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

jaypee belleza
1 day ago
I always choose coast to coast for my trainibg. They provide good trainig, visual aids and demo. The trainor Joyal is really good in his demo and I really commend him. Good job!!!
Ale Suarez
1 day ago
Standard First Aid CPR Instructor: Ezz What an amazing experience. The instructor was very knowledgeable and facilitated the class in such a dynamic format that got all of us thinking and connecting with the course content. His kindness and care towards myself as a pregnant student was admerable. I enjoyed every part of the process and I hope more instructors like him can have these roles.
Concepcion Barrocamo
1 day ago
It is a wonderful experience doing training in this location. Instructor was great and amazing no dull moments during the training. I surely recommend coast2coast first aid and aquatics to my friends.
Aribah Mehmood
1 day ago
Christina is amazing, her real life experience examples from teaching motorbike riding helped so much!
Sara About
1 day ago
I had a great experience taking this First Aid course with Mr. Ali Sekhavati. The instructor was professional, patient, and explained everything clearly. The class was well organized, and the hands-on practice made the training very helpful and easy to understand. I learned a lot and feel much more confident handling emergency situations now. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking for quality First Aid training.
Samantha de Smit
1 day ago
An excellent run course with a super entertaining instructor!! Made the day fly by and answered any questions without judgement. If you’re looking to get first aid/cpr certified this is the spot to come!!
Gui Caram
1 day ago
An amazing class, Joyal is the best!
Izabella Poniatowski
1 day ago
Deserving of a gold star
Janeth Arapol
1 day ago
Grâce Boni
1 day ago
Very good teacher
Murray Collins
1 day ago
Ali Tamim
1 day ago
They're amazing and the instructor is experienced and wonderful.Charle is smart and has a creative way in teaching.
YVAN NANG
2 days ago
Honnêtement la formation était parfaite, c’est fou de savoir que sauver des vies peut passer par des simples gestes à notre portée et facile à réaliser, mais qu’on ignore pourtant. Avec des formateurs vraiment incroyables 🔥🔥❤️❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words, Yvan! ❤️ We are so glad our instructors showed you how simple actions can save lives during your WSIB approved training here in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kareemat Oshoala
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Kareemat, 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!
David Johnson
2 days ago
Presented in a very engaging and informative manner
Response from the owner:Thank you, David! ⭐ We're so glad you found our CPR/AED training in Ottawa to be engaging and informative. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Lina McBain
2 days ago
As a senior Nurse, I found this session of BLS with Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR-Napean to be very informative and practical. Our instructor Ashraf conducted the class with professionalism and took the time to learn everyone's name. He also presented information with precision accuracy. Our practical exercises were conducive to real life scenarios in and out of facilities and I for one feel more confident in my BLS abilities. Well done! 100% recommendation!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lina! We agree, Ashraf is wonderful at teaching with precision accuracy and making sure everyone feels included. It's great to hear that our practical exercises helped you feel more confident as a BLS Provider in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team
Amal Awale
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the high rating, Amal! ⭐ We're glad you chose us 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
Jaymie Yeoh
2 days ago
got my BLS certificate done here, needed it for school. Instructor Jan was really engaging and great at teaching the course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jaymie! 🎉 We agree, Jan is fantastic at making the BLS Provider course in Richmond Hill so engaging. We're glad we could help with your school requirements! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Farhad Rashidi
2 days ago
I completed Basic Life Support with Ali. He is a kind teacher. This was my 3rd year in his class and I couldn't be happier. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
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 Standard First Aid & CPR - Level C training course with Negin. 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.
Stacey McBain
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the high rating, Stacey! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again for your next recertification in Nepean. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Ryan Hasegawa
2 days ago
Great experience with Ali, he taught very well.
T J
2 days ago
Good teaching and smooth experience to get the certificate.
Juliana Filice
2 days ago
I’ve used c2c for my first aid and BLS several times, twice with Ali. All the instructors i’ve had have been very patient and helpful as well as very knowledgeable. Will continue certifying with them!
Marissa Allen
2 days ago
Learnt so much ! Very hands-on and immersive experience. Ezz was a great trainer!
Aman Sethi
2 days ago
Great experience, Ezz was great with humor and teaching.
Nichole Shao
2 days ago
Perfect training. Thanks Ezz.
Olga K.
2 days ago
Very knowledgeable instructor with great hands on experience !
Tanya Ryan
2 days ago
Ezz was awesome and made the training really enjoyable and fun. Would highly recommend .
Caroline Alionte
2 days ago
Ezz was a wonderful instructor! Engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you!
Paramveer Love
2 days ago
Ezz was a great instructor and made the learning interactive!
Jorge Morais De Matos Tavira
2 days ago
Professor Ezz is the best
Avinash Patel
2 days ago
Very good information about first Aid and so good teaching Coast2Coast is good work.
Vishal Hundal
2 days ago
Sobya is a wonderful teacher
Response from the owner:Vishal, we'd like to thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled that you had such a great experience with Rajeev. We know these courses can feel long, but with the right instructors, it'll pass in a breeze! We hope you now feel confident in your life-saving skills. See you in a few years for recertification! Stay safe.
Paras paras
2 days ago
great experience
Karen John
2 days ago
Everything I expected from a BLS certification course, delivered by a professional, knowledgeable and charismatic instructor. Two thumbs up 👍👍
Erin Michalski
2 days ago
Extremely convenient way to become certified. Lots of dates available. Nice balance of hands on practice without feeling too “put on the spot” like in some trainings I’ve done. The hybrid option is great for flexibility and also is a nice study tool for long term retention.
Alexis Shaw
2 days ago
Ezz was an amazing instructor! Very encouraging and a good laugh.
Olga Kashkevich
2 days ago
Devine
2 days ago
Era Pandeling
2 days ago
Mr. Ali Sekhavati is very nice and funny. I had fun during Class! Very informative.
Abbey
2 days ago
magda
2 days ago
Jada Layne
2 days ago
Maricel Rampersaud
2 days ago
Devon Warren
2 days ago
I had a great time, the instructor Andrea T was very knowledgeable and she made the session easy to understand and learn. I will definitely recommend. 👍 👍
Isabella Maxwell
3 days ago
I love the experience, the professor Ali, and overall the content
Lovepreet singh Brar
3 days ago
Selina Rawe is a very excellent instructor. She explained CPR, AED, and first aid very clearly and in great detail, making everything easy to understand and use in real-life situations. I really liked the way she teaches and communicates. She is the best instructor I have had so far in my life. Thank you, Selina Rawe.
Mariya gh
3 days ago
I had a great experience in the CPRC course with Ali as the instructor. He was kind, supportive, patient, and very knowledgeable. His teaching style was clear, engaging, and made the class easy to follow. I also appreciated the support from the team at Coast2Coast during the registration process. Highly recommend!
Cherine Greiss [Staff]
3 days ago
Great First Aid course! The instructor Seline Rowe was amazing and explained everything clearly. The environment was friendly and comfortable, and the training was very helpful. Really happy with my experience.
Grace Qiu
3 days ago
The instructor, Edward explained the course content in a way that was easy to understand and remember! I would recommend Coast2Coast for anyone looking to get certified.

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.