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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 CPR/AED Level C
  • Basic/Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED Level C
  • CPR/AED Level C
  • Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C Recertification
  • CPR/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 CPR/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 a recognized CPR/AED Level C or full first aid certificate.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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🏥 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 Students Choose Coast2Coast for First Aid Training

Vanier workplaces and healthcare teams choose us for first aid courses, CPR certification, and BLS training that meet WSIB requirements. See how Coast2Coast compares to other training providers across Vanier and Ontario, with a free 90-day skills retake included.

Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR & BLS — Vanier compared with other Vanier and Ontario providers
Feature Coast2Coast VanierBest Choice in Vanier Other Providers
WSIB WSIB approved provider across all first aid courses Limited WSIB approved course options
Canadian Red Cross Canadian Red Cross recognized, ranked Top 3 Training Partner, provincial & national Not always Canadian Red Cross recognized or nationally ranked
Certificate speed Digital certificate within 48 hours Up to 10 business days
Skills retake Free 90-day skills practice retake No free retake
Course availability 100+ courses every week across our locations Fewer course dates each week
Learning format Blended or fully in person Traditional all-day format
Healthcare certification Basic Life Support (BLS) from the Canadian Red Cross CPR/AED only
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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
Coast2Coast head office
180 Steeles Ave W, Unit 225, Thornhill, ON L4J 2L1
Toll Free: 1-866-291-9121
Private training available by appointment.
Public classes available at our Ottawa, ON location.
Private TrainingBLS Available

Other Coast2Coast Locations Near Vanier

If Vanier does not suit your dates, these are the closest Coast2Coast locations, each with its own address, courses and schedule.

Student Reviews

Real Reviews From Real Students

Google reviews from Coast2Coast First Aid students across Canada, in their own words.

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Ikem anekwe
7 hours ago
A great and wonderful teacher. Saika makes teaching enjoyable and the practicals were so so good . Great teaching .
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Jess L
7 hours ago
Saika was really kind and knowledgeable!
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Omofuma Onome
7 hours ago
Saika is very friendly and thorough, she’s such a good tutor and i really learnt alot and had a great class with her. I highly recommend her
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Shirin
8 hours ago
The instructer was very good and active. The information and the Practical skills were excellent. The site was clean and neat. I highly recomend this site for training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shirin! 🙏 We're glad you enjoyed the practical skills practice during your Standard First Aid course in Mississauga and found our facility clean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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New mail
9 hours ago
I had a wonderful experience attending the Intermediate First Aid and CPR training. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and professional. They explained every topic clearly and made the classes interesting, interactive, and easy to understand. The practical demonstrations and hands-on activities were especially helpful in building my confidence to handle emergency situations. The trainer encouraged everyone to participate, answered all our questions, and made sure we understood the techniques properly. The classes were well-organized, informative, and very useful for both personal and professional development. I truly appreciate the trainer's dedication, teaching methods, and supportive approach. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to gain valuable first aid and CPR skills. Thank you for such a great learning experience!
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madasay
9 hours ago
Ali is a great instructor
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Kishal patel
9 hours ago
Sharareh is a nice instructor, she went over everything in a best way possible
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Naija Vadakkan
9 hours ago
It was great experience and practice with the instructor Ali.
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Alice Ndieupe
10 hours ago
SAHARAREH MESKOOB
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Kishal patel
10 hours ago
Sharareh is a nice instructor, gave everyone a enough time to practice on each other and making sure that everyone was doing it in a correct way possible
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Tara Tse
10 hours ago
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Robbie Morgan
10 hours ago
Saika Rafique
Response from the owner:Thank you, Robbie! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at making Standard First Aid easy to learn in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Nchangcho Nelville
10 hours ago
Saika Rafique was a good instructor and I learned a lot from the class.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nchangcho Nelville! 🎉 We agree, Rana is fantastic at being clear and explicit during the training. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Pooja Thakur
11 hours ago
It was an Amazing experience. The instructor was excellent! He explained everything clearly and made the First Aid and CPR training easy to understand.
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Jonathan Curti
12 hours ago
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Michael Jia
12 hours ago
Very insightfull
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Charles Jia
12 hours ago
Very informative and learned a lot
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Nova S
13 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us in Scarborough, Nova! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next Red Cross certification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Tynika Antonette
14 hours ago
Had a great time with Shar. She was very through and informative
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Godfred Annan
21 hours ago
I really enjoyed the lesson, Instructor Ali is a real teacher. He made the lesson so simple to understand, am proud I chose Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Godfred! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Ssss
1 day ago
Kia is a phenomenal teacher definitely will be coming back to update my certificates
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Marc Tremblay
1 day ago
Our instructor was extremely knowledgable and knows his craft well. He loves his job which makes the course way more fun and a great experience. Props to you Shane Bruno. Hope to have you again in three years. cheers
Response from the owner:Thank you, Marc! 🎉 We agree, Shane Bruno is fantastic at bringing so much energy and passion to his craft. So glad he made your Standard First Aid course in Edmonton such a fun experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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sabi sabina
1 day ago
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marzieh ghasemi
1 day ago
It was a good experience , I love surviving people, I wish I can do my best
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Sandesh Rai
1 day ago
Very fun instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sandesh! 🎉 We are so glad you had a fun instructor for your Standard First Aid training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Student Stories — Across Canada

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First Aid & CPR Student Feedback

Participants across our Red Cross training network share their experiences.

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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 — 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.