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

Jin Park
19 hours ago
I just completed my Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course and I would highly recommend. Our instructor, Tatiana Briceno, was amazing at teaching the necessary skills and concepts while making it interesting at the same time. I was super happy with how everything went.
Christina Morris
19 hours ago
I took Standard First Aid with Julia today and she was wonderful! Great instruction I feel confident in my care. She was also so nice and had the class laughing and enjoying our time!!! 100% would take First Aid here again.
Zureyma Valderrabano
20 hours ago
I took Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course and really enjoyed it. My instructor, Ahmed Elsaid, did an excellent job. The class was very dynamic, clear, and concise. It never felt boring; on the contrary, he kept me engaged the entire time and explained everything in a very easy-to-understand way. I would definitely recommend it.
Kanwaldeep Kaur
20 hours ago
had a great experience as a student in JOYAL’s first aid course. He is a very knowledgeable and supportive instructor who explains everything clearly and patiently. He made the class engaging and easy to follow, even for beginners.

JOYAL encouraged questions and ensured that every student understood the techniques properly through hands-on practice. His friendly and professional approach created a comfortable learning environment.

I feel much more confident in my first aid skills thanks to his teaching. Highly recommend JOYAL as an instructor—definitely a 5-star experience!
FUAD OLAWALE
23 hours ago
I had a very positive experience with my instructor. He is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to helping students succeed. One thing I really appreciated was his ability to explain complex topics in a clear and simple way, making it easier to understand and apply what we learned.

He created a supportive and respectful learning environment where questions were encouraged, and everyone felt comfortable participating. His teaching style is engaging, and he often used real-life examples that made the lessons more practical and meaningful.

