Scarborough Emergency Medical Responder & First Responder Training

Ready to complete a Professional Responder training course? Join us for a First Responder (FR) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training course in Scarborough! These courses have been carefully designed to provide those in first responder roles the training they require to offer pre-hospital care. Get ready to learn important skills during these high-intensity courses!

Learn from Canadian Red Cross certified instructors with personal experience in the field. Our FR and EMR courses will teach students how to provide various types of care with the best training equipment possible. After completing a First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder course with us, we know you’ll feel confident in your life-saving skills.

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Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR and FR Training?

  • Learn from highly experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors who have real experience as paramedics, field medics and more!
  • Practice rescue and resuscitation skills with high-quality training equipment
  • Increased quantity of equipment vs participant ratio
  • After successfully completing your training, attend future EMR courses to practice your life-saving skills with our “Practice-Your-Skills Pass” – this is a unique opportunity that allows our Professional Responder students to practice their skills at no extra charge (if you wish to earn a valid certificate, you must register and pay for the course)
  • Increase your chances of being selected when applying for event coverage service positions
  • Our advanced training courses are accessible through Ontario unlike other training providers

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

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

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

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

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 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:

  • Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Emergency Medical Responder Courses in Scarborough

At Coast2Coast, we offer various levels of Professional Responder courses in Scarborough. These include First Responder, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade, First Responder Recertification and Emergency Medical Responder Recertification.

We strive to provide the best EMR and FR training in Ontario, which is why we are known as a leading provider of safety training courses. These courses are not only approved by the Canadian Red Cross, but also by the Paramedic Association of Canada. Practice your skills in a learning environment that will not only teach you how to perform life-saving techniques, but also ensure that you leave your course feeling confident in your abilities.

First Responders are viewed as heroes through many of our eyes which is why it’s so important for students to receive the best training possible. With this in mind, we continue to update our training equipment to keep our students prepared. In addition to top-notch training equipment, our FR and EMR courses are always taught by highly experienced instructors. Practice your life-saving skills with stretchers, full-body sized manikins, Kendrick Extrication Devices and so much more. We can’t wait to help you become the best first responder!

Private Training - Emergency Medical Responder Courses in Scarborough

Are you an employer or school program coordinator looking to certify a group of people? If so, you may be interested in a private training course with us! Enroll your group for First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder training and earn a WSIB approved certificate from the Canadian Red Cross.

Here are a few great benefits of private training courses:

  • choose your training location – this can be one of our facilities or your own
  • flexible scheduling – choose dates that work best for your group
  • course discounts
  • centralized billing and reporting
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Some of Our Happy Clients

Testimonials!

