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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 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.

3-Year CertificateBlended & In-PersonWSIB Approved ProviderCanadian Red Cross

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.

Waitlist Open in Vanier Includes AED Level C, Emergency, Standard, Intermediate options, and CPR/AED Level C recertification. See Which Course Should I Take? or private & group training for teams of 8+.
  • 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)

Healthcare
🏥 4-hour in-class session|🧑‍⚕️ Healthcare providers|📋 1-year certificate

Courses 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.

Healthcare Focused1-Year CertificateInitial & RenewalRed Cross Certificate
Waitlist Open in Vanier Private BLS sessions for healthcare teams. Explore Emergency Medical Responder pathway.
  • 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.

Advanced / Professional Pathway

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
80-hour in-class EMR program for professional responders
Ideal for future firefighters, police applicants, paramedics, and event response teams in Vanier and Ottawa
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.

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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.

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National Professional Responder Provider 2023

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Why Vanier Workers Choose Coast2Coast

WSIB approved expectations, Canadian Red Cross course standards, certificate support, and group training options.

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Vanier Training Area

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

Training facility in Vanier, Ottawa
385 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 1H6
Toll Free: 1-866-291-9121
Public and private course dates available.
Group training for workplaces of 8 or more.
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR β€” Vanier
385 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 1H6
Public & Private TrainingBLS Available
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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.

Common Questions

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.