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.

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

sarah cooney
18 hours ago
The instructor is knowledgeable, welcoming and witty.I highly reccomend this place. I felt comfortable to ask questions.The curriculum is taught in way that easy understand and hands on.
Dean Kim
19 hours ago
Celina was great teacher!! It was pleasure learning these stuff!! Thanks!!
adole joy iyede
19 hours ago
The whole class experience was great. The teacher AZRA is an excellent tutor. All the Lessons and practical were well delivered.
Askin Koc
19 hours ago
Thank you Selina rawe
Shirin Samani
19 hours ago
Selina is a great instructor. She was practical and explained in detail.
Yuri M
19 hours ago
Extremely beneficial course that covers lots of content and the instructor Selina went above and beyond. Highly recommend taking this course!
M MacLean
19 hours ago
Selina was very clear and summarized a lot of material very well in a digestible way, which is difficult when there are so many details! Thank you Selina
Allaine Mae Barcebal
19 hours ago
Selina made this course super interesting and informative! We had a lot of hands on experience and great examples.
mark rivelsrud
19 hours ago
Great instructor
Informative
Amanda Hoytema
1 day ago
I've taken two CPR courses through Coast2Coast and I enjoyed both very much. The classes are informative, the trainer's make it fun! This past course was with Tracy and she always had the class laughing!
Jennifer Lam
3 days ago
I really liked Hassan's approach to teaching BLS. He gave us engaging scenarios to apply our learning to and he had a good sense of humour. I learned a lot in his class which instructors in other places did not teach me. Additionally the price for the BLS certification was reasonable and I loved how there was a discounted option for those who had a current certification. Will go here next time for my re-certification.
Purnell Clarke
3 days ago
My experience with the first aid course was excellent and amazing and I highly recommend this course. The first aid course was properly scheduled and I enjoyed being in the class and the time spent there learning about and gaining vital first aid skills.
andrew zanoti
3 days ago
Dr. Abel was amazing!
He made the course enjoyable and easy for us.
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Himani Rall
3 days ago
Thankyou Dr. Adel for the best training.
Kulwinder Kaur
3 days ago
Thank you Dr. Adel Morcos for the best training
Crystal Gao
3 days ago
Sami Khusruf
3 days ago
Dr adel good instructor
Abelardo Cativo
3 days ago
Adel was very good at explaining every single detail of the course
Derek Wood
3 days ago
It was a good day with a good instructor. Kept the day enjoyable by telling personal stories of when she had to use first aid. It's a good way to convey real world experience.
Response from the owner:Hey Derek! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Kaylee Fotheringham
3 days ago
Faris Al Yawer
3 days ago
Our instructor Scott did a really great job! I'm really satisfied with their service
Ruth Marroquin
4 days ago
I really enjoyed my instructor Ife for BLS training I 100% recommend this course as well as Chuck for CPR he made this course enjoyable and fun! I 100% recommend this course with him as well! 10/10!!
Sadia Jamil
4 days ago
I had a really great time today in this session of our CPR course. The instructor Azra is a very good and kind person. She was helping us with patience and understanding of our difficulties. I recommend that you can do your CPR Course here without any difficulty. I really appreciate their help and efforts. Thanks Azra for being such a wonderful teacher.
Kary Atkinson
4 days ago
I wasn’t looking forward to a full day of learning but it was well paced and well structured. The group and the instructor made it an excellent day and I feel like I’ve learned more as a result
Subarna Ganesathasen
4 days ago
I had a great experience completing my First Aid/CPR at Coast2Coast Scarborough. Azra was a wonderful instructor and maintained an interactive teaching style the entire day.
Bryn Robling
4 days ago
Great experience
Anett
4 days ago
Linda Blair
4 days ago
Our instructor was excellent.
Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about teaching the material which made it an enjoyable afternoon.
mojgan akbari
4 days ago
They were excellent!
Herish Khalil Mohammedamin
4 days ago
All went well; the staff were very nice and helpful.
Response from the owner:Hello Herish! Thank you so much for your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. We're so glad you enjoyed your training and we hope you learned a ton of new life-saving skills! We'll see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Daylin Nickerson
5 days ago
Julia .c. Is the best.
She was very supportive and helpful throughout the course giving the students tips and feedback to help us understand things better.
Refaat tanago
5 days ago
Lexie Qin
5 days ago
I had a great experience taking the Standard First Aid and CPR course. I learned a lot of valuable knowledge that I had never known before. John is one of the best instructors I have ever had. He is funny, knowledgeable, and responsible, and he makes everything easy to understand and remember. His teaching style is excellent, and I really enjoyed the course.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lexie Qin! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience taking your Standard First Aid course. We agree, John is an outstanding instructor, and it's wonderful to hear he made learning new, valuable knowledge so easy to understand and remember in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

nrupa desai
5 days ago
I liked the in-person classes very much. The instructor Carel is providing knowledge and hands-on task very well. I would recommend this place for training purposes.
Response from the owner:Thank you, nrupa desai! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed our in-person classes and found instructor Carel excellent at providing knowledge and hands-on tasks for your Standard First Aid training in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gregory Stephens
5 days ago
Our first aid instructor Dimitrih Lafleur was great! Very informative, fun and helpful!👌🏾
afsheen rashid
5 days ago
Walaa
I am very and enjoy with you
Brenda Rangel
5 days ago
Walla is very kind, so I'm the satistacted with my result
Patrick O'Dwyer
5 days ago
Carel was a great instructor. I feel very well prepared to act as a first responder to a medical emergency.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Patrick! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Carel was a great instructor and that you feel very well prepared to act as a first responder after your Standard First Aid course in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Admin Co
5 days ago
thank you Joyal
Lia Marom
5 days ago
I had a great experience training for my Standard First Aid / CPR C! Joyal was a great teacher, he made the in-class day interesting and fun, I especially liked his stories. He also explained everything clearly, ensuring we understood while also not overexplaining. I would definitely recommend and come back for my recertification 😊
bassel harewood
5 days ago
Chuck is a great teacher
Jasmine Kandola
5 days ago
Joyal was very patient and kind! He explained everything in detail and made sure we understood.
Silvana Eid
5 days ago
Ezz the instructor was very thorough and explained everything really well. He demonstrated everything really well. Definitely recommend him
Gazal Mahmod
5 days ago
Veer good Professional Ezz
Tony Bennett
5 days ago
PRINCEDEEP KAUR
5 days ago
I recently completed CPR/ first aid training with Walaa and had a great experience. The course was clear, well-organized, and easy to understand. Walaa was very supportive and helpful.
Samantha H
5 days ago
Wesley Thoman
5 days ago
Very informative in a good learning environment. Ezz was the instructor and he was brilliant.
Becca Newlove
5 days ago
Dimitrih is a great teacher…I will always recommend Coast to Coast.
Sam Desai
5 days ago
Walaa was very knowledgeable and provided a great deal of insight.

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.