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Professional
Responder
Program

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:

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.

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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
Emergency Medical Responder Training Courses

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 Training Courses

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

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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Testimonial

Akudo Ihesiene
It was fun and practical. Thank you Ms Azra
Krystal Marhong
Azras was an amazingly calm, grounded and knowledgeable instructor!!
Eqbal Alshaheen
I had a great experience with an amazing trainer
Response from the owner:Hi Eqbal! 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!
DANIEL ODIEGWU
Rajeev is an amazing informative instructor and loves to interact with students
Response from the owner:Hey Daniel! 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!
Rebecca Singh
Rajeev is a very good instructor. He makes the BLS course interesting, informative, and important. Well spent 4 hours for anyone that would like to learn basic life support.

Would recommend Coast2Coast as they were able to reschedule me in a timely manner when my class was originally cancelled.

I've been to both the Newmarket and Brampton locations and the instructors were very helpful in guidance and making sure you felt confident.
Response from the owner:Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great BLS training course with Rajeev as your instructor. We aim to provide the best experience possible and are glad 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 next year for your next training. Stay safe!
Khushmankaur Kaur
Great experience with Rajeev sir
Response from the owner:Hi Khushmankaur! 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 training course with us. 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.
Dimple Dimple
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Dimple! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Olawunmi Odunukan
The instructor was very good at explaining the information that is needed to be known in order to perform BLS. The class provided for practice to help better prepare us for the field
Response from the owner:Olawunmi, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS 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!
Sara Henry
Very knowledgeable. The class was really fun and informative. Rajeev was the best instructor and I learned alot.
Response from the owner:Sara, we're thrilled you enjoyed your class and that you learned so much! Now you have the skills to save a life. See you in three years!
Safa Shaikh
Mohammed Ezz was an amazing instructor and I learned a lot!
Response from the owner:Hey Safa! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Christine Malette
It was a good experienced.
Good coach Monsieur Joseph.
Response from the owner:Hey Christine! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Damilola Ogunnowo
Great trainer. He was patient, practical and showed granulated knowledge.
Nitin L
I took a course with Rajeev during the long weekend. His professionalism combined with his anecdotes were very helpful in applying the concepts directly to real situations.
Although I am not new to first aid, I still learned a great deal, which I attribute to Rajeev's teaching methods. He would prompt the class with questions to give everyone a chance to arrive at the answer themselves before offering the answer. This is something I have found very helpful in my past learning, and was glad to have that through the SFA-C course. He was respectful while knowing when to include humor, inspirational, and used demonstrations to keep everyone engaged.
I would highly recommend Coast2Coast and Rajeev's courses for anyone looking to learn first aid or take another course that he teaches.
I would also recommend anyone reading this to take a first-aid and CPR course as it is invaluable - emergencies don't come with warnings.
Response from the owner:Hey Nitin! Your review and recommendation is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course! It's amazing to hear that you learned so much despite taking the course in the past. Our goal is to provide the best training possible and we're thrilled that you enjoyed your course with Rajeev. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Layth Chabuk
It was an amazing course, this was a second time in same place, the trainer who was responsible for this course Ms. Alyaa, professional and has deeply experience. I really leaned from here more things. Thanks for all who supervised this program.
Response from the owner:Hey Layth! 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 again for a third time for recertification. Stay safe!
Dash Sakiri
The course was incredibly informative and far less intimidating than it seems. There’s so much to learn and so many useful scenarios for all of the content learned. Ezz was a fantastic teacher and did an incredible job teaching and showing all students how to properly perform all physical tasks. Would highly recommend to others.
Response from the owner:Hey Dash! 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!
Tawfik Ali
Yesterday’s emergency first aid kit training was incredibly informative. I gained valuable hands-on experience and learned how to properly use each item in the kit
Response from the owner:Hey Tawfik! 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!
Amar Mann
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Amar! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Isabella Alena
Rajeev was fantastic. Overall great experience
Response from the owner:Hi Isabella! 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 training course with us. 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.
Meanusa Sivaneswaran
Response from the owner:Meanusa, 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!
dhrashti patel
The Standard FirstAid training course given by Rajeev sir was amazing and knowledgeable. He explained each and every topic in such a way that it was really understandable with live incidents.Whoever is planning to take the training should definitely visit the place.
Response from the owner:Dhrashti, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C 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!
Devin Cordell
