First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification
Methods and Courses

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

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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.

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Rashmi Mokarkar

Hoshi Baby

Ahmed was very patient and knowledgeable during my standard first aid and cpr-c course. Amazing instructor, I highly recommend him.

Gavin Radzick

Took the 1-day in-person First Aid and CPR course from Julia, who was excellent. She gave us some really good tips on triangle bandages and Rhino splints. Would definitely recommend!

Irina Gerasimenko

Ryan Krasko

Response from the owner:Thanks for the fabulous review! We're thrilled you had a great training experience and that you enjoyed your instructor's teaching methods. Hope to see you back for recertification in the future. Stay safe!

Gift Ataga

Golriz Eslamian

I just wanted to take a moment to thank youselina Rawe for all her guidance and support. Your dedication and passion for teaching have truly inspired me and helped me grow. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into making learning engaging and meaningful.

Thank you again for everything you do!

Tricia Ramdath

I had a fun learning experience at my training instructor. She was very engaging and thought very professional.

yang hai

Meera is a awesome instructor

Rosario Panlasigui

During my training with Coast 2 coast instructed bySaika I found my self very confident to perform CPR and help save lives. She is very nice and accommodating to explain it clearly . Hands on explanation and actual demonstration is hard but really exciting.

Gurpartap SD

The class is really good

Renata Balabuch Bezerra

I had a great experience with Coast2Coast. My teacher was Ms Saika, she has a lot of patience, care, and makes the class fun! I now feel confident to do CPR and help with shocking emergencies. Highly recommend their CPR course!

Julian Maharaj

Just passed my exam the course was great exam wasnt too hard Saika is awesome the best instructor from coast2
coast. Saika made Everything so easy for me now I'm very confident in my first aid and cpr skills

Jay Reyes

Saika's teaching style is exceptional. She has a remarkable ability to break down complex concepts into easily understandable segments, making it accessible for everyone, regardless of their prior knowledge. Her enthusiasm for the subject matter is contagious, and it kept the entire group engaged throughout the session.

Overall, I left the training feeling empowered and equipped with the knowledge to handle first aid situations effectively. If you're looking for a comprehensive and enjoyable first aid training experience, I highly recommend Saika. Thank you, Saika, for your dedication and for equipping us with such vital skills!

Victor Kushmaniuk

sepideh zand

I received my CPR certificate at the Richmond Hill location. The class was amazing. Mitra was the best teacher. She explained everything in detail and made the class easy to understand.

Julie Roberts

Scott F was the best! He really engaged our group well and made the content fun to learn (not easy to do!). I could have done another full day with him. I feel prepared and confident to handle a first aid emergency if I need to, and inspired to continue my education in this space. Thank you Scott!

G K

Very organized and professional course . One request : please use individual disposable face shields for CPR. It was awkward to use "second hand" ones.

Eleonora Godgoldt

Very organized and professional course . One request : please use individual disposable face shields for CPR. It was awkward to use "second hand" ones.

Dana

The trainer shows excellent organization skills, good communication, empathetic and patient skills. Online material was clear. I will look for him again for recertification. A big thank you!

Response from the owner:Hi Dana! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We can't wait to see you at our Toronto first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Tricia Ramdath

The instructor was very engaging and professional. I had a fun learning experience.

Olufisayo (Anuperlé)

Pulkit

Selina rawe is best

Annu Beniwal

Selina made learning fun, she has a great sense of humor, keeps you entertained as well as imparts knowledge to a great extent. Had an amazing experience being in her class!

Comfort

Response from the owner:Hi Comfort! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

roohi sharma

Mitra was very energetic and enthusiastic. She made the class enjoyable

Response from the owner:Hey Roohi! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Mitra 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 at our Richmond Hill CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Danielle Lorenz

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Danielle! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Oliver Ribeiro

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Oliver! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you at our Richmond Hill first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

AGASHAMI MUTARA Ulysse

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Agashami! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Nakayla Henry

I did my BLS today with Adel Morcos .
He’s an really good instructor
Everything was really clear , helpful and understandable.
I learned a lot in this training today at the Mississauga location - 71 King St W Unit 206, Mississauga, ON L5B 4A2
I would highly recommend for anyone.

