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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Heidi MacDonald

7 hours ago

Shame the instructor was fantastic. He made the information easy to understand and lots of fun to learn. I would recommend his class.

Neil Noseworthy

7 hours ago

Coast to coast first aid training course was well run. I feel confident that I can handle most common injuries in my work place or on the street of my home.

oyewumi oluwatobi adeoye

7 hours ago

Saika made the learning process very engaging. She thought the skills in ways you wouldn’t forget. She’s an excellent tutor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Oyewumi! 🎉 We agree that Saika is an excellent instructor who knows how to make the skills stick. We are so glad you had such a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gilbert Eloriaga

7 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Gilbert! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Burlington when it is time for your next CPR/AED training renewal. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

adedeji ayodeji

7 hours ago

Saika was absolutely amazing. She taught the class meticulously. Her teaching style was engaging and professional. I would definitely recommend her.

Response from the owner:Thank you, adedeji! ⭐ We agree, Saika is wonderful at teaching meticulously and keeping the class professional. It is great to hear she made your Red Cross certification experience in Calgary so engaging. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ethan Hug

7 hours ago

First aid training had went well, the instructor was thoughtful and personal. Saika rafique leapt the class engaged.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ethan! 🎉 We agree that Saika Rafique is wonderful at keeping the class engaged and providing a thoughtful experience. We are so glad you had a great time completing your Standard First Aid training in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Dina Sara

7 hours ago

Amanda Monegat

9 hours ago

I had a great experience learning from Saika Rafique. She is an excellent instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Amanda! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is an excellent instructor who makes the training engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience with your CPR/AED training in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Abeeha Fatima

11 hours ago

Saika Rafique was really helpful and a great instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Abeeha! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at keeping the class helpful and engaging. It's great to hear you had such a positive experience getting your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Payal Patel

11 hours ago

I completed my CPR certification on July 11 and had a great experience. The instructor Prabhjot Jhajj was clear, hands-on, and made the steps easy to remember. I feel confident to respond in an emergency now. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Payal! 🎉 We agree that Prabhjot Jhajj is wonderful at making the steps easy to remember and helping students feel confident to respond in an emergency. We're glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Etobicoke. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kream Kream

1 day ago

Had my training session with Jen. She's the best and really tried her hardest to make the class fun and not too monotonous. Would Def recommend her as an instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kream! 🎉 We agree that Jen is fantastic at keeping the class active and making sure it never feels monotonous. It's great to hear you had such a fun experience during your Standard First Aid course in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Beaver

1 day ago

I had a great experience here. The classroom was spotless and very clean. The instructor was super friendly and explained everything so thoroughly and passionately!

Kabir Arora

1 day ago

Excellent job

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kabir! 🎉 We are glad to hear you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Media Sohan

1 day ago

It was fun and informative

Response from the owner:Thank you, Media! 🎉 We're so glad your Standard First Aid course in London was both fun and informative. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kobe Rogers

1 day ago

Great and very informative.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kobe! 🎉 We're glad you found our Standard First Aid course in London to be so informative. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Terrilynn

1 day ago

Jen was lovely, made it fun and time passed by quicker than I thought

Response from the owner:Thank you, Terrilynn! 🎉 We agree, Jen is wonderful at making the class fun and keeping everyone engaged. We are so glad the time flew by during your Standard First Aid course in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jose Diaz

1 day ago

Amazing facilitator, Jen made it easy to understand and kept us engaged throughout.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jose! 🎉 We agree, Jen is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged and making the material easy to understand during your Red Cross certification course in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Laura Rodgers

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Laura! ⭐ We hope to see you in London for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

GLORY CORTES

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Glory! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification for CPR/AED training in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sheba Mckenzie

2 days ago

Was great very detailed and explained well

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sheba! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that you found our Red Cross certification course in Mississauga so detailed and well-explained. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Angel Sara Thomas

2 days ago

Instructor Omar was knowledgeable and his presentation was amazing.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Angel Sara Thomas! 🎉 We agree that Omar is incredibly knowledgeable and his presentation style makes our Standard First Aid training in London very engaging. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Abegail Madrinico

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days ago

Ali was very helpful and great

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