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 UnlimitedΒ β€œPractice-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 underΒ Canadian Red CrossΒ 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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Fawzia Yekini
16 hours ago
Felt confident and prepared after this course! I appreciate how they explained the "why" behind each step, not just memorizing. The facility was clean and the certification process was smooth. Highly recommend for anyone who needs this for work, school, or just personal safety. It was an Amazing First Aid & CPR training Instructor was patient, funny, and made everything easy to understand. Lots of practice and participation . I went in nervous and left feeling like I could actually help someone if needed. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you!
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Dianna Ladera
16 hours ago
Saika is a good instructor. Very knowledgable. Provided good information and inputs.
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Emily Tilley
16 hours ago
Saika was great, she’s a very kind and personable person! She made the class engaging and very informative. Providing us with ample examples and time to ask questions. I personally enjoyed how open she was to conversation during the class, opening the floor for us students to ask questions and answer them. This really made the difference when trying to remember a whole lot of stuff, it really helped the information stick! Thanks Saika for the great day and valuable information.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emily! πŸŽ‰ We agree that Saika is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and creating an open space for questions. We are glad she helped the information stick during your Red Cross certification in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Ashley Jeffries
18 hours ago
Amazing course selection!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ashley! πŸŽ‰ We work hard to offer a wide variety of options for your Red Cross certification in Brampton, and we're so glad you liked our course selection. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Lucas Di Vita
20 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lucas! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Paramount Courier
21 hours ago
I did my training course with C2C and it was amazing to see our instructor Saika Rafiue. She provided all the course details and explained everything in a very positive way in a timely fashion. Her knowledge and experience are the BEST Thank You Naveed Shakeel
Response from the owner:Thank you, Naveed! πŸŽ‰ We agree, Saika Rafiue is wonderful at sharing her knowledge and explaining all the course details in such a positive way. We're so glad you had a great experience earning 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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Sander van Walraven
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Sander! ⭐ We are so glad we could help you with your 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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Vladimir Borisov
2 days ago
I thank Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - Newmarket for the contribution to our community! Special thanks to Kianoosh Afzali Dehziari for his charisma, experience, knowledge, and, most importantly, his ability to convey information so it's fully understood. Thanks to such professionalism, the course exceeded my expectations.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Vladimir! πŸ™ We agree that Kianoosh Afzali Dehziari is fantastic at sharing his experience and knowledge to ensure everything is fully understood. We're glad you had such a positive experience during your CPR/AED training in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Denny Nem
2 days ago
Very information and the instructor was very patient.
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Agney β€œAgney” Giridas
2 days ago
Instructor Joyal
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Cole Holita
2 days ago
Awesome experience! Easy and well taught experience!
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MonsterGamer Holita
2 days ago
Very fun demonstration, Joyal gave me a wonderful learning experience allowing me to refresh my first aid knowledge for lifeguarding and allowed me to feel more confident doing first aid.
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Nishan Singh
2 days ago
Good experience with instructor mr. Scott
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avinash muliya
2 days ago
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Tiana Cartier
3 days 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!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tiana! πŸŽ‰ We agree that Carel is amazing at creating a supportive and judgment-free environment. It's great to hear her humor and straightforward teaching style made your Red Cross certification course in Ottawa such a fun experience. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Marcia Ciccarelli
3 days 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 !
Response from the owner:Thank you, Marcia! πŸŽ‰ We agree that Dimitri is wonderful, and we are so glad he went above and beyond to make sure you received the correct Red Cross certification. It is great to hear that he kept the day fun and engaging for you in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Manmeen Kaur
3 days 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
3 days 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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Response from the owner:Thank you, Karan! πŸ™ We're so glad the hands-on practice and real-life scenarios helped build your confidence during your CPR/AED 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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Ka Min Tsang
3 days 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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3 days 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
4 days ago
Saika Rafique was absolutely amazing. I had a great experience learning from her.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Marife! πŸŽ‰ We agree, Saika Rafique is absolutely amazing at helping our students earn their Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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k b
4 days 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! πŸ™ 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
4 days ago
My instructor was Joyal Fernandez. He was a great instructor, I enjoyed my in class session and felt like I learnt a lot
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicole! πŸŽ‰ We agree, Joyal Fernandez is a wonderful instructor who makes getting your Red Cross certification in Kitchener engaging and informative. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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CHAPARRAL VALLEY
4 days ago
Saika Rafique is competent, knowledgeable and professional
Response from the owner:Thank you, CHAPARRAL VALLEY! πŸŽ‰ We agree that Saika Rafique is incredibly professional and knowledgeable when it comes to Red Cross certification training. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Saima Kashif
4 days ago
Saika Rafique taught very well.I really appreciate for her hard work .I got lots of information from her.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Saima! πŸŽ‰ We agree that Saika Rafique does an amazing job and works so hard to make your Red Cross certification training in Calgary so informative. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified 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.