First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification
Methods and Courses

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

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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.

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FRANCOIS EFING ASSOUA

17 hours ago

Mr Loveleen Singh is an Excellent Teacher very informative and Proactive I enjoyed the training.

Response from the owner:Francois, 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!

Antoinette Moulton

18 hours ago

Great work Selina

Response from the owner:Thank you, Antoinette! We're so glad you had a great experience with Selina. We agree, Selina truly does great work making our Standard First Aid courses engaging and informative in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team

Elizabeth Faller

18 hours ago

Excellent day. Very informative and fun. Instructor had a great sense of humour.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Elizabeth! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had an excellent, informative, and fun day, and that our instructor's sense of humour made your Standard First Aid training in North York enjoyable. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Dana Barnabe

18 hours ago

Selina was fantastic - she had lots of information to share and was super knowledgeable!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dana! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Selina was fantastic and shared so much valuable information during your Standard First Aid course in North York. We agree, she's incredibly knowledgeable! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Anne Miller

18 hours ago

Excellent, in-depth First Aid training!

Amber Negi

18 hours ago

selina was super funny and fun, loved it and learned a lot

Response from the owner:Thank you, Amber Negi! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Selina made your Standard First Aid course in North York super fun and that you learned a lot. We agree, she's fantastic at making the learning experience engaging! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Memoona

18 hours ago

Carel was my teacher.i took the class before but today the instructor made sure i understand and i am leaving the class more confident. Carel has wild knowledge in the field.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Memoona! 🎉 We're so glad that Carel made such a positive impact on your learning experience in Nepean, making sure you truly understood the material and left feeling more confident. We agree, Carel has fantastic knowledge, which truly enhances our Red Cross certification courses. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gabriella Grenaway

18 hours ago

She was great! Very funny! Learned lots!

Layla D

18 hours ago

Ariana Faller

18 hours ago

Selina is so fun and very informative

Andreas Blamoutsis

18 hours ago

Selina Rawe was my instructor and she was amazing and a super fun instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Andreas! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Selina Rawe made your experience learning essential Standard First Aid skills so positive and fun in East York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Liam Grassby

18 hours ago

Selina was incredible and very thorough in her teaching. All of her insights were incredibly useful and will save lives in the future.

Joseph Abbas

18 hours ago

Carel was excellent, professional and taught the class very well! Definitely would recommend people to come here for their certification

Response from the owner:Thank you, Joseph Abbas! We're so glad to hear Carel was excellent, professional, and taught the class so well in Nepean. We agree, Carel is fantastic at making sure everyone understands their Red Cross certification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! 🙏 - The Coast2Coast Team

Dennis Osaigbovo Osagie

18 hours ago

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Michael Song

18 hours ago

Carel is a very good instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael Song! We're so glad to hear Carel was a very good instructor for your CPR/AED training in Nepean. ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Katia Knopf

18 hours ago

My instructor was Teresa Kwoon and she did a great job at showing me what I needed to learn

Sarah Leonard

18 hours ago

Teresa Kwoon was amazing! Great teacher, very informative, and made everything very easy to learn and understand. Fun and interesting class!

mackenzie cluett

21 hours ago

We had Jan Gibson teach our bls course and she was absolutely incredible!! Very kind and thorough!

Response from the owner:Thank you, mackenzie cluett! We're so glad to hear Jan Gibson was absolutely incredible and so thorough during your BLS Provider course in Newmarket. We agree, she's fantastic at what she does! 🙏 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Daniella Hollett

21 hours ago

Walaa is an amazing instructor. Great course and overall experience

Response from the owner:Thank you, Daniella! 🎉 We're so glad you found Walaa to be an amazing instructor. It's wonderful to hear you had a great overall experience with your Standard First Aid course in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Rowena Gao

22 hours ago

I like the training very much. The instructor Walaa is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.

Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Naomi

22 hours ago

My instructor Walaa was amazing. Great class with clear and precise information. Thanks again Walaa!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Naomi! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Walaa provided such an amazing class with clear and precise information for your Standard First Aid in Mississauga. We think Walaa is fantastic too! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Allison Creech, N.D.

22 hours ago

Walla provided an exceptional course! Very well delivered and engaging. Thank you Walla 😊

Wajeeha Siddiqui

22 hours ago

Ms. Walaa is superb.

Jasmine Socan

22 hours ago

Miss Walaa was wonderful and i learned a lot! she explains everything so well

Christina Magtibay

22 hours ago

Wonderful experience this time around! our instructor Walaa was amazing at explaining instructions and adds perfect reasons why interventions are done. Amazing experience learned a lot !

Anjana Raj

2 days ago

I completed my Standard First Aid, CPR/AED training with Trainer Joyal and had a great experience. The class was clear, well organized, and very practical. Joyal was patient, supportive, and explained everything in an easy way. I feel more confident to handle emergencies now. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anjana! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with Joyal. We agree, Joyal is excellent at making complex topics like Standard First Aid training easy to understand and practical, especially for our Kitchener courses. It's wonderful that you feel more confident to handle emergencies now! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team

Tolani Olamide Olatunde

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Tolani Olamide Olatunde! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kareem Stinson

2 days ago

Great teaching

Response from the owner:Hello Kareen! 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!

