Ian CheesemanI was at my cousin’s bachelor party when the guy next to me started choking violently, and he actually began turning purple. My eyes widened a bit, and I wondered what to do…offer him a glass of water? Pat him on the back?
Luckily, my cousin swooped in and performed the Heimlich maneuver on him perfectly. A piece of food came out, and his friend was able to breathe again—whew!
That feeling of being useless is something I never want to feel again. That’s why I enrolled in a CPR training course that taught me how to perform first aid, chest compressions, and more.
If you want to learn what to do in those types of scary moments, here are the best CPR training courses in Toronto. Let’s save lives together!
How much do CPR training courses cost in Toronto?
CPR training courses in Toronto cost $50 to $150. Basic CPR/AED Level C courses generally cost $50 to $85, while comprehensive programs like Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C or BLS range from $115 to $145.
Some providers offer discounts for students, group bookings, and recertifications.
1. Heaven Can Wait First Aid
Business Address: 30 Eglinton Ave W, Mississauga
Website: https://heavencanwait.biz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heaven.can.wait.first.aid/
Contact Details: (416) 331-8855
Business Hours: Mon – Sun: 9 AM – 5 PM
Heaven Can Wait First Aid, a WSIB-approved company, was founded in 2005 by former paramedic David Goodman. After a serious back injury during a rescue attempt that ended his career, he turned his passion for saving lives into a mission to train others.
His company is known for CPR/AED courses. Instead of attending a specific site, they conveniently send an EMS instructor to your location (home, dental office, daycare, school, etc.) any day of the week.
They also offer a “Save-a-Life” Lunch and Learn—a quick session that teaches your team how to spot serious medical emergencies and act fast until EMS arrives.
Other courses include First Aid, ACLS, PALS, BLS, and PEARS.
Sadly, we heard reports of rude customer service reps, which might dampen your enthusiasm.
Very clear, focused, and engaging
“The lesson was very professional and educational. It is important that the lesson includes not only theoretical parts but also practical ones. This is life-saving, highly important, and recommended for everyone to take. Matthew delivered the lesson in a very clear, focused, and engaging manner. Thank you to ״Heaven Can Wait״.”
Oleg Vasilkov, Google Review
Made the training fun and interactive
“I just got certified in Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support CPR Full Course through Heaven Can Wait, and it was a fantastic experience! The training was well-structured, informative, and engaging. Matthew was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, ensuring that everyone understood the material. He also made the training fun and interactive, which made learning even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get certified!”
Saeeda Al Qadasi, Google Review
2. Toronto First Aid Certification
Business Address: 247 Spadina Ave., 5th Floor,
Website: https://torontofirstaid.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torontofirstaid/
Contact Details: (416) 524-6083
Business Hours: Mon – Sun: 9 AM – 8 PM
Toronto First Aid Certification is a certified Training Partner with the Canadian Red Cross and fully WSIB-approved, so you know you’re getting legit instruction.
Their most popular course is the Basic Life Support (CPR-HCP). For only $85, it covers adult, child, and infant emergencies for solo and team responders
A CPR/AED Level C blended course is available, too. This includes everything, from cardiovascular emergencies to rescue breathing, plus using an AED.
Other courses are Emergency First Aid CPR/AED and Standard First Aid CPR/AED, both in blended formats. They even offer on-site training for small groups.
Now, a heads up—some people have told us about instructors being a bit rude or unorganized. So, if you prefer a polished, well-structured course, you might need to go elsewhere.
Best CPR and first aid class
“Brian was the best class instructor! Very well spoken and hilarious! He knows how to engage all class attendees with real-life scenarios, is very well educated, and explains your questions and topics in a thorough and clear manner! He has the best CPR and first aid class. It was super fun and educational.”
Val S, Google Review
An enjoyable training session
“I really enjoyed the CPR course! The class was engaging and easy to follow. Samantha, our instructor, is hilarious and made the whole experience super fun. She kept everyone interested and made sure we understood everything clearly. It was an enjoyable training session—highly recommend!”
Laura Osorio, Google Review
3. Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc
Business Address: 635 A Bloor St W, Second Floor
Website: https://www.c2cfirstaidaquatics.com/toronto/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coast2coast_firstaid/
Contact Details: +1 866-291-9121
Business Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 7 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 12 PM
Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR is an official Canadian Red Cross Training Partner. Meaning their courses meet the requirements for workplaces, schools, and healthcare settings.
They offer both CPR/AED Level A and C—Level A is more basic and covers CPR and choking emergencies for adults only. On the other hand, Level C adds child and infant CPR, plus how to perform two-person CPR.
