Toronto Emergency Medical Responder & First Responder Training

Emergency Medical Responder and First Responder training are both advanced courses designed specifically for those in first responder roles such as paramedics, firefighters, rescue teams and more. These courses are offered at our downtown Toronto facility and typically require two to eight days of training. Students will learn important life-saving skills that they will keep for life.

We strive to provide the best training possible which is why each of our EMR and FR courses are taught by Canadian Red Cross instructors with years of experience. Practice your skills with the best equipment and leave feeling confident in your life-saving skills. Get registered for one of our Emergency Medical Responder training courses in downtown Toronto today!

Please Choose Your Professional Responder Course

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Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR and FR Training?

  • Learn from professionals with field experience and expertise
  • Practice your rescue and resuscitation skills on high-quality training equipment
  • Large equipment quantity vs. participant ratio
  • Join a future course to practice your life-saving skills at no extra cost with our “Practice-Your-Skills Pass” (if you wish to earn a certificate, you will need to register and pay for the course)
  • Increase your chances of being contacted regarding applications for Event Coverage Service positions
  • We offer courses throughout Ontario unlike any other training provider

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 Toronto

Are you ready to learn how to be a First Responder or do you need to recertify your previous certificate? Our Emergency Medical Responder courses in Toronto provide students a wide variety of knowledge in CPR, trauma, multiple-casualty incidents, patient assessment and more! These advanced training courses were created by the Canadian Red Cross and are approved by the Paramedic Association of Canada.

As a leading provider of EMR and FR training in Ontario, our goal at Coast2Coast is to help our new and current First Responders become more confident in their life-saving skills. Our training provides students an environment which simulates various medical and trauma emergencies. Expect to practice patient extraction, overdoses, a mother giving birth, etc. Students will practice many of the skills more than once in order to prepare them for real emergencies.

Those in First Responder roles are seen as heroes by us and our community. With this in mind, we know how important they are to society. Because of this, we ensure our students are taught by highly trained instructors with the best training equipment in the field. Learn how to use backboards, Kendrick Extrication Devices, full body sized manikins and more. After practicing with our advanced equipment, we know you’ll feel prepared to save a life during your career.

Private Training - Emergency Medical Responder Courses in Toronto

In addition to our public training courses, we also provide private training for groups of eight or more participants. If you have a group that needs to be trained in First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder, contact us! Get your staff, students, etc. certified with a WSIB approved certificate.

Here are a few amazing benefits of private training:

  • choice of training location – choose one of our training facilities or your own location
  • flexible scheduling – find dates that work best for your group!
  • course discounts
  • centralized billing and reporting

Some of Our Happy Clients

Testimonials!

