First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification
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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

Professional Responder Recertification

While playing such an important role in our communities, First Responders are required to be First Aid and CPR/AED certified. Recertification courses are available for First Responders such as paramedics, firefighters, rescue safety teams and more.

These training courses have been developed to keep life-saving skills up-to-date while also building confidence in each participant’s abilities. It is important to understand the all of the techniques taught in a First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder training course.

We understand that each of these courses cover a wide range of material which is why they are taught by highly experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors. We strive to provide the best training possible, especially for our First Responders. With this in mind, each Professional Responder training course is equipped with top-notch training equipment, perfect for learning and practicing life-saving skills.

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Duration

20 hours in-class

Requirements

Proof of valid First Responder Canadian Red Cross Certification

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Successful demonstration of required skills

Successful complete of minimum one practical scenario

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

Duration

40 hours teaching time

Requirements

Proof of valid Emergency Medical Responder Canadian Red Cross Certification

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Successful demonstration of required skills

Successfully complete minimum of two practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

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

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

Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C can only be recertified once. This means you will need to alternate between a full course and a Recertification course. Check the write up of your certificate to confirm which course you compelted last time.

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.

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Li Samatha (ELF)

7 hours ago

Nice trainer with clear and intetactive instruction.

John DiGiuseppe

7 hours ago

Joyal was amazing, a great instructor and he also made the class fun!

Response from the owner:Thank you, John! 🎉 Joyal is indeed an amazing instructor, and we agree he does a great job of making the class fun. We are so glad you had an enjoyable experience during your Standard First Aid training in Kitchener. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Destiny Lynn

7 hours ago

Joyal was absolutely amazing super informative, patient and friendly !:) highly recommend!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Destiny Lynn! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is wonderful at being patient and friendly during class. We are so glad you had a great experience with your CPR/AED training in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Noelle Ropp

7 hours ago

Joyal did a great job instructing us! Was a good time and very informative. 🙂

Response from the owner:Thank you, Noelle! 🎉 We agree, Joyal does a fantastic job of keeping the Standard First Aid training informative and fun. We are so glad you had a great time with us in Kitchener. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ash O

7 hours ago

I will definitely be recommending this course to anyone. I had a great experience training with instructor Prab. She is a well of knowledge and had an answer ready for all of our many questions. I was very impressed by the overall delivery of the course.The class was very fun and informative. I am confident in the new skills I learned after completing the course.

Sueyen Chung

13 hours ago

Amazing instructor at the downtown Toronto location. Kia was very thorough and clear on each topic. Lesson was very engaging and overall wasn’t a boring class. Highly recommend this location.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sueyen! 🎉 We agree that Kia is amazing at keeping the lessons engaging and explaining everything clearly. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us, and we hope to serve you again in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Esteban Apodaca

14 hours ago

Mansi K

1 day ago

Great experience

huda aljoukhadar

1 day ago

It was a great experience and the instructor Mr. Elhamy was very knowledgeable and great at teaching and making material easy to understand

Response from the owner:Thank you, Huda! 🙏 We agree, Mr. Elhamy is fantastic at keeping the material engaging and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

person person

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Person! ⭐ We hope to see you in North York for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Eslyn

1 day ago

Great Training program. They make it interactive with different activities and scenarios to help you learn more.

Mallika Varam

1 day ago

I recently completed my First Aid/CPR course with Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR – Nepean, and I am extremely happy with the experience. The course was very informative, practical, and easy to understand. The instructor was wonderful, knowledgeable, and explained every topic clearly with real-life examples, which made the learning process engaging and effective. I truly appreciate the instructor’s patience, guidance, and friendly approach throughout the course. I highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR – Nepean to anyone looking for a quality First Aid/CPR training experience. Thank you for providing such a valuable and well-organized course!

Kamal Tamber

1 day ago

I had a wonderful experience with coast to coast. Took a class recently with the instructor Fatima, she was so sweet, informative and answered any questions I had. Highly recommend.

