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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

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.

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

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brooklyn matheson
7 hours ago
I had an amazing experience with Sky! She was such a lovely instructor and made the entire class feel welcoming and comfortable. Despite the class being quite long, she kept it fun, engaging, and easy to follow the whole way through. She explained everything clearly, was patient when answering questions, and made sure everyone felt confident with what we were learning. I would definitely recommend taking a course with her!
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Nina Bazhina
10 hours ago
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Mrs. Inna Chesnokova
18 hours ago
I have to retake the Standard First Aid & CPR Level C course every three years, and I’ll admit that I was quite sceptical going into this one. I expected to be bored, since much of the material was familiar to me. But our instructor, Kianoosh, completely changed that experience. He created such an engaging, thoughtful, and interactive learning environment that the time simply flew by. Instead of just going through the material mechanically, he encouraged us to think, ask questions, and truly understand why we do things a certain way. I came away with so much new and valuable information and, more importantly, a much deeper understanding of the material than I had after previous courses. There was no unnecessary “walkie-talkie” or endless repetition, just the most important information, explained clearly and reinforced with many practical and memorable examples from Kianoosh’s own experience. After taking this course several times over the years, I can honestly say this was by far the most engaging and valuable one. Kianoosh is an excellent instructor, and I would highly recommend his course to anyone who wants to leave a First Aid & CPR class feeling genuinely more confident and prepared.
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Yasmin
19 hours ago
Great class with Ali! He made the material really easy to understand and remember. Couldn't ask for a better instructor!
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hudhud P
20 hours ago
Very throughoro instructor (Ali), with a great sense of humour; made a ~7 hours course go by easily, would recommend!
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Grace Chen
20 hours ago
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rosemarie carrera
21 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Rosemarie! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Calista ebunoha
22 hours ago
The training was perfect and I enjoyed my session
Response from the owner:Thank you, Calista! 🎉 We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your session and found the training perfect. It was a pleasure hosting you for your Red Cross certification in Kitchener. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Lovepreet Kaur
22 hours ago
Today, I completed my standard first aid and CPR training and exam at Brampton facility. Educator explained everything very well. My experience was very good.👍
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lovepreet Kaur! 🙏 We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience earning your Standard First Aid in Brampton and that our educator explained everything so clearly. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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annie peep
22 hours ago
Rana was an amazing instructor! Class was fun and diligent.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Annie! 🎉 We agree, Rana is fantastic at making the course both fun and diligent. We are so glad you enjoyed getting your Red Cross certification with us in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Jessica Ready
22 hours ago
Coast 2 coast was a great program
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Lily Barron
22 hours ago
Great course! Rana was amazing and very engaging. Definitely recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lily! 🎉 We agree, Rana is wonderful at keeping the Red Cross certification course engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience with us in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Desirae Fagnan
22 hours ago
This course was great, Rana was a great instructor and kept the course running smoothly all day.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Desirae! 🎉 We agree, Rana is a fantastic instructor who does an amazing job keeping the class engaging and running smoothly. We are so glad you had a positive experience during your CPR/AED training in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Sarah T.
22 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Sarah T.! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again in Kitchener for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Tony Claire Tiu
23 hours ago
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Beyonce Brum
23 hours ago
It was a really good class. I did my cpr back in 2021 and that instructor was good. I went back today to renew my CPR. Dimitrih was my instructor he was very friendly and very supportive while taking the test. He made everyone in the class (including me) feel welcomed and it was very engaging. Highly recommend this place to do or retake your cpr.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your kind review! We're so happy to hear it! Now you're ready to save a life. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
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Jocelyn Labii- Corsino
23 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us for your Red Cross certification in North York, Jocelyn! ⭐ We hope to see you again when it is time for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Fani E.
23 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us in North York, Fani E.! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Farnia Karimi
23 hours ago
Ali was an amazing instructor! I passed my test easily 😄
Response from the owner:Thank you, Farnia! 🎉 We agree that Ali is an amazing instructor who does a great job helping everyone feel confident and prepared. We're so glad you had such a smooth experience getting your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Regina Pastrana
23 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, Regina! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Munendra Chauhan
24 hours ago
Fantastic experience in my First Aid and CPR class, and I can't speak highly enough about our instructor, Ali. His teaching skills were exceptional, making every lesson engaging and easy to understand. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Munendra, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. 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!
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Maurice Kwurue
24 hours ago
Told Owate is the best First Aid Instructor that I have met. He was well detailed in delivering the course. I highly recommend Coast2Coast for anyone who needs any safety courses.
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joseph magno
24 hours ago
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Beck Desjarlais
24 hours ago
Tolu was a delight to have as an instructor, he was clear and concise but made sure to make it much more and engaging than it usually would be by being very personable which was a very mice change. I feel confident in my knowledge and skills after leaving this class
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Qiuchen Yan
24 hours ago
Tolu was an excellent instructor, very well explanation mixed with occasional humor, never boring. All key concepts were demonstrated with mannequins and real equipment.

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.