Siemo Boy
23 hours ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Saika is one of the best instructors I have had. She made the training enjoyable, answered all questions clearly, and helped everyone understand the material. Highly recommended!"
samsom bereket
23 hours ago
Saika rafiQe
alieh ghominejad
23 hours ago
Soniya Sunny
24 hours ago
Instructor Hosam was great. Ive attended many CPR classes for work before but this is the BLS class that actually made me confident to do CPR when needed. After this class I can say that I am confident enough to perform CPR on someone in need. He demonstrates everything and makes us do it and thats a great way to learn! Would definitely recommend this place!
Ka Man Lau
24 hours ago
Saika is a good teacher with heart to help
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ka Man Lau! ❤️ We agree, Saika is a wonderful instructor who truly cares about helping students succeed. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Rawshideve Puddoo
24 hours ago
I had a wonderful learning experience. The instructor Dimitrih was knowledgeable and made the whole experience a great one. I would totally recommend the course.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rawshideve! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih is wonderful at sharing his knowledge and making the learning experience so engaging. We are glad you had such a great time earning your Red Cross certification in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Nthabiseng P Mphou
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Nthabiseng P Mphou! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Ottawa for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
fantu bekele
1 day ago
My study today was fantastic. Azure, the coordinator and teacher, was very helpful and supportive. I really enjoyed the learning experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Fantu! 🎉 We agree, Azure is incredibly supportive and does a great job of making the learning experience so enjoyable. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Kalkidan Yacob
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kalkidan! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to Newmarket for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Jarrod McLean
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jarrod! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Nepean for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Precious Ozigbo
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Precious! ⭐ We hope to see you back for your next recertification in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Alex Condron
1 day ago
Erum was a wonderful educator, very accommodating and created a welcoming environment. Erum allowed for a transfer of skills and knowledge, reinforced through experiencial learning in a relaxed setting which allowed me to learn and encode new knowledge and experiences effectively. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alex! 🙏 We agree, Erum is wonderful at creating a welcoming environment that supports hands-on learning. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Edmonton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Lorna
1 day ago
Thanks for Ali, everything was taught so detailed. And we got lots of access to the materials. Really appreciate.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lorna! 🎉 We agree that Ali does a fantastic job of being thorough and ensuring everyone has plenty of hands-on access to the materials. We are glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Anna
1 day ago
The instructor was great and the session was very helpful to learn all the important techniques!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anna! 🎉 We're glad you found the session helpful for learning those important techniques during your Standard First Aid course in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Rachel G
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel, and we hope to see you in North York for your next recertification! ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
L RS
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, L RS! ⭐ We are so glad we could help you with your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Kaeden Edwards-Thomas
1 day ago
Wonderful instructor, very understanding and knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kaeden! ⭐ We're so glad to hear our instructor was understanding and knowledgeable during your Standard First Aid course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Sainee Sathiaseelan
1 day ago
My instructor was Teresa Kwoon, she was amazing and really helped me be successful in getting re-certified!
Georgia Haffenden
1 day ago
Instructor was patient and kind. She spoke clearly so we all understood.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Georgia! 🙏 We are so glad to hear that your instructor was patient, kind, and easy to understand during your Red Cross certification in Edmonton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Curtis PESCHIER
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Curtis! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Brampton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Grace Akuma
1 day ago
The class was great, very interesting and engaging. I learnt a lot. The instructor was very patient and kind.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Grace! 🙏 We are so glad you found the class engaging and had a positive experience earning your Red Cross certification in Edmonton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
vimal gaya
1 day ago
Thank you Mrs Azra, great teacher. Did a great presentation, explained clearly and very positive.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Vimal! 🎉 We agree that Mrs Azra is an amazing teacher who keeps her presentations clear and positive. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Ipethan Inthirakumar
1 day ago
Amazing class, amazing instructor. I learnt a lot and the instructor was amazing and kind with us.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ipethan! 🙏 We are so glad to hear that you learned a lot and found your instructor to be so kind. It is always our goal to make our CPR/AED training in Scarborough as supportive and educational as possible. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
lily samy
1 day ago
Erum was a great instructor very quick and efficient, she helped out when needed and provided good feedback, they however need to fix the access code to the building as it did not function and caused students to be waiting outside the building for a long time
Response from the owner:Thank you, lily samy! 🙏 We agree that Erum is a wonderful instructor who is both efficient and highly supportive during your Red Cross certification training in Edmonton. Thank you for letting us know about the building access code issue; we are working to resolve this immediately so future students don't have to wait. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Michael Adamu
1 day ago
Ali was great!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and ensuring the information really sticks. We are so glad you had a great experience with 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
Aman Kundal
1 day ago
She is best
Response from the owner:Thank you, Aman! ⭐ We're so glad you had such a great experience with our instructor during your Red Cross certification in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
NUVO FETENESS
1 day ago
Excellent training! Dimitrih delivered the course information respectfully and professionally. The class was memorable and enjoyable. Highly recommend this course for many reasons and Dimitrih as an instructor if you can get him!
