencies. We make training easy with flexible scheduling and the option to train at your location.
  • Discount on the course price
  • Centralized billing and reporting
  • Simplified management
  • WSIB-approved courses meet federal and provincial occupational health and safety legislation
  • Canadian Red Cross certificate upon successful completion of the course, valid for 3 years
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Individual CPR & First Aid Training Ottawa

Take control of emergency situations with our individual CPR and First Aid training Ottawa. These courses are designed to build your confidence through hands-on practice and expert guidance from Canadian Red Cross instructors. Whether you’re new to training or are renewing your First Air or CPR certification in Ottawa, you’ll leave with up-to-date knowledge and be ready to act when it counts.
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Hear From Our Students!

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is committed to providing community-oriented programs that empower individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our aim is to ensure that every participant in our CPR and First Aid classes in Ottawa gains the necessary techniques to respond confidently to various emergencies.
Although we sincerely hope that our customers never have to face such situations, we are dedicated to preparing them to respond promptly and appropriately should they occur.
Our First Aid and CPR training facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and supplies. Explore our range of Canadian Red Cross programs or contact us today for guidance in selecting the course that best suits your needs and circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are two different levels of CPR courses: CPR/AED Level A and CPR/AED Level C. Both courses cover the same material. The difference is that CPR/AED Level A only covers how to perform life-saving skills on adults, whereas CPR/AED Level C is more comprehensive and covers CPR/AED for adults, children and infants. Upon completion of either CPR course, you will receive a CPR and AED certification valid for three years. CPR/AED Level A is only available for private training, though.

The best first aid and CPR company in Ottawa is Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics. As a trusted Canadian Red Cross training partner, Coast2Coast offers WSIB-approved courses that meet workplace and school requirements. With convenient locations in downtown Ottawa and South Ottawa, students can easily find a class that fits their schedule. Each course is taught by skilled instructors using hands-on training and modern equipment to ensure every participant feels confident and prepared to respond in an emergency. For reliable, high-quality certification recognized across Ontario, Coast2Coast is the top choice in Ottawa.

This depends on your job and/or school requirements. All of our First Aid classes in Ottawa include CPR/AED Level C training. We highly recommend taking Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C as this is the highest level of first aid training and the most widely accepted course by employers.

You can obtain your Canadian Red Cross first aid certification at Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, a trusted Red Cross training partner with multiple locations in Ottawa. Their first aid courses are WSIB-approved and provide students with a 3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate upon successful completion.

  • We offer CPR classes in Ottawa in an online, blended format and an online-only format. To earn an official WSIB-approved Canadian Red Cross certificate, you must enroll in the online blended format (half online, half in class).
  • We offer online-only courses, but they do not provide an official certificate. If you want an official CPR certification in Ottawa, you must upgrade your training and complete an in-class component to practice your hands-on skills. You can upgrade the online-only course to the online blended course within three months of completing the online-only training.

In Ottawa, Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is the go-to provider for high-quality first aid and CPR training. As a certified Canadian Red Cross training partner with multiple awards, Coast2Coast offers a wide range of courses, including Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, and more! Their convenient locations in downtown Ottawa and southern Ottawa make it easy for students to attend, and all courses are taught by experienced instructors using top-notch equipment. Whether you need certification for work, school, or personal preparedness, Coast2Coast ensures you leave confident and ready to respond in an emergency.

We do offer private training for groups of 8+. Our private classes have many benefits, like significant savings on your payments and simple billing. We offer group training for Healthcare Providers, Industry Trades, Schools, Security Guards, Government, Social & Support Services Workers, and so much more!

You can earn your first aid certification at Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, a certified Canadian Red Cross training partner with dedicated facilities in Ottawa. Coast2Coast offers a comprehensive range of first aid and CPR courses, which are WSIB-approved and provide 3-year Canadian Red Cross certification. For those with busy schedules, Coast2Coast offers blended learning options, combining online theory with in-class practical sessions.

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You Learn CPR, We Donate

Helping Those in Need is the Responsibility of Those Who Can
Coast2Coast is proud to announce that a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Sick Kids Foundation. Not only will 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 joined in their fight.

You Register. You Learn. We Give.

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