Coast2Coast offers advanced courses and training to first responders and those providing care in a pre-hospital setting. All training courses at Coast2Coast, including First Responder (FR) & Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), are based on Canadian Red Cross guidelines.

A team approach to professional life-support skills is offered in courses that meet the needs of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. Courses also vary in the number of hours individuals go under training. Each of our Professional Responder courses covers a variety of topics from basic (circulation and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission) to advanced (sudden medical emergencies and injuries to the head and/or spine), including instruction dedicated to understanding workplace legislation and responsibilities.

Courses offered are:

First Responder (FR)

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

First Responder
(FR)

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

Register for a Professional Responder Course

Ready to increase your skills and register for one of these advanced training courses? Complete your First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder certification now!

For further information about any of our Professional Responder courses, please contact our head office or scroll down to learn more. We cannot wait to build your confidence as a First Responder in Canada.

Recent Awards and Recognition

First Responder (FR)
Training Courses

One of our most advanced training courses is the First Responder or First Responder Recertification course. These courses were created to teach students in first responder roles various life-saving techniques they will require for their job.

Whether you are completing First Responder training for the first time or recertifying your current certificate, students can expect to learn and practice everything from head and spinal injuries to handling multiple-casualty incidents to birthing a baby. Practice your hands-on skills with top-notch training equipment. Learn from our highly skilled instructors with years of experience!

First Responder

Duration

40 hours teaching time

4-day training

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 Recertification

Duration

20 hours teaching time

2-day training

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

Certification

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued.

First Responder

Duration

40 hours teaching time

4-day training

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 Recertification

Duration

20 hours teaching time

2-day training

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

Certification

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued.

Emergency Medical
Responder (EMR)
Training Courses

As an EMR student, your course will heavily focus on skills-based training. Students may choose to enroll in the full EMR course, EMR Recertification or EMR Upgrade. These advanced courses will prepare students who are/will become firefighters, rescue safety members and other first responder roles to save lives.

Practice your hands-on skills and gain the opportunity to use stretchers, Prestan manikins, BVMs, traction splints and more! We guarantee that you will feel confident in your life-saving skills after completing your training with us at Coast2Coast. Register today!

Emergency Medical
Responder

Duration

80 hours teaching time

8-day training

Course Content:

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued

Emergency Medical
Responder Recertification

Duration

40 hours teaching time

4-day training

Course Content:

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued

Emergency Medical
Responder Upgrade

Duration

40 hours teaching time

4-day training

Course Content:

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued

Emergency Medical
Responder

Duration

80 hours teaching time

8-day training

Course Content:

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued

Emergency Medical
Responder Recertification

Duration

40 hours teaching time

4-day training

Course Content:

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued

Emergency Medical
Responder Upgrade

Duration

40 hours teaching time

4-day training

Course Content:

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for
3 years will be issued

Hear From Our Students!

Video Testimonial Compilation

Ready to embark on your Professional Responder journey? At Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, we strive to provide the best training experience possible. Our goal is to empower our students with life-saving skills required for their careers, school program or just general knowledge. Our facilities across Canada include high-quality First Aid and CPR training equipment and experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors. Do you need help registering for a course? Contact us today!

What To Expect During FR/EMR Training

Students will practice hands-on skills with the best training equipment around! This training is heavily scenario-based. Students will be required to think on the spot in order to provide the best care for their “patient.” Each student will respond to multiple scenarios under the guidance of an experienced Canadian Red Cross instructor.

Not only will you learn how to perform techniques, you will also learn how to communicate and work as a team. It is important to understand that working together can make the difference between life and death.

During scenario training, students will have the opportunity to act as a primary responder, secondary responder, victim and bystander. Primary responders must give orders to their secondary responder. Each responder must work together to care for the victim. They must also communicate with the bystander and victim to find out more information regarding the incident.

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Some of Our Happy Clients

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Karamveer kaur Dhillon

21 hours ago

Superb traning

Henrich Svetko

22 hours ago

I really enjoyed my re-certification course with Edward. He is an excellent young instructor.

T W

23 hours ago

Tatiana Briceno was the instructor and she kept the class engaged for the entire day.
Her positive energy was infectious and turned a day of first aid training into a fun experience.

Milena Rios

1 day ago

I had so much fun taking the course! My instructor Elhamy made it so interesting and super engaging. I feel like I learned a lot and feel more prepared.

Seanna Taylorr

1 day ago

Today I had the pleasure of taking this training with Elhamy as our instructor. From the moment I entered the building til I was leaving he was extremely welcoming and had a great sense of humour. He made the day not feel so long with the way he instructs. Very informational and knowledgeable staff member. Thankful for him today and the experience I had while doing the CPR training.

Marygrace Nanninga

1 day ago

Joyal was a great instructor

mitchell mesman

1 day ago

Tori B

1 day ago

got my standard first aid & cpr c today! hosam was a fun and engaging instructor - the day went by super fast and I left feeling confident

CHRIS LEUNG

1 day ago

Meera is a amazing and informative instructor. Highly recommend to her classes.

Brittany june Gamble

1 day ago

I hope you get Elhamy as an instructor if you’re in Hamilton, ON!!!!

Ali AL-DAWODI

1 day ago

Very good and very professional. It’s extremely useful to know what to do in situations and they teach it amazingly. Thank you Hosam!

Jaspreet kaur Randhawa

1 day ago

The instructor was very professional and provided in depth knowledge. It was a womderful experience to learn from coast2coast.

Rabab Ryalat

1 day ago

The training was excellent. The instructor, Loyal, was amazing at explaining the material, and the examples were easy and clear.

aqib choudhary

1 day ago

Meera is very gentle and supportive

Hamida Idrees

1 day ago

Meera is very helpful and supportive

Michael Chan

1 day ago

Joyal was very kind & patient.