Response from the owner:Thank you, NUVO FETENESS! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih is wonderful at delivering the course info respectfully and making it memorable. We are so glad you had a great experience during your Red Cross certification course in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Larissa Heynsbergen
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Larissa! ⭐ We hope to see you in London for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
ayesha zafar
1 day ago
Azra was a really good instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ayesha! 🎉 We agree, Azra is a wonderful instructor who makes training so engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Justin
1 day ago
Ali my instructor was kind informative and made sure everyone in the class understood before carrying on. Would highly recommend Ali. Thank you so much Ali
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Justin! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at making sure everyone feels comfortable and fully understands the material during their Red Cross certification training in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Temitope Jeje
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Temitope! ⭐ We hope to see you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
arrusa usman
2 days ago
Course was very informative and instructor was super patient and kind !
Response from the owner:Thank you, arrusa usman! 🙏 We are so glad to hear you found the course informative and that our instructor was patient and kind during your Standard First Aid training in Burlington. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Nirali Chauhan
2 days ago
"Five stars! The instructor Ali Sekhavati was fantastic, engaging, and made the material incredibly easy to understand. I feel fully confident in my CPR and first aid skills now. Highly recommend Coast2Coast!"
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nirali! 💪 We agree, Ali Sekhavati is fantastic at keeping the class engaging and making the material easy to understand. We are glad you feel so confident after completing your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Ju hyun Jung
2 days ago
I completed the Standard First Aid & CPR course today and had a great experience. Kia was an excellent instructor—very knowledgeable and thorough in his explanations. He made the class engaging by incorporating humor and creating a comfortable learning environment. He also encouraged participation by asking lots of questions and involving students in discussions, which made the course very interactive. Overall, it was a great learning experience and I would highly recommend this course, especially with Kia as the instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ju hyun Jung! 🙏 We agree, Kia is fantastic at keeping the Standard First Aid class engaging and interactive with his humor. We are so glad you had a comfortable learning experience with us in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Devika
2 days ago
Good experience…
Response from the owner:Thank you, Devika! 🎉 We are so glad you had a good experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Kathy zhou
2 days ago
The teacher Ali is the best. He explained clearly, funny person and excellent smile. The most important thing is , he is so patient. The class is really fun.
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Kathy! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful and his patience and humor really make the class fun. We are so glad you had an enjoyable time getting your Red Cross certification with him in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Tzion Goordeen
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tzion! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Scarborough for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Emmy
2 days ago
I took the Standard First Aid and CPR/AED course with Maria and had a really great experience. Maria was incredibly kind, friendly and thorough in her teaching. She explained everything so clearly that I ended up getting 100% on the final test first try. I’ve taken a first aid course before and found it pretty boring and unengaging, but Maria made the repetitive content interesting and easy to learn and understand. She created a really positive environment and made sure everyone felt comfortable. I’d really recommend this course for anyone who needs, especially if you have Maria as your instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emmy! 🎉 We agree, Maria is absolutely wonderful at making the material engaging and easy to understand. Getting 100% on your test on the first try is amazing, and we are glad she helped you feel comfortable while earning your Red Cross certification in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Victoria Christou
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Victoria! ⭐ We look forward to helping you with your next recertification in Oakville. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
leila alizadeh
3 days ago
Kid was a great instructor. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and exceptionally thorough. He explained everything in such great detail and with such clarity that I honestly didn’t even realize how quickly the class had passed.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Leila! 🎉 We agree that Kid is a fantastic instructor who brings so much patience and clarity to the classroom. We're so glad he made your Red Cross certification course in Newmarket fly by. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Mr. M
3 days ago
Great teacher. Easy to digest.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mr. M! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that our instructor made your CPR/AED training in Hamilton so easy to digest. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Patrick Palmer
3 days ago
Meera was very thorough and concise with her instructions throughout the day, so much so that it was easy to remember our points when it came time for our final test. She explained the talking points in an easy-to-understand way.
Labiba
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Labiba! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again in North York for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Katelyn Clarke
3 days ago
My instructor Ali was wonderful! great experience
Response from the owner:Thank you, Katelyn! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at making the lessons engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Anchal Rajput
3 days ago
I had my CPR and first aid course done from here and our instructor Prabh was so kind and professional. Perfect place for getting your course done
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anchal! 🎉 We agree that Prabh is so kind and professional. We are glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Alexis Harback
3 days ago
Was a good course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alexis! 🎉 We're glad to hear you had a great experience with your Standard First Aid course in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Cecilia Cardozo
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Cecilia! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Juan Jose Fajardo
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Juan Jose! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification for CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Beth Mergelas
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Beth! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Jemma Sanderson
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Jemma! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

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