Cherrie DA

1 day ago

Great training course and wonderful instructors that I keep renewing my BLS here every year.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Cherrie DA! 🙏 We love hearing that you choose us every year for your recertification in North York. Our team is always happy to provide a great training experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

David K

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, David! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Natalie Chi

1 day ago

Ali was very helpful in my BLS session. 10/10

Response from the owner:Thank you, Natalie! 🎉 We're glad Ali was so helpful during your BLS Provider training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Rick Jaques

1 day ago

Easy, faster and practical... I learned a lot from it. Explain clearly (Joyal Fernandez)

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rick! 🎉 We agree, Joyal Fernandez is excellent at explaining things clearly and keeping the training practical. We are glad you had such a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in Kitchener. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Vaishali Bharti

1 day ago

My instructor Mr.Joyal was very nice. He explained everything to us step by step. He even corrected us when we were trying to perform CPR incorrectly.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Vaishali! 🙏 We agree that Mr. Joyal is wonderful at guiding students step-by-step and correcting techniques during our CPR/AED training in Kitchener. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Praveena S pal

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Praveena! 🎉 We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Kitchener. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Bronwyn McKenzie

1 day ago

Joyal Fernandez was an excellent Standard First Aid instructor. He explained everything clearly, kept the class engaging, and made sure everyone felt confident in their skills. He created a comfortable learning environment, encouraged questions, and was patient and supportive throughout the training. You can tell he genuinely cares about his students’ success. I highly recommend taking your first aid training with him.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bronwyn! 🎉 We agree that Joyal Fernandez is an excellent instructor who does a fantastic job of making Standard First Aid clear and engaging for everyone in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Garry Sharma

1 day ago

Joyal is a great instructor. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Garry! ⭐ We agree, Joyal is a great instructor who makes the training easy to understand. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Kitchener. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jenelle Delorme

1 day ago

First aid training with Maria was a very engaging and enjoyable experience. Her dynamic facilitation ensured principles were learnt, practiced, and well understood before moving on. She made a long day of learning enjoyable. Thank you, Maria.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jenelle! 🙏 We agree, Maria is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged and making sure all the Standard First Aid principles are well understood during a long day of training. It is great to hear you had such an enjoyable experience with us in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Anmol Sharma

1 day ago

Instructor Fatima Nawaz is the best instructor. She explained concepts in a very simple way and with practical examples

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anmol! 🎉 We agree that Fatima Nawaz is fantastic at using practical examples to make concepts easy to understand. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jaqueline Colton

1 day ago

Kianoosh (Kia) was the best instructor I could ask for. He was very detailed and insisted that we, as first aiders, know the WHY of what we’re doing so we fully grasp and understand the tasks at hand. He was able to answer my questions thoroughly. He is a very good and experienced instructor and I hope Coast 2 Coast continues to host his amazing preceptorship. I came as a refresher to my previous and active First Aid CPR-C and came out enjoying it more than my previous one three years ago. I would love to be able to have this instructor again, should our paths cross in another 3 years from now. Thank you Coast 2 Coast for providing us with such experienced and knowledgeable instructors such as Mr. Kianoosh. Thank you to Mr. Kianoosh for the valuable knowledge and expertise.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Jaqueline! 🙏 We agree that Kianoosh is an outstanding instructor who does a fantastic job of explaining the 'why' behind every skill. We're glad you had such an enjoyable recertification class with us in Toronto. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Arman Singh

1 day ago

Joyal was our instructor he did a great job helped throughout the training and provided proper knowledge about all the procedures and made the experience good!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Arman! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is fantastic at guiding everyone and sharing proper knowledge on all the procedures. We're so glad you had a great experience during your Red Cross certification training in Kitchener. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

What Courses can
be Recertified?

We offer Recertification courses for many different training levels including CPR/AED Level C, Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Intermediate/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 Basic/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.
Basic/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 Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification.
Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C: Recertification is available for Intermediate/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.

First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification