Kitchener First Responder & Emergency Medical Responders Courses

If you have any interest in Professional Responder courses in Kitchener, enroll with us at Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics! We offer a wide variety of advanced training courses that have been designed for first responders. Among these advanced courses are First Responder and Emergency Medical Responder, just a few examples from our Professional Responder program. Acquire invaluable, life-saving skills through these intensive training courses.

At Coast2Coast, our objective is to provide our students with the highest quality training, which is why highly experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors lead our courses. Practice your skills on state-of-the-art equipment. Build the confidence necessary to save lives by registering for one of our Professional Responder courses in Kitchener!

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Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR and FR Training?

  • Enhance your training experience by learning from highly experienced instructors who have extensive backgrounds in fields such as paramedics, field medics, and more
  • Acquire rescue and resuscitation skills using top-of-the-line equipment for optimal learning
  • High equipment-to-participant ratio, ensuring ample access to equipment for each individual
  • Upon successfully completing the course, you will have the opportunity to attend future trainings with our “Practice-Your-Skills Pass.” This pass allows you to join a future professional responder course at no additional cost, providing you with the opportunity to practice your life-saving skills. Please note that if you wish to earn a valid certificate, you must register and pay for the course separately
  • When applying for Event Coverage Service positions, you have an enhanced likelihood of being contacted
  • Unlike other training providers, we offer advanced training courses across Ontario!

Duration:
40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
4-day training

Course Content:

  • The Professional Responder
  • Responding to the Call
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Assessment
  • Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
  • Circulatory Emergencies
  • Shock
  • Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Acute and Chronic Illnesses
  • Poisoning
  • Environmental Illnesses
  • Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
  • Special Populations
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
  • Multiple-Casualty Incidents

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:

  • Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Duration:
20 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
2-day training

Course Content:

  • The Professional Responder
  • Responding to the Call
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Assessment
  • Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
  • Circulatory Emergencies
  • Shock
  • Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Acute and Chronic Illnesses
  • Poisoning
  • Environmental Illnesses
  • Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
  • Special Populations
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
  • Multiple-Casualty Incidents

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:

  • Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Duration:
80 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
8-day training

Course Content:

  • The Professional Responder
  • Responding to the Call
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Assessment
  • Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
  • Circulatory Emergencies
  • Shock
  • Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Acute and Chronic Illnesses
  • Poisoning
  • Environmental Illnesses
  • Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
  • Special Populations
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
  • Transportation
  • Multiple-Casualty Incidents
  • Pharmacology
  • Marine Environment
  • Workplace

Requirements:

  • Must be certified in Standard First Aid & CPR-C
  • 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:

  • Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Duration:
40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
4-day training

Course Content:

  • The Professional Responder
  • Responding to the Call
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Assessment
  • Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
  • Circulatory Emergencies
  • Shock
  • Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Acute and Chronic Illnesses
  • Poisoning
  • Environmental Illnesses
  • Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
  • Special Populations
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
  • Transportation
  • Multiple-Casualty Incidents
  • Pharmacology
  • Marine Environment
  • Workplace

Requirements:

  • Proof of valid First Responder Canadian Red Cross Certificate
  • 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:

  • Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Duration:
40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
4-day training

Course Content:

  • The Professional Responder
  • Responding to the Call
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Assessment
  • Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
  • Circulatory Emergencies
  • Shock
  • Hemorrhage and Soft Tissue Trauma
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
  • Head and Spinal Injuries
  • Acute and Chronic Illnesses
  • Poisoning
  • Environmental Illnesses
  • Pregnancy, Labour and Delivery
  • Special Populations
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Reaching, Lifting and Extricating Patients
  • Transportation
  • Multiple-Casualty Incidents
  • Pharmacology
  • Marine Environment
  • Workplace

Requirements:

  • Proof of valid Emergency Medical Responder Canadian Red Cross Certificate
  • 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:

  • Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency Medical Responder Courses in Kitchener

Coast2Coast offers a wide range of exceptional Professional Responder courses in Kitchener that cover various topics including hemorrhage, shock, CPR, patient assessment, chest injuries, transportation, soft tissue trauma, multiple-casualty incidents, and much more.

