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.

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).

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!

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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Testimonial

Judy Box
I recently completed the course here and very impressed by the greatest instructor named Ali! He is very passionate and give us a clear lesson of what we have to cover during the course. He is patient, humorous and intelligent. Thank you for the great time and I definitely recommend this place for CPR and first aider course!
Mr. Baker
Julia is very Kind and an awesome instructor. Very good experience.
Bengi Su Yılmaz
Carel, our instructor today, was very supportive, friendly, and helpful. The session was filled with valuable insights and clear, easy-to-understand knowledge transfer, enriched with important details. I appreciated the hands-on approach and the encouraging atmosphere Carel created throughout the training. Thank you for such an engaging and empowering experience!
MAHTAB NUSHABADI
Had very pleasant time with instructor Mitra and had fun and learnt a lot with practicing what we learnt , thanks for the time you put in to teach,🙏
Mary Ann Gernale
Mitra encourages the participants to be cooperative and productive in every activity.
Haye Ahmad
Omolara Ajose
Jacob Yang
Perfect instructor. So funny and informative. I’m surprised that I never fall asleep! Highly recommend.
Monica Rebelo (Monica Rebelo)
Mitra is an amazing teacher! Very hands on, communicates well and makes sure everyone understands before moving onto the next lesson.
Mia Jackson
Completed my BLS certification with Andrea. This is not my first time completing this course but Andrea made the course exciting, easy to understand, inclusive and provided excellent communication. I definitely recommend taking this course at this location. She was amazing!!! Will be back next year!
Mojisola Adeoye
Naomi Kumari
Prabh & Sibonile made the course easy to understand and remember enough for the test. It was fun and interactive. Enjoyed the class with them.
Jason Varghese
Kia our instructor was excellent. He ensured correct technique and made sure we understood medically and anatomically why we were doing all the life-saving techniques.
Puneet Arora
Response from the owner:Hey Puneet! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Scarborough first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Javier Richardson
Well it was pretty hand on training I really enjoyed myself with the physical course, and all the activities that we completed during the course. It was my first time and it was a very good experience.
Response from the owner:Hi Javier! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed your first safety course at our Burlington first aid and CPR training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Sima Shirmohammadian
My instructor Kia was great! Very knowledgeable
Response from the owner:Hi Sima! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course at our Newmarket first aid training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Richard Yin
Kia was a great instructor took the time to really let the students understand real life specific situations and give us (or atleast me) the confidence to do perform some day
Response from the owner:Hey Richard! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Newmarket first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Jessica DG
Kia was a wealth of knowledge! I feel confident and prepared to act in an emergency if necessary.
Response from the owner:Hi Jessica! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Kia as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and we're so glad that you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Newmarket first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Dr. suchita rawat
Julia was amazing instructor. She made thestandard first aid and aed level c class easy and engaging.
Response from the owner:Hi Dr. Suchita! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course with Julia as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Edmonton first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Andrew Gray
I completed my CPR First Aid Training with an excellent instructor, Scott F. He was very thorough and detailed, while also being funny and professional. I would definitely go back and recommend Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics to anyone who needs to complete their CPR training.
Response from the owner:Hi Andrew! Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Scott as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our North York first aid and CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Yamanpreet Singh
Excellent Instructor Julia. Wonderful experience. Lots to learn and she is very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Response from the owner:Yamanpreet, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you at our Edmonton first aid training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!
Denise John
Amazing staff
Response from the owner:Denise, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our North York first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
mutsa maposa
Well organized, instructor Penny was amazing, felt good about the whole experience
Response from the owner:Hi Mutsa! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Penny as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Burlington first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
CrosbySparks &Embers
Had a major issue due to employee setting me up in the wrong course and had an issue with the customer service rep that I was dealing with. Spoke with management and they were able to help rectify the issue and help me get the correct course for my daughter and I.
Response from the owner:Hello! Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We take feedback like this seriously and would like the opportunity to review what happened in more detail. Unfortunately, we’re unable to locate your registration under the name "CrosbySparks &Embers." Could you please contact our General Manager at [email protected] with your name and course date? We’d be happy to look into this and work toward a resolution. We hope to hear from you soon! Stay safe.
Chinedu Wisdom
Exciting Experience with your organization
selenne lira
