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First Aid Course, BLS & CPR Certification Training in Toronto

Toronto's trusted Canadian Red Cross training partner. WSIB 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 Intermediate/Intermediate/Standard First Aid, Basic/Basic/Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, Basic Life Support (BLS), and EMR across four GTA locations. Every course is WSIB approved under Ontario’s OHS Act, 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

  • Intermediate/Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • Basic/Basic/Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • CPR/AED Level C
  • Intermediate/Intermediate/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 WSIB 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 OHS Approved Canadian Red Cross

Built for Ontario workplaces, daycare staff, and anyone needing WSIB 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 Toronto Includes CPR/AED Level C, Basic/Basic/Emergency First Aid, and Intermediate/Intermediate/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+.
  • WSIB Regulation 1101 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? Ontario workplaces, University of Toronto, Humber, and George Brown 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 Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR course instead.

Healthcare Focused 1-Year Certification Initial & Renewal Red Cross
Available in Toronto Morning and afternoon sessions may be available at 635A Bloor St W. Advancing to paramedic work? Explore Emergency Medical Responder training here.
  • Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across the GTA
  • 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 Toronto who need a current Basic Life Support card.

Select the BLS certification type

Advanced / Professional Pathway

First Responder & EMR Courses in Toronto

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

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 Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C and BLS. Recognized by Toronto 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 Toronto
Advanced hands-on emergency care training beyond standard First Aid and CPR

Professional responder courses

Explore advanced certification options for responder-level career paths.

Choose your responder pathway

Group & Corporate First Aid & CPR Training in Toronto

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 downtown Toronto and the GTA. 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 Toronto?

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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

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2025 · National First Aid & CPR Provider

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2025 · National Professional Responder Provider

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2025 · Top 3 National Training Provider

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2025 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

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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 Toronto Workers Choose Coast2Coast for First Aid Certification

Our courses check every box Ontario workplaces, healthcare teams, and organizations need: OHS approved certification, Red Cross recognition, 48-hour turnaround, and a free 90-day retake. No other provider in Toronto meets all seven.

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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.

4 Certified Training Locations Across the GTA

About Our Toronto & North York Locations

Four fully equipped training facilities across the GTA, accessible by TTC or car. Choose the location nearest you in downtown Toronto, Midtown, East York, or North York.

Find Your Way to Us

Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR — Toronto
Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 7:30 PM  |  Sat: 8 AM – 4 PM  |  Sun: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR — Toronto
635 A Bloor West, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M6G 1K8
5 min Bathurst TTCBLS Available
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR — Midtown Toronto
67 Taunton Road
Toronto, ON M4S 2P2
Eglinton & Mt Pleasant
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR — East York
15 Chisholm Avenue
Toronto, ON M4C 4V1
Main St Station (1 min)Free Parking
Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics — North York
180 Steeles Ave West, Unit 216
North York, ON L4J 2L1
Steeles & YongeFree Parking
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Verified & Certified Red Cross Instructors

Every course is led by a verified, active Red Cross instructor. Small class sizes mean real practice time at every one of our four GTA facilities.

Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat — Certified Red Cross Instructor, Toronto

Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat

Physician — First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR & EFR Specialist

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

Andrea Tenedero — Certified Red Cross Instructor, Toronto

Andrea Tenedero

First Aid & BLS Trainer — Red Cross Certified

Andrea is a First Aid and Basic Life Support trainer with a nursing background, passionate about teaching real-life skills so participants feel prepared for any emergency.

Sharareh Meskoob — Certified Red Cross Instructor, Toronto

Sharareh Meskoob

Paramedic — Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS & EMR Specialist

Sharareh is a paramedic certified in Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR, using real-world scenarios to build confidence and practical skills in every student.

Our Toronto Training Facilities

Inside Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities

Our first aid training facility at 635A Bloor St W is purpose-built for certification, with an AED trainer and CPR mannequin at every station. Our Midtown, East York, and North York sites match the same WSIB-compliant standard.

Common Questions

First Aid & CPR Certification — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers based on Ontario WSIB rules and Red Cross policy — no guesswork.

Most Ontario workplaces require Intermediate/Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C, covering adult, child, and infant. It is the minimum standard under Ontario's OHS Act. WSIB approved certificates are required (online-only ones are not accepted), and we issue them within 48 hours. No prerequisites are needed.

These are two names for the same course, the Ontario Intermediate/Standard First Aid certification, renamed Intermediate First Aid in 2022. Most workplaces require this level. Certificates are valid three years and renewable within 90 days of expiry at a 75% minimum grade. No prerequisites.

We train at four certified GTA locations: Downtown Toronto (635A Bloor St W, 5 min from Bathurst TTC), Midtown (67 Taunton Rd), East York (15 Chisholm Ave, 1 min from Main St Station), and North York (180 Steeles Ave W, Unit 216, free parking). Register for any location 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. Intermediate/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 Intermediate/Standard First Aid.

AEDs are common across the GTA 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. WSIB regulations align CPR training with CSA Z1210:24 standards. A CPR pocket mask is required for participation.

WSIB 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.