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

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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kessy divine

5 hours ago

Thank you to everyone at Coast2Coast for making my experience easier and more comfortable. I truly appreciate your excellent service and would definitely recommend Coast2Coast to others!

mahshad roz

6 hours ago

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

Tatinder Kaur

7 hours ago

Today,I had class with Saika Rafique, it was a great experience, she is really a good teacher.

Priyanka P

7 hours ago

Wonderful experience in the class with saika, I have gained life lessons learning first aid and CPR with her and great to have the class with her. Always thankful

Bikash Subedi

7 hours ago

Saika Rafique. She is perfect trainer. Even what I did not learn in last 3 yrs I learn it today. Thank for your efforts.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bikash! 🙏 We agree, Saika Rafique is a fantastic trainer who makes complex topics easy to understand. We are so glad you learned so much during your CPR/AED training with us in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Chintan Gandhi

7 hours ago

Excellent instructor Saika Rafiq. Very knowledgeable, patient, and professional. They explained everything clearly, made learning easy and enjoyable, and were always encouraging and supportive. I highly recommend this instructor to anyone looking for a great learning experience!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chintan! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafiq is fantastic at being patient and making the learning process easy and enjoyable. We're glad you had such a positive experience earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ujwal Subedi

8 hours ago

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

Ufela Omorogbe

8 hours ago

The trainer (Ali) is very perfect , carried everyone along by asking us questions and making sure we are not just here to pass the test and go with our certificate, but he made sure we have confidence and knowledge so as to help when we meet any situation out there .

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ufela! 💪 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping everyone engaged with questions and building your confidence for real-life situations. We are so glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kajal Ghodiwala

9 hours ago

Ifeomuwa is excellent and very knowledgeable. She is very friendly and professional making sure she answered all the questions with real life examples. Definitely recommend her for training

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kajal! 🎉 We agree that Ifeomuwa is excellent, and we are glad she made your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton so engaging with her real-life examples. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Mya Aye

9 hours ago

Ife was such a great instructor, I was very nervous to take the course & didn’t know what to expect but she was kind and made us comfortable & I feel so much confident in my skills now! Coast2coast is a great place to take your first aid & CPR

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mya! ❤️ We are so glad to hear that Ife helped ease your nerves and built up your confidence during your Red Cross certification course in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Deven Ghodiwala

9 hours ago

Ifeomuwa is a great trainer, she kept everyone engage while providing a substantial amount of information. The first aid and cpr class went by fast.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Deven! 🎉 We agree that Ifeomuwa is excellent at keeping everyone engaged and sharing so much useful info. We're glad your Standard First Aid training in Hamilton went by so quickly. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

ibrahim talabi

9 hours ago

Excellent instructor. I understand every teaching by ifeoluwa

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ibrahim! 🎉 We agree that Ifeoluwa is an excellent instructor who makes everything easy to understand. We're glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Aidan

9 hours ago

Had a GREAT day learning with both Prabhjot and Zayna for my CPR and First Aid course! 11/10 would recommend!

Gabriela Gonzalez

9 hours ago

Prabhjot Jhajj was an amazing and friendly instructor who kept the training very interesting. She used a lot of real life example that made the lessons stick through a long day ! highly recommend!

Kathryn Stirling

9 hours ago

Ife was a fantastic instructor! She made the material engaging and easy to understand. I definitely feel more confident in my first aid skills after taking this course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kathryn! 🎉 We agree, Ife is a fantastic instructor who knows how to make the material engaging and easy to understand. We're so glad you feel much more confident in your Standard First Aid skills after your training in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Dong Rose

9 hours ago

Wonderful walaa

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dong! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is wonderful at helping our students succeed. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

tejas Hingu

9 hours ago

Very informative and useful. In person course instructor was Walaa: very thorough and recommended for someone who is taking this course for the first time.

Response from the owner:Thank you, tejas! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is fantastic at making the class thorough and easy to follow, especially for your first Red Cross certification in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Monica Amaya

9 hours ago

I completed my standard first aid & CPR training with my instructor Walaa. She was nothing but excellent throughout the whole session! Made the time fly by and made the content very fun and interesting while also informing us how to do proper procedures like CPR and how to put on a sling.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Monica! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is fantastic at making Standard First Aid both fun and easy to understand. It is great to hear that she made the time fly by while teaching you how to properly apply a sling in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

sadia abbasi

9 hours ago

Amazing very help full instructor Walaa was very nice very helping good

Response from the owner:Hi Sadia! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!

Beata Szejnoch

9 hours ago

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

Ash O

10 hours ago

I will definitely be recommending this course to anyone. I had a great experience training with instructor Prab. She is a well of knowledge and had an answer ready for all of our many questions. I was very impressed by the overall delivery of the course.The class was very fun and informative. I am confident in the new skills I learned after completing the course.

Jermaine

10 hours ago

Amazing lesson with Ali he provided detailed training and made me feel comfortable if an emergency were to happen.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jermaine! 🎉 We agree, Ali is excellent at delivering detailed training and making everyone feel prepared for real-life emergencies. We're so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Constanza Amezquita

10 hours ago

Safika Rafique is a great instructor!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Constanza! 🎉 We agree, Safika Rafique is a great instructor who makes the material so easy to learn. We are glad you had a wonderful experience during your CPR/AED training in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Shosh Dor

10 hours ago

Walmart,amazing information

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shosh! 🎉 We're glad you found the information in our Standard First Aid course so useful during your training in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ashish Sharma

11 hours ago

Ifeoluwa is the best teacher here for the first aid training. Easy and enjoyable learning with her. Do visit her in the office whenever taking your first aid course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ashish! 🎉 We agree, Ifeoluwa is wonderful at keeping the learning easy and enjoyable. We're so glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - 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