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First Aid Training, CPR & BLS Certification in St. John's

St. John's trusted Canadian Red Cross training partner. WorkplaceNL approved First Aid Training, CPR/AED & BLS courses. 150,000+ students certified in North America. 99.9% pass rate.

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First Aid Training & CPR Courses

We offer Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, Basic Life Support (BLS), and EMR for the St. John's area, with classes coming soon. Join the waitlist to be first to know when we open. Every course is WorkplaceNL approved under Newfoundland and Labrador workplace safety law, available blended online or fully in class, with certificates in 48 hours.

First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

Blended & Recertification
📅 Online theory at home | 🏫 1 day in-person skills | 📜 3-year certificate

Courses Offered

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

Our first aid and CPR course is the most popular choice for WorkplaceNL compliance. Blended learning is popular among students with demanding schedules: an eight-hour online portion plus a classroom session. Recertification is one full day onsite, no pre-study. Canadian Red Cross certificate issued within 48 hours.

3-Year Certification Blended & In-Person WorkplaceNL Approved Program Canadian Red Cross

Built for Newfoundland and Labrador workplaces, daycare staff, and anyone needing WorkplaceNL approved CPR/AED certification. Complete the theory online, then join the hands-on skills session. Healthcare workers needing clinical BLS should check the waitlist below.

Training Available in St. John's Includes CPR/AED Level C, Emergency First Aid, and Standard First Aid. Not sure which suits you? Visit our Which Course Should I Take? below, or see private & group training for teams of 8+.
  • WorkplaceNL workplace compliance, accepted by all employers
  • Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator
  • Life-saving skills: bleeding control, CPR, and recognizing heart attacks and strokes
  • Flexible blended and in-person formats
  • Free skills practice retake within 90 days

Who is this for? Newfoundland and Labrador workplaces, Local college and university students, childcare workers, PSWs, security staff, teachers, office workers, and construction crews needing recognized CPR/AED Level C or full certification.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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

Courses Offered

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal

For healthcare professionals, nursing students, first responders, and clinical settings. BLS (Basic Life Support) replaced CPR-HCP in April 2019 and is mandatory for clinical roles. Non-clinical roles should book the Standard First Aid & CPR course instead.

Healthcare Focused 1-Year Certification Initial & Renewal Red Cross
Available in St. John's Morning and afternoon sessions may be available at the St. John's area. Advancing to paramedic work? Explore Emergency Medical Responder training here.
  • Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across Newfoundland and Labrador
  • 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

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 St. John's who need a current Basic Life Support card.

Advanced / Professional Pathway

First Responder & EMR Courses in St. John's

Pursuing a career in firefighting, policing, paramedicine, or emergency response? We offer professional responder courses across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Depending on your path you may need First Responder (FR), EMR, EMR Recertification, or an EMR Upgrade — an 80-hour in-class course covering airway management, spinal injuries, and trauma. Most candidates first complete Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and BLS. Recognized by local Paramedic and Fire Services.

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

Professional responder courses

Explore advanced certification options for responder-level career paths.

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Group & Corporate First Aid & CPR Training in St. John's

Book private or group first aid and CPR training at your workplace, school, or childcare facility. Courses meet all workplace safety and insurance requirements for offices, security companies, and healthcare teams across St. John's and Newfoundland and Labrador. We also provide event first response services that help ensure safety and compliance at gatherings, essential for large gatherings and public events.

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Which First Aid & CPR Course Do I Need in St. John's?

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Awards & Recognition

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

Coast2Coast is a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross

2024 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

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

Why Workers Choose Coast2Coast First Aid

Our courses check every box Newfoundland and Labrador workplaces, healthcare teams, and organizations need: WorkplaceNL approved certification, Red Cross recognition, 48-hour turnaround, and a free 90-day retake. No other provider matches all seven the way Coast2Coast First Aid does.

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North America’s first AI-powered First Aid & CPR tutor, part of the Coast2Coast First Aid Student Companion app. Coasty explains First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, and course concepts in simple language so you can review topics, take quizzes, and build confidence before, during, and after class. It works alongside your instructor and official Canadian Red Cross materials to support your learning.

Coming Soon to St. John's

First Aid & CPR Training Coming Soon to St. John's

St. John's is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. Coast2Coast First Aid is coming soon to St. John's — join the waitlist and we will let you know the moment classes open. In the meantime, you can train at any of our certified locations across Canada.

First Aid & CPR Training — Coming Soon to St. John's

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Our St. John's Training Facilities

Inside Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities

Our first aid training facility at the St. John's area is purpose-built for certification, with an AED trainer and CPR mannequin at every station.

Common Questions

First Aid & CPR Certification — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers based on Newfoundland and Labrador WorkplaceNL rules and Red Cross policy — no guesswork.

Most Newfoundland and Labrador workplaces require Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C, covering adult, child, and infant. It is the minimum standard under Newfoundland and Labrador workplace safety law. WorkplaceNL approved certificates are required (online-only ones are not accepted), and we issue them within 48 hours. No prerequisites are needed.

Emergency First Aid is a one-day course covering the essentials for lower-risk workplaces. Standard First Aid is the two-day course most St. John's workplaces require, adding care for fractures, burns, head injuries, and sudden medical emergencies. Both include CPR/AED Level C. Certificates are valid three years and renewable within 90 days of expiry at a 75% minimum grade. No prerequisites.

Coast2Coast is coming soon to St. John's. Join the waitlist to be notified the moment classes open. In the meantime, you can train at any of our certified training locations across Newfoundland and Labrador — register on our website.

CPR/AED Level C certification is valid for 3 years. Recertification must be done with the same certifying body, so a Lifesaving Society certificate cannot be recertified with the Red Cross, and you would take the full course instead. Standard First Aid recertification is available once, within 90 days of expiry; if it expired more than 90 days ago, the full course is required.

Yes. BLS replaced CPR-HCP in April 2019. It is the Red Cross standard for healthcare professionals and first responders, covering high-performance CPR and opioid overdose response. BLS is valid one year and is mandatory for clinical roles like nurses, paramedics, and hospital staff. No prerequisites; non-clinical workers should take Standard First Aid.

AEDs are common across Newfoundland and Labrador in offices, transit hubs, schools, and gyms, and every course includes hands-on AED trainer practice. CPR provides a crucial 10-second window to initiate life-saving efforts, and every minute without CPR reduces survival odds by 7 to 10%, so bystander action significantly improves survival rates. WorkplaceNL regulations align CPR training with CSA Z1210:24 standards. A CPR pocket mask is required for participation.

WorkplaceNL approved certificates are issued within 48 hours of completion, often the same or next business day. You will need a minimum grade of 75% and 100% attendance. For blended courses, online access is emailed within 24 hours of registration. Contact us for group bookings of 8 or more.

Yes. Our Babysitting Course teaches Basic First Aid and child care and is designed for youth aged 11 to 15 years old, and certification is often required for babysitting jobs. Younger children can take Stay Safe! for core safety skills.

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