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

Julia McCaffery
18 hours ago
Instructor Mosud was great! Answered questions and explained everything very well.
Temidayo Adekunle
19 hours ago
The trainer Mosud was very knowledgeable and friendly, it was great having a refresher
Alan Kang
19 hours ago
Bright Opesanmi
20 hours ago
It was a very good lesson, I will recommend it to anyone who isn't sure where to apply
Rebeca Mabiala
20 hours ago
matiyos Midekssa
20 hours ago
Great course no suggestions
Vinu Panyil
20 hours ago
Thank you to Ms. Prabh J for conducting the CPR session. The examination was very well organized and professionally managed. I truly appreciate your guidance.
Janki patel
21 hours ago
Avery Oracheski
21 hours ago
Awesome
Tonia Foesier
21 hours ago
Alyssa
22 hours ago
Instructor Martina is the best! She’s funny, engaging and very informational! Great class and easy pass!
haley fife
22 hours ago
Penny was a great instructor, very kind, welcoming and kept things fun and exciting! Definitely my favourite instructor I’ve ever had!
Aipu
22 hours ago
Penny Finnigan’s class was amazing. She’s fantastic and shared incredibly accurate information. I learned a lot.
qussai sammer
22 hours ago
penny is an amazing instructor if not the best!
Xindi Wang
22 hours ago
Milton Home
23 hours ago
Had my standard first aid training with Penny Finnigan. She was friendly and welcoming and explained everything so well. She kept it interesting and made sure everyone got a chance to ask questions and demonstrate what they had learned. A really pleasant experience overall!
Arthur John Mella
23 hours ago
Aide ZT
1 day ago
Ashraf is an amazing teacher and helps you learn the correct way to your training, easy to understand and very helpful!
Swasti Padamati
1 day ago
Penny Finnigan was a great instructor! Super interactive and has a positive attitude which made it super fun and easy to learn!
Farzad izadi
1 day ago
I have learned a lot from the course. Ali Sekhavati has been my instructor, the class was fun and informative. Highly recommend to everyone.
Helia Saeidian
1 day ago
Ali Sekhavati has been a fantastic instructor.
I learned a lot from the BLS course and would highly recommend this place.
Sarolta Campean
1 day ago
Ali is the best!
Abigail Harris
1 day ago
Ali was very thorough and explained well. Will definitely be coming back for my BLS recertification in a year.
Sagal Ibrahim
2 days ago
I had a really fun and lovely time learning with my instructor Julia Chalifoux. She was understanding and made sure we were all comfortable with the program. Overall would recommend her.
paul dawe
2 days ago
I had a great experience the instructor was amazing
Courtney Winslow
2 days ago
Maria was an awesome instructor and really made the class enjoyable and comprehensible. Highly recommend!
Abygail Laccena
2 days ago
The experience was very good it felt like I was training for a war
Kailey MacInnis
2 days ago
Joyal was very informative and helped me be successful in my learning and training and passing my test
Saba Naseem
2 days ago
Joyal is an amazing teacher and was very helpful throughout the cpr course
Dom Here!
2 days ago
Course taught by Joyal Fernandez! It was great. Long but educational
ama safo
2 days ago
Course taught by Joyal
Dawn Thomas
2 days ago
I cannot say enough how much I like taking my level 3 CPR with Coast2Coast. This is my second time and they make it so enjoyable. Maria is a wonderful instructor. I had some medical issues that made my in class a challenge and Maria was extremely accommodating and patient with my issues. I was very inpatient and frustrated over the phone with staff and they were so great, kind and patient in helping me. She was also very kind to someone who could only speak French, taking the time to make sure they could learn with us. I highly recommend Coast2Coast and Maria.
Abha Ranjitkar
2 days ago
Maria was so amazing! The class was very engaging and informative
Colton Horan
2 days ago
Alexandre Mislov
2 days ago
Joyal Fernandez was great, very engaging and enjoyable
Mandy Marshall
2 days ago
Dimitrih was so easy to learn from. Very informative and made it easy to learn.
Thank you
Mike Courvoisier
2 days ago
Dimitrih was a great instructor! I took his first aid class through my work and it didnt feel like it was 8 hours long. He kept the mood/feeling light, asked questions to the group as well as let us ask him questions whenever we needed to. He was very precise in his descriptions and outlined all necessary learning material effectively. Allowed us to take brakes when needed, and made sure we were all on schedule, outlining all areas needed to feel confident in the learning material!
Josephine Beal
3 days ago
I did my first aid/cpr training with Tatiana in London! She was upbeat and informative and went over all of the information that was on the final test. I felt fully prepared and trained after the course was over! Thank you so much ❤️
Emily Ovando
3 days ago
Would definitely recommend Coast2Coast for CPR training! My instructor was Tatiana and she was amazing and so engaging. She made the class go by very fast, and explained everything very throughly and enthusiastically. I am very glad i was able to expand my knowledge here!
Robert Cornelius
3 days ago
Great experience with the blended program. A lot of information although presented in a compressed time frame it was presented thoroughly and clearly for everyone to understand.
Tatiana was a great teacher, touching on all key aspects and answering questions.
Would recommend.
Guisma Abdallah
4 days ago
Coast2Coast First Aid/ CPR with Julia was amazing. She brought real life experiences from her life and made the learning process easy to understand.
Joelle Macy Espada
4 days ago
Kia is a passionate and interactive CPR instructor who makes learning fun and easy to follow. He provides helpful information and practical tips that really prepare you to be a confident and effective first aider. Highly recommend!
Rayana Chambers
4 days ago
Dimitrih was the absolute best! Extremely thorough and patient, you can tell he is passionate and very knowledgeable! 10 stars!
Terunesh Lawson
4 days ago
Exceptional teaching method. Very thorough and interactive. Best first aid/cpr that I’ve ever taken that I wouldn’t mind staying longer! Thanks Dimitri, you’re amazing!
Thitaman nguyen
5 days ago
I really enjoyed this First Aid class. Julia explained everything clearly and made the lesson easy to understand. I feel more confident now in handling emergency situations.
Prem Rajah
5 days ago
Selina, prabhjot
angel farrer
5 days ago
Selina & Prabhjot were amazing instructors
Rick Phillips
5 days ago
Prabhjot and selling were great teachers
Michael Kelleher
5 days ago
Timmy Cheng
5 days ago
Selina and prabhjot did an excellent job teaching this course. It was informative and also entertaining at the same time

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.