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

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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

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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Alice Gagne

5 hours ago

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pinky pretty

18 hours ago

The instructor manager are knowledgeable, highly recommended.

jutta brendemuhl

19 hours ago

Michelle Lagunes

19 hours ago

Elena Khaliapin

19 hours ago

Ali was very personable!

Steeve Lampron

20 hours ago

The online training was easy to navigate, interesting and informative. Our instructor Ashraf for the in-person training was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged. Overall, an excellent training.

Izabella L

21 hours ago

abdullah hasna

21 hours ago

I attended the first aid course on May 11 and had a wonderful experience. The instructor, Ezz, was incredibly kind, patient, and very passionate about teaching. He’s very knowledgeable and also has a talent for communicating his knowledge in a very clear way. I will always remember his positive attitude and how kind he was. Thank you so much, Mr. Ezz.

toby

21 hours ago

Instructor Ali is amazing, had a good time and learned so much!

Maya Lindland

24 hours ago

Very kind and makes sure everyone succeeds. Well designed course

Katie

1 day ago

Andrea was an excellent instructor. It was a great, informative course.

Motsi Valentine

1 day ago

My instructor Dave was amazing! The online education was merged beautifully with the in-class hands on skills.

Peggy Lo

1 day ago

Instructor Ms. SAIKA is very encouraging and considerate towards her students. She observes each student's learning needs and abilities, and chooses the most suitable teaching methods and exam tools. She is always committed to helping students fully understand and succeed. I greatly appreciate her enthusiasm and ability to teach.

Stacey Allison

2 days ago

Andrea in Brampton was so great! So engaging, hilarious and helped keep my attention during the entire training. She brought a wealth of knowledge when asked all types of questions. I hope I get her in 3 years when I need to renew my certification!

Mariyam

2 days ago

I had my standard CPR at the Scarborough facility and teacher Azra was amazing!!!

Destiny Osas

2 days ago

Amazing instructor, I enjoyed taking the course.

Sevika Zlobec

2 days ago

Amanda Desormeaux

2 days ago

Great!

Kim Pollard

2 days ago

Andrea ran an efficient and enjoyable course. She was incredibly knowledgeable and made the process relaxed and fun. I have taken this course many times and Andrea is one of the best instructors I have ever had.

Jean Vincent Belombo assomo

2 days ago

Ja-maal Richards

2 days ago

Class was amazing The instructor Ali made everything run smoothly and was very informative.

Me I

3 days ago

Thank you Ms. Rana for being supportive and patience with us.

Nelly Provic

3 days ago

Course was well planned Rana was an amazing teacher ❤️

Maricris Gilledo

3 days ago

Miss Rana is very good.

Sophia Cabaj

3 days ago

Byron Magalong

3 days ago

Class was very informative and very helpful for learning first aid skills. Rana was an excellent instructor.

Jordana Graham

3 days ago

The course was great and highly effective covering many areas and in person demonstrations were very useful. Rana was a great instructor!!

Bri Dale

3 days ago

Paola

3 days ago

Meghs Darbar

3 days ago

Tom Michalak

3 days ago

Our instructor Kia was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour which made the class very interesting and fun to be a part of.

Flash 4041

3 days ago

Rana was the best instructor anyone could have! Would recommend anyone for this experience

Aria Smith

3 days ago

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Rebecca Morin

3 days ago

I really enjoyed taking this course! The instructor was fantastic and very knowledgeable. She made the experience fun and very educational. I feel so much more equipped, if ever I’m in a situation where I need to respond. I will definitely be back for recertifications in the future.

Michal Acheampong

4 days ago

Sahar

4 days ago

Nawang Gyaltsentsang

4 days ago

Was great. Instructor was very nice and supportive. Very good class.

Adam Pacardo

4 days ago

Ali was an amazing instructor!! Had an amazing class and enjoyed.

Victor Anugwuolu

4 days ago

Great learning centre

Harrini Vinayagamoorthy

4 days ago

Selina Raw did a great job with teaching the BLS course. She was very engaging and thorough with teaching the topics. She is a good teacher and very helpful!

Emma E

4 days ago

Selina Rawe was awesome understood everything she said fun class will definitely be taking EMR if she becomes a teacher

Francesca Arioja

4 days ago

Selina is a very kind and motivational instructor! She made the experience very fun, and encouraging.

Esther Idowu-Ajiboye

4 days ago

Amazing experience definitely recommend

Jenny

4 days ago

Abenaya Srikaran

4 days ago

Selina was an amazing leader to work with. The class was fun and entertaining and easy to follow.

David Alex

4 days ago

Great training very patient!

Maira A

4 days ago

Mathusija Pasupathippilai

4 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks you Mathusija for the review! We are delighted, 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.

Mehak Jindal

4 days ago

Selena was amazing. The entire course was so smooth and informative. She really seemed so experienced. Look forward to get it renewed every year with her only!!

Cam Jara

4 days ago

Ali was a great instructor! Taught the info very clearly for us to understand.

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

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Responder
Program

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(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