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First Aid & CPR/AED Training in Vanier

Vanier's trusted Canadian Red Cross training partner for first aid and CPR certification, CPR training classes in Ottawa East, BLS, emergency response, and recertification courses. WSIB approved provider serving Vanier, Ottawa East, and the National Capital Region at our training facility on Rideau Street.

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First Aid and CPR/AED Courses in Vanier

Coast2Coast delivers a Red Cross first aid course, CPR/AED Level C, Basic Life Support (BLS), and EMR training for learners in Vanier and across Ottawa East. Programs follow the WSIB approved first aid training Ottawa employers expect, and every class is taught by a certified Canadian Red Cross instructor. Join the waitlist for our next course dates at the Rideau Street facility.

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First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

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

Courses Offered

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

Our blended program is the common WSIB choice for Vanier workplaces and is accepted on many school and workplace forms. Students finish online theory before attending class for hands-on skills, scenarios, and assessment. Content includes first aid principles and Level C care for adults, children, and infants, with hands-on practice on adult, child, and infant manikins and AED trainers. Canadian Red Cross certificates are issued within 48 hours.

3-Year Certificate Blended & In-Person WSIB Approved Provider Canadian Red Cross

Built for Ontario workplaces, security teams, childcare staff, schools, and participants who need a recognized certificate. Topics include sudden cardiac arrest, cardiovascular emergencies, spinal injuries, medical emergencies, emergency situations, bystander action, pocket mask use, and hands-on AED trainer practice. Healthcare learners who need Basic Life Support should select the BLS card below.

Private Training in Vanier Includes AED Level C, Emergency, Standard, Intermediate options, and recertification. See private & group bookings for teams of 8+.
  • WSIB Regulation 1101 workplace compliance for Ontario employers
  • Hands-on practice with AED trainers and infant manikins
  • Life saving skills for minor injuries, cardiac arrest, choking, severe bleeding, stroke recognition, and safe emergency treatment
  • Blended options and a full classroom experience for learners who prefer direct instructor support
  • Practical skills, course material review, and a free skills practice retake within 90 days

Who is this for? Ontario workplaces, childcare workers, PSWs, security staff, teachers, office workers, coaches, and construction crews needing recognized AED Level C or full certificate.

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, and clinical teams in Vanier. BLS replaced CPR HCP in April 2019 and focuses on high-performance resuscitation, team-based emergency response, opioid overdose response, and advanced skills. Non-clinical roles should book the Standard blended course instead.

Healthcare Focused 1-Year Certificate Initial & Renewal Red Cross Certificate
Available in Vanier Private BLS sessions for healthcare teams. Advancing to paramedic work? Explore Emergency Medical Responder pathway here.
  • Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across Vanier and Ontario
  • Adult, child, and infant resuscitation on training manikins, with team-based practice
  • 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, and pre-hospital care providers in Vanier who need a current BLS card.

Advanced / Professional Pathway

First Responder & EMR Courses in Vanier

Pursuing firefighting, policing, paramedicine, or a responder-level healthcare role? These programs build the advanced emergency care skills required for professional pathways.

EMR courses require 80 hours of in-class training and cover assessment, airway management, spinal injuries, trauma, and team-based care.

  • EMR format80 hours
  • Group options8+ learners
80-hour in-class EMR program for professional responders
Ideal for future firefighters, police applicants, paramedics, and event response teams in Vanier
Advanced emergency care: airway management, spinal injuries, trauma, and team-based care

Professional responder courses

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

Choose your responder pathway

Group & Corporate First Aid and CPR Training in Vanier

Vanier workplaces, schools, childcare centres, healthcare teams, and community groups can book a first aid course as private first aid group training at their own location. Courses meet workplace safety requirements across Vanier, Ottawa East, and the National Capital Region. Group training is available for 8+ participants.

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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 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 Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2023 — Canadian Red Cross

2023 · Top 3 Provincial Provider

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross

2024 · National 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 Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross

2024 · Top 3 Provincial Provider

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross

2025 · National 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 Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross

2025 · Top 3 Provincial Provider

Why Vanier Workers Choose Coast2Coast

Our courses meet Ontario workplace requirements for first aid certification, CPR AED, BLS, recertification, and responder-level training. Choose Coast2Coast for private training in Vanier, or attend public classes at our nearest location in Ottawa, ON. Every program is taught by knowledgeable instructors and backed by Canadian Red Cross training standards.

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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.

Vanier Training Area

About Our Vanier Training Area

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is ranked among the Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partners in North America. Founded in 2014, we deliver WSIB-approved First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, EMR, FR, recertification, instructor programs, and youth programs across 30+ locations. In Vanier, we provide private and group training where our instructors come to your facility. Our nearest public training location is in Ottawa, ON.

Vanier Service Area

Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR — Vanier

Private & group training in the Vanier area
Instructors come to your facility
Toll Free: 1-866-291-9121
Private training available by appointment.
Public classes available at our Ottawa, ON location.
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Common Questions

Certification — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers based on Ontario WSIB rules, Canadian Red Cross policy, and Vanier course options.

Yes. Our Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training is WSIB approved, which is the certification most Ontario employers ask for. You receive a Canadian Red Cross certificate valid for three years.

Your certificate is issued within 48 hours of finishing the course. You get a digital copy you can send to an employer straight away, and it stays available in your Red Cross account.

Blended means you complete the theory online at your own pace at home, then come in for the hands-on day. Full classroom covers everything in person. The certificate is identical either way — pick whichever fits your schedule.

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is valid for three years. Basic Life Support (BLS) is valid for one year, because healthcare employers require an annual renewal.

You can recertify if your current certificate is still valid or expired by no more than 90 days, and it was issued by the Canadian Red Cross or an equivalent provider. Bring it with you on the day. If it expired more than 90 days ago you need the full course again.

Bring photo ID, your existing certificate if you are recertifying, and your online completion record if you booked a blended course. Wear comfortable clothes — you will be kneeling on the floor for the CPR practice.

Yes. With eight or more participants we come to you: pick your course type, date and site and we send Canadian Red Cross certified instructors, with centralized billing and one point of contact for the booking.

Yes — contact us before your class date and we will move you to another date or another location. Our team can also transfer a seat to a colleague if you booked for your workplace.

BLS is the healthcare provider level, asked for by hospitals, nursing and paramedic programs and most regulated health colleges. Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C is the workplace certification for everyone else. If your employer or school named one specifically, take that one.

EMR is roughly 80 hours of in-class training — it is the professional responder level, a step above workplace first aid, and a common prerequisite for firefighting and paramedic applications. It runs at a limited number of our locations, so check the dates before you book travel.

Parking and arrival details for this site are listed in the location section on this page, along with directions and transit access. If anything is unclear, call us before your class and we will walk you through it.

Arrive about 15 minutes before the start time so we can check your ID and paperwork without holding up the class. Late arrivals can miss required content, which affects certification.