First Responder
(FR)Training
Program

First Responder

Duration

40 hours teaching time
4-day training

Course Content

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years will be issued

First Responder Recert

Duration

20 hours teaching time
2-day training

Course Content

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years will be issued.

First Responder

Duration

40 hours teaching time
4-day training

Course Content

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued

Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR & FR Training?

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Experienced Instructors

Learn from Professional and Experienced Training staff who have an extensive background in the field.

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Practice Skills with High-quality Equipment

Practice the skills of rescue and resuscitation using the best equipment available in the industry.

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High Equipment to Participant Ratio

Increase your hands-on training with enough equipment for all students!

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Free Skills Practice Offer

Unique and Unlimited “Practice-Your-Skills Pass” for all of our graduates – Upon passing the training, you may choose to attend our future EMR courses (for free) to practice your skills and keep yourself current (if you wish to earn a valid certificate, you must register and pay for the course).

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Priority Event Job Application

Front of the line when it comes to applying for our Event Coverage Service positions.

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Flexible Training Locations

Choose from courses all across Ontario unlike any other training provider!

Recent Awards and Recognition

Our advanced professional responder courses have been designed to teach life-saving skills to current first responders or those interested in becoming a first responder under Canadian Red Cross guidelines. First Responder training is an intensive course which helps build teamwork and life-support skills in a challenging environment.

First responders are viewed as heroes of their communities by Canadian citizens and all of us at Coast2Coast which is why we strive to provide the best training possible. As a leading provider of Canadian Red Cross training courses, it is our duty to teach courses with highly experienced instructors who use top-notch training equipment.

The First Responder Course covers a variety of topics including Shock, Head and Spinal Injuries, Circulation Emergencies, workplace legislation and more. Courses will include scenario-based training, preparing students for emergencies they may face while on the job. Full course content may be found below in our First Responder course description. Build confidence in your life-saving skills and choose Coast2Coast for your next First Responder training!

Hear From Our Students!

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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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Testimonial

