Ottawa First Responder & Emergency Medical Responder

Join us for an advanced life-saving training course in Ottawa! Our Professional Responder program includes multiple course levels including First Responder, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade, First Responder Recertification and Emergency Medical Responder Recertification.

Each of these courses are designed to teach first responders various skills ranging from CPR to trauma to transporting patients. Learn from our highly-skilled instructors and practice with top-notch equipment. After completing your Professional Responder course with us, you will leave feeling confident in your life-saving skills!

Please Choose Your Professional Responder Course

First Responder – Ottawa

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) – Ottawa

EMR Upgrade – Ottawa

First Responder Recert – Ottawa

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recert – Ottawa

Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR and FR Training?

Train with instructors who have personal experience working as first responders!
Practice your rescue and resuscitation skills with high-quality training equipment
High equipment – participant ratio
Earn a “Practice-Your-Skills Pass” and attend future EMR courses to practice your hands-on skills at no cost (if you wish to earn a valid certificate, you must register and pay for the course)
Increase your chances of being contacted when applying for future event coverage service positions
At Coast2Coast, we host First Responder and Emergency Medical Responder training courses throughout Ontario unlike other training providers

First Responder

Duration:
40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
4-day training

Course Content:

The Professional Responder
Responding to the Call
Infection Prevention and Control
Anatomy and Physiology
Assessment
Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
Circulatory Emergencies
Shock
Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
Head and Spinal Injuries
Acute and Chronic Illnesses
Poisoning
Environmental Illnesses
Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
Special Populations
Crisis Intervention
Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
Multiple-Casualty Incidents

Requirements:

100% attendance of the course
75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test
Successful demonstration of required skills
Successfully complete minimum of two practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification:

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

First Responder Recert

Duration:
20 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
2-day training

Course Content:

The Professional Responder
Responding to the Call
Infection Prevention and Control
Anatomy and Physiology
Assessment
Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
Circulatory Emergencies
Shock
Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
Head and Spinal Injuries
Acute and Chronic Illnesses
Poisoning
Environmental Illnesses
Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
Special Populations
Crisis Intervention
Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
Multiple-Casualty Incidents

Requirements:

Proof of valid First Responder Canadian Red Cross Certification
100% attendance of the course
75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test
Successful demonstration of required skills
Successfully complete minimum of two practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification:

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency Medical Responder

Duration:
80 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
8-day training

Course Content:

The Professional Responder
Responding to the Call
Infection Prevention and Control
Anatomy and Physiology
Assessment
Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
Circulatory Emergencies
Shock
Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
Head and Spinal Injuries
Acute and Chronic Illnesses
Poisoning
Environmental Illnesses
Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
Special Populations
Crisis Intervention
Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
Transportation
Multiple-Casualty Incidents
Pharmacology
Marine Environment
Workplace

Requirements:

Must be certified in Standard First Aid & CPR-C
100% attendance of the course
75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test
Successful demonstration of required skills
Successfully complete minimum of two practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification:

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade

Duration:
40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
4-day training

Course Content:

The Professional Responder
Responding to the Call
Infection Prevention and Control
Anatomy and Physiology
Assessment
Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
Circulatory Emergencies
Shock
Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
Head and Spinal Injuries
Acute and Chronic Illnesses
Poisoning
Environmental Illnesses
Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
Special Populations
Crisis Intervention
Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
Transportation
Multiple-Casualty Incidents
Pharmacology
Marine Environment
Workplace

Requirements:

Proof of valid First Responder Canadian Red Cross Certificate
100% attendance of the course
75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test
Successful demonstration of required skills
Successfully complete minimum of two practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification:

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency Medical Responder Recert

Duration:
40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
4-day training

Course Content:

The Professional Responder
Responding to the Call
Infection Prevention and Control
Anatomy and Physiology
Assessment
Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
Circulatory Emergencies
Shock
Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
Head and Spinal Injuries
Acute and Chronic Illnesses
Poisoning
Environmental Illnesses
Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
Special Populations
Crisis Intervention
Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
Transportation
Multiple-Casualty Incidents
Pharmacology
Marine Environment
Workplace

Requirements:

Proof of valid First Responder Canadian Red Cross Certificate
100% attendance of the course
75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test
Successful demonstration of required skills
Successfully complete minimum of two practical scenarios (one medical, one trauma)

Certification:

Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency Medical Responder Courses in Ottawa

Coast2Coast is proud to provide Emergency Medical Responder and First Responder training in Ottawa. As a leading provider of Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training, our goal is to instill confidence in our students, preparing them for their careers.

First Responders play a major role in our communities, so it is important that they get the best training possible. While training with Coast2Coast, our students will practice multiple scenarios they may face at work. Learn how to extract a patient from a car accident, practice airway management and oxygen therapy techniques and so much more! Practice using equipment and tools such as backboards, KEDs, full-body sized manikins, nasopharyngeal tubes, etc.

The Professional Responder instructors at Coast2Coast have years of experience, providing our students exceptional training. Learn from paramedics, field medics and more and complete this course approved by the Paramedic Association of Canada.

