First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification
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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

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

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.

Some of Our Happy Clients

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Chidinma Chima

13 hours ago

Tutor was very experimental and detailed. Enjoyed the lessons in-person

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chidinma! 🎉 We're glad you enjoyed the detailed and hands-on approach during your in-person Standard First Aid training in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

sirjana devkota

14 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sirjana! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification for CPR/AED training in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Simant Shahi

14 hours ago

Great teacher!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Simant! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great teacher for your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Farhin Shaikh

14 hours ago

It was a really good session with professors Ali. He’s a good instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Farhin! 🎉 We agree that Ali is a wonderful instructor who makes our Standard First Aid training both engaging and easy to follow. It's great to hear you had a good session with him in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Cristina Augello

14 hours ago

Ali was very knowledgeable and helpful when doing the class. I would highly recommend his class.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Cristina! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at sharing his knowledge to make the class helpful. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

zaima d

14 hours ago

Ali was my instructor for the Red Cross Coast2Coast certification, and he was incredibly helpful in making the training engaging and easily understandable!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Zaima! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at making the training engaging and easy to understand. We're so glad you had a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Aina kurian

14 hours ago

Very friendly and informative session

Response from the owner:Thank you, Aina! 🎉 We're so glad you found your training session both friendly and informative. It was a pleasure helping you with your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Malaika Farooqi

14 hours ago

The instructor Ali was very kind and made the session very fun and interesting!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Malaika! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping the session fun and interesting for everyone. We're so glad you had a great experience with your CPR/AED training in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Prabha Bhandari

14 hours ago

It was awesome and I really got to know about a lot of life saving skills by our instructor sky she was really nice person.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Prabha! 🎉 We agree, Sky is wonderful at teaching those crucial life-saving skills. We are so glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Bejan Mohammad

16 hours ago

Ali was a very good instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bejan! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor who knows how to make the material engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience completing your CPR/AED training in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Daniel Jamorabon

16 hours ago

Extremely detailed and taught well

Response from the owner:Thank you, Daniel! 🎉 We're glad to hear that you found our class extremely detailed and well taught. It is always our goal to provide a top-notch Red Cross certification experience in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

diksha

16 hours ago

Ali was really good and knowledgeable.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Diksha! 🎉 We agree, Ali is incredibly knowledgeable and does a wonderful job of making the material easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

S A

17 hours ago

Professional and knowledgeable, I've completed both my EMR and Cpr here

Response from the owner:Thank you, S A! 🙏 We are so glad you had a professional experience completing your EMR and CPR/AED training with us in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ireen Ajaz

18 hours ago

Ali is an amazing instructor!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ireen! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor who makes CPR/AED training engaging and easy to follow. We are so glad you had a great experience in Scarborough! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Nagila Pereira

1 day ago

I recently completed the CPR & First Aid course at Coast2Coast in Burlington, and it was an excellent experience. Our instructor, Prabhjot Jhajj, was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and highly trained. She explained every topic clearly, made the hands-on practice engaging, and created a supportive learning environment where everyone felt comfortable asking questions. The course was truly enriching and provided practical skills that I believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn. I left feeling much more confident and prepared to respond in an emergency. Thank you again to the outstanding instructor, Prabhjot Jhajj, for making this such a valuable and memorable learning experience. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get certified in CPR and First Aid.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nagila! 🙏 We agree that Prabhjot Jhajj is an incredible instructor who does a fantastic job of keeping the hands-on practice engaging. It is wonderful to hear that you left your Standard First Aid course in Burlington feeling so confident and prepared to help in an emergency. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Caroline Moncho

1 day ago

Amandeep Kaur such a good lecture. She explained the very well for every one to understand. The class was amazing. I recommend her as our lecturer

Response from the owner:Thank you, Caroline! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is fantastic at explaining everything clearly so that everyone can understand. It is great to hear you had such an amazing class for your CPR/AED training in Edmonton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Diksha Rana

2 days ago

Amandeep was very friendly and helpful throug out the course and made it fun for us to understand the concepts easily.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Diksha! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep is wonderful at keeping things fun while helping everyone understand the concepts for their Red Cross certification. It's great to hear you had such a supportive experience in Edmonton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Meagan Collins

2 days ago

Amandeep Kaur is your girl!! Amazing instructor. Kind and funny and so helpful!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Meagan! 🎉 We totally agree that Amandeep Kaur is amazing, kind, and so helpful. We are glad you had such a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in Edmonton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Iryna Fedorova

2 days ago

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Amandeep Kaur for providing such an outstanding First Aid course. Amandeep is an exceptional instructor who explains every topic clearly, patiently, and professionally. She created a welcoming and supportive learning environment where everyone felt comfortable asking questions and participating. The course was well-organized, informative, and highly interactive. The practical exercises and real-life scenarios helped me build confidence and understand how to respond effectively in emergency situations. Thank you, Amandeep Kaur, for your dedication, professionalism, and passion for teaching. Your knowledge and positive attitude made this course both enjoyable and memorable. I highly recommend Amandeep to anyone looking for high-quality First Aid training.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Iryna! 🙏 We agree that Amandeep Kaur is an outstanding instructor, and we're so glad her real-life scenarios helped build your confidence during your Standard First Aid course in Edmonton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Cassia Avellar

2 days ago

I completed the course in the blended learning format, and it was an excellent experience. The flexibility of being able to organize my study schedule and learn at my own pace helped me get the most out of the in-person training. Maria, the instructor, was outstanding. She was very knowledgeable, explained the content clearly, and made sure everyone understood the material before moving forward. Her teaching approach was engaging and effective. The course included many practical simulations based on real-life situations, which made the training even more valuable and prepared me well for real-world scenarios. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to obtain this certification.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Cassia! 🙏 We agree that Maria is outstanding at keeping the training engaging and ensuring everyone feels confident. It is great to hear that the real-life practical simulations prepared you well for your Red Cross certification in Ottawa. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Zoe Adam

2 days ago

Super fun course with Maria. I took the intermediate first aid and CPR/AED Level C course. I got 100% on the exam without much issue. The scenarios and ice breakers were quite fun and Maria was very informative and experienced!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Zoe! 🎉 We agree, Maria is wonderful at making the scenarios fun and keeping everyone engaged. Huge congratulations on getting 100% on your exam for your CPR Level C in Ottawa! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Spencer Grell

2 days ago

Instructor was nice kept us engaged lots of knowledge

Response from the owner:Thank you, Spencer! 🎉 We're glad to hear our instructor kept you engaged and shared so much valuable knowledge during your Standard First Aid course in Burlington. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

C W

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, C W! ⭐ We are glad you chose us for your CPR/AED training in Edmonton and hope to see you again for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Shireen 22

2 days ago

Amandeep Kaur was a great instructor she taught us very well with examples situations and different ways to approach the situation I would recommend everyone to come and learn from her about first aid and cpr she’s amazing.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shireen! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is wonderful at using real-life examples to teach different ways to handle emergency situations. We're so glad you had a great experience with your Standard First Aid course in Edmonton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Michael Liu (Campephilipalis)

2 days ago

I had a first aid training with Maria, I passed my course with ease! Her class was very clear, straightforward and easy to understand! She is a 100% great instructor !

Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael! 🎉 We agree, Maria is a fantastic instructor who makes earning your Red Cross certification in Ottawa clear and easy to understand. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

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.

First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification