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.

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).

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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Testimonial

Erin Lough
5 minutes ago
Thanks to Ali for running our session. Engaging and informative.
Willamina Sit
4 minutes ago
I recently completed the hybrid online and in-person Standard First Aid and CPR C course, and it was excellent from start to finish. The registration process was smooth and straightforward, and the online learning platform was easy to navigate and well organized.

The in-person portion of the course was equally well run. Our instructor, Azra, was clear, knowledgeable, and very supportive throughout the training. She demonstrated each skill thoroughly and provided helpful guidance while we practiced. I especially appreciated how she explained the rationale behind the care being provided, which made it much easier to understand and remember the steps.

Overall, it was a very well-structured course that balanced online learning with hands-on practice effectively. I would highly recommend this course to anyone needing Standard First Aid and CPR training.
Mykah Obrigewitch
17 minutes ago
Rana did amazing! She was engaging and fun to learn from and definitely made the whole day go by faster! Completely recommend this course
Tellingtheturth
2 hours ago
Perfect course and instructor! I have learned a lot.
Jayse Easton
2 hours ago
Emma W
2 hours ago
Rana was a great instructor, it was easy to stay engaged the entire course and I found the delivery of the information to be highly professional and educational. I had a great time !
Purnell Clarke
3 hours ago
Maria Boussoussa
4 hours ago
I recently completed the Emergency First Aid/CPR training at this location, and it was a really engaging and enjoyable experience. Our instructor, Joseph, explained complex procedures—like using a tourniquet and placing someone in the recovery position—in a way that was easy to understand. He kept the class interesting by sharing personal experiences and giving us real life situations to act out. I’m really glad we had him as our instructor—he made the 8-hour training feel like it flew by.
Highly recommend this training to anyone, it is such an important skill everyone should have.
Thanks again to Joseph for making it such a great experience.
Jonathan Suisham
4 hours ago
Course was fantastic
Cassandra
8 hours ago
Saado
8 hours ago
Ali is the best instructor anyone can have!
Priyal Goenka
8 hours ago
Alyana Shamji
8 hours ago
Good detailed course by Ali! Would definitely recommend to my friends 🙂
Frai
24 hours ago
I completed the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course. Everything was explained very clearly and accessibly. I was genuinely impressed with the team, communication, and responses to my questions. Good job.
Prakash Khatri
1 day ago
Scott Faichnie is a knowledgeable and supportive EMR instructor. His teaching is clear, practical, and engaging. He makes complex emergency care concepts easy to understand and ensures students feel confident with their skills.
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Hasrat Sidhu
1 day ago
One of the best experience i ever had. The instructor named Dimitri was very kind and funny.
Maria Kharilyn Molina
1 day ago
Harpreet Kaur
1 day ago
Great experience with Professor Dimitrih Lafleur. He made the course fun, engaging, and easy to understand. Highly recommend!
Ekene Ogbu
1 day ago
I really have a nice experience with the coast 2coast team, especially their instructors where super nice
Katherine Joron
2 days ago
Rupanjali Pandhi
2 days ago
The trainers were amazing .
Both Scott and Andrea explained everything in detail and demonstrated everything really well.
Thankyou so much Andrea and Scott.
Lyndsay Moir
2 days ago
sofia lopes
2 days ago
Joyal was amazing! So helpful and knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything so we all understood!
mehdi parvanehvar
2 days ago
Sharareh is Amazing instructor ,
She did amazing lectures and great hands on.
Shayne F
2 days ago
Nataliia Sheleheda
2 days ago
Perfect experience
julie zorzan
2 days ago
Very detailed explanation, great teacher!
Karen Quan
2 days ago
Well taught! Thanks
Rosany Rodrigues Realtor
2 days ago
Good class and teacher
John Dreyes
2 days ago
Very informative!
Rana Nasim
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rana Nasim, for the excellent rating! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jojo Tian
2 days ago
butterscotch36
2 days ago
The instructor Sharareh Meskoob is very informative and created fun scenarios that made learning easier.
Yasaman Mohammadzadeh
2 days ago
Instructor SHAR was nice and patient and reviewed all the scenarios during the in-person training.
Matison
2 days ago
Kicess De villa
2 days ago
Sharareh Meskoob was great! I had her for basic life support.
Rozalia Osadchyi
2 days ago
Great course, excellent instructor - Sharareh ! Very informative to refresh BLS skills .
Will recommend!
maha aldramly
2 days ago
Isabelle Tam
2 days ago
Leon Chi
2 days ago
This is Silvia
3 days ago
Ms. WALAA will ensure we have the skills to be first aiders, second time doing CPR course and this time I felt more secured and brave as we practiced all! Thank you for such an amazing course
Rowena Chen
3 days ago
I was a little nervous at the beginning, but my instructor, Scott was quick to break the ice and set everyone’s mind at ease. He was very thorough and clear with his teachings and created a fun, all-inclusive learning environment while remaining very professional throughout the day. Thank you!
Ethel Ramos
3 days ago
Ms. Azra is a knowledgeable instructor who explains CPR steps clearly and provides helpful hands-on practice that builds confidence.

The online process with Coast to Coast was smooth and easy from registration to course completion.
Joshua domboka
3 days ago
Very quick and understandable do recommend
Kevin Santhosh
3 days ago
Mr. Ezz was great with teaching us everything in detail and the importance of each and every action we do as a first aider. He was very interactive and entertaining through out the entire session. Great training!!
Candy Yanne
3 days ago
Ali S. is incredible instructor. I had an excellent experience during my CPR and first aid training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Candy Yanne! 🎉 We agree, Ali S. is an incredible instructor and truly makes the CPR and first aid training in North York an excellent experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Eva Stephen
3 days ago
I took the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED course with Ezz and it was completed very throughly. Although long, Ezz made the experience very enjoyable! I highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi Eva! 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.
Bi Chaves
3 days ago
Ali is a great instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bi Chaves! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor and we're so glad you had a great experience with your Standard First Aid course in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Walker Clarkson
3 days ago
Ali was great, Fun, energetic, and taught a good lesson
Response from the owner:Thank you, Walker Clarkson! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ali made your Standard First Aid experience in North York fun, energetic, and educational. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gabie Merka Derez
3 days ago
Ali was a great instructor, very energetic and lovely!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gabie Merka Derez! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ali was a great instructor and that you found him energetic and lovely during your Standard First Aid course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

EMR course

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:

EMR course

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.