Emergency
Medical Responder
(EMR) Program

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Teaching Time:

80 hours teaching time
8-day training

Course Content

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

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

Teaching Time:

40 hours teaching time
4-day training

Course Content

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

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

Teaching Time:

40 hours teaching time
4-day training

Course Content

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

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 (EMR)

Teaching Time:

80 hours teaching time
8-day training

Course Content

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

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

Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR & FR Training?

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Experienced Instructors

Train under instructors who have a substantial background in First Responder roles (paramedics, field medics, etc.) with up to 20 years of experience.

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Practice Skills with High-quality Equipment

Practice rescue and resuscitation skills with high-quality training equipment.

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High Equipment to Participant Ratio

High equipment to participant ratio to increase your hands-on training.

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Free Skills Practice Offer

Upon successful completion of your FR/EMR course, you will gain the unique opportunity to attend future EMR courses, at no extra cost, to practice your life-saving skills (if you wish to earn a valid certificate, you must register and pay for the course).

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Priority Event Job Application

Coast2Coast often offers work and volunteer opportunities – earn priority when we are hiring/working events.

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Flexible Training Locations

Opportunity to complete your course at various locations in Ontario from Ottawa to Toronto to London.

Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR & FR Training?

Recent Awards and Recognition

Coast2Coast offers Pre-Hospital Care courses and training to First Responders, and those providing care in a pre-hospital setting. All of our training is based on the Canadian Red Cross guidelines. Team approaches to professional life-support skills are offered in courses that meet the needs of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.

These courses cover a variety of topics from basic (circulation and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission), to advanced (sudden medical emergencies and injuries to the head and/or spine), including instruction dedicated to understanding workplace legislation and responsibilities.

Hear From Our Students!

Video Testimonial Compilation

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is committed to providing community-oriented programs that empower individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our aim is to ensure that every participant in our classes and courses gains the necessary techniques to confidently respond to various emergencies. While we sincerely hope that such situations never arise, we are prepared to respond promptly and effectively when needed. Our facilities across Canada are equipped with state-of-the-art First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies. Explore our range of Canadian Red Cross programs or reach out to us for guidance in selecting the course that suits your needs and circumstances best.

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In addition to Emergency Medical Responder training, Coast2Coast provides First Responder training courses. This training is only four days and teaches students how to provide initial care to emergent patients.

Learn more about our First Responder training by clicking the button below.

