First Aid & CPR in Waterloo
Waterloo First Aid & CPR/AED
Training Levels:
- CPR/AED Level A/C
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Marine Basic First Aid
First Aid and CPR knowledge is a vital skill to have, not only as a healthcare professional, but also for the general public. Many jobs require their employees to be certified.
We help you get certified in First Aid and CPR/AED easily! Our courses are offered in an Online Blended method, making it convenient for you to learn important life-saving skills. Learn the theory online then attend a shortened in-class training to learn and practice your hands-on skills.
Once you complete your training, you will earn a WSIB approved Canadian Red Cross certificate which is valid for three years. We guarantee you will leave your course feeling confident in your skills!
If you are unsure of which course to sign up for, please visit our Which Course Should I Take? Page.
Audience
Aesthetician School Programs; Babysitters/Nanny’s; Child Youth Worker; Coaches/Instructors; Construction; Daycare Workers; Developmental Services Worker; Early Childhood Education; Fieldworkers and etc.
Prerequisites
None
Certification
3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate
If you are looking for the HCP level, you would have to register for your First Aid/CPR & Basic Life Support (HCP) course separately (Basic Life Support is not offered as an Online Blended option). Choose your course and level, and follow our easy online registration process to enroll today!
Waterloo First Aid & CPR/AED Recertification
Training Levels:
- CPR/AED Level C Recertification
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Recertification
Have you completed a First Aid and CPR/AED course before? Then you may be eligible for a Recertification course!
First Aid & CPR certificates expire after three years. Recertification courses were designed to refresh your skills and keep your certificates up-to-date at a low cost.
To qualify for a Recertification course, you must have a valid (not expired) Canadian Red Cross certificate. CPR/AED Level C may be recertified over and over, but Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C can only be recertified once.
You can expect to re-learn material you were taught in your last training course in addition to any new or improved life-saving techniques. Stay updated on life-saving procedures to keep your family, friends, co-workers and more safe!
Prerequisites
Valid Canadian Red Cross certificate
Certification
3-year Canadian Red Cross certificate
Choose your course level and follow our easy online registration process to enroll today!enroll today!
Waterloo Private/Group Training
We offer customized courses specifically for business and groups. Here are a few benefits of private courses for you:
- Great Savings on Courses up to $40 per Student
- Choice of Date and Location for Training
- Super Easy Course Set Up
Private training is available in Waterloo! Register your group of eight or more participants for any of our training courses. You and your group will learn amazing life-saving skills from one of our highly-trained Canadian Red Cross instructors.
What’s so great about Private training? You can receive amazing discounts, schedule and location flexibility and more!
Getting registered is simple. Click on the button below to inquire about a training. Our Private Training Coordinator will contact you to set up your course.
Waterloo Emergency Medical Responder Program
Training Levels:
- First Responder (FR)
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- FR & EMR Recertification
- Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade
Are you a First Responder or are you interested in becoming a First Responder? We provide Professional Responder training courses for you!
This high-intensity training course is led by an experienced Canadian Red Cross instructor. Practice various hands-on skills and get prepared for emergencies you may face by going through various scenarios. Once your training is complete, you will feel prepared for your career as a First Responder.
Our number one goal is to help our Professional Responder students feel confident in their skills so they can help keep our communities safe. With this in mind, we provide top-notch training equipment and offer free sessions to our Professional Responder students to practice skills and scenarios!
Waterloo First Aid & Basic Life Support (HCP)
Training Levels:
- Basic Life Support (HCP)
- Basic Life Support (HCP) with Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy
- Emergency First Aid & CPR-C + BLS
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C + BLS
Many healthcare professionals require regular safety training to keep their life-saving skills fresh. One of the training courses they require is Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP).
At Coast2Coast, we provide this four-hour training course which focuses on high-performance CPR, trauma, opioid overdose and more. Students will learn how to work in a team environment, such as a hospital.
The BLS certificate is WSIB approved and valid for one year, requiring students to complete their training annually.
In addition to the BLS training course, students may also register for Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy separately.
Waterloo Red Cross Babysitting & StaySafe
Training Levels:
- Babysitting
- Stay Safe
Safety training isn’t only for adults; children and teenagers can also learn important life-saving skills!
