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

Lexie Qin
14 hours 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.
nrupa desai
15 hours 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.
Gregory Stephens
16 hours ago
Our first aid instructor Dimitrih Lafleur was great! Very informative, fun and helpful!👌🏾
afsheen rashid
16 hours ago
Walaa
I am very and enjoy with you
Brenda Rangel
16 hours ago
Walla is very kind, so I'm the satistacted with my result
Patrick O'Dwyer
16 hours ago
Carel was a great instructor. I feel very well prepared to act as a first responder to a medical emergency.
Admin Co
17 hours ago
thank you Joyal
Lia Marom
17 hours 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
17 hours ago
Chuck is a great teacher
Jasmine Kandola
17 hours ago
Joyal was very patient and kind! He explained everything in detail and made sure we understood.
Silvana Eid
17 hours ago
Ezz the instructor was very thorough and explained everything really well. He demonstrated everything really well. Definitely recommend him
Gazal Mahmod
17 hours ago
Veer good Professional Ezz
Tony Bennett
17 hours ago
PRINCEDEEP KAUR
17 hours 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
17 hours ago
Wesley Thoman
17 hours ago
Very informative in a good learning environment. Ezz was the instructor and he was brilliant.
Becca Newlove
17 hours ago
Dimitrih is a great teacher…I will always recommend Coast to Coast.
Sam Desai
17 hours ago
Walaa was very knowledgeable and provided a great deal of insight.
Katherine Stolte
17 hours ago
Sonia Aguilar Valencia
18 hours ago
Dimitrih was one of the best instructors I've had teach the first aid course. It was a pleasure hearing all his real life examples. He led a very engaging course. Thank you.
Anh Mai Tu
18 hours ago
Sawza Sarwat
20 hours ago
Walla thank you for everything, great teacher.
hope omoregbe
21 hours ago
Amazing teacher, made sure everyone was carried along and understood what was being taught. 10/10 would recommend
Response from the owner:Hey Hope! 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 Coast2Coast Nepean office. 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.
Dalia Viau
21 hours ago
Ashraf was my instructor
Pardeep Kaur
1 day ago
Excellent experience
Melonie
2 days ago
ERUM did a great job, I would love to have her again
Owen James
2 days ago
Excellent course. Very informative towards CPR, defibrillation and people that are choking. Adults kids and infants are covered and the instructor Jan was extremely kind and helpful. Highly recommended for everyone whether a healthcare worker or average every day person. You could potentially save lives
Ying Kong
2 days ago
very good. I learned a lot and teacher is so great.
Ayong Marieclaire
2 days ago
Best place to do your cpr and first aid. The teacher was very friendly and answered all questions. I will register again in 3years time.
Niki Rezaei-Boroun
2 days ago
Teresa is a fantastic first aid instructor. She explains concepts clearly, makes the material easy to understand, and creates a comfortable learning environment for everyone. Her teaching style is engaging and hands-on, which really helps build confidence in applying first aid skills in real-life situations. Teresa is also very patient and takes the time to answer questions thoroughly. I would highly recommend her to anyone taking a first aid course.
Niki Rezaei-Boroun
2 days ago
Teresa is a fantastic first aid instructor. She explains concepts clearly, makes the material easy to understand, and creates a comfortable learning environment for everyone. Her teaching style is engaging and hands-on, which really helps build confidence in applying first aid skills in real-life situations. Teresa is also very patient and takes the time to answer questions thoroughly. I would highly recommend her to anyone taking a first aid course.
Janet Tung
2 days ago
Teresa Kwoon was a very fun and engaging instructor. I really enjoyed the standard first aid & cpr-c course
Response from the owner:Janet, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy you enjoyed your course and we certainly hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Mike and holly Ross
2 days ago
Tatiana was a great instructor! Very informative with real world examples. She made the practical application practices and the final test feel easy!
Jude Lo
2 days ago
Very good training course!
Sherwin Zorca Navarra
2 days ago
It’s very interesting and fun to learn this course specially the Instructor (Ms. Teresa Kwoon) is very knowledgeable about the course and her teaching style is very effective.
Kawinnart Sae-Hang
2 days ago
There’s an amazing teacher who explains things very wel
Juliana 1
2 days ago
Very educative and informative thanks Waala 🙏
Harleen Kaur
2 days ago
I trained by instructor Walaa. She is so humble and make you learn everything very easily. Overall, I had great experience learning and earned my BLS certification.
Haseebah B
2 days ago
Thanks for the course Walaa. It was interesting and fun. You are a good teacher 🙂
Purvi Bhatt
2 days ago
Javadine Gardner
2 days ago
Great course! Walaa is a really great instructor and it was a very good learning experience for health care professionals
Jaskarandeep Kaur
2 days ago
Nicole Medeiros
2 days ago
Walaa was one of the best instructors I've ever had for the BLS course. She was very thorough and ensured all participants understood the content before moving on to the next section
Isi-Ada
2 days ago
Excellent, fun, innovative training done by Ife.
Cody Horner
2 days ago
great experience, super well set up
Heather J
2 days ago
Scott did a great job with our group course. Answered all our questions and kept the class light and entertaining.
Dana White
2 days ago
Scott F was a great teacher.
Sameena Awan
2 days ago
I learned in detail about the first aid and cpr first time instructor Ahmed Elsaid is amazing. I would recommend it.
Rena Chen
2 days ago
friendly and nice teacher!
Gurjant Sandhu
2 days ago
Wonderful Experience with the Ahmed Elsaid his teaching method is very Interesting and Motivated I really appreciate his teaching style and the way of the teaching and given the proper details of every topic in simpler and Meaningful Way as well as Practical,Thank you for this Amazing Training,Have a Good Day❤️👌

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.