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Mohammad Mustafa
11 hours ago
Great experience with Coast2Coast. The CPR & First Aid course was clear and practical. Special thanks to trainer Ms. Hazra for her excellent instruction & Professionalism.
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Iryna Karkich
16 hours ago
I really enjoyed Saika’s First Aid class. She is a fun and engaging instructor who made learning easy and enjoyable. She combined the material with real-life examples and interactive activities in groups and pairs. The time went by so quickly because the class was interesting and well organized. Thank you, Saika, for a great learning experience!
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Rudy
16 hours ago
Very well structured and interactive class 🙂 Instructor Tatiana was really helpful!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rudy! 🎉 We agree that Tatiana is wonderful at keeping the class interactive and well-structured. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Antonio eljesser briceño
16 hours ago
Saika Rafique the instructor is great person the class is very interesting and funny the explanation is very concrete and clearly the class is wonderful
Response from the owner:Thank you, Antonio! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at keeping the class interesting and funny while providing clear, concrete explanations. We are so glad you had an enjoyable time getting your Red Cross certification in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Sherry kazakoff
16 hours ago
Saika Rafique was amazing teaching a class with multiple skill and experience levels. Had brand new students along with ones recertifing. She kept the class energetic, friendly and fun. Kept the class at a good pace and answered anyone’s questions and made sure everyone was clear and understood all important concepts. Thank you.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sherry! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is wonderful at keeping the energy high, especially when managing a mix of new students and those returning for their recertification in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Bridget
16 hours ago
Highly recommended this first aid course my instructor saika rafique was incredible!! One of the greatest teachers I have had
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bridget! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is an incredible instructor and truly one of the best at making our Standard First Aid course engaging. We're so glad you had such a great experience in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Bunny i
18 hours ago
I highly recommend taking this course. Our instructor Dimitrih was fantastic and full of wealth of knowledge. Greatly appreciated his fun class as you learn. Thank you so much Dimitrih
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bunny! 🙏 We agree, Dimitrih is fantastic at sharing his wealth of knowledge and keeping the class fun while you work on your Red Cross certification in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Romona Clinton
18 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Romona, and we hope to see you for your next recertification in Scarborough! ⭐ If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Mihaiela Petcu
19 hours ago
I had an excellent experience with this first aid course. The instructor Kia was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained everything in a clear, easy-to-understand way. The hands-on practice gave me confidence in using the skills in real-life situations. The course was well organized, interactive, and covered all the essential topics without feeling overwhelming. I would highly recommend this training to anyone looking to learn or refresh their first aid and CPR skills.
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Alec Brunet
20 hours ago
Completed training for our group with Maria today and she was fantastic. Incredibly kind and interesting from beginning to end. Highly recommend! Thank you Maria! 🙂
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qiang chen
1 day ago
good teacher, nice class
Response from the owner:Thank you, Qiang! 🎉 We are so glad you had a nice class and found the teacher to be so helpful during your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Maneli Moghadam
2 days ago
The instructor, Ahmed, was really nice and faciliated great discussions. I had a great experience and learned a lot of skills!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maneli! 🎉 We agree that Ahmed is wonderful at facilitating discussions and helping everyone learn valuable skills during their Red Cross certification course in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Peter Townsend
2 days ago
Course was wonderful the instructor was great!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Peter! 🎉 We're so glad you had a wonderful course and that your instructor was great during your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Avery Johnston
2 days ago
I had a great time completing my standard first aid and CPR. Mostafa made the class engaging and taught us practical skills in a way that will make sure we remember them.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Avery! 🎉 We agree, Mostafa is wonderful at making Standard First Aid both engaging and easy to remember. We're so glad you had a great experience in Hamilton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Atosha Wabingwa
2 days ago
Very nice instructor. Thank you so much Mostafa.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Atosha! 🙏 We are so glad you found our classroom clean and our instructor helpful during your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Sukhjit Kaur
2 days ago
I recently completed my First aid & CPR/AED course and with the help of teacher AMANDEEP KAUR i successfully completed the course. She explained concepts in detail and created a learning environment in the class.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sukhjit! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is wonderful at explaining concepts in detail and creating such a supportive learning environment. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Enrique Collins
2 days ago
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Abdul Rehman
2 days ago
The training was so engaging! Great experience.
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Ramneek Kaur
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Hey Ramneek! 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 course with us at our Mississauga first aid and CPR training facility. 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.
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Isaac Vasquez
3 days ago
Omar was a great teacher and made the entire process simple and easy. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Isaac! 🎉 We agree, Omar is wonderful at making things simple and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a positive experience getting your Red Cross certification in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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N Y
3 days ago
Today I completed the practical portion of my First Aid training with instructor Scott Faichnie, and I want to express my sincere gratitude and admiration for him as a teacher. This wasn’t my first First Aid course, but it’s the first time I’ve walked away feeling this confident in my skills. Scott explained everything so clearly, breaking each topic down in a way that was easy to understand and remember. He also managed to make eight hours of training genuinely engaging and enjoyable instead of something to simply get through. Thank you for creating such a positive learning environment and for giving me the confidence to actually use these skills if I ever need to.
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Hannah Ashton
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Hannah! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in London for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Selma Ghasemi
3 days ago
Mr. Ali explained everything really clearly and made the class genuinely engaging. He’s also got a great sense of humor, which made the training fun without taking away from how seriously he covered the material. Highly recommend him as an instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Selma! 🎉 We agree, Mr. Ali is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and using humor to make the material easy to understand. We are so glad you had an enjoyable experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Yuliana Muñoz
3 days ago
Excellent course and resources.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Yuliana! 🎉 We're so glad you found our course materials and resources helpful during your Red Cross certification training in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Ava Sheikholeslami
3 days ago
Amazing instructor, engaging and fun classes. I enjoyed my time here a lot!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ava! 🎉 We are so glad to hear you found our class engaging and had a fun time earning your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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First Responder (FR) Training Courses

First Responder courses with Coast2Coast First Aid and CPR/AED are taught by highly trained Canadian Red Cross instructors who have personal experiences in the first responder field. We view first responders as heroes of our community which is why we aim to provide the best training for our students. Practice real scenarios in a controlled environment and build new or existing skills.

Private Training – First Responder Courses

If you have a group of eight or more participants, you are eligible to receive private training at a facility of your choice. This means that one of our Canadian Red Cross certified instructors will come to you to teach your First Responder training course. Our private training courses include many great benefits such as:

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Top Training Equipment and Supplies

Our courses utilize high quality, up-to-date training equipment to ensure students receive the best experience possible. It’s important that our students learn first aid and CPR skills with the latest equipment as technology is always changing. Register today to earn your First Responder training certificate!

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.