As a leading provider of EMR and FR training in Ontario, our aim is to deliver the highest quality training by creating a learning environment that realistically simulates various medical and trauma emergencies. We strongly believe in the importance of practice, and our program, developed by the Canadian Red Cross and approved by the Paramedic Association of Canada, emphasizes repeated practice to ensure our students are fully prepared.

We hold our first responders and medical responders in high regard as the heroes of their communities. Therefore, our courses are taught by highly trained Canadian Red Cross instructors who possess extensive field experience and expertise. With access to state-of-the-art equipment, students have the opportunity to practice real-life scenarios and learn how to respond effectively in critical situations. Our advanced training resources include backboards, Kendrick Extrication Devices, full-sized body manikins, stretchers, and much more. Upon completing their training with Coast2Coast, students will gain confidence in their life-saving skills.

Private Training - Emergency Medical Responder Courses in Kitchener

If you want to register a group of eight or more participants for a First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder training course, contact us today! Private training is an excellent option to guarantee that your employees, students, or any other group members obtain a WSIB-approved certificate.

There are many great benefits to private training courses, which include (but are not limited to):

  • Choice of training location – choose one of our training facilities or your own facility
  • Flexible scheduling – select the dates that work best for your group!
  • Course discounts
  • Centralized billing and reporting

Some of Our Happy Clients

Testimonials!

Niagara Vision
2 hours ago
We completed our CPR training with Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc., and Chuck Farkas was an outstanding instructor. He was highly knowledgeable and delivered a full day of training in a clear, professional, and engaging manner. We learned a great deal and felt well prepared by the end of the session. We would confidently recommend Chuck and Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc. to anyone in need of professional training.
Man Sheung WONG
23 hours ago
Saika is an outstanding instructor for the First aid & CPR.
The class is interesting, I learned a lot.
Christine Hankin Leach
23 hours ago
Ankita Kalra
1 day ago
I attended the Emergency CPR/AED class. Our instructor Saika was great, very knowledgeable, kept us interested in the class all day. I feel very confident in providing first aid help after finishing her class.
Surjeet Kour
1 day ago
Very good experience.
Thankyou
Dennis Villanos
1 day ago
Dr. Adel did a great job refreshing all cpr needs. Thank you
Vishma Lamichhane
1 day ago
I had a standrad first aid with cpr/aed level c at brampton facility with Dr. Adel Egypt ENT Surgeon, it was amazing. He explain each detail and leave us with no doubt.
Denise Duncan
1 day ago
adel good instructor
Sharanjit Kaur
1 day ago
Dr.Adel is very experienced instructor. He is very kind and made learning joyful. He provides examples of every situation to teach in easy way.
Athena Gray
1 day ago
ADEL Lois a good instructor
Joshy John
2 days ago
Thank you Joyal for such an amazing class. You are a good lecturer.
Mihret Masho
2 days ago
It is really a good lesson and I learned a lot about First Aid and CPR
Athieu Akech
2 days ago
Very interesting and engaging in person sessions by Joyal
Tonya
2 days ago
Joyal was awesome. He engaged with everyone and made the class kind of fun. I actually laughed a lot. He was a great instructor
Jacob H
2 days ago
Joyal was attentive and very knowledgeable.
Christina Wu
2 days ago
Super great experience here. Ezz was absolutely fantastic, he was very passionate and and an amazing teacher!
ceili
2 days ago
Updated after three years. Just completed my recertification. Ezz is still a great instructor. Chairs are still uncomfortable! It’s hard to sit there for 8 hours with nothing to lean on.

