First Aid &
CPR/AED
Recertification

First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification
Methods and Courses

Two people practice CPR on a mannequin outdoors. One person performs chest compressions while the other watches closely. Both wear red shirts, and the scene is set on a red carpet in an open space.

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.

Basic Life Support

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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

Ryan Bruce
7 hours ago
Ashraf was great and very helpful!
Kristina Russo
7 hours ago
Nwachukwu Godspower
7 hours ago
Chris O
20 hours ago
Maria McGuinness knows her craft. She made the class so engaging and fun. We literally didn't want her to stop. Thanks for bringing so much professionalism.
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dyna mary
21 hours ago
I had a great experience in the CPR class. The instructor,Loveleen Singh was very interactive and made the training easy to understand. Thank you for a great session.
Aalia Bushra
23 hours ago
I recently completed my Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training at this Kitchener facility. It was a very good experience.
My instructor, Charlie Cheng, explained everything clearly and made the training easy to understand. He was very helpful and the way he presented the material kept everyone engaged.

Thank you for providing such useful training.
jam water
23 hours ago
I had Ali as my instructor. He knows how to structure the basic principals of first aid and when to use cpr into an intuitive 8 hour practical lesson. I understood my role and responsibilities as a certified first aid responder. Maintaining someone's life, before the ambulance and paramedics arrive, is an initiative I always wished to take on. I'm glad to be certified and reliable in any case around family, friends, work and strangers.

Coast2Coast is the best.
Kajan Kopika
23 hours ago
I had a fantastic experience with this CPR course. The instructors were clear, thorough, and very supportive. I feel much more confident in my skills now, and I highly recommend them.
Efegamer Otoroh
23 hours ago
Gurpreet Sandhu
1 day ago
The instructor Loveleen Singh is phenomenal, has deep knowledge of the course and I really appreciate his friendly nature and communicative approach towards teaching the course. I would give him ten on ten! He kept everyone involved in the course by interacting throughout the course and also sharing his real life scenarios and experiences which made the course more interesting and enjoyable.
Thanks You So Much again!
Harry Yoon
1 day ago
It was amazing! She was so helpful!! I really appreciate it!!
Paul Lysko
1 day ago
Course was great. Rana was great as well 😊
Jakob Goettler
1 day ago
The course was very good and entertaining. Rana was a really great instructor
Icy-Julian
1 day ago
Teresa Kwoon was an amazing instructor for the standard first aid/cpr class. Her jokes and way of teaching made the class more fun.
Simmy Veliyil
1 day ago
Muhammad Hayat, our instructor was very good in his way of conducting the Standard First Aid course. He covered all topics in detail, with hands on experience, which gives me more confidence in dealing with a real life situations. Thank you for making the class so interesting.
Response from the owner:Simmy, this is wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing your recent training experience with us. It's important that our students not only learn important life-saving skills, but also have a fun, positive experience! Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast. Hope to see you in 3 years for recertification. Stay safe!
emily tsue
1 day ago
Teresa Kwoon is an amazing instructor. She made learning and understanding so easy and fun and was really knowledgeable on questions.
Simone Nitsch
1 day ago
Teresa was fantastic. Kept class interesting...senerios she set up were fun and informative
Learned a lot and was always engaged.
Aria Zilayee
1 day ago
Took a class being taught by Teresa Kwoon and had an amazing time while getting through my standard first aid classes. Hopefully in three years I get her again as my teacher. 🙂
Lily Tang
1 day ago
Teresa was a great instructor! She was engaging, funny, and tried to give us as many interactional scenarios as possible. She made the 8 hours enjoyable as she could.
Tracey landry
1 day ago
Blu
1 day ago
Aleks Miladinovic
1 day ago
Very great and detailed instructor. Teresa was both very knowledgeable and caring and did a great job explaining everything in detail. I would highly recommend doing your standard first aid and CPR with Teresa.
Yusuf Azam
1 day ago
Selina was an amazing instructor
Anne Kariuki
1 day ago
Quite a nice trainer
Alexey Karavayev
1 day ago
Young Kim
1 day ago
Very thorough and structured class. Best ever! Tatiana is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor. She is the best one.
kelsey rody
1 day ago
Selina Rawe was a great instructor. Very relatable and very knowledgeable
alexa hamilton
1 day ago
Andy Danh
1 day ago
Selina was exceptional at teaching the course. She was able to keep the class engaged and had a few games to making learning interesting and memorable. She was very knowledgeable and was very keen on passing that knowledge to the rest of the class.
Emmanuel Gnaman
1 day ago
Very knowledgeable and now how to provide information.
Maurien Esplana
1 day ago
Ali did a great job reading and was very in depth with each topic. He goes into great detail while teaching. He makes sure everyone understands the content. Highly recommended him.
Victoria Li
1 day ago
Instructor was Teresa Kwoon and the class was very straight-forward and efficient
Julia Ermak
1 day ago
Pamela Fraser
1 day ago
Maria was fantastic! We learned so much in a fun environment.
Onyeka Ndukwe
1 day ago
Fantastic workshop with real knowledge! Thank you, Maria, for being a great teacher and bringing a healthy, educational environment.
Ugochukwu Moses
1 day ago
Nancy Donnelly
1 day ago
Maria McGuinness was fantastic. Her training was engaging, practical and understandable. I highly recommend her!!
Pixels
1 day ago
good course, engaging instructor
Alexandros Tsevas
1 day ago
Shaman Kaur
1 day ago
I like service ashraf is amazing teacher I enjoyed and passed
jade Cronin
1 day ago
Very friendly and welcoming. Nice class to be a part of! Learned lots
Chuhan Shao
1 day ago
Gkc
1 day ago
Instructor tatiana briceno is amazing. We enjoyed alott!
Obiamaka Ezeome
1 day ago
It was an awesome experience with the instructor Titiana.
Thank you.
Cedrick Ian Cortez
1 day ago
Mike Echanes
1 day ago
We had a great time learning with Sharareh, she was clear with her teaching, visual and verbal presentation, we also participated in all activities and it was fun. I recommend getting your certificate here!
brianna alfaro
1 day ago
Myla Guilanda
1 day ago
It's very informative.
Michaela Parsons
1 day ago
Excellent class with Sharareh Meskoob
MO Odun
1 day ago
The instructor (Sharareh Meskoob) was very knowledgeable , the class was fun and at the same time very educative, I am happy I came to the Newmarket location.
Thank you so much Shar.

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.