Register your child for one of our Canadian Red Cross Youth programs: Stay Safe or Babysitting. These courses will not only teach your child life-saving skills, but also provide them with leadership and child care knowledge.
Stay Safe is designed for children ages 9-13. This course will teach children how to keep themselves safe without adult supervision, helping them make better choices. Stay Safe will also teach your child various life-saving skills such as CPR, bandaging, etc.
On the other hand, Babysitting is meant for slightly older children, ages 11-15. This course will teach your teen how to care for younger children including feeding, changing and more. Similarly to Stay Safe, teens will learn a variety of life-saving skills to keep them and younger children safe.
It’s important that the youth of our communities learn these important skills so they can recognize and respond to any emergencies.
Audience
Youth looking to be left alone without an adult supervision; Youth looking to babysit
Prerequisites
Babysitting: Ages 11 to 15 years old
Stay Safe: Age 9-13 years old
Certification
Certificate will be issued with no expiry
Choose your program and follow our easy online registration process to enroll today!
Our Waterloo Training Facility is located at:
157 King Street East #201 (Second Floor) Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8
- Paid parking available
- Weekends Only: Free parking in back of unit
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Benefits of Group/
Private Courses
- Discount in the course price
- Centralized billing and reporting
- Easy Management
- WSIB approved courses meet federal and provincial occupational health and safety legislation
- Canadian Red Cross certificate upon successful completion of the course, valid for 3 years
Benefits of Individual Courses
- Canadian Red Cross certificate, valid for 1 to 3 years
- WSIB Approved Programs & Certificates
- Wall certificate available on request
Hear From Our Students!
Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is dedicated to providing programs that benefit the community, and that’s why we ensure that every individual who participates in our classes and courses in Waterloo leaves with essential life-saving techniques to prepare them for various emergencies they may encounter. Although we sincerely hope that our customers never face such emergencies, we are prepared to respond promptly and appropriately to each situation. Our facilities across Ontario, including Waterloo, are equipped with the latest and most up-to-date First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies. Sign up for one of our Kitchener First Aid & CPR/AED Canadian Red Cross programs or reach out to us for assistance in finding the course that best suits your needs and situation.
What Course Should I Take?
At Coast2Coast we are always trying to make things easier for you. One of the most common areas we find our customers confused, is which course is the best for each person. Click here so in just 2 easy steps you can register for the right course you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer CPR/AED Level A, CPR/AED Level C, and Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) in Waterloo. If you’re interested in more comprehensive training, we recommend registering for a first aid course. All of our first aid training courses include CPR. These courses include Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid and Marine Basic First Aid.
No, you do not need prior CPR or first aid training to take a CPR course. Our Canadian Red Cross instructors will teach you all the skills you need to know!
- You can take the online blended format (half online, half in-class) to earn an official WSIB-approved Canadian Red Cross certificate valid for three years.
- We do offer online-only courses with comprehensive course content containing first aid information for various injuries like joint injuries, spinal injuries, and chest injuries, but they will not provide you with an official WSIB-approved certificate. You can upgrade the online-only course to the online blended course within three months of completing it. You must complete an in-class component and practice hands-on skills if you want an official certification.
You Learn CPR, We donate . . .
Helping Those in Need is the Responsibility of Those Who Can. Coast2Coast is now pleased to announce that a portion of all the proceeds will be donated to the Sick Kids Foundation. Yes, not only will you learn how to save lives, but you can help save them too. We are in business to help people change their lives. Sick Kids Foundation is fighting to make every kid a healthy kid, and we have joined them to fight it.
Waterloo First Aid & CPR/AED Training Courses
Coast2Coast First Aid’s training facility in Waterloo provides tons of amazing safety training courses for you to enroll in! Join us for CPR/AED, Emergency or Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP), Marine Basic, Youth courses or Professional Responder courses.
Each of our training courses are taught by highly-experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors who use top-notch training equipment. Courses are designed to be educational, yet fun to keep our students interested and excited about learning life-saving skills. Practice hands-on skills and be ready to face various emergencies you may encounter. We promise that you will leave your course feeling confident in your skills!