He answered all questions and made sure we understood the concept thoroughly.

Thank you Joyal!

Zhan Li

1 day ago

Ali is very experienced and good at making the concept alive

Prabhjot Sandhu

1 day ago

Hi my name is Prabh.I really enjoyed this First Aid and CPR course, my instructor is Meera Patel. She explained everything clearly and made it easy to follow. She’s very kind and a genuinely good person, which made the class feel comfortable and welcoming. Overall, a great learning experience.

liz

1 day ago

Ali is fantastic!!!

Harwinder Kaur

1 day ago

I had a great experience. The service was quick and professional. Everything was explained clearly. I would definitely recommend this place.

Jasmeen kaur

1 day ago

Sharareh meskoob she is an excellent trainer, taught very welll. Loved the class and her way of teaching iis great. Thanks

Sweta Rani

1 day ago

Sharahreh meskoob is a very good instructor I enjoyed her class she is very knowledgeable and good instructor

Aman Chahal

1 day ago

Amazing learning experience with Sharareh Meskoob
Thanks

Simar Singh

1 day ago

Awesome teacher and great trainer Sharareh Meskoob. We enjoyed the session

Jashandeep Kaur

1 day ago

Teresa Valvano

1 day ago

I had an amazing experience at your North York location. My instructor Meera was extremely knowledgeable, approachable, patient and fun. She made the day pass quickly because she effortlessly engaged the class. I would highly recommend this course. Meera was fantastic!

Vaniya Beik

1 day ago

Hotak Family

1 day ago

Anne Gaudet

1 day ago

Hosam is a very nice and engaging instructor. Clear and concise course, very kind staff.

Saraa Khalid Usmani

1 day ago

Mr. Ali Sekhavati was my instructor- he explained each and every aspect very clearly in a fun, interactive and informative manner. Thank you very much Mr. Ali!! You are a great instructor 🙂

Kenzie Phillips-Gray

1 day ago

Ezz was a great instructor for the BLS course. Made sure everyone was following along and understood the whole time. Thank you Ezz!

Faithy Orap

1 day ago

Marli Diallo

1 day ago

Ashraf was amazing the training was perfect,thank you!

Hitanshi Patel

1 day ago

I took Standard First Aid & CPR level C course. WALAA is Great instructor. She taught each topics in details.
She repeat 2 to 3 times so everybody is able to understand. I like the way how she taught.

Vic Cipollone

2 days ago

Amazing!! Had a great experience!

Mira Samy

2 days ago

Great course and very well organized.
Tatiana is an excellent instructor — very clear, supportive, and professional.
Highly recommend!

Agy Fehr

2 days ago

Tatiana was a great trainer.

chaim yuan

2 days ago

Intersting course, take your online ticket and meal.

kirandeep31 31

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Kirandeep, 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!

Marie Mar Fabro Dela Cruz

2 days ago

I had a great experience with my instructor Ms. Corny M . She were very patient, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire learning process. She explained everything clearly and made sure I understood each step before moving on. I really appreciated how she stayed calm and encouraging, which helped build my confidence.

Because of her guidance, I felt more prepared and comfortable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and reliable instructor!

Zhavia29

2 days ago

Best experience ever.
I've learned a lot on how to perform First Aide and CPR.
I enjoyed and feel comfortable doing the training.
The instructor name Ms.Corny,taught me in detailed and demonstrate properly the CPR and first Aide.

Melai Bernardo-Nolasco

2 days ago

enjoyable and not boring
and the instructor is approachable

Jay Park

2 days ago

Ahmed was a great instructor who was really engaging and helpful!

Abhinaya Sampath

2 days ago

Joyal was my instructor. He did a great job explaining and clarifying with first aid and cpr topics

paige eichler

2 days ago

Joyal was fun, welcoming and overall an awesome instructor to have. It helped make 8 hours more enjoyable. 10/10 recommend this course!

ruben B.

2 days ago

I had the pleasure of taking a First Aid and AED course with Joyal, and it was an outstanding experience! Joyal is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, making even complex topics easy to understand. The hands-on instruction and clear explanations gave me confidence in applying first aid skills in real-life situations. I highly recommend Joyal to anyone looking to learn life-saving skills in a supportive and professional environment.

Kacie Huang

2 days ago

Friendly ,helpful , knowledgeable, excellent WAlAA

Akash Batth

2 days ago

Great experience , thank you miss walaa

Jenessa Dominas

2 days ago

Joyal was a great instructor! Made things easy and clear and was very kind

Afolabi Omoniyi

2 days ago

Excellent and professional. Walaa

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.

Professional Responder Program

Courses offered are:

First Responder (FR)

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

First Responder (FR)

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

Register for a Professional Responder Course

Recent Awards and Recognition

First Responder (FR) Training Courses

First Responder

Duration

Requirements

Certification

First Responder Recertification

Duration

Requirements

Certification

First Responder

Duration

Requirements

Certification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Training Courses

Emergency Medical Responder

Duration

Course Content:

Certification

Emergency Medical Responder Recertification

Duration

Course Content:

Certification

Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade

Duration

Course Content:

Certification

Emergency Medical Responder

Duration

Course Content:

Certification

Hear From Our Students!

What To Expect During FR/EMR Training

Some of Our Happy Clients

Testimonial

Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in Canada

Professional
Responder
Program

First Responder
(FR)

First Responder (FR)
Training Courses

Emergency Medical
Responder (EMR)
Training Courses

Emergency Medical
Responder

Emergency Medical
Responder Recertification

Emergency Medical
Responder Upgrade

Emergency Medical
Responder