First Aid &
CPR/AED
Recertification

First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification
Methods and Courses

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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

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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

Jill Cromwell
10 hours ago
Fantastic experience. Really accessible class, great instructor, and straightforward testing.
Melissa Palumbo
12 hours ago
Amazing instuctor she made it interactive and fun, easy to remember everything
Meryam Zanzoul
17 hours ago
Interesting interactive class with the instructor Saika Rafique. Highly recommended. Great customer service available any time for any concerns.
Qamar Rafique
20 hours ago
Andrea Tenedero is a fantastic and highly professional instructor. She explains concepts clearly, is knowledgeable, patient, and creates an engaging learning environment. I truly enjoyed the course and appreciate her dedication and professionalism.
Ghouse Faisal
1 day ago
Tatiana Briceno is amazing. The best instructor
Feba Baby
1 day ago
Ella Whiddon
1 day ago
Great class! Andrea was amazing. Lots of information, however, it was presented in such a way that allowed for the information to absorb. Loved the exercises and the games. Lots of Hands on practice. Thank you Andrea!!
Avvy To
1 day ago
Andrea was a great instructor! Very interactive and easy to follow, very fun and kind. Made a super long recertification process enjoyable.
O O
1 day ago
Tatiana B was amazing!
Maurizio Gallo
1 day ago
Madison Bell
1 day ago
Violet Greven
1 day ago
Great instructor and i have the confidence now to use these skills! Thank you!
sarah Gillissie
1 day ago
Great experience with Ali
Ross Lane
1 day ago
Great experience, very interactive
Bailey Hildebrandt
1 day ago
went well, class was smooth, clear and we went over everything
Aiden Charles
1 day ago
Great hands on learning, Ali makes learning fun and interactive
Ben Somers
1 day ago
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1 day ago
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Tahmid Ashab Shakib
1 day ago
I recently completed my Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED training with Coast2Coast (Bloor Facility in Downtown Toronto) on June 27th, and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Our instructor, John Devlin, was highly qualified, deeply experienced, and made the entire training process incredibly interactive and inspiring. Instead of just lecturing, he broke down complex protocols into steps that were easy to grasp and apply to real-world scenarios. John also shared solid, practical advice that goes beyond the textbook—the kind of real-world insights that will absolutely come in handy during life-altering situations. I left the course feeling genuinely confident in my ability to respond to an emergency. If you are looking for top-tier Red Cross training, I highly recommend Coast2Coast!
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1 day ago
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Adeola Adeola
2 days ago
I had a great experience taking my Standard First Aid course with Coast2Coast. My instructor, Dimitrih, made the class fun, clear, and easy to understand, explained everything well. The training was very helpful and practical. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking to take First Aid training.
Mandeep Mudhar
2 days ago
I had an amazing experience taking my First Aid & CPR course with Chuck Farkas. He is, without a doubt, one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. Chuck is friendly, professional, patient, and makes everyone feel comfortable throughout the course. He explained everything clearly, answered every question, and built my confidence with the hands-on skills. I came into the class feeling nervous, but I left feeling confident and prepared because of his excellent teaching. I highly recommend Chuck Farkas to anyone looking to take First Aid & CPR training. Thank you, Chuck, for making the course enjoyable and for being such an outstanding instructor!
Iryna Lebiedieva
2 days ago
The class included lots of hands-on practice and realistic scenarios, which made it much easier to understand and remember the skills. Time flew by because Saika explained everything in such an engaging, interesting, and humorous way. She made the learning environment comfortable, interactive, and enjoyable while still covering all the important information thoroughly.
Kandace Doiron
2 days ago

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.