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

Haochen Sun
15 hours ago
Very good experience. The instructor Dimitrih is very experienced and knowledgeable.
Eshetu Mulatu Garibu
1 day ago
I recently completed the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training at Coast2Coast First Aid in the North York facility, and I had a very positive experience. The training was well organized, professional, and easy to understand. The instructor was excellent—very knowledgeable, patient, and supportive. They explained each topic clearly and made sure everyone understood the steps before moving forward. The hands-on practice for CPR, AED use, choking, and emergency response was very helpful and made the training feel realistic and practical. The class environment was comfortable and interactive, and there was enough time for practice and questions. I especially appreciated how the instructor focused on real-life situations and safety, which helped me build confidence in responding to emergencies. Overall, this was a great training experience. I feel much more confident and prepared to handle emergency situations now. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast First Aid at the North York facility to anyone looking for high-quality first aid and CPR training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Eshetu Mulatu Garibu! 🎉 We're glad the hands-on practice helped build your confidence in responding to real-life emergencies. It is wonderful to hear you had such a positive experience during your Standard First Aid training at our North York facility. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Crystal Waters
1 day ago
Saika is amazing. I loved her training and she truly makes things relatable and I will remember her stories. I love that she is a mother and a woman and I appreciated her aspect and understanding in doing first aid on women, and some of the challenges doing first aid on large men also, as a petite woman.
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Crystal! ❤️ We agree, Saika is amazing, and we love that her relatable stories and perspective on performing Standard First Aid on people of all sizes resonated with you in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Alexa Miller
1 day ago
Did my first aid class with Saika Rafique! She was very knowledgeable and made sure that the class was super interesting! I would highly recommend booking the course with her, she was amazing!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alexa! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is wonderful at keeping the class interesting while sharing her knowledge. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Elizabeth Gillis
1 day ago
I did standard first aid with Saika Rafique who was a great instructor! She had lots of activities to change things up and did lots of review and explanations before the test.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Elizabeth! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged with fun activities and great review sessions. We are so glad she helped you feel prepared and confident to earn your Red Cross certification in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
D Squared
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, D Squared! ⭐ We hope to see you again in London for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Olivia Hill
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in London for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jordan Di Cicco
1 day ago
Ezz was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in learning BLS!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jordan! 🎉 We agree, Ezz is incredibly knowledgeable and does a fantastic job teaching the BLS Provider course in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Emma Newell
1 day ago
Ezz was amazing, he remembered everyone’s name after the first few minutes and was really engaging
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emma! 🎉 We agree that Ezz is amazing, and it is so great that he made the class so engaging by remembering everyone's name right away. We are glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Victoria Sudeyko
1 day ago
Great experience and very thorough explanation of all techniques!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Victoria! 🎉 We are so glad you appreciated the thorough explanation of all the techniques during your Standard First Aid course in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sanjarah Ahsan
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Sanjarah! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
JJ Lavadan
1 day ago
Ali was super helpful and made the class enjoyable
Response from the owner:Thank you, JJ! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at keeping the class enjoyable and helpful. We are so glad you had a great experience with your CPR/AED training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Dean
1 day ago
Thank you for teaching class, Kindly ALI teacher, it makes me easy to get it , Thank you!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Dean! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at making the material easy to understand. We are so glad you had a positive experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
jayda
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Jayda! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again for your next recertification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jenifer Hernandez
2 days ago
Amazing instructor. Aryen is very kind and helpful. He gives you confidence and gives good feedback to become a future instructor yourself.
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Jenifer! 🎉 We agree, Aryen is wonderful at building confidence and providing helpful feedback during your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jordan Pettle
2 days ago
John was a compelling instructor and made the learning both enjoyable and thorough. Thank you very much John!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jordan! 🎉 We agree, John is a compelling instructor who knows how to make CPR/AED training in North York both enjoyable and thorough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Tricia Smith
2 days ago
Very comprehensive and practical training sessions at a reasonable price. The trainer was friendly and knowledgeable. Coast2Coast also shows great flexibility with booking, which is essential for a company of our size with staff on a hybrid schedule. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for quality first aid training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tricia! 🙏 We're glad our flexible booking options made it easy to coordinate Standard First Aid training for your hybrid team in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sam Lin
2 days ago
Great info provision and education
Anisha Nandy
2 days ago
John Devlin is very knowledgeable and a great instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anisha! We agree that John Devlin is incredibly knowledgeable and makes our CPR/AED training in North York so engaging. 🎉 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Monica Lapierre
2 days ago
Instructor was very helpful and very knowledgeable Felt very welcome and at ease
Response from the owner:Thank you, Monica! 🙏 We're glad our instructor made you feel welcome and at ease during your CPR/AED training in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Doc Lance
2 days ago
Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics is a recognized business that offers certain First Aid and life-saving related certifications for professionals and anyone who wants to enhance their skill set. They operate out of various sites across Ontario (GTA and Southwestern Ontario) and are partnered up with the Canadian Red Cross. I'm an RN who has practiced for the past decade in an outpatient capacity. I recently acquired a new role and will be heading back to inpatient at a local hospital and as a result, took a full BLS (CPR/AED) course from Coast2Coast out of the Kitchener location. It was very comprehensive and the instructor (PRABH) covered all the related topics and was highly knowledgable with providing rationale. She had a good demeanour and was approachable - great qualities to have as an instructor. RECOMMENDATIONS: - ensure you have registered for the correct course as they have a ton listed on the Canadian red cross site. I recommend calling their customer service hotline - which was very helpful. I couldn't find my old CPR card and so the customer service rep assisted me in moving my registration to the appropriate class. Total cost $73 for the BLS - HCP one which will cover CPR, AED, Choking, etc across the lifespan. - ensure you have your old certification card to show them, valid within 3 years, if not then just register for the course again (4hrs) and pay the $73 bucks (taxes in). - Arrive early, or if you cannot make it then call and cancel or notify the instructor so it doesn't waste the instructor's time or the registered participants. All in all, very good course, easy payment, live customer service representative, and knowledgable instructors (aka. PRABH). Thank you.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Doc Lance! 🙏 Congratulations on your new inpatient role. We are so glad our customer service team helped you get into the right class, and we agree that Prabh is wonderful at explaining the rationale behind the training. Good luck with your transition, and thank you for choosing us for your Red Cross certification in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Raven Palanychka
2 days ago
Always love doing my bls renewal course through coast2coast. Instructors are great and locations are convenient:D
Response from the owner:Thank you, Raven! 🙏 We're so glad you find our North York locations convenient for your BLS Provider training. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
L P
2 days ago
I renewed my BLS certification with Coast2Coast. Hetal had a comprehensive lesson for us to refresh our training. She answered every question with perfect clarity and prepared us with all the information to pass the 20 question quiz at the end. It was easy, if you pay attention. I feel confident that any emergency situation I encounter that I can calmly and professionally handle what is required within my level of certification. There are many locations, dates and times to choose from, which is why I chose them, but they are clean, organized and have have well maintained equipment to train on. I will be renewing with them again next year.
