First Aid &
CPR/AED
Recertification

First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification
Methods and Courses

Two people practice CPR on a mannequin outdoors. One person performs chest compressions while the other watches closely. Both wear red shirts, and the scene is set on a red carpet in an open space.

First Aid & CPR Recertification

Recertification courses are designed to refresh your memory and life-saving skills. The All-In-Class format is a great way to re-learn the skills you were once taught by a Canadian Red Cross instructor. This format allows students to complete their full training course in a classroom setting.

Attend your training anywhere from four to eight hours depending on the course level you have registered for. After completing and passing an exam, students will receive a temporary certificate which is valid for 30 days. Within 5-10 business days, students will receive a PDF copy of their certificate via email.
With the All-In-Class format, students are able to complete their training in one go with an experienced Canadian Red Cross instructor. Refresh your memory with theory and hands-on practice. This format is available for public training.

CPR/AED Level C Recertification

Duration

4 hours teaching time

Requirements

Proof of valid certification from an accepted WSIB-approved/OHS-approved provider

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification

Duration

5.5 hours teaching time

Requirements

Proof of valid Canadian Red Cross
Certification

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

*NOTE: Only available for Alberta residents

Standard First Aid & CPR / AED Level C Recertification

Duration

8 hours teaching time

Requirements

Proof of valid Canadian Red Cross Certification (Ontario residents only: must be from a full training course)

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

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At Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, our unwavering dedication lies in delivering community-centric programs that empower individuals with vital life-saving skills. We are committed to equipping every participant in our courses with the essential techniques to respond confidently in the face of diverse emergencies. Although we hope that such situations never arise, we stand ready to promptly and effectively address them when necessary. Our facilities spanning across Canada are equipped with state-of-the-art First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies, ensuring the highest standard of care. Discover the breadth of our Canadian Red Cross programs or contact us for expert guidance in selecting the course that best suits your unique needs and circumstances.

Recertification
Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a Recertification course at Coast2Coast, you must have a valid (not expired) certificate from the Canadian Red Cross. If you are registering for a CPR Recertification course, your current certificate is not required to be from the Canadian Red Cross, but must be from a WSIB-approved or OHS-approved provider. Conditions vary based on the province you are completing your training in as well as the course level you wish to register for.

Currently, we provide First Aid & CPR training in Ontario and Alberta.

First Aid & CPR Recertification

In Ontario and Alberta, you may recertify CPR/AED Level C more than once. If you currently hold a CPR/AED Level C certificate from a Recertification course, you are welcome to take another Recertification course as many times as you want, provided that your current certificate is not expired.

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C cannot be recertified in Ontario. You must complete the full training course instead. However, Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C can be recertified in Alberta.

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C can be recertified in both Ontario and Alberta, but in Ontario, it can only be recertified once. This means you will need to alternate between a full course and a Recertification course.

Professional Responder Recertification

You may complete a Recertification course each time you need to renew your First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder certification as long as your current certificate is not expired.

Basic Life Support

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Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) training has been designed for healthcare professionals. This course covers high-intensity CPR as a team in settings such as a hospital.

By registering for both First Aid and Basic Life Support, students are eligible for a bundle discount deal!

