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First Responder
(FR)Training
Program
First Responder
Duration
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
- Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
- Head and Spinal Injuries
- Acute and Chronic Illnesses
- Environmental Illnesses
- Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
- Crisis Intervention
- Special Populations
- 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
Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years will be issued
First Responder Recert
Duration
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
- Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
- Head and Spinal Injuries
- Acute and Chronic Illnesses
- Environmental Illnesses
- Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
- Crisis Intervention
- Special Populations
- 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
Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years will be issued.
First Responder
Duration
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
- Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
- Head and Spinal Injuries
- Acute and Chronic Illnesses
- Environmental Illnesses
- Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
- Crisis Intervention
- Special Populations
- 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
3 years will be issued
Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR & FR Training?
Experienced Instructors
Learn from Professional and Experienced Training staff who have an extensive background in the field.
Practice Skills with High-quality Equipment
Practice the skills of rescue and resuscitation using the best equipment available in the industry.
High Equipment to Participant Ratio
Increase your hands-on training with enough equipment for all students!
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).
Priority Event Job Application
Front of the line when it comes to applying for our Event Coverage Service positions.
Flexible Training Locations
Choose from courses all across Ontario unlike any other training provider!
Experienced Instructors
Learn from Professional and Experienced Training staff who have an extensive background in the field.
Practice Skills with High-quality Equipment
Practice the skills of rescue and resuscitation using the best equipment available in the industry.
High Equipment to Participant Ratio
Increase your hands-on training with enough equipment for all students!
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).
Priority Event Job Application
Front of the line when it comes to applying for our Event Coverage Service positions.
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!
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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Emergency Medical Responder training courses are meant for those who provide medical care and transportation of a patient to the proper facility.
Training levels include:
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recert
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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:
- Discounts on course pricing
- Centralized billing and reporting
- Easy management
- WSIB approved
- Canadian Red Cross Certificate, valid for 3 years
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.