Private, group, and corporate training are offered as well. In fact, you can save up to $40 per student with group bookings—perfect if you’re training a bunch of staff.
You can also enroll your teens in youth programs like Pet First Aid.
Sadly, we heard about their rude staff. You might want to brace yourself if you need to speak to someone over the phone
Instructor was very friendly and helpful
“I took the Standard First Aid + CPR/AED training. Good experience. The instructor was very friendly and helpful (I believe his name was Ali), and it felt like he knew what he was doing. A lot of information, so prepare mentally. The entire training was around 7-8 hours with 2 short breaks and 1 lunch break. Plus, there was an online part as well that I had to complete before the in-class portion. I liked that we had an opportunity to practice our skills, including CPR and AED. The instructor coordinated us during that,too. The only con is that the classroom was small and old (I picked the location on Bloor between Christie and Bathurst; I don’t know how other locations look). Wish we had more space during the practice part, but I give 5 stars anyway because of the instructor.”
Nikita Matsarski, Google Review
Genuinely involved in our learning process
“I had a great experience obtaining my Standard First Aid & CPR Level C certification yesterday (Bloor centre). I recommend Coast2Coast to anyone who is looking for a serious informed, practice-based, emergency training. Our instructor J was straightforward, pragmatic, genuinely involved in our learning process and solved all of my questions. I was very lucky to have him as an instructor: with more than 35 years experience in the field, he is on top of his game. 💯”
Elena Hannach-Courard, Google Review
4. Heart 2 Heart CPR
Business Address: 216 Carlton St.
Website: https://heart2heartcpr.com/toronto
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heart2heartcpr/
Contact Details: (416) 960-5319
Business Hours: Mon – Sun: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Heart 2 Heart CPR is a Red Cross Training Partner, so their courses are WSIB-approved and come with certification that’s good for 1 to 3 years.
The first main option they offer is the Standard First Aid CPR/AED (Level C or BLS), which runs over two days and dives deep into emergencies, big and small.
If you’re short on time, the Emergency First Aid CPR/AED (Level C or BLS) is a 1-day course that covers CPR, AED, and choking relief. It also includes life-threatening conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and heavy bleeding.
A nice perk is that you get a temporary certification card on the same day.
Unfortunately, some have told us that their customer service over the phone can come off as a bit impolite.
Fantastic CPR and Standard First Aid training
“Fantastic CPR and Standard First Aid training. Definitely worth the time and money. Other than just memorizing loads of information, we applied our knowledge and got to interact a lot with others and the instructor. My instructor Ksenia did a great job, very grateful I could have her for my session.”
Jib K, Google Review
Clear demos, hands-on practice, and real-life scenarios
“I recently completed a CPR course and couldn’t be more impressed. The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, making the learning experience both informative and enjoyable. They provided clear demonstrations, hands-on practice, and real-life scenarios that helped me feel confident and fully prepared to respond in an emergency.”
Jason, Google Review
5. First Aid 4U
Business Address: 7 Hayden St #203
Website: https://firstaid4u.ca/course-locations/greater-toronto/toronto-training-facility/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstaid4u/
Contact Details: (647) 493-3256
Business Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
First Aid 4U was co-founded by Kris Kennelly, who has over 15 years of CPR teaching experience, plus a background in lifeguarding and coaching.
A popular course is the Blended Standard First Aid CPR/AED course, which mixes online learning with in-person training—ideal for those who have other responsibilities.
They also offer an Emergency First Aid & CPR course, a quick but practical intro to life-saving techniques like CPR, choking response, breathing emergencies, and more.
Customizable group and private courses are available, too. And we love that you can snag 10% off with their group discount code if you’re paying out of pocket.
The only real drawback we heard about—some practice dummies didn’t have working batteries, which made AED practice a bit tricky.
Very instructive, inspiring, stimulating, and enjoyable
“The class started according to the schedule. It was very instructive, inspiring, stimulating and enjoyable. We learned first aid and CPR for all ages and most important he taught us to think and act with logical reasoning. Professor was excellent. We admired his way of teach. He is a professor who you can listening all day and never get bored or sleep in the class.”
raquel r, Google Review
I love the CPR classes; they’re so fun and knowledgeable
“I love the CPR classes they’re so fun and knowledgeable. Especially, the instructor Jennifer she’s totally awesome at teaching she makes it so much enjoyable and fulfilling. Anyone who wants to get certified in First Aid and CPR this is the place to be. 😎😁”
Preyia Persaud Ramlakhan, Google Review