great class, learned a lot 🙂 uncomfortable chairs though.
Response from the owner:Ceili, 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! Thanks for your feedback – management has been informed. Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Peter Vitez
2 days ago
The mixed online and in class standard first aid was straightforward and Ezz made the day enjoyable and informative.
amey patil
2 days ago
Great teaching by ezz really a good teacher with giving us all the practical knowledge required.
Beth De Souza
2 days ago
Great training and loved being able to do the blended course. Ezz was a fantastic instructor!
Helen Reis
2 days ago
I’ve returned to Coast2Coast to obtain my First Aid /cpr training and recertification . Muhammad @Bloor/Christie location was, thorough, patient and very informative with his level of training. Thank you
Sopheary Sarun
2 days ago
Andrea was an amazing BLS and CPR instructor. She made the course enjoyable and engaging, and her teaching style was very clear and easy to follow. I felt confident learning the material because of how well she explained everything. I would love to be in her class again when I renew my certification.
Dante S
2 days ago
Adel was an excellent instructor, we did our Emergency First Aid and CPR here, amazing.
Melissa Fonte
2 days ago
I had a great experience with Coast2Coast, especially with Dr. Adel. The course was clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, even for topics that can feel overwhelming. Dr. Adel explained everything in a calm, knowledgeable, and approachable way, which made the learning experience much more comfortable and engaging. I feel confident in what I learned and would absolutely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone needing first aid/CPR training.
Gwendolen Schultz
2 days ago
Great course Great teacher
Rihana Mohammadi
2 days ago
Dr. Adel good instructor
vanina donaire
2 days ago
Dr.Adel was great and I learned a lot from him. Thank you so much
Onuwa Precious
3 days ago
Dimitri was an amazing tutor. He made the lessons feel less burdensome
Tejesvini Chauhan
3 days ago
Wonderful experience. Dimitrih is amazing instructor. I enjoyed the class and learned many things.
Nathan Lee
3 days ago
Instructor Tatiana Briceno was really
understanding and in a manner where it was easy to comprehend and apply to the mannequins.
ANDREA ISABELLA ACOSTA GARCIA
3 days ago
Walaa was a really good instructor, she prepared us well to write the exam. Everyone passed and obtained their certification. If you need your BLS I recommend signing up with her!
Dory Soledada
3 days ago
Walaa is great thank you
shams abd
3 days ago
Walaa is good
Sahra Hersi
3 days ago
Walaa is a great instructor who thoroughly taught our BLS course. The training was clear, engaging, and easy to understand.
Shantelle R
3 days ago
Walaa was an excellent instructor
Stefan Acimovic
3 days ago
Walaa is a great teacher and should get a raise
Elly darl
3 days ago
Shirley-Ann T
4 days ago
Waala is a very good instructor she teaches well and displays a good demonstration in the training.
Holly Constantineau
4 days ago
mitra jokar
4 days ago
hello
my name is Mitra

I attended the Blended First Aid and CPR course, and my instructor was Mr. Ali Sakhavati. He is a highly experienced and excellent instructor with outstanding teaching skills and a very professional and respectful attitude. The course content was explained very clearly and thoroughly, and all topics were taught in an excellent way. Overall, it was a very informative and valuable course, and I learned a lot from it.
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Nikki R
4 days ago
Wonder and very instinctive course ! Thank you Selina .
Kritika Sharma
4 days ago
Selina is great! She made it engaging and easy to learn everything! Highly recommend
Antonio Ruffolo
4 days ago
Great course!
Joseph Mazurek
4 days ago
Victoria C
5 days ago
Prabh was great. We used this company for our group cpr training at our workplace. She was very patient and made learning fun!
Jean Christle Pineda
6 days ago
Andrea T. was an amazing instructor. She made the Red Cross training both fun and insightful, and we learned a lot. Her teaching style was engaging, clear, and very effective. Overall, it was a great and valuable training experience.
Sansan AP
6 days ago
Thank you so much to Andrea T. who conducted the training for our First Aid. She is amazing, knowledgable and we had a lot of fun during the training.
Raphael Candello
7 days ago
The course was great, and Selina Rawe’s presentation made it even better. Her sense of humor and dynamic style made the course fly by.
Response from the owner:Hi Raphael! 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 Oakville first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Erika Candello
7 days ago
I really enjoyed this course. Selina Rawe teaches very well, her explanations are clear, easy to follow, and the class felt really dynamic. She’s also kind, friendly, and funny, which made the whole experience even better. I didn’t even notice the time passing. I definitely recommend her.
Response from the owner:Erika, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Oakville 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! We can't wait to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Jessica Peng
1 week ago
I had a fulfilling and enjoyable day in Selina Rawe’s first aid class. She is humorous and optimistic, and her explanations were very detailed. I hope I’ll have the chance to see her again when I renew the course next time!
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Response from the owner:Hi Jessica! 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 course at our Oakville first aid training facility. 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. Looking forward to seeing you again for recertification! Stay safe.

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