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

jaypee belleza
1 day ago
I always choose coast to coast for my trainibg. They provide good trainig, visual aids and demo. The trainor Joyal is really good in his demo and I really commend him. Good job!!!
Ale Suarez
1 day ago
Standard First Aid CPR Instructor: Ezz What an amazing experience. The instructor was very knowledgeable and facilitated the class in such a dynamic format that got all of us thinking and connecting with the course content. His kindness and care towards myself as a pregnant student was admerable. I enjoyed every part of the process and I hope more instructors like him can have these roles.
Concepcion Barrocamo
1 day ago
It is a wonderful experience doing training in this location. Instructor was great and amazing no dull moments during the training. I surely recommend coast2coast first aid and aquatics to my friends.
Aribah Mehmood
1 day ago
Christina is amazing, her real life experience examples from teaching motorbike riding helped so much!
Sara About
1 day ago
I had a great experience taking this First Aid course with Mr. Ali Sekhavati. The instructor was professional, patient, and explained everything clearly. The class was well organized, and the hands-on practice made the training very helpful and easy to understand. I learned a lot and feel much more confident handling emergency situations now. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking for quality First Aid training.
Samantha de Smit
1 day ago
An excellent run course with a super entertaining instructor!! Made the day fly by and answered any questions without judgement. If you’re looking to get first aid/cpr certified this is the spot to come!!
Gui Caram
1 day ago
An amazing class, Joyal is the best!
Izabella Poniatowski
1 day ago
Deserving of a gold star
Janeth Arapol
1 day ago
Grâce Boni
1 day ago
Very good teacher
Murray Collins
1 day ago
Ali Tamim
1 day ago
They're amazing and the instructor is experienced and wonderful.Charle is smart and has a creative way in teaching.
YVAN NANG
2 days ago
Honnêtement la formation était parfaite, c’est fou de savoir que sauver des vies peut passer par des simples gestes à notre portée et facile à réaliser, mais qu’on ignore pourtant. Avec des formateurs vraiment incroyables 🔥🔥❤️❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words, Yvan! ❤️ We are so glad our instructors showed you how simple actions can save lives during your WSIB approved training here in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kareemat Oshoala
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Kareemat, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training 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 again for recertification. Stay safe!
David Johnson
2 days ago
Presented in a very engaging and informative manner
Response from the owner:Thank you, David! ⭐ We're so glad you found our CPR/AED training in Ottawa to be engaging and informative. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Lina McBain
2 days ago
As a senior Nurse, I found this session of BLS with Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR-Napean to be very informative and practical. Our instructor Ashraf conducted the class with professionalism and took the time to learn everyone's name. He also presented information with precision accuracy. Our practical exercises were conducive to real life scenarios in and out of facilities and I for one feel more confident in my BLS abilities. Well done! 100% recommendation!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lina! We agree, Ashraf is wonderful at teaching with precision accuracy and making sure everyone feels included. It's great to hear that our practical exercises helped you feel more confident as a BLS Provider in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team
Amal Awale
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the high rating, Amal! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your CPR/AED training in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jaymie Yeoh
2 days ago
got my BLS certificate done here, needed it for school. Instructor Jan was really engaging and great at teaching the course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jaymie! 🎉 We agree, Jan is fantastic at making the BLS Provider course in Richmond Hill so engaging. We're glad we could help with your school requirements! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Farhad Rashidi
2 days ago
I completed Basic Life Support with Ali. He is a kind teacher. This was my 3rd year in his class and I couldn't be happier. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
Response from the owner: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 - Level C training course with Negin. 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 soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Stacey McBain
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the high rating, Stacey! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again for your next recertification in Nepean. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Ryan Hasegawa
2 days ago
Great experience with Ali, he taught very well.
T J
2 days ago
Good teaching and smooth experience to get the certificate.
Juliana Filice
2 days ago
I’ve used c2c for my first aid and BLS several times, twice with Ali. All the instructors i’ve had have been very patient and helpful as well as very knowledgeable. Will continue certifying with them!
Marissa Allen
2 days ago
Learnt so much ! Very hands-on and immersive experience. Ezz was a great trainer!
Aman Sethi
2 days ago
Great experience, Ezz was great with humor and teaching.
Nichole Shao
2 days ago
Perfect training. Thanks Ezz.
Olga K.
2 days ago
Very knowledgeable instructor with great hands on experience !
Tanya Ryan
2 days ago
Ezz was awesome and made the training really enjoyable and fun. Would highly recommend .
Caroline Alionte
2 days ago
Ezz was a wonderful instructor! Engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you!
Paramveer Love
2 days ago
Ezz was a great instructor and made the learning interactive!
Jorge Morais De Matos Tavira
2 days ago
Professor Ezz is the best
Avinash Patel
2 days ago
Very good information about first Aid and so good teaching Coast2Coast is good work.
Vishal Hundal
2 days ago
Sobya is a wonderful teacher
Response from the owner:Vishal, we'd like to thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled that you had such a great experience with Rajeev. We know these courses can feel long, but with the right instructors, it'll pass in a breeze! We hope you now feel confident in your life-saving skills. See you in a few years for recertification! Stay safe.
Paras paras
2 days ago
great experience
Karen John
2 days ago
Everything I expected from a BLS certification course, delivered by a professional, knowledgeable and charismatic instructor. Two thumbs up 👍👍
Erin Michalski
2 days ago
Extremely convenient way to become certified. Lots of dates available. Nice balance of hands on practice without feeling too “put on the spot” like in some trainings I’ve done. The hybrid option is great for flexibility and also is a nice study tool for long term retention.
Alexis Shaw
2 days ago
Ezz was an amazing instructor! Very encouraging and a good laugh.
Olga Kashkevich
2 days ago
Devine
2 days ago
Era Pandeling
2 days ago
Mr. Ali Sekhavati is very nice and funny. I had fun during Class! Very informative.
Abbey
2 days ago
magda
2 days ago
Jada Layne
2 days ago
Maricel Rampersaud
2 days ago
Devon Warren
2 days ago
I had a great time, the instructor Andrea T was very knowledgeable and she made the session easy to understand and learn. I will definitely recommend. 👍 👍
Isabella Maxwell
3 days ago
I love the experience, the professor Ali, and overall the content
Lovepreet singh Brar
3 days ago
Selina Rawe is a very excellent instructor. She explained CPR, AED, and first aid very clearly and in great detail, making everything easy to understand and use in real-life situations. I really liked the way she teaches and communicates. She is the best instructor I have had so far in my life. Thank you, Selina Rawe.
Mariya gh
3 days ago
I had a great experience in the CPRC course with Ali as the instructor. He was kind, supportive, patient, and very knowledgeable. His teaching style was clear, engaging, and made the class easy to follow. I also appreciated the support from the team at Coast2Coast during the registration process. Highly recommend!
Cherine Greiss [Staff]
3 days ago
Great First Aid course! The instructor Seline Rowe was amazing and explained everything clearly. The environment was friendly and comfortable, and the training was very helpful. Really happy with my experience.
Grace Qiu
3 days ago
The instructor, Edward explained the course content in a way that was easy to understand and remember! I would recommend Coast2Coast for anyone looking to get certified.
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.