First Aid and CPR
Classes

First Aid and CPR training courses are essential for everyone, regardless of whether it’s required for your job or not. Through these courses, you’ll gain valuable skills, such as performing CPR, assisting with injuries, and understanding when it’s safe to take action. Help keep your friends and family safe—enroll today!

Check Out Our Available First Aid and CPR Classes

Check Out Our Available
First Aid and CPR Classes

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED:

Our Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course prepares students to recognize and respond to a range of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies specific to adults only. This course is ideal for those needing OSHA-approved certification or other regulatory requirements. The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course provides students a two-year digital certificate.

Online Blended Training:

Online: 40 minutes – 3 hours, 15 minutes

In-Class: 1 hour, 45 minutes

All In-Class Training:

3.5 hours

Course Content:

Asthma Emergencies

Anaphylaxis

Burns

Choking

Diabetic Emergencies

External Bleeding and Severe Trauma

Environmental Emergencies

Heart Attack

Poisoning

Neck, Head and Spinal Injuries

Stroke

Seizure

CPR for Adults

AED use for Adults

Requirements:

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Certification:Certificate will be issued, valid for 2 years

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED

Our Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course prepares students to recognize and respond to a range of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies specific to adults only. This course is ideal for those needing OSHA-approved certification or other regulatory requirements. The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course provides students a two-year digital certificate.

Online Blended Training:

Online: 40 minutes – 3 hours, 15 minutes

In-Class: 1 hour, 45 minutes

All In-Class Training:

3.5 hours

Course Content:

  • Asthma Emergencies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Burns
  • Choking
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • External Bleeding and Severe Trauma
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Heart Attack
  • Poisoning
  • Neck, Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Stroke
  • Seizure
  • CPR for Adults
  • AED use for Adults

Requirements:

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice

Certification:

Certificate will be issued, valid for 2 years

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course equips students with the latest techniques and knowledge to handle a wide range of emergencies for adults, children and infants. Upon completing the training successfully, students will receive a certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years.

Online Blended Training:

Online: 45 minutes – 3 hours, 30 minutes

In-Class: 2 hours, 30 minutes

All In-Class Training

3 hours, 45 minutes

Course Content:

  • Asthma Emergencies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Burns
  • Choking
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • External Bleeding and Severe Trauma
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Heart Attack
  • Poisoning
  • Neck, Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Stroke
  • Seizure
  • CPR for Adults
  • AED use for Adults
  • CPR for Infants and Children
  • AED use for Infant and Children

Requirements:

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice

Certification:

Certificate will be issued, valid for 2 years

Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

The Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course provides students with essential skills and knowledge to effectively respond to a variety of emergencies involving infants and children. Upon successfully completing the course, participants will receive a certification in Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years.

Online Blended Training:

Online: 40 minutes – 3 hours, 15 minutes

In-Class: 2 hours, 25 minutes

All In-Class Training:

3.5 hours

Course Content:

  • Asthma Emergencies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Burns
  • Choking
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • External Bleeding and Severe Trauma
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Heart Attack
  • Poisoning
  • Neck, Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Stroke
  • Seizure
  • CPR for Infants and Children
  • AED use for Infant and Children
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Requirements:

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice

Certification:

Certificate will be issued, valid for 2 years

First Aid

Our First Aid course trains students to identify and respond to a variety of first aid emergencies. This program focuses on providing care for common injuries and sudden illnesses, making it an excellent choice for those seeking OSHA-approved certification or meeting other regulatory requirements. Receive a two-year digital certificate.

