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

Samira Lavei
19 hours ago
Kia was very knowledgeable! You can tell that he is really invested in you learning the standard skills that could save a life!
Jennifer Lee
19 hours ago
Incredibly fun, the instructor John was extremely professional and engaging. The place is a bit small and doesn’t have any desks (unlike some other centres) so the seating was a bit uncomfortable. However, the course is very beneficial
Nekoda Purvis
24 hours ago
Ashaf is such a fantastic teacher! Taught the course efficiently and encouragingly. Such a fun person. Thank you!
Haya Shoir
24 hours ago
Ashraf was a fantastic BLS instructor. Learned a lot and I feel much more confident in my skills
Rim Azam
2 days ago
I recommend for everyone to have their training here, Parbh so knowledgeable and nice and handling conflict situations with customer.
Response from the owner:Hey Rim! 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 Hamilton office! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Chocolate
2 days ago
Mr, Ali is the best, thank you.
Olujimi Osopale
2 days ago
The session was interesting. I enjoyed it instructor Ali’s presentation
Amy T.
2 days ago
Mr.Ali imparted great knowhow. Learned practical skills from the class. Thank you. Will come here again..
Brandi Morrison
2 days ago
Very engaging and informative. Practical component and knowledge of course helped to better retain information and have a better understanding of how to provide care
SpherEarth Inc.
2 days ago
Awesome
Deniz Kaya
2 days ago
The instructor Ali was great teacher made ir so fun to learn and it was my third time renewal of my BLS certificate! I recommend this place
Evelyn Kim
2 days ago
Harmony S.
2 days ago
Great instructor and excellent experience. Ali took the time to thoroughly explain the material and made sure we fully understood each concept, which prepared us very well for the BLS test. He was very kind and funny.
Gayatri Dhanda
2 days ago
I attended a first aid training session and found it extremely helpful. The instructor John was very professional, knowledgable, and explained everything in a clear and practical way. The hands-on practice made learning easy and effective. I would definitely recommend this class to others.
Gabrielle
2 days ago
Kaze tania
2 days ago
Loved the course!!! And had more fun with teacher Ashraf! Got it on my first try😌 just because he was more than helpful!!!!
M A
2 days ago
Amazing experince, high energy teacher and really nice, helped me with any questions and other care tips.
Yvette O
2 days ago
İlhami was the best instructor! He was very professional, engaging and efficient.
Tola Hamzat
2 days ago
Great experience! Prabh did an excellent job. She is an exceptional BLS instructor, thank you so much Prabh.
Response from the owner:Hi Tola! Thank you for the great review about your course with Abhineet. We're so glad to hear that you had an enjoyable course and we certainly hope to see you again for your next training! Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! Stay safe.
Matthew Reynolds
2 days ago
Very informative
Kali Tocco
2 days ago
Best experience. The instructor, Ali truly knows his stuff and loves teaching.
Kristianna Toth
2 days ago
I attended the London BLS course with Ezz and it was a very good experience. Ezz had a lot of advance knowledge that he was able to communicate in clear and concise ways that were easy to understand. I feel more prepared within the clinical setting due to this course, would highly recommend
Yujin Wang
2 days ago
Abdo Maali
2 days ago
Nokuphiwa Udoakpan
2 days ago
Ali is clearly passionate about his role. He was very helpful and encouraged participation.
Arash Safaei
2 days ago
It was a very productive and pleasant experience. I learned my Basic life support course here and I had Ali as my instructor. He was very nice and helpful. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Juany Baudouin Tientcheu Nana
2 days ago
Ashraf is a great instructions and I enjoy the Class thanks Ashraf and thanks Coast 2 coast
Response from the owner:Thank you, Juany! We're so glad you enjoyed your class with Ashraf in Ottawa. We agree, Ashraf is fantastic at making the Standard First Aid course engaging and easy to understand! 💪 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
ahmed meshko
3 days ago
We had a private group training by the brilliant /beautiful Selina Rawe, Thank you coast2coast team, I would highly recommend them for In-house training.
asmara zaki
3 days ago
Kailen Mulcahy
3 days ago
Ezz, our instructor, was great. A wealth of knowledge. Passionate about the content and passing on the skills, and kept things light. Thanks, Ezz.
