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

Chloe Jo
40 minutes ago
The First Aid and CPR course at the North York location was very helpful, and the instructors were excellent !Thank you Selina-They explained everything clearly and made the training easy to understand and follow .
I feel much more confident in my skills after this course. Thank you so much everything .Highly recommend!
Amani Alrefaai
1 hour ago
Great CPR training experience! Professional instructors, clear explanations, and hands-on practice. Highly recommend Coast2Coast Brampton for confidence and certification.
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farid eghbal
1 hour ago
It was amazing to meet a very prophetional teacher. I’ve had a wonderful experience there.
Maryam Khalili
2 hours ago
I had a great experience with my First Aid & CPR course, especially with my instructor, Selina Rawe.

She was incredibly patient, always smiling, and explained everything in a very clear and thorough way. Her teaching style made even complex topics easy to understand, and she created a comfortable and supportive learning environment for everyone.

I truly appreciated how she took the time to answer all questions and made sure we felt confident and prepared. You can tell she really cares about her students and their learning.

Thank you, Selina and thank you coast to coast for such a great learning experience!
jenise williams
2 hours ago
This is one of the the best instructor I(Dimitrih )have ever met wonderful customer service and clear understanding of everything thank you
Shengyi Dai
2 hours ago
Selina Rawe is my instructor, she is a really nice lady and her class is really fun. Learned a lot in class, time flies so fast 🙂
ohiri victor
2 hours ago
This is one of the best class I have ever attended.
The class was interactive, fun, educative and informative.
You never get tired or feel bored with the instructor Selina Rawe.
She one of the best instructor or coach you want to get on your side.
Thank you and I hope to do other courses with you again.
Jay Sojitra
2 hours ago
Get an amazing experience and learning here. This person in the picture is the best teacher I’ve ever had in my entire life. So calm, with lots of humour and very kind.
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mehnoor kaur
2 hours ago
raman preet
2 hours ago
Very clear and helpful training. The instructor Dimitrih was friendly, professional, and explained everything well.
Jamielyn Torres
2 hours ago
Karanpreet Singh
3 hours ago
Rajveer Palthia
3 hours ago
Good course
Aneesha Sharma
3 hours ago
The session was very engaging and educational! Dimitrih was a great instructor and had lovely stories to share. I was not anxious about the final test at all; highly recommend!
Benjamin Igho
3 hours ago
A fantastic class from Sharareh Meskoob, she is an excellent tutor..
Viktoriya Kot
3 hours ago
I had an in-person class with Sharareh Meskoob and I loved it. She was very nice and explained everything very well. I enjoyed how she engaged the class to make learning more fun
Saira Aguilar
3 hours ago
Really good experience, Sharareh it's a good instructor
hananeh karimi
3 hours ago
Great course, Sharareh was a great instructor
Eric Glover
3 hours ago
Sharareh is a great teacher. Class went smooth with no issues
Sheima Haydar
3 hours ago
Very good amazing teacher sharareh meskoob. Fun class!
Coco Perry
3 hours ago
Good teacher, sharare, good inviroment. Likeit recomend
Amir Nouri
3 hours ago
Nice work and experience
Lessmourn Mogomotsi Ndlovu
4 hours ago
Had a great experience with Chuck Farkas! He provided a very pleasant learning atmosphere and was very professional . Will definitely be taking my next recertification with coast2coast.
chantal Vaina
6 hours ago
Very professional and easy to understand
irisha bajracharya
6 hours ago
Ezz is awesome trainer… loved the training.. it was my 2nd time at this place and loved the training… was very clear and hands-on experience
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leila maimon (Leila)
6 hours ago
Selena is a great teacher
Tania Farjana
7 hours ago
The BLS certification course was clear, well-organized, and easy to follow. 👍
I feel more confident performing CPR, using an AED, and responding to emergencies. Thanks to Miss Hatel patel
Uma Raghav
19 hours ago
I had recertification course at their 83 Kennedy location and I would like to give 5stars to one of the best instructors.. Andrea. T . She is such a lovely young Instructor who has immense knowledge of her job , very kind , compassionate to make all participants comfortable. Thank you Andrea 😊 you are best !!!!
Sek Foo
1 day ago
I would like to express to my great instructor Teresa Kwoon performance in class are excellent and supportive to me in class. Great experience!!! and I enjoyed it!!!
Ferdus Sarwari
1 day ago
Meera Patel was an outstanding CPR Instructor.

She was nice, explained everything clearly, answered all the questions, and presented every topic in an engaging way. She made sure everyone left feeling confident. Highly recommend her..
Elsie Nana
1 day ago
This was so fun and helpful. Prabh, my Instructor was so good at training us and educating us more. Was a great experience.
Nav Kaur
1 day ago
Teresa Kwoon , our instructor was very informative and gave us a good hands on training
valentina koluder
1 day ago
Amazing experience with great instructor Walaa! Thank you
Mito
1 day ago
Walaa was a lovely instructor, would reccomend especially for people who need to get recertification
andrew christensen
1 day ago
Ahmed was a great instructor.
Winta Michael
1 day ago
I had an amazing experience learning CPR BLS with Erumzeb! She is an incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging instructor who made the training easy to understand and enjoyable. Her clear explanations and hands-on approach gave me confidence in my skills. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and supportive learning experience!
kodie c
1 day ago
Walaa was my instructor for the EFA CPRC &AED training in Mississauga. One of the best teachers I’ve had for this course. She made the material easy to digest, didn’t rush anything, her communication skills are on point even when asked questions she was able to respond and get back to the topic with minimal delay. The practical section was very comfortable. I’ve had many instructors expect the class to deliver the material or call on people constantly even when they didn’t feel comfortable while they just sat there agreeing or disagreeing which can be very overwhelming and daunting for your first time. Walaa went over everything you go over in the online section with wonderful real life examples that help you to better understand how and why you’re helping people. If I could select my instructor every 3 years I would choose her again for sure!
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hope chortos
1 day ago
The instructor I had was Walaa and she was amazing helped me learn proper procedures and safety for my self and for others as a first aid.
Eeshna Thakur
1 day ago
I did emergency first aid training from here. And the trainer Meera was the sweetest and experienced trainer. She explained and demonstrated every topic very calmly and professionally and made everything so easy to understand. 😊
Melissa Antolínez
1 day ago
Navpreet Kaur
2 days ago
I had a great experience with my CPR instructor, Nida Farooqui. She explained everything clearly and made sure everyone understood each step before moving on. The training was very hands-on, which helped me feel more confident in performing CPR in real-life situations. Nida was patient, approachable, and encouraged questions, creating a comfortable learning environment. I especially appreciated how she focused on both proper technique and real-world scenarios. Overall, it was an informative and well-organized class, and I feel much more prepared because of it.
Joana Amo
2 days ago
Rana is very good teacher I learned a lot today. Am very happy
Cooper Strachan
2 days ago
The course was good Rana Osman was very helpful.
himanshu purohit
2 days ago
Clinton
2 days ago
Amazing
behrooz ghasemi
2 days ago
The instructorAli was very knowledgeable and friendly, he is a very good teacher
Husan Kaur
2 days ago
Rana was a great instructor and the course was good as wll.
Asad Hanif
2 days ago
Nida Farooqui was a great instructor.
TolJoe Global Investment LTD
2 days ago
Rana is good and I love her teaching
Manpreet Parmar
3 days ago
Had a really good experience with Coast2Coast First Aid for my CPR and First Aid course in Mississauga . The instructor Nida Farooqui was friendly and explained everything well. I feel much more confident now—highly recommend!

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.