First Aid Course, BLS & CPR Certification Training in Richmond Hill
As Richmond Hill's trusted Canadian Red Cross partner, we deliver WSIB approved programs for your first aid certification. With over 150,000 participants certified across North America and a 99.9% pass rate, you can feel confident learning essential life-saving techniques with us.
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First Aid Training & CPR Courses
At our Richmond Hill location, you can choose from various workplace safety programs. Every one of these options is WSIB approved under the OHS Act and offered in a blended online format or fully in-person. Plus, we ensure to have your WSIB approved certificates issued within 48 hours of successful completion.
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Blended & RecertificationCourses Offered
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- CPR/AED Level C
- Standard First Aid Recertification
- CPR/AED Level C Recertification
Our primary program is the top pick for employment compliance. If you prefer not to take the full course entirely in-person, many participants with busy schedules prefer our blended learning option, which combines an eight-hour online module with a classroom session. For renewing, you only need to attend a single full day onsite—no pre-study required.
Perfect for Ontario workplaces, daycare staff, or anyone needing their first aid certification for a business. Once you have completed the online theory at your own pace, then sign up for a hands-on session to put your knowledge into practice. We teach life-saving skills: bleeding control, high-quality chest compressions, and recognizing cardiac arrest, heart attacks, and strokes.
- WSIB Regulation 1101 workplace compliance, accepted by all employers
- Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator
- Life-saving skills: bleeding control, high-quality chest compressions
- Flexible blended and in-person formats
- Free skills practice retake within 90 days
Who is this for?
Ideal for Mackenzie Health employees, childcare workers, PSWs, security staff, teachers, office workers, and construction crews.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Healthcare ProvidersCourses Offered
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal
Designed for medical professionals, nursing majors, responders, and anyone working in clinical settings. Basic life support replaced the older CPR HCP standard in April 2019 and is now mandatory for clinical roles.
- Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across Richmond Hill and York Region
- Adult, child, and infant resuscitation with team-based dynamics for cardiac arrest
- Opioid overdose and trauma response components
- Initial certification and BLS Renewal options available
- Certificate within 48 hours of completion
Who is this for?
Perfect for nurses, paramedics, physicians, dental professionals, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, and lifeguards.
Select the BLS certification type
First Responder & EMR Courses in Richmond Hill
Thinking about a career in firefighting, policing, paramedicine, or emergency response? We offer comprehensive options for professional responders.
Depending on your path, you might need First Responder (FR) or an EMR Upgrade—an intensive 80-hour module covering airway management, spinal injuries, and trauma. Most candidates start with Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and BLS Healthcare. Our training is recognized by York Region Paramedic Services and Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services.
- Main coursesFR & EMR
- Duration80 hrs in-class
- UpgradesEMR Upgrade
- RenewalEMR Recert
Professional responder courses
Explore advanced certification options for responder-level career paths.
Choose your responder pathway
Awards & Recognition
Recognised as a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, 2025 consecutively.
2025 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2025 · National Professional Responder Provider
2025 · Top 3 National Training Provider
2025 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
2024 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2024 · National Professional Responder Provider
2024 · Top 3 National Training Provider
2024 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
2023 · National First Aid & CPR Provider
2023 · National Professional Responder Provider
2023 · Top 3 National Training Provider
2023 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider
Why Richmond Hill Workers Choose Coast2Coast
Our programs cover everything organizations require: official recognition, prompt digital credentials, and free 90-day retakes. No other provider in Richmond Hill meets all seven standards.
North America's first AI-powered tutor, part of the Coast2Coast Companion app. Coasty explains concepts in simple language so you can review topics, take quizzes, and build knowledge before, during, and after your session.
About Our Richmond Hill Location
Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics delivers comprehensive training. Our Richmond Hill location at 129 Church St S offers easy access for Markham, Vaughan, Thornhill, and nearby York Region communities, featuring blended learning and highly experienced trainers.
Find Your Way to Us
Easy access from Yonge Street, Major Mackenzie Drive, and downtown Richmond Hill.
Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics - Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1W4
Free limited parking is available on-site; paid parking nearby.
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1W4
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Every session is led by a verified, active educator. Small sizes mean real practice time to build the abilities needed to respond confidently.
Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat
Physician - First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR & EFR Specialist
A physician and Master of Health Industry Administration graduate helping learners respond confidently in any emergency.
Andrea Tenedero
First Aid & BLS Trainer — Red Cross Certified
A trainer with a nursing background, passionate about teaching real-life abilities so individuals feel prepared.
Sharareh Meskoob
Paramedic — Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS & EMR Specialist
A paramedic using real-world scenarios to build confidence and practical awareness.
Inside Our Training Facilities
Our facility is purpose-built for learning, with top-quality AED trainers and mannequins at every station. Participants practise principles and emergency scenarios so they can feel prepared responding to situations at work, home, school, or public events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers based on Ontario WSIB rules and Red Cross policy — no guesswork.
Most employers follow the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board guidelines, requiring standard certification with CPR C. We offer courses at multiple sites, including our hubs in North York, Downtown Toronto, and the wider Toronto area. If you need help finding the location nearest to you, please check our website.
There are no prerequisites for basic first aid. This foundational instruction is essential for anyone wanting to be prepared for sudden medical emergencies. It is convenient for all clients, and our participants find it incredibly accessible. University attendees and parents frequently register to build confidence. Registration is fast and easy.
Yes, a CPR pocket mask is strictly required for hygiene during your practical sessions. You can easily purchase one during the registration process on our website. Prompt bystander action using safe barriers is a core focus for all participants to ensure everyone stays protected. There are no other major prerequisites.
Proper AED use involves operating an Automated External Defibrillator to safely restore a normal heart rhythm. Our basic first aid program covers these critical steps in detail to ensure readiness for all types of medical emergencies. We teach this extensively in our Toronto, North York, and Downtown Toronto facilities. Check the prerequisites on our website for more details.
Yes, the main prerequisites for recertifying involve holding an unexpired document from an approved agency. If you do not meet these prerequisites, you must take the full course again. Please ensure your past registration meets all prerequisites before you contact our team to book your renewal. We frequently host these updates across Toronto, making it highly convenient for our participants and corporate clients.
Yes. CPR C covers adults, children, and infants for the general public, fulfilling Insurance Board requirements for most standard jobs. Basic life support is strictly for medical professionals. Whether you are situated in Toronto, North York, or Downtown Toronto, we offer courses to meet your exact needs. Be sure to verify prerequisites before your registration is finalized.
Training Resources for Richmond Hill
Every guide answers a real question workers ask before booking a course: WSIB rules, certificate validity, and course selection.
