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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

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 only be recertified once. This means you will need to alternate between a full course and a Recertification course. Check the write up of your certificate to confirm which course you compelted last time.

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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Navid Mojaverian

21 hours ago

I had an excellent experience taking my Intermediate First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course with Kia (Kianoosh Afzali). He is an outstanding instructor who explains everything clearly, makes the class engaging, and ensures everyone understands both the theory and the practical skills. He was patient, professional, and always willing to answer questions. I left the course feeling much more confident in my first aid and CPR abilities. I highly recommend Kia to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and supportive instructor. Thank you for a great learning experience!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Navid! 🙏 We agree, Kia is an outstanding instructor who does a great job of helping students build confidence in their practical skills. We're glad you had such a positive experience earning your CPR Level C in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Lucha Aman

22 hours ago

Great teacher, answered all my questions.

Malaika’s Life

22 hours ago

Ali is the best instructor so funny and prepared me well

darya ko

22 hours ago

Ali was great and made the class interesting and fun !

Sornima Rai

22 hours ago

I did my BLS class with Ali and he’s amazing.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sornima! 🎉 We agree, Ali is amazing at keeping the BLS Provider class engaging and clear. We're so glad you had a great training experience in Toronto. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Luxshi Siva

22 hours ago

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

Charmaine St.Jacques

22 hours ago

Our instructor Dimitri was absolutely wonderful! He kept it light, made it fun as well as interactive and was sure to make sure that every participant had a tight grasp on every part of the training. He really cares about what he does and it shows! 😊❤️

Response from the owner:Thank you, Charmaine! ❤️ We agree, Dimitri is fantastic at keeping things fun, light, and interactive. It is wonderful to hear how much his passion for teaching showed during your Standard First Aid course in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Rajdeep Shergill

23 hours ago

I recently completed the Intermediate First Aid /AED course at coast 2 Coast First Aid & Aquatics, and it was a great experience. The instructor Dimitrin was professional, knowledgeable, and made the class engaging with clear explanations and plenty of hands-on practice. The training was well organized, interactive, and gave me the confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to build practical first aid and AED skills.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rajdeep! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrin is fantastic at providing hands-on practice to help build your confidence. It's great to hear you had such a positive experience with your CPR/AED training in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Phuong Thao Vi Ngo

23 hours ago

Just finished my CPR/AED Level C and Intermediate First Aid certification. Andrea was fantastic, super knowledgeable, encouraging, and made sure everyone was comfortable during the hands-on practice. I feel completely confident in my skills now. Highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Phuong Thao! 🎉 We agree that Andrea is fantastic at making sure everyone feels comfortable during hands-on practice. It is great to hear you left your CPR Level C training in Hamilton feeling completely confident in your skills. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kanwal Arif

1 day ago

Azra, very polite and knowledgeable lady. She teaches us very details CPR and first Aid course. We would prefer to do the training with her again.

Response from the owner:Hey Kanwal! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

carol Shahin

1 day ago

the most easy/fun going instructor. (Ali) i was very hesitant and nervous about coming in at first but he made it better.Thank you Ali!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Carol! 🙏 We agree, Ali is wonderful at helping nervous students feel comfortable. We are so glad he could ease your nerves while earning your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Amr Ayman

1 day ago

Ali is an exceptional instructor full of passion and fun! I really enjoyed the session and it was super informative!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Amr! 🎉 We agree that Ali is an exceptional instructor who brings so much passion and fun to the classroom. We're glad you found your Standard First Aid training in North York so informative. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Spencer Goze

1 day ago

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

han Potter

1 day ago

Thanks to instructor Ali for leading a amazing training session and it was so much fun and meaningful day for this certificate training.

Response from the owner:Thank you, han! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at making the training session both fun and meaningful. We're glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Katherine A

1 day ago

2nd time coming for my BLS and Ali is a great instructor. Very informative, engaging and friendly. Will return here when I need to update my certifications!

Response from the owner:Thank you for returning to us, Katherine! 🙏 We agree that Ali is a wonderful instructor who keeps things engaging and informative. We're glad you had another great experience for your recertification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jaeyun Kim

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jaeyun! ⭐ 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

Naveen Tariq

1 day ago

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

Response from the owner:Thank you, Naveen! 🎉 We agree, Andrea is wonderful at keeping the class interactive and making the learning process so much fun. We are glad you had such a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

S K

2 days 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.

Response from the owner:Thank you, S K! 🙏 We're so glad you had a great experience in Kitchener and that Charlie kept things engaging with some light moments during the day. It's awesome to hear the portal made getting your Red Cross certification so smooth and that our transit-friendly location worked well for you. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Justine Brown

2 days ago

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

Response from the owner:Thank you, Justine! 🎉 We agree, Tatiana is amazing at keeping the class engaging and enjoyable. We're so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

ROHAN NAYI

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

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