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

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.

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 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.

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Rustan Mokhammad

6 hours ago

I love Ali, he is a good instructor for standard first aid.

Christine Martinho

7 hours ago

Had a great experience and thank you for all the experience and knowledge that I received today . Nida was such a great instructor. Her class is very enjoyable and knowledgeable.

Harleen Bhullar

7 hours ago

AMAZING TEACHER AND ENVIRONMENT I had a class with Miss Saika, she is very polite and friendly and has a unique way of teaching her students. I understood everything even in just 1 day for the full course, it was a fun environment and we had a great time! I am fully confident in my career journey now onwards.

Nasrin Soltani

8 hours ago

Excellent CPR course! The instructor was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything clearly. The class was well organized, engaging, and helped me feel confident in my CPR skills. I highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nasrin! 🎉 We're so glad our CPR/AED training in Ottawa helped you feel confident in your skills. It's great to hear that you found the class engaging and well-organized. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jordi Donnel

8 hours ago

Thanks to Joyal, great instructor, he explained everything very clear

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jordi! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is fantastic at keeping things clear and engaging during training. 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

Linda P

8 hours ago

Ali is a fantastic instructor! The entire training session was super clear, practical, and engaging. Ali has a great way of keeping the class focused and thorough, with a strong emphasis on real-world application—especially when it comes to vital steps like knowing exactly when to call 911. I left feeling confident and well-prepared!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Linda! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor who is excellent at making our Standard First Aid course in North York clear and practical. We are glad his focus on real-world scenarios, like knowing when to call 911, helped you leave the class feeling confident. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

David Esqueda

8 hours ago

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

anabelle anucencion

8 hours ago

sukhjot singh

9 hours ago

super glad i chose coast2coast for my cpr certification! the modules were easy to get through and actually made sense, which is great since i'm a healthcare student. the online test was smooth to navigate too. definitely recommend them if you're in brampton

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sukhjot! 🎉 We're so glad our online modules and test made sense for you as a healthcare student. Our blended learning format is designed to be convenient and straightforward for busy students in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Larissa Paraense

9 hours ago

Aydin Behnad

9 hours ago

Paul Wong

9 hours ago

The course is so useful and Kia is so knowledgeable.

Jiayu Lin

9 hours ago

Ms. Ali is a supper nice and interesting teacher. Class is long but funny and I learn a lot. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jiayu Lin! 🎉 We agree, Ms. Ali is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and helping everyone learn so much. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Clarissa Joy Tomas

9 hours ago

Training was great. The instructor is really good.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Clarissa Joy! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had such a great training experience with our instructor in North York while earning your Red Cross certification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Al Robinson

9 hours ago

Edward was absolutely excellent as he delivered the CPR/AED Level C course. He ran the class smoothly, was able to get everyone involved, answered all questions and was able to keep us on time. Very worthwhile and comprehensive class and recommended for all.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Al! 🎉 We agree, Edward is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged and running things smoothly. We're so glad you had such a worthwhile CPR/AED training session with us in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Callene Nelson

10 hours ago

Ok place. Instructor was thoroughly. Her name is Azra

Response from the owner:Callene, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Scarborough first aid and 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!

Adamo tucci

11 hours ago

Ali was a great instructor. He was personable and very informative

Response from the owner:Thank you, Adamo! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping our Standard First Aid course both personable and informative. We are so glad you had a great training experience in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Daniella Ruggia

11 hours ago

I had an amazing experience! Extremely insightful and easy to understand. the instructor, Scott, was so helpful!

K4mal

13 hours ago

Ali was great with teaching me level c first aid

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind review. We're glad you enjoyed your training with Azra and we hope to see you again for recertification in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast! Stay safe.

Samantha W

1 day ago

Azra provided great info at a good pace and answered all questions clearly. Her demonstrations were clear.

Response from the owner:Hi Samantha! 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!

Sarangan Kandasamy

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Sarangan! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Scarborough for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Abirami Thavayogarajah

1 day ago

The course was amazing and very informative! Mr.Ali is a wonderful teacher!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Abirami! 🎉 We agree, Mr.Ali is a wonderful teacher who knows how to make the lessons engaging and easy to understand. We're so glad you enjoyed your CPR/AED training in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ishika Sharma

1 day ago

Good explanations and training sessions by Ali Sir

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ishika! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at delivering clear explanations during your Standard First Aid course in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Emmanuel Koroso

1 day ago

10/10, Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emmanuel! 🎉 We're glad to hear you had a 10/10 experience getting your Red Cross certification with us in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sajintha Kiritharan

1 day ago

The Instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sajintha! 🎉 We're glad our instructor made the course so helpful and informative for your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - 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