Online Blended Training:

Online: 35 minutes – 2 hours, 35 minutes

In-Class: 1 hour, 15 minutes

All In-Class Training

2.5 hours

Course Content:

  • Asthma Emergencies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Burns
  • Choking
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • External Bleeding and Severe Trauma
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Heart Attack
  • Poisoning
  • Neck, Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Stroke
  • Seizure

Requirements:

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice

Certification:

Certificate will be issued, valid for 2 years

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Coast2Coast First Aid is dedicated to delivering community-focused programs that equip individuals with essential life-saving skills and first aid techniques. Our goal is to empower every participant with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to medical emergencies. While we hope such situations never occur, we believe in being prepared to act swiftly and efficiently when they do. Our facilities across the United States are outfitted with advanced first aid training equipment and supplies. Discover our American Red Cross programs, such as Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, or Basic Life Support, or contact us for assistance in choosing the course—whether online or in-person—that best fits your needs and circumstances.

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You may start your registration for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED or First Aid by completing the following: select your region, choose your city and click the button. It’s that easy!

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If you do not require First Aid training, then you may be interested in a basic CPR/AED training instead. This course is available in three levels:

  • Adult CPR/AED
  • Pediatric CPR/AED
  • Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED

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Testimonial

Miracle Echianu
A wonderful place to learn.
will goddyn
Trained in standard first aid and cpr with Rajeev, would 100% recommend coming here for training. Rajeev too the time to make sure everyone fully understood each part of the course.
Jason Furlong
Knowledge instructor great course.
Faduma Hassan
The staff was super helpful, and the session was both informative and engaging. We had Azra, who was supportive, welcoming of questions, and made the session fun and lighthearted while also giving us plenty of hands-on practice. I will definitely be back in three years to renew my First Aid & CPR.
Fatemeh
It was great class with amazing teacher. Thank you.
Inna Kyrychenko
The training with Rajeev was beyond incredible! As a healthcare professional who has taken CPR courses many, many times, I can confidently say that I have never had everything explained so thoroughly and so beautifully, he is truly talented in making even the most complicated concepts easy to understand. The pace was excellent, Rajeev filled the course with top notch information, and had a great sense of humour to top it all off. I think I’ve maybe written one other Google review in my lifetime, and I would give a million stars to this one if I could! Thank you!
Elsa Romao
Hassan is the best at teaching First Aid...he is fun and educational and very practical!
Jane K
Alexis Reid
Great job
Response from the owner:Hey Alexis! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Sue Dachs
Response from the owner:Hey Sue! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
MURRY FAZAL
Response from the owner:Murry, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Manpreet Kaur N/A
Response from the owner:Hey Manpreet! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
gagandeep kaur sran
Great learning experience with rajeev...Highly recommend 👍
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Kaylah
I had a great experience with Rajeev! He was very knowledgeable and showed a great deal of experience. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Hi Kaylah! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Rajeev as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Sharan
Enjoyed the class with Rajeev. He is a professional in what he does . Highly recommended for first aid CPR training.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Sharan! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Eric Bridgemohansingh
Great learning experience with Rajeev
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Sn Montefalco
Anne, our instructor during our BLS training, made everything easier to understand and remember. Hoping to meet her again on my renewal 😀
Response from the owner:Hi Sn! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Anne as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Vik Bhargava
Instructor Rajeev was very helpful and provided an engaging and informative session for all students. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Vik, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Maryam Zavarmousavi
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Maryam! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Clement Hagumintwali
The training was excellent and the trainer is professional!
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Trishty Yadav
I recently completed CPR/AED training with Instructor Rajeev Khanna, and I couldn't be more impressed with the experience. From the moment the class began, Rajeev created an engaging and supportive learning environment that made the potentially overwhelming topic of CPR feel approachable and manageable.

Rajeev's teaching style is clear, concise, and highly interactive. He broke down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps, ensuring that every participant felt comfortable with the material. What stood out most was his ability to balance theory with hands-on practice. He demonstrated the proper techniques with precision and then gave us plenty of time to practice, offering personalized feedback and encouragement throughout.

What truly set Rajeev apart was his passion for teaching and his genuine concern for each student's learning. He took the time to answer all questions thoroughly, and his approachability made it easy to ask even the most basic questions without feeling intimidated. His expertise and experience were evident, and I felt confident in my ability to apply what I learned in real-life situations.