Response from the owner:Hi Nakayla! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent BLS training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We're glad that you learned a lot and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Mississauga CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Angela Williams

Adel morcos very Good instructor and helpful

Response from the owner:Hi Angela! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

T'sharie Taylor - My World

The instructor did an awesome job teaching the BLS class. He made learning easy, fun , and understandable .

Response from the owner:T'sharie, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS course with us at our Mississauga CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

Tricxie Anne Gaza

Adel Mocos was really helpful and a good teacher. I learned a lot in this training.

Response from the owner:Hi Tricxie! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Mississauga CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Melissa Barry

Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Melissa! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you at our Mississauga CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Rizwan Shah

Ahmed is a very knowledgeable instructor.
I enjoyed my learning experience!

Response from the owner:Hi Rizwan! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Ahmed 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 at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Ruwan Kumarage

I just completed my CPR C/AED certification today with Coast2Coast and a BIG thank you to the First Aid Instructor Julia for delivering such an excellent and engaging in-class session.

Response from the owner:Ruwan, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you at our Edmonton CPR training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Paro Mita

It was a great experience. Instructor Andrea T was very knowledgeable and made the whole session very interactive and engaging.

Response from the owner:Paro, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you at our Mississauga first aid training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Diane Bouffing

Saika Rafique Thank you for this wonderful course. I learned a lot with you. Despite my language problem you were able to help me. Thank you very much.

Response from the owner:Hi Diane! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Saika 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 at our Calgary first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Usama Shahid

Saika did a good job of explaining all the modules. Saika uses hands on techniques and activities to help with understanding all the concepts.

Response from the owner:Hey Usama! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Calgary CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Jou-Chen Chen

A professional instructor, a professional course, and a great experience.

Response from the owner:Jou-Chen, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you at our Calgary first aid training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!

Stone He

Great class! Our instructor Saika was great and very positive! I learned about the handling of individuals in need of CPR /first aid assistance. As a group we were able to perform a lot of hands on practice.

Response from the owner:Hey Stone! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety 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 at our Calgary first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Carmela

I had a great experience with their First Aid and CPR course. Saika, the instructor, was very knowledgeable and helpful. She did a good job to make me feel more confident in my knowledge from this course.

Response from the owner:Hi Carmela! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you at our Calgary first and and CPR training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Hiru Rashmi

Great course and an even greater instructor! Martina explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and remember, which made the exam go smoothly. The class was not only fun but also packed with valuable learning.

Response from the owner:Hi Hiru! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Newmarket first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Mir Majid

Response from the owner:Hi Mir! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our North York first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Anju Babu

Ahmed was a really good instructor

Response from the owner:Hi Anju! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Ahmed 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 at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!

Abondance Bagiririkigongwa

Thank so much for giving us this lesson
Carel

Response from the owner:Hi Abondance! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Nepean CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Ella K

The course was interesting, detailed, very clear. Ahmed is a great instructor and explains topics clearly and answers all questions, as well as engages students in activities and discussions. Thank you

Response from the owner:Hi Ella! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course with us at our Mississauga first aid training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Emily Ly

I recently completed my Standard First Aid CPR course with Viraj at Markham and Unionville! With the knowledge and professionalism from our instructor I was able to pass the course with flying colours 🙂 would recommend.

Response from the owner:Hi Emily! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent Standard First Aid and CPR training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Crystal

I recently did a Standard First Aid and CPR level C with instructor Viraj Jani and she did a great job!! She was very involved and had us do activities which aided in the learning.

Response from the owner:Crystal, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course with Viraj as your instructor. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

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 23 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