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

Gurfateh Atwal
4 hours ago
Dr Adel good is good instructor
Zeenat Khan
3 hours ago
Selina was a great and fun instructor! Kept the class entertained while learning to save lives 😃
printzy1616
2 hours ago
A good experience, our trainer Jan was very supportive in our learning and understanding, even during testing.
Nathan Allen
1 hour ago
Dr. Adel did amazing job! The course was very helpful and fun!
Sara Keli
60 minutes ago
I had Selina, nice class
Athulan Anura
25 minutes ago
Selina Raws
Jacob Gilsoul
11 minutes ago
Excellent BLS delivered by the lovely Selina Rawe. She told her time to make sure we all understood everything and answered all questions we had
Samira
6 minutes ago
Selina Rawe was a great instructor!! Made the course enjoyable and was very interactive!
Sean Madlansacay
5 minutes ago
Highly informative. Thank you Selina!!
Abishan Sivakumaran
5 minutes ago
Selina Rawe made it a very pleasurable and knowledgeable session. Highly recommend booking a time slow with her as the instructor!
Laura M
5 minutes ago
Selena Rawe was awesome!
Abigail
4 minutes ago
This has always been my go to spot for recertification. My class today with Selina Rawe was exceptional. 10/10 I would definitely come again.
Alyssa Hou
1 minute ago
Selina Rawe was an amazing instructor, very energetic and made sure everyone felt comfortable. Highly recommend, would take again!
Sarah Burns
9 hours ago
Chuck Was great teacher. his lectures were innovative and engaging. Time flew. Great job
Laurence Leung
12 hours ago
Teresa Kwoon is a great instructor. Very interesting and lots of hands on practice.
Amy Woo
12 hours ago
Instructor Teresa Kwoon is very professional and easy to understand. Very informative.
Ri Cà
18 hours ago
Serena Z
20 hours ago
Joyal is the best teacher!
Atik Rayka
20 hours ago
Joyal was excellent teacher.
Roshni Rathod
20 hours ago
Joyal was my instructor for standard first aid and CPR. He demonstrated all of the life saving practicals very well.
Rozan Alshabani
20 hours ago
He is very good speaker Joyal very nice
Aaliyah Umwiza
20 hours ago
I did my standard first aid and CPR with Joyal and he was an amazing instructor! Having 5is course done is super essential and I think everyone should do it 🙂
Will Walker
20 hours ago
Great job Joyal. Well done on the training session.
julia jackson
20 hours ago
My trainer Joyal was grea 🙂
lauren jowett
20 hours ago
Ashraf was very informative, he made are in person session very fun!
Yacoub Abdallah
22 hours ago
I had a great experience with this CPR course. The material was clear and easy to follow, making a serious subject feel very manageable. Ashraf was an incredible trainer, he was professional, engaging, and made sure everyone felt confident in their skills before the session ended. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get certified!
yogita bhoomla
1 day ago
Great experience. Ashraf was my instructor and he is the best . Go ahead and join the class asap
Abyan Madar
1 day ago
Second time with Ashraf and it was a very entertaining and informative class. Will be coming back!!
Karen E
2 days ago
Instructor was funny, yet thorough. Highly recommend
Dharini Vaghela
2 days ago
Great course! It was very helpful and informative. Kia the instructor was very knowledgeable.
Vince Pham
2 days ago
Had one of the most educational yet proactive involvement during my Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C. I hope more people can try this course out as it can help you and your loved ones during the harsh times that might occur in your life.
Taiwo Hammed
2 days ago
Caio Mendonça Dias
2 days ago
jeff keyes
2 days ago
I had an excellent experience learning First Aid and CPR with Ali. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and made important life-saving skills easy to understand. Their teaching style was clear, engaging, and supportive, and what really stood out was how they used real-world examples and practical scenarios to explain key concepts. This made the lessons more relatable, memorable, and easier to apply in real emergency situations.
Josh Cabecinha-Alati
2 days ago
Ahmed Sandhu
2 days ago
Ashraf was a great instructor, learned a lot, would recommend
Emilia Fenwick
2 days ago
My instructor Ali was wonderful and super informative! I’ve taken courses with other companies in the past and this one was by far the best.
tiasia robinson
2 days ago
It was very informative and entertaining. The instructor (Ali) is extremely helpful and ensures the class is engaged.
Ella McCormick
2 days ago
Ashraf was great!! Very clear instructions and answered any questions! When I need recertification I’ll be back to see him!
Fiona Facey
3 days ago
I learnt a lot, plus Andrea was very entertaining/funny while teaching lol. I was not bored at all. She was amazing, a very good instructor
Ivontaé C
3 days ago
Wonderful and learning-oriented experience. Kia was a fantastic instructor!
Harmanpreet Kaur
3 days ago
Prabh was my instructor for Standard First Aid and CPR. She taught so well and was very knowledgeable.
Ava P
3 days ago
I did the blended First Aid and CPR training (half online, half in person) and I was surprised at how interesting and engaging the lessons were! My teacher, Andrea, made the 9-5 training so fun and enjoyable, balancing humour with serious training and skills. I feel very ready to engage in an emergency situation after this training experience.
Rebecca Johnson
4 days ago
Having experienced several trainings for first aid over many years, I’d have to say Coast2Coast has been the most engaging and memorable class I’ve taken (Shout out to Andrea). Coast2Coast hits several kinds of learning styles as they teach you, making this class practical for all, whether it be for work, school, or to learn the skills and be prepared. Finishing this course, Coast2Coast helped me to gain both knowledge and confidence need I ever be in a first aid/CPR situation. I definitely will be back to do more trainings with them in the future!
Parmida Khosravian
4 days ago
I had a CPR class with Saika she was the best.
leke asiambeh
4 days ago
Great experience. Instructor, Saskatchewan Rafique is knowledgeable about the content and teaching was very interactive.
Leah Brandemark
4 days ago
I felt like this class was very effective and I feel confident in my skills. Saika was my instructor
Mai Salama
4 days ago
Saika Rafik was a great CPR instructor. She managed to make the 8 hour day exciting, engaging and fun. Would definitely recommend her for future classes
Jack Sherrin
4 days ago
Saika was very thorough in her demonstration which made me feel confident in my first aid abilities
Jocelyn Van Haren
4 days ago
Great course! Tracy was an awesome instructor, she kept the class engaged with her comedic energy and enthusiasm!!

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.