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Testimonial

Teanna Lal
10 hours ago
I had the best time ever! My instructor was Dimitrih Lafleur. Coming in I was really nervous but as soon as he started teaching and talking he made me feel so welcome and confident that I could pass! I had the best time in there, I haven’t laughed like that in so long, especially in a class. I had an amazing time and will definitely be coming back in the future.
jathursa m
14 hours ago
Instructor Loveleen Singh was great at demonstrating all skills! He provided great examples and the class was very interactive.
Suzanna Shaheenian
14 hours ago
Great class and Loveleen was a great instructor and made the class very enjoying and engaging!
Dom Chua
14 hours ago
Good, communicative and interactive instructor.
Debbie R
14 hours ago
Efficient dreaming. Instructor was informative will renew here in one year.
Aishani Kumar
14 hours ago
My instructor was Selina rawe, she did a really good job in explaining the info and keeping the class engaged
Connie Stella
14 hours ago
Selina was amazing for my BLS recertification! She was funny, engaging, and made the class really enjoyable. She explained everything clearly and created such a great learning environment. Highly recommend!
Riley Woolley
14 hours ago
Selina Rawe was my instructor, she was lovely, kind, and very knowledgeable. With tons of personal experience and knowledge! Would definitely recommend her session if your looking for interactive, informative and engaging BLS learning!!!
Franklin Ijezue
14 hours ago
ALI was wonderful … he knows how to teach so well We laughed and learned well….. I recommend Coast 2 Coast
alessia frutti
14 hours ago
I had Selina Rawe as a trainer. She was wonderful and relayed information in an entertaining and informative way making the evaluation easy and successful! Selina was also very funny and made the 4 hour BLS training much more engaging. Thank you, Selina!
Response from the owner:Hi Alessia! 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 Newmarket 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!
arezou khosronia
14 hours ago
Arian was an excellent instructor. He taught the class with great knowledge, experience, and teaching skills. The atmosphere of the class was very positive and comfortable. I really hope he will be our instructor again in the next class.
Atoosa
14 hours ago
I had a wonderful experience learning BLS with Selina. She was very knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging throughout the course. Selina explained everything clearly and made the training both engaging and easy to understand. She created a comfortable learning environment and helped build my confidence in CPR and emergency response skills. I truly appreciate her professionalism and kindness, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for excellent BLS training.
Pantea Mokhtari
14 hours ago
Had a really good experience with Aryan as my CPR instructor he was kind understanding, and made the class interactive instead of stressful. He was also very flexible and approachable which made learning a lot easier. He is a great instructor!! 🙂
Jenifer Hernandez
14 hours ago
Amazing instructor. Aryen is very kind and helpful. He gives you confidence and gives good feedback to become a future instructor yourself.
Natasha Pereira
14 hours ago
I did my CPR/First Aid Course with Coast 2 Coast and it was a fantastic experience. Aryan was an incredible instructor. Thank you Coast 2 Coast!
Tabassum Fatima
14 hours ago
Ellen Scott
14 hours ago
vassili soklaridis
14 hours ago
The course was very informative, but our instructed ifé still made it interesting, and pretty enjoyable!
Kim Robertson
15 hours ago
Very thorough & knowledgeable instructor
Livin Varghese
15 hours ago
The instructor Ali Sekhavati is the best First Aid & CPR instructor I ever had. Very friendly, experienced and informative. I like his class.
Victoria Precious
15 hours ago
Mr. Ali Sekhavati was a great and interactive instructor. He made sure the entire class was engaged in some way and it helped me to concentrate for the duration of 8 hours 🙂
Yu Fan (Leo)
15 hours ago
Ali is amazing!
Kelly Huangfu
15 hours ago
Asia Brook
15 hours ago
Mr. Ali was an amazing teacher! Very knowledgeable and made the SFA/CPR class very fun!
Victoria Soares
15 hours ago
Ali made the course entertaining and fun!
Renee
16 hours ago
Good instructor who thoroughly described course material.
navjot kaur
19 hours ago
Very professional instructor and made the learning much easy, practical and fun!
Daniela Andrade
20 hours ago
Selina Rawe was amazing. Made the class super fun! Will be coming back for sure!
Precious Kingsley
20 hours ago
Selina Rawe is a good instructor and very friendly. I passed my course
Azwa Ali
20 hours ago
I had an amazing learning experience taking the BLS course with instructor Selina Rawe. She was very knowledgeable and supportive which made my learning experience positive and helped me become more confident in my BLS skills. Thank you so much, definitely recommend it!
Rowan Slattery
20 hours ago
Selina was great, very funny and good course
Natalie Akbar
20 hours ago
Selina Rawe was a fantastic instructor. Clear and concise information and instructions. Best instructor I’ve had over the last 4 years of taking course.
asmara zaki
23 hours ago
Mansi Suthar
24 hours ago
Dipali Patel
2 days ago
I recently completed a First Aid training course, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The course was well-structured, practical, and very informative, covering all the essential topics with real-life scenarios that made the learning engaging and easy to understand. A special appreciation goes to the instructor- Scott F, who was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive throughout the training. They explained concepts clearly, encouraged questions, and made sure everyone felt confident performing the techniques. Their hands-on approach and real-world examples truly made a difference in helping us retain the information.
Mohammed Alkeldi
2 days ago
Best
purity fejiro ilaya
2 days ago
Samira Lavei
3 days ago
Kia was very knowledgeable! You can tell that he is really invested in you learning the standard skills that could save a life!
Jennifer Lee
3 days ago
Incredibly fun, the instructor John was extremely professional and engaging. The place is a bit small and doesn’t have any desks (unlike some other centres) so the seating was a bit uncomfortable. However, the course is very beneficial
Nekoda Purvis
3 days ago
Ashaf is such a fantastic teacher! Taught the course efficiently and encouragingly. Such a fun person. Thank you!
Haya Shoir
3 days ago
Ashraf was a fantastic BLS instructor. Learned a lot and I feel much more confident in my skills
Rim Azam
3 days ago
I recommend for everyone to have their training here, Parbh so knowledgeable and nice and handling conflict situations with customer.
Response from the owner:Hey Rim! 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 Hamilton office! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Chocolate
4 days ago
Mr, Ali is the best, thank you.
Olujimi Osopale
4 days ago
The session was interesting. I enjoyed it instructor Ali’s presentation
Amy T.
4 days ago
Mr.Ali imparted great knowhow. Learned practical skills from the class. Thank you. Will come here again..
Brandi Morrison
4 days ago
Very engaging and informative. Practical component and knowledge of course helped to better retain information and have a better understanding of how to provide care
SpherEarth Inc.
4 days ago
Awesome
Deniz Kaya
4 days ago
The instructor Ali was great teacher made ir so fun to learn and it was my third time renewal of my BLS certificate! I recommend this place
Evelyn Kim
4 days ago
Harmony S.
4 days ago
Great instructor and excellent experience. Ali took the time to thoroughly explain the material and made sure we fully understood each concept, which prepared us very well for the BLS test. He was very kind and funny.