Response from the owner:Hi Selenne! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our North York first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Ryan McCaffery
Jen was friendly, articulate and upbeat. She maintained a energetic and comfortable learning environment for the whole team!
Response from the owner:Hey Ryan! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our London first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Chuong Nguyen
Shoutout Jen for a precise presentation on health safety cpr and training!
Response from the owner:Hi Chuong! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Jen as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our London first aid and CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Josh Noescher
Jen is the best made it very easy to remember things
Response from the owner:Hey Josh! 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 at our London first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Muzammil Rop
Jen was amazing
Response from the owner:Muzammil, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our London CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Domingo Pichardo
Response from the owner:Hi Domingo! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our London first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Shiz
Elhamy cleverly used various teaching tools to keep it interesting. Also a generally fun and kind person to be instructing the class. Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
Update 3 years later: Still an amazing experience with C2C CPR training! John Devlin is a great instructor, using his many years of experience first hand to teach his students. A huge thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge to your class!
Response from the owner:Hi Shiz! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed another safety course at our Toronto first aid training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for continuing to choose Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again for your next recertification. Stay safe!
Sandra Kerio
It is a good place to learn and also have the best trainer.
Response from the owner:Hi Sandra! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Hamilton first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Wilson Ho
Response from the owner:Hi Wilson! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Scarborough first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Alix Doria
Response from the owner:Hi Alix! 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 at our Scarborough first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Oziri Kingsley
Highly practical and well-structured training with hands on CPR and AED practices. Thanks instructor Omar
Response from the owner:Oziri, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our London CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Raymond L
I finished my in-person training from Coast2Coast and my instructor was Azra. She was very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get a course/training on First Aids and CPR courses done.
Response from the owner:Raymond, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Marie Ruggiero
I took a BLS First Aid course with Kia, and it was by far the most informative course I’ve ever taken. He didn’t just teach us how to do each step, he explained why we do them and gave so much extra knowledge that I haven’t gotten in other courses. Kia was patient, approachable, and made sure everyone truly understood the material. I left feeling confident and well-prepared. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi Marie! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great BLS training course with Kia as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and we're so glad that you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Newmarket CPR training facility next year for your next course. Stay safe!
Majdouline
formation de qualité, le.formateur Joseph est excellent
Response from the owner:Hi Majdouline! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Joseph as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
jeeta rai
Response from the owner:Jeeta, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you at our North York first aid training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!
Harri Cool
Had a really great experience. The instructor “WALAA” was very professional and friendly. She makes sure you understand thoroughly. She is so experienced and teaches perfectly.
Response from the owner:Harri, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Mississauga CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Christina Yang
Mitra She was amazing 🤩🎉🎉🎉
Response from the owner:Christina, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Richmond Hill first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
harpreet kaur cheema
I had a great experience during my first aid training. The sessions were informative, and I was able to understand everything easily. Our teacher, Julia, was very kind and explained each topic clearly. Overall, it was a very useful and enjoyable training.
Response from the owner:Hey Harpreet! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course at our Edmonton first aid training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Kriti Dhakal
Response from the owner:Hey Kriti! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our London first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Tamara Bailey
Overall great
Jedaeya Palmer
Teresa is an amazing instructor. She engages with the class well and has a fun personality!
Bogdana Scrivens
Walla is a fantastic instructor!
Response from the owner:Hi Bogdana! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Mississauga CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Kushang Mistry
It was wonderful class. And instructor was explaining everything clearly and up to the point. I enjoyed a lot.
Chen Ye
Nice place, Instructor WALAA is very professional and friendly, Passed the test for Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Response from the owner:Hey Chen! 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 Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. It's great to hear that you learned so much and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
WJY Winnie
I really love how Teresa teaches~ and the lesson is interesting!
first responder training courses

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 23 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.