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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Jake King

1 day ago

Completed my First aid and CPR course there today! Great experience

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jake! 🎉 We're glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course with us in Nepean today. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Pedram Ehyaii

1 day ago

Had a great learning experience with Ali Sekhavati.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Pedram! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great learning experience with Ali Sekhavati in Richmond Hill. He does a wonderful job of making our CPR/AED training engaging and easy to follow. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

jinky paulino

1 day ago

Ali is so great and amazing.

Alina

1 day ago

Excellent BLS course! The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained everything clearly. The hands-on practice made me feel much more confident in performing CPR and using an AED. The course was well organized, interactive, and easy to follow. I highly recommend it to anyone needing BLS certification or a refresher.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Alina! 🎉 We are so glad the hands-on practice helped build your confidence during your BLS Provider course in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Vincent Idos

1 day ago

Harsha Billava Raja

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Harsha! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Nepean for your next recertification when you need to renew your CPR/AED training. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Paula Valverde

1 day ago

Maria was an amazing instructor, she made the course dynamic and easy to remember. Gracias!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Paula! 🙏 We agree, Maria is wonderful at keeping the class dynamic and helping the information stick. We're so glad you had a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Yasaman Mohammadzadeh

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Yasaman! ⭐ We hope to see you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

katarina lai

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Katarina! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Shawn Skrzek

1 day ago

Excellent, Tatiana Briceno was my Teacher. She is Extremely Knowledgeable, has a Fantastic Teaching Method, is Very Friendly, and help’s and assures all students. I “ Highly Recommend Tatiana”, as well as Coast2Coast First Aid. Well done, great job.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shawn! 🎉 We agree that Tatiana Briceno is a fantastic teacher who is incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. We are glad you had such a great experience getting your Red Cross certification with her in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Asuda Hasan

2 days ago

Mostafa Elsaid is the top trainer. His teaching style ensures that the information stays with you permanently.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Asuda! 🎉 We completely agree that Mostafa Elsaid is an outstanding trainer who makes the information stick. We are so glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Burlington. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Benoit Cardin

2 days ago

Great hands on course. I feel I am better prepared to react and manange emergencies until professional help arrives.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Benoit! 🙏 We're glad the hands-on practice helped you feel confident and prepared to handle emergencies. Our goal is always to deliver top-quality Standard First Aid training here in Burlington. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Margaret L Murre

2 days ago

Elhamy was a very good CPR instructor - friendly and fast paced environment. I recommend this class.

Response from the owner:Hi Maggslilly! 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!

Derval Dryden

2 days ago

Professional facility that was clean and had appropriate amenities. Class was taught by Azra. She was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Amazing experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Derval! 🎉 We agree, Azra is wonderful and does a fantastic job of keeping the classroom professional and friendly. It is great to hear you enjoyed our clean facility and amenities during your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Nkosinothando Mhlanga

2 days ago

The experience as someone who just got the certificate to have general first aid skills exceeded my expectations. The instructor Maria was highly skilled and made sure to add as much context and examples where possible. Thank you for the training!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nkosinothando! 🙏 We agree, Maria is wonderful at providing real-world context and examples to make the training engaging. We are so glad we could exceed your expectations for your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Michael Medeiros

2 days ago

IT was a great day to learn CPR. The location wasn't the greatest. The instructor was well informed and lots of hands on learning was done.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great day learning life-saving skills during your CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Christine Guay

3 days ago

Great training. Small class. Very thorough and welcoming.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Christine! 🎉 We are so glad you enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and the small class size during your Standard First Aid course in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

petra patasi

3 days ago

Maria was an excellent instructor! She made the First Aid course engaging, interactive, and easy to follow. She explained each topic clearly, encouraged questions, and created a comfortable learning environment. The hands-on practice and real-life scenarios helped build my confidence in applying first aid skills. Her enthusiasm and supportive teaching style made the course both enjoyable and informative!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Petra! 🎉 We agree, Maria is fantastic at keeping classes engaging and interactive. We are so glad the hands-on practice helped build your confidence during your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Leann Davis

3 days ago

Dimitrih was an excellent instructor. Had a great day

Response from the owner:Hi Leann! 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 at Coast2Coast Brampton location. 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!

Pierre Riccardo

3 days ago

I was a little worried at first of the way the training would proceed , but my trainer Maria Mcguiness was very professional and knew how to make us feel comfortable and she knew her stuff ...I sincerely would take the class again if it was only for her. The training was easy to understand and she was available to assist.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Pierre! 🎉 We're so glad Maria Mcguiness was able to put your worries to rest and make the training feel comfortable and easy to understand. She really does know her stuff, and we're proud to have her leading our Standard First Aid courses in Ottawa. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Oyinkansola Sorinmade

3 days ago

Hi guys my name is Abigael and it was my first time doing the BLS certification for my nursing program. My instructor was Rasha and she was SO amazing, I really learned a lot in that class there was such a great vibe! I was so nervous but she really explained everything well and made it all so easy to understand. Overall 10/10 experience I would totally recommend this to everyone looking to get their BLS certification!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Abigael! 🎉 We agree, Rasha is wonderful at easing nerves and making the BLS Provider course in Brampton so easy to understand. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Lmia Mursal

3 days ago

I just did my Red Cross CPR-C + AED renewal, and it was exactly what I needed. The instructor, Nida Farooque, made everything clear and didn’t just rush through. We practiced adult, child, and infant CPR multiple times until we were confident. The AED trainer was exactly like the real one. I highly recommend it to anyone in healthcare, nursing, or PSW who needs yearly renewal. Fast and professional.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lmia! 🎉 We agree that Nida Farooque is excellent at making sure everyone gets enough hands-on practice to feel fully confident. We are glad you had such a fast and professional experience earning your Red Cross certification in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Robert Wheeler

4 days ago

Dimitrih was the best instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Robert! 🎉 We agree that Dimitrih is an amazing instructor who makes CPR/AED training both engaging and easy to learn. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

石田愛結

4 days ago

英語で少し不安でしたが講師の先生がとても優しく、私が分からない顔していると日本語訳して下さり本当に感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。講習内容もとてもわかりやすく説明して下さりました。

Response from the owner:Thank you, 石田愛結! 🙏 We are so glad our instructor helped make you feel comfortable and took the extra time to translate and explain the course content clearly. It is great to hear you had a positive experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jeena James

4 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Jeena! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Mississauga for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

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

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Responder