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Tiana Cartier
4 hours ago
I had a very positive experience with Carel! She made everyone feel supported and provided a safe environment with no judgement. She made this extremely long class a great experience with jokes and laughter. Her teaching style is straight forward and easy to follow along with! Overall it was an excellent experience and it is evident that she is routing for success with everyone she teaches!
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Marcia Ciccarelli
6 hours ago
What a wonderful training ! Informative and fun ! Dimitri was both knowledgeable and made the day fly by ! I had signed up for the wrong training and after a few questions about why I was completing the training he set me up for the correct one, as to not waste my time ! Thank you for you going above and beyond !
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Manmeen Kaur
7 hours ago
I had a very good experience with Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics. The Standard First Aid and CPR training was well organized, informative, and easy to follow. My trainer, Elhamy, was professional, knowledgeable, and explained every procedure clearly with hands-on practice. He made the training engaging and ensured everyone understood the techniques properly. The staff were also helpful throughout the process, from online registration to the in-person training session. I feel much more confident in handling emergency situations after completing the course. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking for quality First Aid and CPR training in Ontario.
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Karan Art 12
9 hours ago
I had an excellent experience with Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR training. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and made the class engaging with plenty of hands-on practice. The CPR and first aid scenarios helped build my confidence in responding to real emergencies. The course was well organized, informative, and easy to follow. I highly recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking to get certified or refresh their first aid and CPR skills!
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Ka Min Tsang
11 hours ago
Was trained by Scott, answered questions and performed procedures with good detail and discussed different case scenarios to help further understand the concepts and underlying logic to the administration of first aid.
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吴弈霖
15 hours ago
The instructor was very professional, dedicated, and thorough. He explained everything clearly and took the training very seriously. I learned a lot and had a great experience. Highly recommended!
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Marife
1 day ago
Saika Rafique was absolutely amazing. I had a great experience learning from her.
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k b
1 day ago
I had an amazing experience learning CPR and First Aid with Chuck Farkas. He is genuinely caring, patient, and incredibly supportive, creating a comfortable environment where everyone feels encouraged to learn and ask questions. Chuck has a great sense of humor that keeps the class engaging and enjoyable, while still making sure the important skills are understood. His nurturing approach and real passion for teaching gave me confidence in my abilities and made the training memorable. I highly recommend Chuck to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and fun CPR and First Aid trainer. Thank you, Chuck, for your dedication and for making such an important course both educational and enjoyable! - A.G
Response from the owner:Thank you, k b! 🙏 We agree that Chuck Farkas is fantastic at bringing humor and care to the classroom. We are so glad he helped build your confidence during your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Nicole Rodriguez
1 day ago
My instructor was Joyal Fernandez. He was a great instructor, I enjoyed my in class session and felt like I learnt a lot
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CHAPARRAL VALLEY
1 day ago
Saika Rafique is competent, knowledgeable and professional
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Saima Kashif
1 day ago
Saika Rafique taught very well.I really appreciate for her hard work .I got lots of information from her.
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Jaden Stephens
1 day ago
Saika Rafique was such an amazing instructor. she did outstanding and has very positive classes:)
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KUHELI ROY
1 day ago
Saika Rafique, thank you very much, you are very kind and helpful….
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Alissa Loft
1 day ago
10/10 for the course with Maria. The course was really hands on, engaging and fun. We didn’t even see the time go by. We collaborated everyone together. It was my best CPR class.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alissa! 🎉 We agree, Maria is wonderful at keeping the class collaborative and engaging. We're so glad this was your best experience with CPR/AED training in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Jason Yang
1 day ago
Great class, amazing instructors. 👍👍👍
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Bom Kim
1 day ago
Saika is the great instructor, learning a lot today wi
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Nedeesh Nair
1 day ago
Very informative class, really enjoyed the steps and practical methods used to make us understand. Instructor was Teresa Kwoon. She is the best!
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Wenn
1 day ago
Our instructor, Teresa Kwoon, is very professional. She is very eager to equip all students with the correct knowledge so she explains things very clearly. I really like the way that she gives us practices via scenarios, so that we can feel the atmosphere as if some accident is really happening and we as first-aiders have to deal with communication, observation apart from the care skills. This is a really useful class for me.
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Alireza Khorasani
1 day ago
I have done intermediate CPR and first aid training in Markham facility with Teresa Kwoon. She is an amazing instructor and we all had fun and learnt a lot.
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Remington Damian
1 day ago
Fun, interactive and run well. Teresa Kwoon was great!
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Casper Li
1 day ago
Great place and professional instructor
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Ved Garge
1 day ago
Good teaching
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ved! 🙏 We are glad you enjoyed the teaching during your CPR/AED training in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Khadiijo Farah
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Khadiijo! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Nepean for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Anastasiia Kuznietsova
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Anastasiia! 🙏 We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Louis Ke
1 day ago
Teresa was amazing! She is super kind and caring. She makes funny jokes and takes the time to help you learn every step at your own pace. I would definitely recommend her class!
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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Training Courses

The Emergency Medical Responder course is our highest level of First Aid and CPR/AED training. This is an eight day intensive course that includes theory and practical training for first responders. Students will be required to practice many different scenarios they may face in the real world in order to improve their life saving and patient assessment skills. Register for an Emergency Medical Responder training course and learn how to care for patients as a first responder!

Best Training Equipment and Instructors

The courses at Coast2Coast First Aid and CPR/AED are taught by highly experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors who always use the latest, state of the art equipment to ensure an optimal learning experience. It is important that our students learn their skills with new equipment as technology is always changing. First responders are the heroes of their communities which is why it is so important for us to provide them with the best tools possible to succeed in their training.

Private Training – Emergency Medical Responder Courses

For those who have a group of eight participants or more, you are welcome to enroll in a private training course with us! This means you have the option of attending your private course at one of our facilities or you can have one of our experienced instructors come to a location of your choice to teach your Emergency Medical Responder training course. Private training courses include benefits such as:

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Best Training Equipment and Instructors

The courses at Coast2Coast First Aid and CPR/AED are taught by highly experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors who always use the latest, state of the art equipment to ensure an optimal learning experience. It is important that our students learn their skills with new equipment as technology is always changing. First responders are the heroes of their communities which is why it is so important for us to provide them with the best tools possible to succeed in their training.

Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in Canada

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics provides WSIB-approved and OHS-approved First Aid, CPR, EMR, Youth training courses and more in over 25 locations in Canada! We pride ourselves on providing the best training experience possible, ensuring our students leave their course feeling confident in their life-saving skills.