Ali Waqar Hasan
3 days ago
Had a great time learning the basics of life support and CPR...our instructor PRABH was wonderful and delivered excellent lecture and hands on training...she also made the atmosphere relaxed and calm by her witty pointers in between talk...very impressed with her professionalism and knowledge...I'm glad I selected coast2coast...Thank you
Udeshwar Gill
3 days ago
Great experience with in depth lecture.
Katherine P
3 days ago
The course was very informative and a good review to the online learning section. The course overall review was very helpful in completing my final exam.
Danica Elloso
3 days ago
I appreciate the CPR/AED courses that C2C provides. It’s my second time taking the course with them at the North York location. My instructor Ali S. was very knowledgeable about First Aid & CPR topics and even shared a few relevant real-life scenarios to supplement the course. His delivery kept everyone engaged and he made sure to interact with everyone in class. So, thank you for today’s workshop, Ali!
Shivangi Sharma
3 days ago
Got certified today. Thanks to Mr.Abdul Jabbar for the assistance today.
Kumiko Akiyama
3 days ago
Great course with an amazing instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kumiko Akiyama! We're so glad you had a great experience with our amazing instructor for your Standard First Aid course in Nepean. 💪 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
sophie smith
3 days ago
This course was amazing with Afrash
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sophie! 🎉 We agree, Afrash is an amazing instructor who makes learning Red Cross certification engaging and effective in Nepean. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Lydia Gong
3 days ago
Ashraf is a really good instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lydia! We agree, Ashraf is fantastic at delivering our Standard First Aid courses in Nepean. So glad you had such a good experience with him. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 🙏 - The Coast2Coast Team
Jorge Cruz
3 days ago
Good instructor, only problem was a confusion with what i paid and what i had in the physical space.
Fahmida Akter
3 days ago
Selina Rawe was great in her work, full of humour and grace, thank you Selina 💕
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Sahil Patel
3 days ago
I went to C2C for my Standard First Aid and CPR AED Level C training. The facility was very clean and well organized. They had all the equipments to demonstrate to learn and try hands on training on it. Walaa was very knowledgeable and experienced to explain us the course in much detail and best possible way. Will recommend others to join C2C for their First AID and CPR training.
Ja-maal Richards
3 days ago
Class was amazing The instructor Ali made everything run smoothly and was very informative.
Vanshi Patel
3 days ago
I loved how Mrs Sobiya taught. We did all the thing practically by giving all the insights and reasons for all the tasks
Alan Ng
3 days ago
Very engaging, fun and informative.
andrea ng
3 days ago
selina made the course very engaging and memorable!
Hi N
3 days ago
Dharini Vaghela
3 days ago
I had an amazing experience learning under Azra she was exceptionally good and helpful.
Deena K
4 days ago
Walaa explains the content of the First Aid and CPR-C / AED course in a way that is clear, detailed, straightforward, and simple to understand. She ensures that all participants know what they are doing and are doing things correctly. She answers all questions using all the knowledge she has and with the best of her ability.
Rose Raf
4 days ago
Recently took a BLS training course with instructor Suzanette and it was so amazing! Though I was somewhat nervous, her fun and reassuring attitude really helped me to calm my nerves down, allowing me to have fun while learning! She’s an awesome instructor who anyone would be very lucky to have:D
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rose Raf! 🎉 We're so happy to hear that Suzanette's fun and reassuring attitude helped calm your nerves during your BLS Provider course in Richmond Hill. We agree, she's an amazing instructor! We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sunandani Sharma
4 days ago
I attended the practical session for Blended Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C today, and I had a really good experience. Our instructor, Nida Farooqui, was very kind, patient, and cooperative. She explained every topic in detail and made sure everyone understood properly. The class environment was comfortable and supportive, which made learning easy and enjoyable. I feel much more confident after this session. Highly recommended for anyone taking first aid 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.