Private Training - Professional Responder Courses in Ottawa

Do you have a group of eight or more participants? If so, you may be eligible for a private training course! Contact us to set up your group for a private Professional Responder course in Ottawa. Private training creates flexibility for our clients: pick dates that work best with your schedule and choose your training location. We’ll send our certified Canadian Red Cross instructor and equipment to you! Private training includes the following benefits:

Course discounts
Centralized billing and reporting
Easy management
WSIB approved training
Canadian Red Cross certificate, valid for 3 years (BLS – 1 year)

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Steven Svilen Valkov

5 hours ago

Junk Mail

7 hours ago

As a corporate facilitator, I am excited to share the trainer for the First Aid & CPR intermediate session was outstanding. John Devlin made the session engaging with his stories and examples. He asked open ended questions and was patient in answering all questions. He managed the wayward learners and was respectful. The only suggestion would be to set expectations before starting the class. I will demonstrate the approach. Allow me to finish before you mirror the process. I will walk you through the steps. All in all – a fantastic class. Looking forward to my recertification if it’s with John Devlin! Thanks John!

Norm Hynne

8 hours ago

John Devlin was the best first aid instructor I've had to date. Great instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Norm! 🎉 We agree, John Devlin is fantastic and we are so glad he made your Standard First Aid course in Richmond Hill the best experience you've had to date. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mohammad Mosleh

9 hours ago

Joyal is an excellent instructor and he helped me pass the intermediate cpr course.

A T

9 hours ago

Joyal is very smart and helpful

Musa Ali Butt

11 hours ago

Hassan, the instructor for my course was super friendly and with him learning felt extremely easy and fun at the same time.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Musa! 🎉 We agree, Hassan is great at making Standard First Aid easy and fun to learn. So glad you had such a positive experience in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Garry Abraham Llegado

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Garry! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Mississauga for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Vanessa Mejia

1 day ago

For a class being 9-5 found the instructor very engaging and helpful! Good facility. Very well organized

Response from the owner:Thank you, Vanessa! 🎉 We're so glad our instructor kept the 9-5 day engaging and that you enjoyed our organized Brampton facility for your Standard First Aid course. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kulwant Singh

1 day ago

Honestly, this was one of the best training sessions I’ve ever attended! Training can sometimes feel long and boring, but Dimitrih Lafleur made this one genuinely fun and enjoyable. He kept things light with his humour, shared real-life examples, and made the whole experience feel more like a group learning together than just sitting through a course. What really stood out was how comfortable he made everyone feel. There was no pressure or embarrassment about asking questions or not knowing something. He made sure everyone understood the material and felt confident in what they were learning. Dimitrih has a great way of teaching that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You actually enjoy being there, and that makes a huge difference. I wish more training sessions were like this one! I would absolutely recommend Dimitrih to anyone looking for a great learning experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kulwant! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih Lafleur is fantastic at keeping Standard First Aid engaging with his humor and real-life examples. It is wonderful to hear how comfortable he made everyone feel during your class in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Jamie Blondin

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Jamie! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

tony gueret

2 days ago

Great instructor, very professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Great experience and I feel more ready in case of emergency

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tony! 💪 It's wonderful to hear that you feel ready to handle emergencies after completing your Standard First Aid in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

chi wah leung

2 days ago

Thank you Ali for your great teaching!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chi Wah! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor who makes learning so engaging. We're glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mandeep Brar

2 days ago

I had a wonderful experience with my First Aid training with Fatima. She was knowledgeable, patient, and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. She made the training engaging, practical, and comfortable .Thank you, Fatima, for such a great learning experience! Highly recommend her training to anyone looking to learn First Aid. 😊

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mandeep! 🎉 We agree, Fatima is wonderful at making everything so engaging and easy to understand. So glad you had a great Standard First Aid course in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kathleen DSylva

2 days ago

Took the Intermediate First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training at Mississauga Facility. Fatima was the instructor. Online portion of the course was easy to access and good review for the in class portion. The in class portion had lots of hands on with very relevant and practical scenarios. Our instructor was prepared, knowledgeable and very approachable. Great overall experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kathleen! 🎉 We agree that Fatima is fantastic at guiding students through the hands-on practical scenarios during our CPR Level C course in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ann Reba

2 days ago

Joyal delivered an excellent first aid class and was a great instructor. His teaching was clear, engaging, and informative.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ann! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is fantastic at making Standard First Aid clear and engaging. So glad you had a great experience with him in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Carolina Macieira

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the rating, Carolina! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Kitchener for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ankita Panjwani

2 days ago

Joyal Fernandas provided exceptional Intermediate First Aid Training at Trudell Medical Limited.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ankita! 🎉 Joyal Fernandas is wonderful at making Standard First Aid engaging and easy to follow. We are so glad to hear you had a great training session at Trudell Medical Limited in Kitchener. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Aishwarya Gautama

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Aishwarya! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Scarborough for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Emmanuel Uhunmwuagho

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the rating, Emmanuel! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Newmarket for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tekla Sepsi

2 days ago

Been doing this course with Coast2Coast for years. Instructors are always knowledgeable, informative and helpful. Would recommend this company for First Aid.

Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting us for your training over the years, Tekla! ⭐ We are glad our team continuously provides great Standard First Aid courses in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Shirin Abd

2 days ago

Ali is a great structor He made the course easy and smooth for me

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shirin! 🎉 We agree, Ali is great at making the course smooth and easy to follow. So glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Olivia B

2 days ago

Ali taught the course and was an amazing instructor! definitely recommend! he had an amazing attitude and personality!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor and his positive attitude makes all the difference during Standard First Aid training. So glad you had a great experience in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sam Saavedra

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Sam! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Newmarket for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Hannah Levesque

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us for your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket, Hannah! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Lucas Posada

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, Lucas! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Kitchener for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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