Response from the owner:Thank you, L P! 🙏 We agree that Hetal is wonderful at keeping the lessons comprehensive and answering every question with clarity. It is great to hear you feel so confident to handle an emergency and that you enjoyed our clean equipment during your recertification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Mika Kleinczmit
2 days ago
Ezz was great
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mika! 🎉 We agree, Ezz is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged during our Standard First Aid courses in London. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Ryan Wong
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Ryan! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in London for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Aisha Faruqui
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us in London, Aisha, and we look forward to seeing you at your next recertification! ⭐ We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Christian
2 days ago
BLS Dr Ezz was great
Response from the owner:Thank you, Christian! 🎉 We agree, Dr Ezz is fantastic at delivering the BLS Provider course in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Michael Medeiros
2 days ago
IT was a great day to learn CPR
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great day learning life-saving skills during your CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Genevieve
2 days ago
He was a very funny, kind instructor who took time with every student to help explain and support when asking questions. Definitely will be taking a course with him again when my certificate expires!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Genevieve! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience and found your instructor so supportive. We look forward to seeing you again in North York for your Red Cross certification! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kiyana Attaran
2 days ago
Sharareh was a great instructor!!! She was very thorough and detailed, everyone left the class with great knowledge and understanding!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kiyana! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh is a fantastic instructor who does a great job making sure everyone understands the material. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Gurprit Riar
2 days ago
Amazing experience with CPR instructor Selina Rae! I loved the way she kept the class engaging and fun throughout while making sure every topic was explained clearly and thoroughly. Her teaching style made learning easy to follow and enjoyable. I left feeling more confident and informed. Highly recommend her to anyone taking CPR training!
Chi Ugw
2 days ago
Wonderful Instructor and was able to explain everything well. An engaging class to.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chi! 🙏 We're so glad you found the class engaging and that your instructor explained everything so well during your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Adam Jordan
2 days ago
Ali was a great instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Adam! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor who makes the course so engaging. We are glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Alicia Nguyen
2 days ago
I completed the standard first aid and cpr with Ali. He was very informative and was more than willing to help out and answer questions.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alicia! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at answering questions and making the class so informative. We're glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Damon
2 days ago
Great instructor
Parvinder JSsar
2 days ago
My teacher is very nice and coperative.
britta montilla
2 days ago
Mikayla B
2 days ago
Wonderful! Easy to follow and very informative.
Infinite50 _
2 days ago
Sobya was amazing very funny and good instructor
A.M
2 days ago
Amazing instructor everrrrrr Selina Rawe!🤩
farzane karami
2 days ago
This class with Ms.Selina Rawe was perfect and very useful. She is the best teacher 😍
Sindy Simoni
2 days ago
Angela W
2 days ago
Very thru and informative
Erica Malascalza
2 days ago
Selina was a great instructor and very engaging!
Matthieu THOI
2 days ago
I had a great experience learning and applying standard first aid skills in Selina Rawe's class as she had very memorable anecdotes to remember the correct procedures
Sidney Boo
2 days ago
John D was an amazing teacher, his experience really shows, you won't find a better base of knowledge!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sidney! 🎉 We agree, John D is incredibly knowledgeable and his experience really shines during our Standard First Aid training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Timothy Ntambi
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Timothy! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Linh Thai
2 days ago
Ali was so kind and personable! He took the time to answer all of my questions, and overall was really encouraging! Thank you Ali!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Linh! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping things encouraging and taking the time to answer everyone's questions. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
holliyah
3 days ago
Excellent infoemation and Training
Response from the owner:Thank you, holliyah! 🎉 We are glad you found our training and information so valuable for your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Emma Araya
3 days ago
I made a mistake while booking and the customer support was great and helped me switch into the correct class. The instructor was informational. I do hope that in the future , they will have female mannequins to practice CPR on, as it has been show that women are less likely to receive CPR due to more bias attached
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emma! 🙏 We're so glad our support team could easily resolve your booking mix-up and that you found the class informative. Your suggestion about using female mannequins for CPR/AED training is incredibly valuable, as raising awareness about this bias is so important. We're glad you chose our Scarborough location. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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 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.