Trained by Mohamed Ezz
Response from the owner:Devin, 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!
Lachlan Mclean
Ezz was my instructor and he was fantastic!
Response from the owner:Hi Lachlan! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Aruneshwari Saravanan
Exxon- SFA loved it
Response from the owner:Hey Aruneshwari! 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 in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, 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!
Sara Khafaga
Response from the owner:Hi Sara! 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!
Jaqueline Freedman
I have my BLS recertification today and my instructor Selina Rawe is awesome. She is wonderful, insightful, fun and learn so many things that I haven’t learn before. She is very knowledgeable of what she does and beyond. Thank you Selina!
Response from the owner:Hi Jaqueline! 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 in BLS, 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!
Ella Simpson
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Ella! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Mary Robertson
sorry i forget the instructor name !he is a very good teacher i could not have pass my first Aid and CPR without his knowledge of teaching
Response from the owner:Mary, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable First Aid and CPR 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!
Atul Bhardwaj
This course was very informative. I took it in Calgary and Instructor Korny has done very good job. I will surely recommend everybody.
Response from the owner:Atul, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! 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!
Vinaksi Lalotra
I did my standard first Aid/ CPR. It was really nice with instructor Korny, she was amazing explained everything in details. The location was Calgary.
Response from the owner:Hi Vinaksi! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Martina Osei
My instructor for my class on April 19th, 2025 was amazing, she engaged and communicated well with everyone, as well as answered all questions.
Enjoyed the class despite the length
Response from the owner:Hi Martina! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
amandeep uppal
"I recently completed a CPR and first aid class, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, making the material easy to understand.
Response from the owner:Hi Amandeep! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a first aid and CPR training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Saumya A
Awesome Cpr class experience. Mr. RAJEEV did a great job. Highly recommend it!
Response from the owner:Hi Saumya! 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 in CPR, 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!
Lauren King
Rajeev is a great instructor and kept us engaged
Response from the owner:Hey Lauren! 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. 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!
Anjali Sharma
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Anjali! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
George Baker
Rajeev is awesome
Response from the owner:Hey George! 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 training course with us. 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.
Elizabeth Fiks
Amazing experience with Ali!
Response from the owner:Elizabeth, 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!
Arielle Felix
BLS with Ezz - very informative and nicely organized! Really enjoyed working with this instructor
Response from the owner:Arielle, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS 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!
Sudha Karnan
I had good experience with this class.i like way of teaching. I can understand very well.
Response from the owner:Hi Sudha! 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!
Moonmoon Nazia Hasan
It’s a good course. I learned a lot from this. Ms.Azra is good a good instructor.
Response from the owner:Hey! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Azra as your instructor. 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!
Sharmila
It was very nice class and instructor Azra
Response from the owner:Hey Sharmila! 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 training course with us. 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.
ashna anil
Response from the owner:Ashna, 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!
Noemi Divino
Walaa is a great instructor! Very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions people had
Response from the owner:Hi Noemi! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor. 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!
guccially human
It was very hands on, my instructor was excellent. Her name is Walaa
Response from the owner:Hey! 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 training course with us. 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.
Nida .S
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Nida! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
TAYYABA KHAN
Excellent instructor , walaa
Response from the owner:Hey Tayyaba! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Nezzy Antoine
Walaa is a great instructor. Explained everything in great details.
Response from the owner:Hey Nezzy! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor. 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!
Doot Doot351
Very good course, instructor Walaa was incredible and very engaging. Super well done!
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 training course with us. 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.
Nathan Raposo
Very useful and informative, my instructor was Walaa she was amazing, thank you.
Response from the owner:Nathan, 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!
esraa hamada
Response from the owner:Hey Esraa! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Denesha Sule
Walaa was great. She spoke clearly and made the learning really interesting.
Response from the owner:Hi Denesha! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor. 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!

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics provides WSIB-approved and OHS-approved First Aid, CPR, EMR, Youth training courses and more in over 23 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.

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