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

Mary Ann Lee
8 hours ago
John is an excellent instructor who taught with patience and practicality to maximize the learning of Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C. Incorporating his personal stories and usage of videos along with his expertise helped me to gain a better understanding of the reasoning behind the skills he was teaching and in turn feel better prepared to act with confidence should the need arise. I appreciated the blended form of the course that allowed completion of the certification in just one in-person day.
Caralea Michalski
12 hours ago
Ali was professional, welcoming and always willing to help or share valuable information. I highly recommend Coast 2 Coast as this was my 2nd time using their program. Couldn’t have asked for a better trainer, thank you Ali!
Biajl Joshi
13 hours ago
Thank you Anandeep Kaur and Red cross for giving me EMERGENCY FIRST AID CERTIFICATE She is excellent trainer. The session was well organized and interactive and easy to follow. The way she teaches that all practical experience very valuable and I now feel very better prepared to handle emergency situations. Thank you for great a learning experience.
wildez
15 hours ago
Ali was a great instructor who kept me engaged the whole time. Would definitely recommend this course, learned a lot of important information!
Layla Omar
15 hours ago
Ali was an amazing instructor. Very informative and easy to understand and learn each concept. He was really kind and made the experience fun! I would definently come back for his class after the 3 years!
Lauren Lee
15 hours ago
Ali was an excellent instructor who kept the training engaging and entertaining.
Kaleigh D’Intino
15 hours ago
Ali was great! Vet knowledgeable, would highly recommend!
Gabrielle Harris
16 hours ago
A M
16 hours ago
Mostafa is an excellent instructor all around
E Collins
16 hours ago
Jsyl Ford
2 days ago
I did my BLS RENEWAL with this Amazing Instructor named “HOSAM”. He is very clear, precise, very knowledgeable, informative and direct to the point. He is very kind, funny and very easy going. It made the experience Great! I recommend him A Million Percent! I will come back to see him for ANY future training. 🙂
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Response from the owner:Hi Jsyl! 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 BLS 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. Can't wait to see you again for recertification at our Ottawa CPR facility! Stay safe.
M S
2 days ago
I learned a lot from Selina today for my BLS training. I also like her sense of humor. Never a dull moment during the course of training. A balance of learning and fun. Thank you!
Miro Vibes
2 days ago
Selina Raw was amazing! Very knowledgeable and supportive. She explained everything clearly. She made the course easy to understand with family vibes. I Highly recommended 👌
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john
2 days ago
Amazing course! Amazing instructor. Selina Rawe makes the class fun and educational.
Isabel Wong
2 days ago
The instructor (Selina Rawe) was very engaging and funny which made the 4hr class very enjoyable. She was also very thorough and I had no trouble completing the test at the end of the class.
Marwa Hk
2 days ago
Awesome Instructor Selina Rawe! Very engaging and fun class.
Samantha Bernard
2 days ago
Second time taking the course from Selina. She work hard to make it as entertaining as possible! Thanks so much!
Naquiya Abdulkadir Dhanerawala
2 days ago
Penny Finnigan conducted the class with lots of enthusiasm and varied activities making it well and interesting
Diammond Anastacio
2 days ago
Jason Duff
2 days ago
JASON CHAN
2 days ago
Friendly instructor and well explained on everything. Highly recommended.
Sara R Vulin-Daniel
2 days ago
Alex Thomas
2 days ago
Ali, our instructor, was knowledgeable, engaging and approachable. It was a very interesting course and practical training that everyone should learn.
Lamis Issak
2 days ago
It was a great experience with instructor Hosam ,they way he presented the information and the way of communication was great .Thank you
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs Lamis. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us at Coast2Coast Ottawa office. 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.
Allan Rey Buenaagua
2 days ago
Effective and efficient way of teaching BLS. Highly recommended.

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.