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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

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.

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 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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Naveen Tariq

4 hours ago

Andrea was an amazing instructor it was so muxh fun having a course with her. Everything was very interactive on just loved it

S K

16 hours ago

I liked the professional consultation on which course to choose and the ase of booking and accessing the portal for Blended Certification. Charlie was an active instructor who added some light moments to our intense full day of training at the centre which is conveniently located near the ION rail and bus service as well as nearby cafes to grab a quick snack and coffee. I would recommend this centre which is affiliated with The Red Cross Canada.

Justine Brown

21 hours ago

Tatiana was an amazing instructor and made the class very enjoyable!

ROHAN NAYI

21 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rohan! 🎉 We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Komal Sharma

23 hours ago

Class my Mr.Mostafa was amazing.The examples he give and the way he answered my numerous questions made my session more informative and interactive.Thank you Sir,for all the knowledge that you shared.I hope to become a good first aider and help the world using your provided training and skills.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Komal! 🙏 We are so glad Mr. Mostafa answered all of your questions and shared his great real-world examples with you. He is truly wonderful at making our Standard First Aid training in Hamilton both informative and interactive. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

VIVEKHA KL

24 hours ago

I had a great experience with my BLS instructor, Walaa. They were kind, clear, and to the point, and the session was didactic, which made it more interesting and easy to follow. I’m very happy I chose this course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Vivekha! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is wonderful at keeping the class interactive and easy to follow. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your BLS Provider certification with us in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Merly Arambulo

24 hours ago

I have attended the course with Victoria.She’s amazing coach !Learned a lot of valuable saving-life skills.She encouraged each one of us to ask questions & shared hypothetical situations.So much fun & confident being with her while teaching Safety training!!

Response from the owner:Hey Merly! Thanks so much for sharing this amazing feedback with us. We're so happy to hear how much you learned from Victoria, having fun in the process. One of our goals is to ensure our students feel confident in their life-saving skills and we're glad Victoria helped you achieve that! We'll see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

makinde oluwapelumi

1 day ago

Tatiana was very thorough and a great instructor! She made the class very lively and engaging. Weldone🙌

Response from the owner:Thank you, makinde oluwapelumi! 🎉 We agree, Tatiana is fantastic at keeping the class lively and engaging. We're glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Joshua (Cafe)

1 day ago

Had a really good experience, course content was easy to understand and had good hands on learning

Response from the owner:Thank you, Joshua! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that you found the course content easy to understand and enjoyed the hands-on learning during your CPR/AED training in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

matusa

1 day ago

That was a great experience, the teacher is so good.

Response from the owner:Thank you, matusa! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience and that our instructor made your Standard First Aid training in North York so enjoyable. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jaya Sharma

1 day ago

Amazing training

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jaya! 🎉 We are so glad you had an amazing experience with our CPR/AED training here in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ivanna Kozachok

1 day ago

Selina Rawe is the best trainer .

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ivanna! 🎉 We completely agree, Selina Rawe is an amazing trainer who makes getting your Red Cross certification a great experience. It was wonderful having you join us in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Falak Sheran

1 day ago

I had an amazing experience with my First Aid and CPR training! The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and made the learning environment comfortable and engaging. The practical demonstrations and hands-on training were very helpful. I now feel much more confident knowing what to do in an emergency. I would definitely recommend this training to everyone!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Falak! 🎉 We are so glad the hands-on practical demonstrations helped build your confidence during your Standard First Aid course in Etobicoke. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

LEA ISS

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Lea! 🙏 We hope to see you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

N Kaur Sohal

2 days ago

Dimitri is the best! I have no enough words to thank him for his amazing knowledge

Response from the owner:Thank you, N Kaur Sohal! We agree, Dimitri is fantastic and brings so much valuable knowledge to the classroom. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Etobicoke. 🎉 We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Anonno ps

2 days ago

Great experience overall for my First aid/Cpr course with skilled, engaging teaching from the instructor Kia and hands-on-experience. The final test needed to earn the certificate wasn't too difficult, and the training ensures that you are more than prepared for it. While it was occasionally difficult sitting for an extended period of time in a hot room, the overall experience more than made up for it.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anonno! 🎉 We agree that Kia is wonderful at providing the hands-on practice you need to feel fully prepared. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

vijay kumar

2 days ago

The instructor Dimitri is awesome , he has been engaging in all section of the training and that made learning so easy and effective. Staffs were collaborative and helpful for all the processes and whole day in and out of the Class.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Vijay! 🎉 We agree that Dimitri is fantastic at keeping the class engaged and making the material easy to follow. It's wonderful to hear that our staff in Etobicoke made the whole process so smooth and collaborative for your Standard First Aid training. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Michaela Shacham

2 days ago

Great experience with a knowledgeable teacher Kianoosh Afzali and Kari his learning co-teacher. Thank you very much,will be definitely back in three years:)

Response from the owner:Thank you, Michaela! 🙏 We agree that Kianoosh Afzali and Kari are wonderful teachers who make the class so engaging. We look forward to welcoming you back to Richmond Hill for your recertification in three years! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Andy R

2 days ago

Great instructor. John was full of great info and really helped the class understand the importance of the training. Used real world examples to reinforce the learning. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Andy! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that John kept the class engaged in North York and used real-world examples to help everyone understand the Red Cross certification material. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Anupa Bhatta

2 days ago

Instructor Joyal was a very good at explaining things. He taught in easy way. Definitely a worth training institute.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anupa! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is fantastic at explaining things in an easy way. We are glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Kitchener. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Omoshalewa Raji

2 days ago

Muhammad hayat is a calm,nice and very intelligent lecturer.i am recommending there service 100 percent

Response from the owner:Thank you, Omoshalewa Raji! 🎉 We agree that Muhammad Hayat is an incredibly calm, nice, and intelligent instructor. It is great to hear you had such a positive experience earning your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Damien Tulpin

2 days ago

I had a great time with Mr. Ezz’s teachings, I learned a lot in CPR on both adults and infants, how to apply a tourniquet, gauze and bandages, and applying a splint. If I could go for my certification again it would have to be Mr. Ezz! Thanks again for having me.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Damien! 🎉 We agree that Mr. Ezz is a fantastic instructor, and we are so glad you learned so much about applying tourniquets and splints during your Standard First Aid course in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Rajni Nayyar

2 days ago

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

Abayomi Fapohunda

2 days ago

Wonderful experience The instructor Mohamed is highly experience and knowledgeable in practical training

Response from the owner:Thank you, Abayomi! 🎉 We agree that Mohamed is highly experienced and makes our Red Cross certification training so practical and easy to learn. We are so glad you had a wonderful experience with us in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Amandeep Bajwa

2 days ago

Good experience

Response from the owner:Thank you, Amandeep! ⭐ We're glad you had a good experience during your CPR/AED training in Etobicoke. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - 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