WSIB Approved Red Cross First Aid Course, BLS & CPR Training in Toronto

Yes, both are commonly required in Toronto. Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is generally required for PSWs and security guards, while Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is required for most healthcare, childcare, and educational roles. Standard First Aid is what most Mount Sinai and SickKids support staff and Toronto District School Board employees need to meet WSIB compliance. If unsure, check with your employer before registering at 635 A Bloor St W.

Yes. All First Aid and CPR/AED courses at our Toronto facilities at 635 A Bloor Street West, 67 Taunton Rd, and 15 Chisholm Ave are WSIB approved under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act. Our Canadian Red Cross certificates are recognized by all Ontario employers and school boards as meeting provincial workplace safety requirements.

Yes. All First Aid and CPR courses at our Toronto locations include hands-on training with an automated external defibrillator. Students practice AED use on training mannequins and learn to recognize and respond to sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants. AED training is required to earn CPR/AED Level C certification. Need healthcare-grade AED training? See our BLS certification in Toronto.

Yes, Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certificates earned in Toronto are valid for 3 years. CPR/AED Level C Recertification is available at any of our three Toronto locations once your certificate is within 90 days of expiry or has recently lapsed. BLS certification requires annual renewal. Keep track of your expiry date to avoid needing the full blended course.

Yes. Our Toronto First Aid and CPR courses use a blended learning format — complete the online theory module at home, then attend the in-class skills session at 635 A Bloor Street West (or our Midtown/East York sites). Access to the online training is emailed within 24 hours of registration. The online portion must be completed before your in-class date or you will be dismissed without refund. Our BLS course in Toronto is conducted entirely in-class.

Yes, you can retake at no additional cost. Students who do not pass their skills assessment at our Toronto facility at 635 A Bloor Street West are eligible for a free skills practice retake within 90 days. Our 99.99% pass rate reflects the quality of our instructors — including John Devlin, Selina Rawe, and Ali. The retake policy ensures no Toronto student leaves without their Canadian Red Cross certification.

Yes. Coast2Coast Toronto offers First Aid and CPR courses on weekdays, evenings, and weekends at our Bloor Street, Midtown, and East York locations. With 100+ course dates available every week across Ontario, you will find a schedule that works for you. Morning sessions typically run 9AM–1PM for CPR/AED Level C, or 9AM–5PM for Standard First Aid. Check the booking page for current Toronto availability.

Yes. Canadian Red Cross certification from our Toronto facilities is accepted by all Ontario employers including Mount Sinai Hospital, SickKids, Toronto General, Toronto Metropolitan University, the Toronto District School Board, and all WSIB-regulated workplaces across the GTA. For specialized healthcare employers requiring Basic Life Support, see our BLS course in Toronto.

Yes, all three Toronto locations are easy to reach. Our flagship at 635 A Bloor Street West, Second Floor (M6G 1K8) is a 5-minute walk from Bathurst Station on the Bloor-Danforth subway, with paid parking one block northeast (~$10/day). Our Midtown site at 67 Taunton Rd (near Eglinton & Mt. Pleasant) has paid street parking. Our East York site at 15 Chisholm Ave is one minute from Main Street Station with free on-site and street parking.

Yes, in most cases. If your Canadian Red Cross certificate expired within the past year, you may be eligible for a Recertification course at our Toronto facility rather than the full blended course. If it expired more than 12 months ago, you will need the full course. Standard First Aid Recertification requires a full-course certificate — if yours says "Recertified," you must complete the full course. For professional responder pathways, see our EMR program in Toronto.

Yes. Basic Life Support (BLS) replaced CPR-HCP in April 2019 when the Canadian Red Cross upgraded their healthcare professional training. BLS is now a four-hour in-class course covering high-performance CPR, opioid overdose response, trauma, and team-based resuscitation — more comprehensive than the old CPR-HCP. Both initial BLS and BLS Renewal are available at our Toronto Bloor Street location.

Yes. Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support certification is accepted by Mount Sinai Hospital, SickKids, Toronto General Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto Paramedic Services, dental clinics, physiotherapy practices, and all clinical settings in Toronto and the GTA. Our BLS courses at 635 A Bloor Street West are designed specifically for nurses, physicians, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals requiring annual certification.

Yes, BLS certification must be renewed annually — it is valid for only one year. Healthcare professionals at Mount Sinai, SickKids, and all Toronto hospital and clinical settings are required to keep their Basic Life Support current. Coast2Coast offers BLS Renewal courses at our Toronto Bloor Street facility year-round. Students completing BLS Renewal may also combine it with Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C recertification on some dates.

Yes. BLS courses at our Toronto Bloor Street location are ideal for nursing students from U of T, TMU, Humber College, and George Brown, as well as students from other health programs across the GTA. There are no prerequisites for initial BLS — students arrive at 635 A Bloor Street West and complete all training in a single 4-hour in-class session.

Yes, occasionally. Coast2Coast Toronto sometimes schedules Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C in the morning (9AM–5PM) and BLS in the evening (6PM–10PM) on the same day. This is not always guaranteed as schedules vary week to week. Check the booking calendar or contact us to confirm back-to-back availability at our Toronto Bloor Street facility.

Yes. Basic Life Support training at our Toronto Bloor Street facility includes hands-on automated external defibrillator practice alongside high-performance CPR technique. Students learn to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest and cardiovascular emergencies in hospital and pre-hospital settings. Proper AED pad placement, rhythm analysis, and team-based resuscitation protocols are all covered during the 4-hour in-class session.

Yes. A BLS Blended option is available, allowing students to complete a portion of theory online before attending the in-class skills session at our Toronto Bloor Street facility. This format is popular with Mount Sinai and SickKids nurses and TMU healthcare students who need scheduling flexibility. Full in-class BLS sessions are also available in morning and afternoon blocks. For non-healthcare certification, see Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C in Toronto.

Yes, they serve different audiences. Basic Life Support is a focused 4-hour healthcare-grade CPR course for nurses, paramedics, and clinical staff — covering team-based resuscitation, opioid overdose, and trauma scenarios. Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is a full-day WSIB approved course for general workplace compliance, covering wound care, environmental illness, spinal injuries, and more. Many Toronto healthcare professionals hold both certifications.

No, not typically. PSWs and healthcare support workers in Toronto usually require Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C or Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C — not Basic Life Support. BLS is specifically designed for clinical and pre-hospital care professionals working in high-acuity environments. See our First Aid & CPR training in Toronto for PSW-appropriate certification options.

Yes, BLS sessions are held at our flagship Coast2Coast Toronto facility: 635 A Bloor Street West, Second Floor, Toronto, ON M6G 1K8. TTC accessible — 5 minutes from Bathurst Station on the Bloor-Danforth line, with paid parking available one block northeast. Morning and afternoon sessions are available to accommodate the busy schedules of healthcare professionals across the Greater Toronto Area.