Ottawa First Responder & Emergency Medical Responder

Join us for an advanced life-saving training course in Ottawa! Our Professional Responder program includes multiple course levels including First Responder, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade, First Responder Recertification and Emergency Medical Responder Recertification.

Each of these courses are designed to teach first responders various skills ranging from CPR to trauma to transporting patients. Learn from our highly-skilled instructors and practice with top-notch equipment. After completing your Professional Responder course with us, you will leave feeling confident in your life-saving skills!

Please Choose Your Professional Responder Course

First Responder – Ottawa

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) – Ottawa

EMR Upgrade – Ottawa

First Responder Recert – Ottawa

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recert – Ottawa

Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR and FR Training?

Train with instructors who have personal experience working as first responders!
Practice your rescue and resuscitation skills with high-quality training equipment
High equipment – participant ratio
Earn a “Practice-Your-Skills Pass” and attend future EMR courses to practice your hands-on skills at no cost (if you wish to earn a valid certificate, you must register and pay for the course)
Increase your chances of being contacted when applying for future event coverage service positions
At Coast2Coast, we host First Responder and Emergency Medical Responder training courses throughout Ontario unlike other training providers

First Responder

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

First Responder Recert

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

Emergency Medical Responder

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

Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade

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

Emergency Medical Responder Recert

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

Emergency Medical Responder Courses in Ottawa

Coast2Coast is proud to provide Emergency Medical Responder and First Responder training in Ottawa. As a leading provider of Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training, our goal is to instill confidence in our students, preparing them for their careers.

First Responders play a major role in our communities, so it is important that they get the best training possible. While training with Coast2Coast, our students will practice multiple scenarios they may face at work. Learn how to extract a patient from a car accident, practice airway management and oxygen therapy techniques and so much more! Practice using equipment and tools such as backboards, KEDs, full-body sized manikins, nasopharyngeal tubes, etc.

The Professional Responder instructors at Coast2Coast have years of experience, providing our students exceptional training. Learn from paramedics, field medics and more and complete this course approved by the Paramedic Association of Canada.

Private Training - Professional Responder Courses in Ottawa

Do you have a group of eight or more participants? If so, you may be eligible for a private training course! Contact us to set up your group for a private Professional Responder course in Ottawa. Private training creates flexibility for our clients: pick dates that work best with your schedule and choose your training location. We’ll send our certified Canadian Red Cross instructor and equipment to you! Private training includes the following benefits:

Course discounts
Centralized billing and reporting
Easy management
WSIB approved training
Canadian Red Cross certificate, valid for 3 years (BLS – 1 year)

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Sabrina Monges

5 hours ago

Ali was great!

olonade tawakalit

21 hours ago

Had a great time here! Thanks to Ali the instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, olonade! 🎉 We agree that Ali is a fantastic instructor who makes learning easy and fun. We are so glad you had a great time earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

ogechukwu nsofor

23 hours ago

The class was super excellent.

Response from the owner:Hi Ogechukwu! 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 soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Current Andy

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Current Andy! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to North York for your next Red Cross certification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Trí Huỳnh

1 day ago

Ali is the best instructor, he taught me how to actually save lives

Response from the owner:Thank you, Trí Huỳnh! 🙏 We agree, Ali is amazing at teaching people how to actually save lives during our CPR/AED training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sonia Khan

2 days ago

Amandeep Kaur is truly one of the best instructors I have ever had! She made the First Aid course engaging, practical, and easy to understand from start to finish. Amandeep has a rare ability to explain complex emergency procedures and lifesaving techniques in a clear, accessible way while keeping the atmosphere reassuring and comfortable. Thank you so much AMANDEEP mam

Nuuro Yasin

2 days ago

I had a great experience at Coast2Coast in Edmonton! My instructor, Amandeep Kaur, was wonderful. She explained everything clearly and was very patient with the class. She made sure everyone felt comfortable practicing the hands-on CPR, AED, and first aid skills. Her class was fun, friendly, and easy to understand. The price was good, and I feel very confident now. I highly recommend taking a class with the ınstructor Amandeep. She is exceptional!

Amir Memar

2 days ago

Saika was very caring, experienced, and knowledgeable. She taught the class very professionally and clearly, and I really enjoyed the class.

Caitlan Taylor

2 days ago

Saika Rafique was a wonderful teacher. Thank you !

parveen brar

2 days ago

Great CPR instructor Ms. Saika Rafique. She explained everything clearly and was very helpful and patient. The class was easy to understand and very useful. I really enjoyed the class and would highly recommend her.😊

Kimberly A

2 days ago

Kudos to Ms. Saika. I had a great class with her!!

Colin

2 days ago

Amandeep was an excellent instructor. Online and in person course was very thorough and engaging

udey bhullar

2 days ago

I did a first aid and cpr course with amandeep kaur. She is a great instructor and explained everything thoroughly, would 100% recommend.

Elyssa Soriano

2 days ago

Was a super pleasant experience getting my first aid certification with my instructor Amandeep Kaur! Everything she taught was very clear and concise and she gave helpful demonstrations to the class

Response from the owner:Thank you, Elyssa! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is wonderful at providing clear demonstrations to make your Red Cross certification training in Edmonton so pleasant. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Nicole Meru

2 days ago

Amandeep Kaur was a great and interactive instructor! I enjoyed the class very much and have learned a lot taking this course!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicole! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is wonderful at keeping the lessons interactive and engaging. We are so glad you learned so much during your Standard First Aid course in Edmonton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Brittany Nelson

2 days ago

I had a positive experience completing my Standard FirstAid/CPR & AED Level C training with coast2coast. I completed the in-person portion with instructor Ali. He kept the group engaged throughout the day and was very knowledgeable.

Thorin Trouble

2 days ago

Instructor was so incredibly helpful and passionate! It was such a fun class to be apart of and super easy to complete. I recommend coming here.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Thorin! 🎉 We are so glad to hear you had a fun time and found the class easy to complete while earning your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Carol Kamal

2 days ago

Share the information n a very short interesting way . He gives explanations so we remember everything

Response from the owner:Thank you, Carol! 🎉 We're so glad our instructor kept the information interesting and used memorable explanations to help everything stick. It's our goal to make getting your Red Cross certification in Newmarket both engaging and straightforward. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

brendan robitaille

2 days ago

Amazing instructor. Guaranteed to pass without issue!

Response from the owner:Hi Brendan! We'd like to thank you for your amazing review and recommendation! It really means a lot to us. We're so glad you had a great training experience. Now you're ready to save a life! See you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Nicky Zheng

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicky! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Marycynthia Nwankwo

2 days ago

Amandeep Kaur was so thorough I barely noticed how time flew by. I loved how interactive and expressive the class was and am already thinking of taking up more courses here at Coast to Coast.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Marycynthia! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is wonderful at keeping the class interactive and making the time fly by. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Edmonton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

cindy Ding

2 days ago

Very good

Response from the owner:Thank you, Cindy! 🎉 We are so glad you had a very good experience with our Red Cross certification course in Edmonton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

H X

2 days ago

awsome tuition and patient teacher. Amandeep is amazing and Professional. would recommend to have your first aid training here

Response from the owner:Thank you, H X! 🎉 We completely agree that Amandeep is an amazing and patient instructor. We are so glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid training in Edmonton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Connor Sanguin

2 days ago

Sakia Rafique was an amazing instructor, really made it easy for everyone in the class to pass!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, Connor! 🎉 We agree that Sakia Rafique is wonderful at helping everyone succeed. We're glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

ashley pilling

2 days ago

We loved Ali he did great

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ashley! 🎉 We agree, Ali is absolutely great at keeping the class engaging. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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