Olivia Manning

4 days ago

I completed my BLS with Suzzette! She was a fantastic instructor! She was very positive, gave great feedback, and ensured we understood everything and felt confident in our skills. It was clear she has a deep passion for this! 100/10 experience, we need more instructors like her!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! 🎉 We agree, Suzzette is a fantastic instructor, and it's wonderful to hear how her positive approach and dedication made you feel confident in your BLS Provider skills in Toronto. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Stan Skipper

4 days ago

Ezz did a great job teaching me my EMR course!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Stan! We agree, Ezz is fantastic at teaching the EMR course. So glad you had such a great experience with your first aid course in London 💪. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Qamar Alqaisi

4 days ago

I joined the first responder course, and it has been an excellent experience. The content is well-structured and easy to follow, making complex topics understandable. The instructor is knowledgeable, engaging, and always ready to answer questions. I especially appreciated the practical exercises and real-world examples, which helped me apply what I learned immediately. Overall, this course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to join first responder /EMR courses

Response from the owner:Thank you, Qamar Alqaisi! 🎉 We're so pleased to hear you had an excellent experience with our First Responder course in London and that you especially appreciated the practical exercises and real-world examples. We're glad our First Aid training exceeded your expectations. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Andrew Enniss

4 days ago

Great work by the instructor, Ahmed Elsaid. He was able to connect real life circumstances with the various topics.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Andrew Enniss! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Ahmed Elsaid made the Standard First Aid course so engaging by connecting the topics to real-life circumstances in Oakville. We agree, that's a fantastic teaching skill! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Upinder Kaur

4 days ago

Oh my God. Our coach Ahmed Elsaid was too good. God bless him! He was patient and knowledgeable. Thank you Ahmed

Response from the owner:Thank you, Upinder Kaur! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Ahmed Elsaid was such an excellent coach for you in Oakville. We agree, he's incredibly patient and knowledgeable when teaching Standard First Aid. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Matthew Elzokm

4 days ago

Ahmed Elsaid was great very entertaining and informative.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Matthew Elzokm! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ahmed Elsaid was both entertaining and informative during your Standard First Aid course in Oakville. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Darcy Healy

6 days ago

I really understood the class that Saika Rafique taught , she was fun and engaging

Response from the owner:Thank you, Darcy Healy! 🎉 We're so glad you found Saika Rafique's class in Calgary to be fun and engaging – she's wonderful at making complex topics like Standard First Aid easy to understand. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Misna KT

6 days ago

Thank you so much to Ms. Saika Rafique, had a wonderful time and the best kind of first Aid and CPR training. 💯recommend getting trained from her.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Misna KT! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful time and received the best kind of CPR training with Ms. Saika Rafique in Calgary. We agree, she's fantastic at what she does! Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Tamanna Jaura

6 days ago

The instructor Saika Rafique
This was one the best class..It was my first attending a class I am so confident that she taught me and I would definite recover the situation. All related to the CPR. I would definitely recommend the teacher for first time.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tamanna Jaura! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that Saika Rafique made your first CPR training class in Calgary such a positive experience, and that you feel confident in your ability to respond. We agree, she's excellent! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Vitor Prata fernandes

6 days ago

Saika was amazing teacher, teaching with passion and dedication, knowledge about everything that was explored.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Vitor Prata fernandes! We're so glad to hear Saika was an amazing teacher for your Standard First Aid course in Calgary. We agree, her passion, dedication, and knowledge are truly exceptional! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team

Ashmeen Kaur

6 days ago

Class was so good. Saika Rafique is an amazing instructor. I have a great experience with me.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ashmeen Kaur! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with us in Calgary. We agree, Saika Rafique is an amazing instructor and truly makes our CPR/AED training enjoyable. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

sahil puri

6 days ago

Saika Rafique best instructor,
Must recommend to everyone wanting to take first aid and CPR Course.

Roopa S

6 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Roopa S! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

lara jane Siapno

6 days ago

Azra was very knowledgeable and teach the course well,

Response from the owner:Thank you, lara jane Siapno! 🎉 We agree, Azra is an excellent instructor and fantastic at teaching our Standard First Aid courses in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ryoko Kawasaki

7 days ago

Rafaela Pontes

7 days ago

Ashraf was a great instructor. Class was very dynamic and very engaging.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your review, Rafaela, and for choosing Coast2Coast for your training. We’re glad to hear you found Ashraf’s class dynamic and engaging, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him

Joel abraham

1 week ago

Had my training with Joyal today, he was really good and patient. I was successful in my training.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Joel! We're so glad to hear Joyal was really good and patient during your training in Kitchener. It's wonderful that you were successful in earning your CPR certification! 🎉 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Maria Atter

1 week ago

Laugh and learn! We were entertained all while gaining knowledge. Selina enhanced and simplified our learning and understanding through sharing experiences and through her pictorials which summarizes the material and made our learning visible.

Response from the owner:Hi Maria! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great learning experience with Sam as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! We can't wait to see you for your next training. Stay safe!

Amy Blackwell

1 week ago

Response from the owner:Hi Amy! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our London first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Samantha Martin

1 week ago

I had a fun learning experience with my instructor Ezz for HP BLS. Would definitely recommend this to everyone!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Samantha Martin! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had a fun learning experience with Ezz for your BLS Provider training in London. Ezz is truly excellent at making complex topics engaging! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sofia Nguyen

1 week ago

Joyal delivered First Aid CPR training with clarity, confidence, and a calm, supportive presence. He explained techniques in a way that was easy to understand and made sure everyone felt comfortable practicing hands-on skills. His knowledge, patience, and practical tips made the session engaging and effective. I really appreciated his teaching style and would highly recommend his training.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sofia Nguyen! 🙏 We're so glad to hear Joyal delivered the training with such clarity, confidence, and a calm, supportive presence. It's wonderful that he made the Standard First Aid course in Kitchener easy to understand and comfortable for everyone. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Muna Meidal

1 week ago

I have good experience

Response from the owner:Thank you, Muna! We're glad you had a good experience with your first aid course in Kitchener. ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

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.

First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification