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First Aid Certification, BLS & CPR Training in St. Catharines

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St. Catharines First Aid Training & CPR Courses

Looking for first aid training or CPR training in St. Catharines? Coast2Coast delivers WSIB approved CPR training courses, Intermediate/Standard First Aid, Basic/Emergency First Aid, and Basic Life Support in St. Catharines, serving Niagara Health System staff, Brock University and Niagara College students, and employers across St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Welland. 99.9% pass rate, 150,000+ trained, certificate within 48 hours.

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First Aid & CPR/AED

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📅 Online theory at home | 🏫 In-person skills session | 📜 3-year certificate

Courses Offered

  • Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • CPR/AED Level C
  • CPR/AED Level C Recertification
  • Intermediate/Standard First Aid Recertification

Best for workplaces, childcare, teachers, fitness staff, and security needing WSIB approved certification across St. Catharines and the Niagara Region. Healthcare staff typically need BLS certification in St. Catharines instead.

3-Year Certification Blended & In-Person WSIB Approved Canadian Red Cross
  • WSIB approved for Ontario workplace compliance
  • Hands-on skills testing with an AED training simulator
  • Flexible blended and in-person formats
  • Certificate within 48 hours; Free 90-Day Skills Retake

Who is this for? Workplaces requiring WSIB approved certification, childcare workers, personal support workers, security guards, teachers, fitness staff, and students needing a recognized Canadian Red Cross card.

Recertification & formats: Recertification courses are available for certificates issued within the last 3 years and taken before your certificate expires. In-class skills sessions range from 4 hours to a full day, and blended CPR training options cover both full certification and recertifications.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Healthcare
🏥 4-hour in-class session | 👩‍⚕️ Healthcare providers | 📜 1-year certificate

Courses Offered

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • BLS Renewal

For healthcare professionals, nursing students, and clinical settings requiring Basic Life Support certification in St. Catharines. Non-clinical roles should book the Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR course instead.

Healthcare Focused 1-Year Certification Initial & Renewal Hands-On Assessment
  • Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements
  • Adult, child, and infant resuscitation with team-based CPR
  • Opioid overdose and AED components
  • Certificate within 48 hours of completion

Who is this for? Nurses, nursing students, paramedics, physicians, dental and physio professionals, lifeguards, and pre-hospital care providers in St. Catharines needing a current Basic Life Support card.

Advanced / Professional Pathway

First Responder & EMR Courses

For students pursuing careers in firefighting, policing, paramedicine, and emergency response in St. Catharines. Options include First Responder (FR), Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), EMR Recertification, and EMR Upgrade. The EMR program is an 80-hour in-class training covering airway management, spinal injuries, and trauma response. Most candidates first complete Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR Level C, then add BLS certification before enrolling.

  • Main coursesFR & EMR
  • Duration80 hrs in-class
  • UpgradesEMR Upgrade
  • RenewalEMR Recert
FR, EMR, EMR Recert, and EMR Upgrade, 80-hour in-class program
Ideal for future firefighters, police applicants, and paramedic pathways
Advanced hands-on emergency care beyond standard First Aid and CPR

Professional responder courses

Advanced options for future firefighters, police applicants, paramedic candidates, and event response teams in St. Catharines.

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Group & Corporate First Aid & CPR Training in St. Catharines

Training 8+ employees? Book private or group First Aid, CPR Level C, or Basic Life Support anywhere in St. Catharines and the Niagara Region. Get a custom quote, volume discounts, guaranteed WSIB approved compliance, and instructors who come to your workplace with all equipment included.

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Awards & Recognition

Recognized as a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, 2025 consecutively.