Overall, Rajeev made the CPR/AED training both educational and enjoyable. I left the class feeling well-prepared and empowered to act in an emergency. I highly recommend Rajeev Khanna as an instructor for anyone looking to learn CPR/AED or any first aid training. His professionalism, teaching skills, and dedication to his students' success are second to none.
Response from the owner:Hey Trishty! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Madison Hughey
Ezz was a great instructor. Very knowledgeable and informative. Course: 55678
Response from the owner:Hey Madison! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Deb Lahiry
A really well made course! Our instructor Ezz was very helpful and assisted with any of our doubts.
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Andrea Pavlyak
Response from the owner:Andrea, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Riya Patti
Wonderful experience with Miss Mitra. She is an excellent instructor:)
Response from the owner:Hi Riya! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Mitra as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Natalee G
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Morgan Mitchell
Great class and very professional, Mitra was a great instructor!
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Morgan! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Adrian Santangelo
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
d mo
Very detailed and informative.
Our teacher Azra was able to cover a wide range of topics in a quick and cohesive manner.
I would recommend this course to anyone who want to get all their cpr and first aid basics completed in a timely fashion.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Charles Quan
Response from the owner:Charles, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Marina Rofael
Amazing class ! Azra was a great instructor, super interactive. Time went by really quick. Would take this class again.
Response from the owner:Hey Marina! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
A Browne
Excellent course experience. My instructor Azra made the entire process comprehensive for all levels of understanding.
Response from the owner:Hi! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Azra as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Forbes Tunabear
Azra was cool
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Hiran Lakmal
Dr Adel is a very good instructor. Explanations are very easy to understand. This is a very good program. Thank you
Response from the owner:Hey Hiran! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Syed Hamzah Ehtesham
I took the complete CPR/SFA course.
Dr.Adel is marvellous instructor. He teaches really well.
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Shenuka Jayamaha
Me and my husband took the first aid/CPR/AED certification which is valid for 3 years. Dr Adel is a great instructor. The program is very useful and successful. Thank you
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Shenuka! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Kary Ho
Adel was funny and nice, really enjoyed the interesting lessons.
Response from the owner:Hi Kary! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Adel as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
zhenzhen Lin
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Zhenzhen! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Rowena Gao
I like the training very much. The instructor is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Manpreet Kaur
Rajeev khanna
is so good instructor.i understand everything
Response from the owner:Hi Manpreet! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Rajeev as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Gaipao Liu
I had a great experience at Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR (Brampton) with Rajeev as the instructor. He was super helpful, professional, and made the training easy to follow. His clear explanations and hands-on approach made a big difference. I would highly recommend!!
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Gaipao! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Rohan Ahuja
I have taken standard CPR or first aid courses and its the best course the instructor Rajjev sir was knowledgeable and informative. I learned new things from this class as he shared his experiences in the field.
Thank you for a great class!
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Tania Rioseco Cerda
Great instructor very knowledgeable! Thank you Rajeen ! Course taken SFA-C
Response from the owner:Tania, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Gagandip Kaur
Was a really great class, very informative and helpful. Our instructor was amazing, Mr. Rajeev.
Response from the owner:Hey Gagandip! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Amar Brar
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Sausan Yemen
I attended the SFA-C course from 9am-5pm with Rajeev, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the course and Rajeev’s ability to keep a lengthy class engaging and seamless! I would definitely recommend this course to my peers
Response from the owner:Hi Sausan! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Rajeev as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Vanya Vanya
Great class with Mr. Rajeev today. Very interactive and informative at the same time. Great work!
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Bodhie Murdock
Tatiana was an excellent instructor. She provided very thorough information and clear guidelines for how to act as a first aider. I would absolutely recommend her and this company!
Response from the owner:Hi Bodhie! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Tatiana as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Faizan Shaikh
A detailed course with proper explanation by Ezz helped to understand it better. Thank you Ezz!
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Faizan! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
William Corner
Very detailed, serious but also light and fun, very enjoyable
Response from the owner:William, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
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