Mariyam
1 day ago
I had my standard CPR at the Scarborough facility and teacher Azra was amazing!!!
Destiny Osas
1 day ago
Amazing instructor, I enjoyed taking the course.
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.
Victor Anugwuolu
3 days ago
Great learning centre
Harrini Vinayagamoorthy
3 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
3 days ago
Selina Rawe was awesome understood everything she said fun class will definitely be taking EMR if she becomes a teacher
Francesca Arioja
3 days ago
Selina is a very kind and motivational instructor! She made the experience very fun, and encouraging.
Esther Idowu-Ajiboye
3 days ago
Amazing experience definitely recommend
Jenny
3 days ago
Abenaya Srikaran
3 days ago
Selina was an amazing leader to work with. The class was fun and entertaining and easy to follow.
Mathusija Pasupathippilai
3 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
3 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!!
Carlyn Shane Malaga
3 days ago
I learned very well. So informative.
rupinder sandhu
3 days ago
I like Salina’s way of teaching — going slowly, explaining things clearly, and making complex ideas easy to understand. Let’s make this BLS session engaging, enjoyable, and focused on building real confidence while passing on this valuable knowledge in a meaningful way.
Sima Sapkota
3 days ago
Had fun today. Selina Rawe did an amazing job on delivering the info. Very easy to understand. She had great sense of humor which made me engaged throughout especially when the information can be quite repetitive since I do this every year. Had an amazing session.
Response from the owner:Hey Sima! 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!
Kamalpreet K
3 days ago
Selina Rawe is the best instructor and really make whole session easy to understand with ease.
Richard Li
3 days ago
The course was very interactive and the instructor made lighthearted jokes that kept the course enjoyable throughout.
Response from the owner:Hi Richard! 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 at our Scarborough first aid training facility. 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.
Ariann Paras
3 days ago
Great experience at Coast2Coast and learned a lot from instructor Selina!
Hugo Hernandez
4 days ago
I had a great experience during my First Aid & CPR/AED course! Selina was amazing during the in-person training. She was super funny, friendly, and made the class really enjoyable. I definitely recommend it, especially because of the hands-on training and real-life scenarios. Learned a lot!
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4 days ago
Abbas Uddin
4 days ago
SELINA RAWE is really a great Instructor. Thanks
Betul Acabey Cebeci
4 days ago
Selina was a really good trainer. She explained everything clearly and always made sure we understood the material before moving on. Thank you Selina!
Chris Igili
4 days ago
Selina Rawe is a nice instructor
K Lin
4 days ago
Selina Rawe is an amazing instructor! She was informative and made the course super fun as well! Highly recommend this place and especially Selina!
Dimeji Dawodu
4 days ago
I enjoyed the class. Selina explained and taught the class in a simple and interesting way. I recommend Coast2Coast for your First Aid and CPR training. Thank you Selina
Eunyoung Kim
5 days ago
Thank you.
snehal chavda
5 days ago
AZRA was an excellent BLS instructor. The training was very clear, interactive, and easy to understand. She explained every step patiently and made the class comfortable and engaging. I really enjoyed the session and learned a lot. Highly recommended for BLS training
Alham Khan
5 days ago
Miss AZRA was amazing today with my BLS training 🥰
Dharini Vaghela
2 weeks ago
I had an amazing experience learning under Azra she was exceptionally good and helpful.
bharat sehajpal
2 weeks ago
Courtney N
2 weeks ago
Great experience completing this CPR course at the Scarborough location. The instructor Selina was lovely and very knowledgeable, and the atmosphere was great. Would definitely recommend booking here!
Yolandalin Lin
2 weeks ago
Excellent , comprehensive BLS class delivered by Selina Rawe !
K Kk
2 weeks ago
Neruka Pirathaban
2 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your lovely review Neruka. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with us. 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!
Vivian Nguyen
2 weeks ago
Selina was a great instructor. She went through all the necessary information while making it fun!
Masseh Mehr
2 weeks ago
Selina Rawe did an excellent job with teaching me every aspect and safety precaution needed to ensure safe care to patients.
Alysa Perciasepe
2 weeks ago
Kaitlyn Mathuranayagam
2 weeks ago
Selina Rawe was amazing! She was very funny and created an engaging environment for us. Highly recommend taking this course!
abirame.s
2 weeks ago
My instructor was Selina Rawe. She was very informative and gave me feedback during CPR. Overall, great instructor and was very passionate about teaching BLS.
Zeenat Khan
2 weeks ago
Selina was a great and fun instructor! Kept the class entertained while learning to save lives 😃
Sara Keli
2 weeks ago
I had Selina, nice class
Athulan Anura
2 weeks ago
Selina Raws
Jacob Gilsoul
2 weeks ago
Excellent BLS delivered by the lovely Selina Rawe. She told her time to make sure we all understood everything and answered all questions we had
Samira
2 weeks ago
Selina Rawe was a great instructor!! Made the course enjoyable and was very interactive!
Sean Madlansacay
2 weeks ago
Highly informative. Thank you Selina!!
Abishan Sivakumaran
2 weeks ago
Selina Rawe made it a very pleasurable and knowledgeable session. Highly recommend booking a time slow with her as the instructor!
Laura M
2 weeks ago
Selena Rawe was awesome!
Abigail
2 weeks ago
This has always been my go to spot for recertification. My class today with Selina Rawe was exceptional. 10/10 I would definitely come again.
Alyssa Hou
2 weeks ago
Selina Rawe was an amazing instructor, very energetic and made sure everyone felt comfortable. Highly recommend, would take again!

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