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2025 - Canadian Red Cross

2025 · National First Aid & CPR Provider

National Professional Responder Provider 2025 - Canadian Red Cross

2025 · National Professional Responder Provider

Top 3 National Training Provider 2025 - Canadian Red Cross

2025 · Top 3 National Training Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2025 - Canadian Red Cross

2025 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2024 - Canadian Red Cross

2024 · National First Aid & CPR Provider

National Professional Responder Provider 2024 - Canadian Red Cross

2024 · National Professional Responder Provider

Top 3 National Training Provider 2024 - Canadian Red Cross

2024 · Top 3 National Training Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2024 - Canadian Red Cross

2024 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2023 - Canadian Red Cross

2023 · National First Aid & CPR Provider

National Professional Responder Provider 2023 - Canadian Red Cross

2023 · National Professional Responder Provider

Top 3 National Training Provider 2023 - Canadian Red Cross

2023 · Top 3 National Training Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2023 - Canadian Red Cross

2023 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

How Coast2Coast First Aid CPR St. Catharines Compares to Other Providers

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Certified Training Location in St. Catharines

About Our St. Catharines Location

Coast2Coast operates a dedicated St. Catharines training facility at 55 King St Suite 202, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3B9, serving St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Thorold, Grimsby, and Lincoln with WSIB approved Canadian Red Cross certification. Located downtown near the St. Catharines GO Station, with paid parking nearby and wheelchair accessibility, and easy access from the QEW and Regional Road 406. 99.9% pass rate; certificates valid 3 years (1 year for BLS).

Find Your Way to Us

Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - St. Catharines

55 King St Suite 202
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3B9
Toll Free: 1-866-291-9121
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 7 PM | Sat 8:30 AM to 2 PM | Sun 8:30 AM to 12 PM.
Paid parking nearby; wheelchair accessible.
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - St. Catharines
55 King St Suite 202
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3B9
Near St. Catharines GOBLS Available
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Verified & Certified Canadian Red Cross Instructors

Every course is led by a verified, active Canadian Red Cross instructor. Small class sizes mean real practice time at our St. Catharines facility.

Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat - Physician and Canadian Red Cross Instructor, St. Catharines

Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat

Physician - First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR & EFR Instructor

A physician and Master of Health Industry Administration graduate, Waleed has been a Canadian Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR, and EFR Instructor since 2023, helping St. Catharines students respond confidently in any emergency.

Andrea Tenedero - First Aid and BLS Instructor and Instructor Trainer, St. Catharines

Andrea Tenedero

First Aid & BLS Instructor - Instructor Trainer

Andrea is a First Aid and Basic Life Support Instructor and Instructor Trainer with a nursing background. She's passionate about teaching real-life skills and helping St. Catharines students feel confident in emergencies.

Sharareh Meskoob - Paramedic and Canadian Red Cross Instructor, St. Catharines

Sharareh Meskoob

Paramedic - Canadian Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS & EMR Instructor

Sharareh is a paramedic and Canadian Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR Instructor. She uses real-world scenarios and fun teaching methods to build confidence in every St. Catharines student.

Our St. Catharines Training Facility

Inside Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities

Our St. Catharines facility at 55 King St Suite 202 is set up for practical first aid, CPR/AED, and BLS skills sessions with CPR mannequins and AED trainers, so students respond confidently at work, school, or public events.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions - Coast2Coast First Aid CPR St. Catharines

Common questions from St. Catharines students about CPR training, first aid training, BLS certification, WSIB approved compliance, and course options.

Yes. Coast2Coast offers WSIB approved first aid training and CPR certification at 55 King St Suite 202, St. Catharines. Our Canadian Red Cross training meets Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act and is accepted by employers across St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, and the Niagara Region.

Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is a shorter course covering CPR, wound care, and basic emergencies, ideal for security guards and PSWs. Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C adds environmental illness, poisons, and shock management, and is required for childcare workers, Niagara Health System staff, and most WSIB approved workplaces.

Yes. Most first aid and CPR/AED Level C courses in St. Catharines are available in a blended learning format. Complete 2 to 7 hours of theory online at home, then attend a hands-on skills session at 55 King St Suite 202. WSIB approved certification always requires the in-person skills component; fully online courses are not valid for Ontario workplace requirements.

Yes. Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR-HCP are the same healthcare-focused certification, designed for nurses, paramedics, and Niagara Health System clinical staff. It covers high-performance CPR, automated external defibrillator use, and opioid overdose response, valid one year with annual renewal.

Your Canadian Red Cross certificate is delivered digitally within 48 hours of successful completion via myrc.redcross.ca, faster than many providers who take 7 to 10 business days. Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certificates are valid 3 years; Basic Life Support is valid 1 year.