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First Aid Course, BLS & CPR Certification Training in Whitby

A trusted Canadian Red Cross partner in Whitby, we offer WSIB-approved courses with a 99.9% pass rate. Join over 150,000 participants certified across North America and learn life-saving skills.

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First Aid Training & CPR Courses

Our Whitby first aid location offers Intermediate/Standard First Aid, Basic/Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, and Basic Life Support (BLS). All training is WSIB-approved and nationally recognized. Choose a flexible blended or fully in-person course.

First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

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

Courses Offered

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

Our first aid and CPR course is our top-selling course. The majority of workplaces require Intermediate first aid certification. The blended format offers flexibility—complete the online portion at your own pace, then join us for hands-on skills. Blended recertification takes just four hours.

3-Year Certification Blended & Fully In Person WSIB Approved Program Canadian Red Cross

Prefer no online modules? Our fully in-person format provides a complete classroom experience. Both formats lead to the same WSIB-approved CPR certification in Whitby. Daytime recertification runs 9am to 5pm.

Training Available in Whitby All our first aid courses include CPR/AED Level C (adults, children, & infants), paired with Basic/Emergency or Intermediate/Standard First Aid. For teams of eight or more, explore our private & group training options.
  • WSIB Regulation 1101 compliance, accepted by Ontario employers
  • Hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator
  • Managing severe bleeding, anaphylaxis, and choking
  • Head/spinal injuries, recovery position, and activating EMS 911
  • Free 90-day skills practice retake

Who is this for?
Ideal for Ontario workplaces, ECEs, PSWs, security guards, and teachers. This first aid and CPR training in Whitby is also a common choice for student CPR training in the Durham Region, including students whose program placement requires a CPR/AED Level C 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

Our Basic Life Support (BLS) course is for healthcare professionals like nursing students and paramedics. BLS replaces the old CPR-HCP level. If not in healthcare, register for our Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR course.

Healthcare Focused 1-Year Certification Initial & Renewal Oxygen Therapy Add-On
Available in Whitby BLS certification runs at our Whitby classroom (1751 Wentworth St, Unit 12); morning and afternoon sessions may be available. For paramedicine, consider our Emergency Medical Responder training.
  • Meets healthcare employer requirements across Durham Region
  • High-performance CPR and airway management for team response
  • Recognize cardiovascular emergencies and respond to opioid overdoses
  • Add oxygen therapy to your BLS training as an option
  • Initial BLS certification and renewal dates available

Who is this for?
Essential for nurses, nursing students, paramedics, physicians, and dental staff needing a valid Red Cross BLS certification. A common choice for hospital/clinic staff and health sciences students in Durham Region.

Advanced / Professional Pathway

First Responder & EMR Courses in Whitby

For careers as a firefighter, police officer, or paramedic, we offer advanced training for professional responders.

Your career may require First Responder (FR) or EMR. This intensive 80-hour in-class course covers advanced skills. Most candidates begin with Intermediate First Aid and BLS.

  • Main coursesFR & EMR
  • Duration80 hrs in-class
  • UpgradesEMR Upgrade
  • RenewalEMR Recert
FR, EMR, EMR Recert, and EMR Upgrade: 80-hour program for professional responders
For future firefighters, police applicants, and paramedic pathways
Advanced hands-on emergency first aid care beyond standard First Aid and CPR courses

Professional responder courses

Explore advanced certification options for responder-level career paths.

Choose your responder pathway

Group & Corporate First Aid & CPR Training in Whitby

Schedule private first aid and CPR training at your workplace in Whitby, Ajax, or Oshawa. Our instructors bring all equipment. Our courses meet WSIB requirements for teams throughout the Durham Region.

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Awards & Recognition

Recognised as a Top 3 Canadian Red Cross Training Partner for 2023, 2024, 2025 consecutively.

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross

2025 · National First Aid & CPR 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 Training Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2025 — Canadian Red Cross

2025 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross

2024 · National First Aid & CPR 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 Training Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2024 — Canadian Red Cross

2024 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

National First Aid & CPR Provider 2023 — Canadian Red Cross

2023 · National First Aid & CPR 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 Training Provider

Top 3 Provincial Training Provider 2023 — Canadian Red Cross

2023 · Top 3 Provincial Training Provider

Why Whitby Workers Choose Coast2Coast for First Aid Certification

Looking for trusted CPR training in Durham Region? Our courses offer WSIB-approved certification, Canadian Red Cross recognition, and a free 90-day skills retake to build your confidence.