I also admired his professionalism and organization. He is always prepared, provided clear instructions, and gave helpful feedback that helped me improve. Overall, this instructor (JOYAL) made the learning experience enjoyable and motivating, and I feel more confident in my skills because of his guidance.
honour oladele
1 day ago
Joyal was an excellent instructor! He made the training very engaging and easy to understand. He made sure everyone in the class comfortably took turns in completing the practicals. I learned a lot and feel much more confident handling emergency situations. Overall, I had a great experience in this First Aid and CPR course with Joyal. I would definitely recommend his class.
Waddah Bayati
1 day ago
Best people to teach and take care
shiv kumar devgun
1 day ago
Trusha patel
1 day ago
Selina is good instructor she is very good teacher also
Muhammad Zahid
1 day ago
My teacher is very sincerly with her job
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arjun sukumaran
1 day ago
I did my in-person training from here for my standard first aid and CPR programs, and Joyal Fernandes was my instructor. I really did enjoy my class; it was fun and very educative.
Ahmed Eldirdiri (_Blank_)
1 day ago
The course was really informative and straight forward. The format of the online portion made progression easy, and our instructor, Joyal, was very friendly and made the information easier to digest! He gave great tips, and took the time to make sure everyone understood the key concepts from both the practical and online segments.
Keegan Smith
1 day ago
My instructor, Ashraf, was fantastic! He was friendly and fun, while also being very thorough in his explanations, but didn’t go into unnecessary detail - a hard balance to strike! I took Standard First Aid with CPR/AED. There was an online self-directed portion, and then an in-person portion with Ashraf. The in-person portion was very hands-on, with the majority of the day spent in skills practice and simulation. I would definitely recommend this trainer and facility to anyone looking for First Aid training!
mesh hashmi
1 day ago
Very informative and highly recommended
Thanks to Mr. Ashraf very good instructor.
Jordan Mutebi
1 day ago
Ashraf was really good .and experienced
Parneet kaur Virk
1 day ago
Very nice place and too good instructor MR. Ahmed Elsaid.
Holly McDowell
1 day ago
Sharareh made the class a very interactive environment and consistently checked in to make sure we understood our learning!
Joe
1 day ago
Amazing instructor. Very knowledgeable and made sure to ask us if we had any questions many times to make sure we understood the teachings
Nazli Ahmadi
1 day ago
James Bolter
1 day ago
Great training
Dhara Patel
1 day ago
abrham lisanework
1 day ago
Instructor Walaa, 100%
Alex Miller
1 day ago
Nikki Logan
1 day ago
It was a great experience working with Tatiana Briceno. Excellent instructor.
Rita Zsok
1 day ago
The couse was clearly explain, easy to follow and understand. Ashraf is an amazing and funny teacher. Thank you!
Momomiler
1 day ago
The instructor was amazing! I learned alot!
Sarath Chandra
1 day ago
Christine Quirante
2 days ago
Would recommend this place to do First Aid and CPR lessons, very hands-on and informative. Adnan was a great instructor!
Response from the owner:Hey Christine! Thanks so much for the wonderful review and recommendation! We're so happy you found your training informative and that you enjoyed having Adnan as your instructor. Hope to see you again for recertification in the future! Stay safe.
Michele
2 days ago
I don’t usually leave google reviews, but this was by far the best BLS course I’ve taken. John Devlin was an excellent instructor. I highly recommend!!
Gurjotkaur
2 days ago
Had an excellent experience with Sharareh Meskoob. She was really helpful and supportive, I was scared at first but the environment was so friendly. Highly recommend.
Christopher
2 days ago
I took the standard first aid course with Sharareh, she was very thorough with the course content it was a pleasure to have her as my instructor.
Nick Mathews
2 days ago
Sharareh Meskoob was a terrific instructor - very knowledgable and friendly.
Osasumwen Osemwengie
2 days ago
Rupinder Singh Maan
2 days ago
Passed my CPR course with 100%! The trainer sharareh meskoob was very knowledgeable and explained everything perfectly. Great experience overall.”
Parminder Singh
2 days ago
“I successfully completed my CPR course with a 95% score, and I have to say the training was excellent. The trainer Sharareh Meskoob was very knowledgeable, professional, and supportive throughout the session. She explained each step clearly and made sure everyone understood properly. Great learning experience!”
Peter. D. F
3 days ago
Julia was an excellent teacher. Highly recommend this course.
Hassan Anwar
3 days ago
Great service
Jameliah Williams
3 days ago
Dimitrih was incredibly knowledgeable and hilarious.
Response from the owner:Hi Jameliah! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Rajeev 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 soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Jashandeep Singh Sidhu
3 days ago
The instructor taught a really great class. It was interactive and a fun session. We got to practice cpr on dummies and learned to used AED.
Response from the owner:Hey Jashandeep! Thank you so much for your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. We're so glad you had an enjoyable training course with Rajeev and we hope to see you again for recertification in the near future! Stay safe.
Brett Preston
3 days ago
Course was great. Staff was knowledgeable and made the class enjoyable.
Celia Ho
4 days ago
Good course!
esther cheng
4 days ago
Haiping Yang
4 days ago
Sharareh Meskoob is a good teacher!
Tabassum Fatima
4 days ago
zihao zhao
4 days ago
Sharareh Meskoob very nice
Richard Easton
4 days ago
Sharareh Meskoob was a great instructor doing the first aid CPR training. Really patient and knowledgeable. She made sure that everyone understood the program and information throughout the whole program.
himanshu purohit
4 days ago
Mr. John Devlin at north York centre Excellent trainer for first aid training
Danielle Daniella
4 days ago
Lobat Fadaei
5 days ago
I had a very positive experience in this BLS course. The instructor was excellent, knowledgeable, patient, and very clear in their teaching. Teacher explained many important details that had not been properly covered in my previous classes, and they took the time to explain the reasons behind each step. That made the material much easier to understand and remember. The class was very helpful, informative, and engaging. I would definitely recommend this course to others.
Rohan Sharma
5 days ago
Very immersive learning experience with red cross trainer Andrea. Coming from an introvert perspective who doesn't celebrate learning in group environment but I must say she had all of students in class room fully engaged and wanting to learn even tho many of us didn't enter the first Aid class room thinking we gonna learn something . It's a sign of a trainer who is extremely passionate towards her craft and career and want to genuinely make a difference in the society. A must try experience for everyone even for those who just wants to serve the community in some capacity not only for healthcare workers or ones who need first aid cpr's for thier professional job. Keep up the energy, enthusiasm and innocence behind the all these trainings which is too genuinely make our society more aware and read to help in times when other needs it 🙏thanks again for the wonderful experience during first aid cpr class
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.