Toronto Emergency Medical Responder & First Responder Training

Emergency Medical Responder and First Responder training are both advanced courses designed specifically for those in first responder roles such as paramedics, firefighters, rescue teams and more. These courses are offered at our downtown Toronto facility and typically require two to eight days of training. Students will learn important life-saving skills that they will keep for life.

We strive to provide the best training possible which is why each of our EMR and FR courses are taught by Canadian Red Cross instructors with years of experience. Practice your skills with the best equipment and leave feeling confident in your life-saving skills. Get registered for one of our Emergency Medical Responder training courses in downtown Toronto today!

Please Choose Your Professional Responder Course

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Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR and FR Training?

  • Learn from professionals with field experience and expertise
  • Practice your rescue and resuscitation skills on high-quality training equipment
  • Large equipment quantity vs. participant ratio
  • Join a future course to practice your life-saving skills at no extra cost with our “Practice-Your-Skills Pass” (if you wish to earn a certificate, you will need to register and pay for the course)
  • Increase your chances of being contacted regarding applications for Event Coverage Service positions
  • We offer courses throughout Ontario unlike any other training provider

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

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

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

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

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 Emergency Medical 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 Toronto

Are you ready to learn how to be a First Responder or do you need to recertify your previous certificate? Our Emergency Medical Responder courses in Toronto provide students a wide variety of knowledge in CPR, trauma, multiple-casualty incidents, patient assessment and more! These advanced training courses were created by the Canadian Red Cross and are approved by the Paramedic Association of Canada.

As a leading provider of EMR and FR training in Ontario, our goal at Coast2Coast is to help our new and current First Responders become more confident in their life-saving skills. Our training provides students an environment which simulates various medical and trauma emergencies. Expect to practice patient extraction, overdoses, a mother giving birth, etc. Students will practice many of the skills more than once in order to prepare them for real emergencies.

Those in First Responder roles are seen as heroes by us and our community. With this in mind, we know how important they are to society. Because of this, we ensure our students are taught by highly trained instructors with the best training equipment in the field. Learn how to use backboards, Kendrick Extrication Devices, full body sized manikins and more. After practicing with our advanced equipment, we know you’ll feel prepared to save a life during your career.

Private Training - Emergency Medical Responder Courses in Toronto

In addition to our public training courses, we also provide private training for groups of eight or more participants. If you have a group that needs to be trained in First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder, contact us! Get your staff, students, etc. certified with a WSIB approved certificate.

Here are a few amazing benefits of private training:

  • choice of training location – choose one of our training facilities or your own location
  • flexible scheduling – find dates that work best for your group!
  • course discounts
  • centralized billing and reporting
Professional responder student with emergency equipment during an EMR course in Toronto – Coast2Coast First Aid

Some of Our Happy Clients

Testimonials!

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Fendi Ursomarzo
3 hours ago
I had Ali as my I structure this past weekend, he has a knack for explaining concepts in a way that's relatable and easy to understand. For a serious life situation course he really made it fun. Thank you Ali and Coast 2 Coast!
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Demasse akeuzam Demasse akeuzam
3 hours ago
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Claire Bai
5 hours ago
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Hedyeh Ghesmati Kalourazi
5 hours ago
Ali was an excellent instructor. He explained everything clearly, was very patient, and made the class easy to understand and enjoyable. I really appreciated his teaching style and the way he answered questions. I learned a lot from the course and had a very positive experience. Thank you, Ali!
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Kaitlyn Jackson
5 hours ago
Ali is an awesome instructor!!
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franc jez
5 hours ago
Very good
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Martha Jez
5 hours ago
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San Seng
8 hours ago
Great teaching. Gives lots of examples and scenarios.
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Paola Gomez
8 hours ago
Ali was the best instructor!
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Sandy Djuinne
9 hours ago
Miss Petel Hetal is amazing.
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Joao
10 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast, Joao! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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FIMI FAMILY
18 hours ago
I really learn thank you Rideau location Joseph for your hard work good teacher
Response from the owner:Thank you, FIMI FAMILY! 🎉 We agree, Joseph is a great teacher who works hard to ensure everyone learns effectively. We are glad you enjoyed getting your Red Cross certification at our Ottawa location. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Nausheen
22 hours ago
I had a great experience completing my Intermediate First Aid & CPR Level C course today! The instructor Mr. D Lafleur was knowledgeable, friendly, and very supportive. Everything was explained clearly with practical demonstrations and hands-on activities, which made the learning experience enjoyable and easy to understand. I gained valuable knowledge and confidence in handling emergency situations. Highly recommended to anyone looking to get First Aid and CPR certified. Thank you for the excellent training and experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nausheen! 🎉 We agree, Mr. D Lafleur is fantastic at using practical demonstrations to make your CPR Level C course clear and engaging. It is great to hear you built the confidence needed for emergency situations during your training in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Elsie Ejah
22 hours ago
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Kahlila clouden
1 day ago
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Rachael MacLean
1 day ago
Saika made the class feel very alive and fun. She is very honest and cares a lot for her students. 💜
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Mina
1 day ago
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SANCHIT MINHAS
1 day ago
I got training under joyal sir. He is so professional and good teacher and also focused on even small points that really help me understanding every aspect of.
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Ara Rukayat Mabogaje
1 day ago
My trainer JOYAL was knowledgeable, practical, and engaging , making the entire session fun and exciting from start to finish. Learnt a lot within the brochure and shared life experience to give a detailed understanding of what is expected.
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Sadie Finkelstein
1 day ago
This course was a great refresher! Our instructor Joyal was very knowledge and made the course even more enjoyable!
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Temesghen Mehari
1 day ago
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aleena jossy
1 day ago
Joyal was a great trainer! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. Really enjoyed the training!
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Randeep Kaur
1 day ago
Today i had my cpr and first aid with coast2coast and my instructor was Dimitrih Lafleur . He was very cooperative and made my 8 hour class interesting and engaging
Response from the owner:Thank you, Randeep! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih Lafleur is wonderful at keeping an 8-hour Standard First Aid class engaging and interesting. We're so glad you enjoyed your training in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Hephzibah Sam
1 day ago
I had a very engaging and practical session today. Joyal was highly practical in his teaching, ensuring that we all took turns in practicing the various first aid measures in place. That’s awesome!
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Susy Z
1 day ago
Mr.Ali taught really well and explained everything in detail. This is already my third time choosing Coast!

Discover Our EMR/FR Training Facilities

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is a proud provider of First Aid, CPR, BLS, Professional Responder and Youth courses throughout Ontario. Join us for one of our WSIB approved training courses and gain outstanding life-saving skills that will keep you prepared for emergencies!

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