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Our Whitby Location

Our Whitby First Aid & CPR Training Center

Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - Whitby is a top Canadian Red Cross Training Partner offering First Aid, CPR/AED, and BLS programs. Our WSIB-approved facility at 1751 Wentworth St Unit 12 is accessible from Ajax and Oshawa, with blended learning and free on-site parking.

Find Your Way to Us

Easy access from Highway 401 and the Whitby GO Station.

Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - Whitby

1751 Wentworth St Unit 12, Whitby, ON L1N 8M2
Toll Free: 1-866-291-9121
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7:00 PM.
Course dates run on weekdays and weekends. Registration is available through our website.
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Verified & Certified Red Cross Instructors

A certified Canadian Red Cross instructor leads every CPR course in Whitby. Small class sizes ensure personalized coaching and hands-on practice, building your confidence to respond in an emergency.

Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat — Certified Red Cross Instructor, Whitby

Muhammad (Waleed) Hayat

Physician — First Aid, CPR, BLS, EMR & EFR Specialist

Waleed is a physician with a Master of Health Industry Administration. Red Cross certified in First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR, he helps students build confidence.

Andrea Tenedero — Certified Red Cross Instructor, Whitby

Andrea Tenedero

First Aid & BLS Trainer — Red Cross Certified

With a nursing background, Andrea is a First Aid and Basic Life Support trainer and Instructor Trainer. She teaches practical skills for any emergency.

Sharareh Meskoob — Certified Red Cross Instructor, Whitby

Sharareh Meskoob

Paramedic — Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS & EMR Specialist

A paramedic certified in Red Cross First Aid, CPR, BLS, and EMR, Sharareh uses real-world scenarios to build practical skills.

Our Whitby Training Facilities

Inside Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities

Our first aid training facility has high-quality CPR mannequins and AED Trainers at every station. You will practice skills like splinting, treating shock, and responding to poisonings, building real-life confidence.

Common Questions

First Aid & CPR Certification — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers based on Ontario WSIB rules and Canadian Red Cross policy — no guesswork.

Most Ontario workplaces, including construction workers, require Intermediate first aid for workplace safety. Our 13 to 14 hour Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C provides this knowledge. For lower-risk jobs, one-day basic first aid may suffice. Both are WSIB-approved. View Whitby course dates.

Two names for the same WSIB-approved course for workplace safety. The Canadian Red Cross renamed it in 2022; employers accept both. The course is well structured, includes CPR Level C, is valid for three years, and provides an excellent experience in a supportive learning environment.

Canadian Red Cross certifications last three years. We offer recertification for CPR Level C and Standard First Aid. Our first aid instructor is a great teacher who leads a fun class, a great learning experience. Blended recertification takes as little as four hours. Find us when searching CPR recertification near me.

Our Red Cross BLS certification is for healthcare professionals only, teaching them to respond in emergency situations. It covers real life situations, high-performance CPR, airway management, and cardiovascular emergencies. BLS is valid one year; CPR Level C is for the public, valid three years.

Blended learning combines self-paced online training with a shorter in-class session. A first aid instructor with a deep passion for teaching guides hands-on skills. Complete online modules first; ideal for busy people in Whitby, Ajax, and Oshawa. Blended CPR and first aid training is available.

Our basic first aid and CPR training covers adult, child, and infant CPR with hands-on practice. Our amazing instructor uses real life examples to explain key topics like severe bleeding, heart attacks, anaphylaxis, and activating EMS 911. See our guide to CPR levels.

Yes, our Canadian Red Cross courses are nationally recognized for workplace safety. We are WSIB approved first aid and CPR providers, offering WSIB approved first aid that meets WSIB Regulation 1101. Certificates are valid across Canada for one to three years.

Our Whitby location is 1751 Wentworth St, Unit 12, with free parking. Near Highway 401, we are accessible from Ajax and Oshawa. Students who recently completed training with a fantastic instructor find our Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - Whitby location convenient.

Yes, we offer first aid and CPR training courses in Whitby on weekends and weekdays. Our instructors have a great sense of humour and make training fun. For groups of eight or more, we arrange private group training with an on-site session at your location.

Receive your digital certificate within 48 hours of passing (75% minimum grade), crucial for workplace safety. Students find the class interesting. For blended courses, you get your online link within 24 hours. A free 90-day skills practice retake is included.