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.

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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

Allan Rey Buenaagua
4 hours ago
Effective and efficient way of teaching BLS. Highly recommended.
Mahliyah B
4 hours ago
Selina Rawe was great!
Emad Said
4 hours ago
Selina rawe was really great and nice and funny. Hope to have her again next year.
Sarobidy Ralainandrasana
4 hours ago
I got such a great experience in the BLS program with Selina Rawe . She is such a great teacher . She makes the course really fun and easy. I love her vibe ! She lights up the room !
Sammi Lu
4 hours ago
My instructor for Basic Life Support was Selina Rawe and she was amazing!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sammi! 🎉 We agree, Ali is so nice and does a wonderful job helping students earn their Red Cross certification. We are so glad you had a great training experience with us in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kathy Lin
4 hours ago
Aaliyah Rodney-murray
4 hours ago
I had my BLS training today and my instructor was Selina Rawe she was amazing
Reshma Khatri
17 hours ago
It was a very informative session with hands on experience. The explanations and topics coverage were well planned and easy to understand. Diksha was friendly and the real life situations were very helpful.
SK Yau
20 hours ago
Facility is very organized and comfortable. Instructor Ali is very knowledgeable and patience. He ran the class very interesting, explained information very detailly and provided good remarks to us.
Lev Wang
22 hours ago
Saika is a very passionate and patient skillful instructor. You can really learn a lot of necessary skills. It’s very good experience here.
Grace Ksery
22 hours ago
Saika Rafique was my instructor and she was great! It was a very fun and enjoyable class. She made it easy to learn and remember all the lessons.
Kate Baskin
22 hours ago
Saika Rafique was a very enthusiastic instructor who was eager to teach and help with any questions we had.
Masoumeh Soleymani
22 hours ago
I really enjoyed my in-person class taught by Prof. Ali Sekhavati. Thank you!
Monica Madrinan Steinmann
23 hours ago
The course was very informative and to the point. Ali is a great instructor and covered all subjects with very good knowledge.
Inseeya Shakir
24 hours ago
Anoosha Teh-M
24 hours ago
Very useful and educative course and very knowledgeable instructor!
Awolo Emeka
24 hours ago
Anna
1 day ago
Hassan was such a good teacher!! Very fun class
Anoop Varghese
1 day ago
The CPR class was well organized, informative, and easy to follow. The instructor explained everything clearly and made the hands-on practice engaging and confidence-building.
Trymore Tshuma
1 day ago
It was an excellent experience. The trainer Hassan was knowledgeable, professional, and made the material easy to understand through clear explanations and hands-on practice. The course was well organized, engaging, and gave me the confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations. I highly recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking for high-quality BLS training. Thank you for a great learning experience!
Gursharan Kaur
1 day ago
Brent’s Welding
1 day ago
We got our staff Red Cross Standard First Aid certified this Canada Day! Thanks Joyal & Coast2Coast! It was a great day.
Uri Shlomi
2 days ago
I made a CPR course, and it was simple jorney via C2C platform. All the course online, so no need driving to any place.
Marharyta Mavrina
2 days ago
Had my certification done here , everything went smoothly, the teacher was helpful and mindful. Highly recommend! Also they were open on Canada day and we had a full class !
Carly Elms
2 days ago
A large group of my colleagues and I recently completed this CPR course to renew our certifications, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The course was split between an online learning portion and an in-person practical day, which worked really well. Maria was a fantastic instructor. She made the hands-on training fun, engaging, and interactive while ensuring we truly understood the skills we were learning rather than just memorizing them. Since our group consists of early childhood educators, she took the time to tailor examples and discussions to the situations we're most likely to encounter, covering everything from infants and children to adults. By the end of the course, we all felt confident, well prepared, and ready to respond in an emergency. I would highly recommend both this course and Maria to anyone looking for CPR training!

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.