Best for workplaces, childcare, teachers, fitness staff, security, and general WSIB approved certification requirements across Niagara and Niagara Region. Healthcare staff typically need BLS certification in Niagara instead.
- WSIB approved training for Ontario workplace compliance
- Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator
- Flexible blended and in-person formats
- Certificate issued within 48 hours of completion
- Free 90-Day Skill Retake
| Course Option | Online | In-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Blended CPR/AED Level C | 2–3 hrs | 9AM – 1PM |
| Blended Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED | 3–4 hrs | 9AM – 2:30PM |
| Blended Standard First Aid & CPR/AED | 7 hrs | 9AM – 5PM |
| CPR/AED Level C Recertification | 1–2 hrs | Half day |
| Standard First Aid Recertification | 3–4 hrs | 9AM – 2:30PM |
Who is this for? Workplaces requiring WSIB approved certification, daycare and childcare workers, PSWs, security guards, teachers, fitness staff, university and college students, and anyone needing a recognized Canadian Red Cross certification card.
First Aid & CPR — Niagara FAQs
Yes, most regulated workplaces in Niagara require Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C to comply with Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act. Emergency First Aid is sufficient for lower-risk workplaces such as security or PSW roles. Niagara Health System, Niagara College, childcare centres, and construction sites across St. Catharines and Niagara Falls typically require full Standard First Aid certification.
Yes. All Coast2Coast first aid and CPR/AED Level C courses at our 55 King St Suite 202, St. Catharines location are WSIB approved and delivered through the Canadian Red Cross. Our first aid certification meets Ontario workplace safety requirements under the OHSA and is accepted by employers across all of Niagara Region.
Yes. All CPR/AED Level C and Standard First Aid courses in Niagara include hands-on training with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Students practice deploying AED pads, identifying shockable rhythms, and integrating AED use into CPR for adults, children, and infants — building the life saving techniques needed to respond to cardiac arrest emergencies.
Yes, your Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certificate is valid for 3 years. CPR/AED Level C and Emergency First Aid certifications are also valid for 3 years. BLS certification is valid for 1 year and requires annual renewal. Recertification courses are available at our Niagara facility at 55 King St Suite 202, St. Catharines before your certificate expires.
Yes. All blended learning first aid and CPR certification courses in Niagara allow you to complete online theory modules at your own pace before attending the in-class skills session at our St. Catharines training centre. Online theory takes 2–7 hours depending on course level, and the in-class skills session ranges from 4 hours (CPR Level C) to a full day (Standard First Aid).
Yes, if you do not pass the skills assessment, you are eligible for a free 90-day skills retake at no additional cost at our Niagara location. Coast2Coast's 99.99% pass rate reflects our commitment to instructor support and high-quality first aid training. Students who need additional hands-on practice are welcomed back within 90 days to complete their Niagara CPR certification.
Yes. Coast2Coast offers weekend and weekday first aid and CPR certification courses at our 55 King St Suite 202, St. Catharines location. Blended learning formats allow you to complete online theory any day of the week, with in-class skills sessions scheduled across multiple time slots to accommodate Niagara students from St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, and surrounding communities.
Yes. Canadian Red Cross first aid certification is recognized by virtually all Niagara employers — including Niagara Health System hospitals, schools, construction companies, childcare centres, and corporate workplaces. Our WSIB approved certification meets all provincial workplace safety requirements under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Yes, our Niagara training centre at 55 King St Suite 202, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H5 is located in downtown St. Catharines, easily accessible by car from the QEW highway. Street parking and public parking facilities are available nearby. Niagara Region Transit provides bus service along King Street. Students from Niagara Falls, Welland, and Thorold can access the facility via Regional Road 406 and the QEW.
Yes. If your Canadian Red Cross first aid certification has expired or is within 90 days of expiry, you may be eligible for a recertification course at our Niagara location rather than the full initial course. Recertification for Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C requires prior Canadian Red Cross certification. Contact us at our St. Catharines facility at 55 King St Suite 202 to confirm eligibility.
Designed for healthcare professionals, nursing students, first responders, and clinical settings requiring Basic Life Support certification in Niagara. Non-clinical roles should book the Standard First Aid & CPR course in Niagara instead.
- Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements
- Adult, child, and infant resuscitation with team-based CPR
- Opioid overdose and trauma response components
- Initial certification and BLS Renewal options available
- Certificate within 48 hours of completion
| Course Option | Format | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) | In-Class | 4 hrs |
| BLS Renewal | In-Class | 3–4 hrs |
Who is this for? Nurses, nursing students, paramedics, physicians, dental professionals, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, lifeguards, sports medicine staff, and all healthcare and pre-hospital care providers in Niagara who need a current Basic Life Support card.
BLS — Niagara FAQs
Yes. Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR for Healthcare Providers (CPR-HCP) refer to the same healthcare-focused certification at Coast2Coast Niagara. Both terms describe the Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support program — designed for nurses, paramedics, and clinical professionals requiring an advanced CPR certification with a 1-year validity and mandatory BLS certification renewal.
Yes. Niagara Health System — including St. Catharines Site, Greater Niagara General Site, and Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Centre — accepts Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support certification. Niagara College nursing programs and Brock University health sciences also recognize our Niagara BLS training as meeting their annual first aid certification requirements for healthcare professionals.
Yes, BLS certification must be renewed annually. Coast2Coast offers BLS Renewal courses at our Niagara location at 55 King St Suite 202, St. Catharines, allowing healthcare professionals and clinical staff to maintain their active Basic Life Support certification. Most Niagara Health System and clinical employers require BLS renewal before the existing certificate expires.
Yes. Nursing students from Niagara College and Brock University health sciences programs regularly attend our BLS certification courses in Niagara. The Basic Life Support course is specifically designed for students and professionals in clinical settings requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator skills at the healthcare providers level.
Yes, in some cases. Basic Life Support is a 4-hour in-class course and Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is typically a full-day course — combining both in a single day depends on schedule availability at our 55 King St Suite 202, St. Catharines location. Contact us to explore multi-course scheduling options for your Niagara team or individual needs.
Yes. The Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support course at our Niagara training centre includes hands-on automated external defibrillator (AED) training as a core component. BLS students practice adult, child, and infant resuscitation with team-based CPR and AED integration — reflecting real clinical emergency response scenarios encountered in Niagara health facilities.
No. The Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support course is currently offered in an in-class format only at our St. Catharines location. The hands-on skills component — including high-performance CPR technique, mask ventilation, and AED use — must be completed in person to meet the clinical training standards required by Niagara healthcare providers and employers.
Yes, there are important differences. Basic Life Support is a 4-hour healthcare-focused certification covering high-performance CPR, AED, and opioid overdose response — designed for nurses, paramedics, and clinical staff at Niagara Health System. Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is a full-day WSIB approved course covering first aid for general workplaces — the standard for most non-clinical Niagara employers.
Yes. Personal support workers (PSWs) and healthcare support staff at Niagara Health long-term care facilities, Ontario Shores, and home care agencies in Niagara Region typically require either Basic Life Support or Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, depending on their specific employer requirements. We recommend confirming with your Niagara employer which first aid certification is required before registering.
Yes, BLS certification sessions for Niagara students are held at 55 King St Suite 202, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H5 — our dedicated Niagara Region training facility. The downtown St. Catharines location is accessible from Niagara Falls, Welland, Thorold, and Grimsby via the QEW and Regional Road 406, making it the most convenient Basic Life Support training centre in Niagara.
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First Responder & EMR Courses
Looking for Professional Responder training? We offer responder courses for students pursuing careers in firefighting, policing, paramedicine, and emergency response in Niagara and across Ontario.
Depending on your path, you may need First Responder (FR), Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), EMR Recertification, or an EMR Upgrade course. The EMR program is an 80-hour in-class advanced training covering airway management, spinal injuries, cardiovascular emergencies, and trauma response. Most candidates first complete Standard First Aid & CPR Level C in Niagara, then add BLS certification in Niagara before enrolling.
Professional responder courses
Explore advanced certification options if your career path requires responder-level training in Niagara.
- Main coursesFR & EMR
- Duration80 hrs in-class
- UpgradesEMR Upgrade
- RenewalEMR Recert
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