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

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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Angel Sara Thomas

22 hours ago

Instructor Omar was knowledgeable and his presentation was amazing.

Sheba Mckenzie

1 day ago

Was great very detailed and explained well

Abegail Madrinico

1 day ago

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

Ericson Apola

1 day ago

Ali is very great,highly recommend to others.enough knowledge to share and talk about real event.thank yoy

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ericson! 🙏 We agree that Ali does a wonderful job of sharing real-life examples during our CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

angela shao

1 day ago

Very good instructor,making the class active and fun.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Angela! 🎉 We are so glad our instructor made your Red Cross certification course in North York both active and fun. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

L Mut

1 day ago

Ali was very helpful and great

Rouzbeh Mehr

1 day ago

Mr. Ali cared about his students a lot and taught us all the subjects with a lot of passion.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rouzbeh! 🎉 We agree, Mr. Ali is wonderful and his passion for teaching really makes a difference. We are glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

sunshine_ srpc

1 day ago

It was good and interactive class with Mr. Ali

Response from the owner:Thank you, sunshine_ srpc! 🎉 We agree, Mr. Ali is wonderful at keeping the CPR/AED training interactive and engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Joshua Diamante

1 day ago

Excellent and informative course. Appreciated the blended version as it allowed me to come to the course more prepared! Our instructor Ali was very enthusiastic and friendly!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review, Joshua! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderfully enthusiastic and friendly. It's great to hear that our blended learning format in North York helped you feel fully prepared. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

makinde oluwapelumi

1 day ago

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

Joey Nesbitt

1 day ago

Tatiana was an excellent instructor. She was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared that everyone understood the material. She made the course engaging and enjoyable, and I left feeling much more confident in my first aid skills. Thank you, Tatiana!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Joey! 🙏 We agree, Tatiana is an amazing instructor who truly cares about making sure everyone understands the material. We are so glad she helped you feel confident during your Standard First Aid training in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Mike, you magnificent bastard McNeil

1 day ago

Tatiana was a great instructor giving clear directions.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mike! 🙏 We agree, Tatiana is fantastic at giving clear directions during our Standard First Aid training in London. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

rocky canada

1 day ago

Tatiana Briceno did an amazing job. She is up beat and explains things very clearly.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rocky! 🎉 We agree, Tatiana Briceno is wonderful at keeping the class upbeat and explaining everything so clearly. We are glad she could help you with your Red Cross certification in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

2ayd

1 day ago

Dr. Ahmed Elsaid did an amazing job explaining the concepts of the course and used interactive activities to help everyone understand what to do in an emergency situation. Would definitely recommend

Response from the owner:Thank you, 2ayd! 🎉 We agree that Dr. Ahmed Elsaid is wonderful at using interactive activities to make the concepts clear and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience 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

Paria Razaz

1 day ago

Ali Sekhavati is an excellent BLS instructor, clear, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend his BLS course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Paria! 🙏 We agree that Ali Sekhavati is an outstanding instructor who makes our BLS Provider certification clear and engaging. We're glad you had such a positive experience with him in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

David Lee

1 day ago

Very clear instruction that set us up for success. Lessons that will stick for life-saving care.

Response from the owner:Thank you, David! 🙏 We're so glad our clear instruction in Scarborough gave you the confidence to perform life-saving care when it matters most. It's our goal to make sure everyone leaves their Red Cross certification feeling fully prepared. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

David Esqueda

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, David! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sultan Butt

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Sultan! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Scarborough for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Zeinab Mohammad Zadeh Shahriari

2 days ago

Mr. Kia was an outstanding instructor. Today, I learned so much from him. Even after taking this course seven times, this was the first class where I truly gained so many new insights. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your positive energy, and your passion for teaching. It made a real difference. Laleh Mohammad Zadeh Shahriari

Rashmi Gopaul

2 days ago

Their BLS course was very educational and interactive. The instructor Hetal went over everything in such a simple and easy-to-grasp manner. They only book small group sessions at once to ensure individual attention which is great.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rashmi! 🙏 We agree, Hetal is fantastic at making the BLS Provider course easy to understand. We're glad you liked the small group sizes for individual attention here in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

John Vincent Leyson

2 days ago

The session was great, and Kia was an excellent instructor. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained the material clearly, making it easy to understand. He answered questions thoroughly and created a positive learning environment.

Jenna Grossman

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Jenna! ⭐ We hope to see you back in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

ederlyn ventura

2 days ago

Such a great experience with teacher Ali from North York! Very patient and funny.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ederlyn! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping class patient and funny. We're so glad you enjoyed your CPR/AED training with us in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Leila Zhian

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Leila! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Olga Opalatenko

2 days ago

Everything is explained clearly, and you gain practical first aid skills. The online course precedes the practical training. Available in various languages. I highly recommend these courses.

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