What Courses can
be Recertified?

We offer Recertification courses for many different training levels including CPR/AED Level C, Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, First Responder and Emergency Medical Responder.

If you would like to recertify any other certificates (CPR/AED Level A or Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, for example), then you may need to register for a full training course. Some courses are not available for Recertification depending on the province.

  • CPR/AED Level A: No Recertification course is available for CPR/AED Level A. You must complete the full training.
  • CPR/AED Level C: Recertification is available for CPR/AED Level C and can be recertified multiple times in a row.
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C: Recertification is only available to our Alberta residents and can be recertified multiple times in a row. Ontario does not allow Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification.
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C: Recertification is available for Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C. In Alberta, the course may be recertified multiple times in a row, but in Ontario, you must alternate between a full course and a Recertification course.
  • First Responder: Recertification is available for First Responder and can be recertified multiple times in a row.
  • Emergency Medical Responder: Recertification is available for Emergency Medical Responder and can be recertified multiple times in a row.

If your current First Aid and CPR/AED certificate from the Canadian Red Cross is about to expire, then you should enroll in a WSIB approved or OHS-approved Recertification course. With recertification training, students will primarily focus on practicing hands-on skills such as CPR, bandaging and more.

Refresh your memory by practicing the skills you were once taught and learn new life-saving techniques from a certified Canadian Red Cross instructor! Recertification training will occur over a shorter duration of time compared to the full training course you originally completed.

Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in Canada

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics provides WSIB-approved and OHS-approved First Aid, CPR, EMR, Youth training courses and more in over 25 locations in Canada! We pride ourselves on providing the best training experience possible, ensuring our students leave their course feeling confident in their life-saving skills.