First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Blended & RecertificationCourses 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 first aid and CPR course is the common WSIB choice for Vanier and Ottawa East workplaces and is accepted on many school and workplace forms. Standard First Aid Level C certification in Ottawa pairs standard first aid blended learning online with one day of in-person skills, scenarios, and assessment. Content covers 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. All Vanier workplace compliance courses include mandatory hands-on skills testing using Canadian Red Cross approved manikins and AED Trainers.
Built for Ottawa-area workplaces, security teams, childcare staff, schools, and participants who need a recognized certificate. Topics include sudden cardiac arrest, cardiovascular emergencies, spinal injuries, medical emergencies, bystander action, and hands-on AED trainer practice. Healthcare learners who need Basic Life Support should select the BLS card below.
- Workplace first aid training in Ottawa that meets WSIB Regulation 1101 for employers
- Hands-on practice with AED trainers and infant manikins
- Life saving skills for cardiac arrest, choking, severe bleeding, and stroke recognition
- Blended options and in-person CPR training for learners who prefer direct instructor support
- 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 in Vanier and Ottawa East.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
HealthcareCourses Offered
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal
BLS certification for healthcare providers, nursing students, and clinical teams in Vanier and across Ottawa. BLS replaced CPR HCP in April 2019 and focuses on high-performance resuscitation, team-based emergency response, opioid overdose response, and advanced skills.
- Meets clinical and healthcare employer requirements across Vanier, Ottawa, and Eastern 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 and Ottawa.
First Responder & Emergency Medical Responder Course 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.
- Main coursesFR & EMR
- Duration80 hrs in-class
Professional responder courses
Advanced options for future firefighters, police applicants, paramedic candidates, and event response teams.
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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.

2023 · National Provider

2023 · National Professional Responder

2024 · National Provider

2024 · National Professional Responder

2024 · Top 3 National Provider

2024 · Top 3 Provincial Provider

2025 · National Provider

2025 · National Professional Responder

2025 · Top 3 National Provider

2025 · Top 3 Provincial Provider

2023 · Top 3 National Provider

2023 · Top 3 Provincial Provider
Why Vanier Workers Choose Coast2Coast
WSIB approved expectations, Canadian Red Cross course standards, certificate support, and group training options.
About Our Vanier Training Facility
Coast2Coast delivers WSIB-approved First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, EMR, FR, recertification, instructor programs, and youth programs across 30+ locations. Our Vanier-area training facility is located at 385 Rideau Street in Ottawa, where you can get CPR certified through public course dates or book private group training for your workplace.
Vanier Service Area
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR β Vanier
385 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 1H6
Group training for workplaces of 8 or more.
Ottawa, ON K1N 1H6
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Vanier First Aid & CPR Training in Action
Our Vanier-area training facility on Rideau Street brings hands-on first aid and CPR instruction to Ottawa East workplaces and community groups. Students practise different scenarios so they can feel confident responding to emergency situations at work, home, school, or public events.
Certification — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers based on Ontario WSIB rules, Canadian Red Cross policy, and Vanier course options.
Yes. Coast2Coast operates a training facility at 385 Rideau Street in Ottawa, serving Vanier, with public course dates in addition to private and group training for workplaces of 8 or more. If you are searching for emergency first aid training near you, our Vanier-area facility runs both Basic/Emergency and Standard First Aid options.
Most Ontario workplaces require Intermediate/Standard First Aid with Level C and AED. This course meets WSIB Regulation 1101 requirements.
Level C covers adults, children, and infants. The AED component includes trainer practice. Participants must achieve a minimum grade of 75%.
Basic Life Support replaced CPR HCP in April 2019. It is designed for healthcare participants. BLS certification is valid for one year.
Certificates are usually delivered within 48 hours. Most programs are valid for three years unless stated otherwise.
Recertification must be completed with the same certifying body. Standard First Aid holders can recertify only once; if the certificate is over three years old, the full course is required. First aid and CPR renewal in Ottawa follows the same Canadian Red Cross rules as initial certification.
Contact us at 1-866-291-9121 or visit our private group training page. Our Vanier-area facility on Rideau Street also welcomes individuals looking for CPR certification classes near Vanier β call to check current course dates.
First Aid & CPR Training Resources for Vanier
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