First Responder
(FR)Training
Program

First Responder

Duration

40 hours teaching time
4-day training

Course Content

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 Recert

Duration

20 hours teaching time
2-day training

Course Content

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

Canadian Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years will be issued.

First Responder

Duration

40 hours teaching time
4-day training

Course Content

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

Why Choose Coast2Coast for EMR & FR Training?

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Experienced Instructors

Learn from Professional and Experienced Training staff who have an extensive background in the field.

Practice Skills with High-quality Equipment

Practice the skills of rescue and resuscitation using the best equipment available in the industry.

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High Equipment to Participant Ratio

Increase your hands-on training with enough equipment for all students!

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Free Skills Practice Offer

Unique and Unlimited “Practice-Your-Skills Pass” for all of our graduates – Upon passing the training, you may choose to attend our future EMR courses (for free) to practice your skills and keep yourself current (if you wish to earn a valid certificate, you must register and pay for the course).

Priority Event Job Application

Front of the line when it comes to applying for our Event Coverage Service positions.

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Flexible Training Locations

Choose from courses all across Ontario unlike any other training provider!

Recent Awards and Recognition

Our advanced professional responder courses have been designed to teach life-saving skills to current first responders or those interested in becoming a first responder under Canadian Red Cross guidelines. First Responder training is an intensive course which helps build teamwork and life-support skills in a challenging environment.

First responders are viewed as heroes of their communities by Canadian citizens and all of us at Coast2Coast which is why we strive to provide the best training possible. As a leading provider of Canadian Red Cross training courses, it is our duty to teach courses with highly experienced instructors who use top-notch training equipment.

The First Responder Course covers a variety of topics including Shock, Head and Spinal Injuries, Circulation Emergencies, workplace legislation and more. Courses will include scenario-based training, preparing students for emergencies they may face while on the job. Full course content may be found below in our First Responder course description. Build confidence in your life-saving skills and choose Coast2Coast for your next First Responder training!

Hear From Our Students!

Video Testimonial Compilation

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is committed to providing community-oriented programs that empower individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our aim is to ensure that every participant in our classes and courses gains the necessary techniques to confidently respond to various emergencies. While we sincerely hope that such situations never arise, we are prepared to respond promptly and effectively when needed. Our facilities across Canada are equipped with state-of-the-art First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies. Explore our range of Canadian Red Cross programs or reach out to us for guidance in selecting the course that suits your needs and circumstances best.

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Emergency Medical Responder training courses are meant for those who provide medical care and transportation of a patient to the proper facility.

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Testimonial

Jing Wang
abel teclezgi
It was such a full of informations it was great
Krishna Mulani
"I just completed my CPR and First Aid class, and it was an amazing experience! The instructor Rajeev was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire learning process enjoyable. They took the time to ensure everyone understood the material and felt confident in their skills. The hands-on practice and real-life scenarios were especially helpful. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to get certified
Arnulfo Marcos Jr
it is awesome, i've learned a lot about first aid and CPR
Sanaz Najafi
Riley Culp
Kris Blythe
Got all our information covered and hands on completed nice size group not too many to make hands on harder.
Samira Babai
Azra is a great instructor. I enjoyed her class.
Daysi Salg
Azra is a great instructor. I liked her class. She made sure we learn everything. I will be returning for renewal with this location and hopefully with the same instructor.
Oluwakemi Ariyo
Ms. Azra class was engaging, interactive and interesting. She did a great job.
Ayesha Hossain
Great instructor, great class.
Abdi Huss
Hero Rox
Vinayak Gupta
Elhamy is very nice person who knows the best technique for making everything crystal clear. He is the best instructor. 5 stars for him.
Sadaf Ghaeni
I recently attended the Emergency First Aid CPR Level C course, and it was a great experience! Our instructor, Rajeev, was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the material easy to understand. The hands-on practice was very helpful, and I now feel much more confident in handling emergency situations. The course was well-organized, and the learning environment was supportive and interactive. I highly recommend this training for anyone looking to gain essential first aid skills!
Jack Cadieux
Adel had a great class learned a lot and was very helpful.
Miranda Vonhanke
Oghenetega Oladeji Torey
Romario
Adel is a great instructor
Lola Vuk
Very educational and great staff!
Sasa S
First Aid professional instructor Lydia was up to standard class was not boring at all. As this is my sixth time to adding First Aid courses nothing much has changed.
Navneet Kaur
The class was interestingly delivered by katrina. I enjoyed it and got to learn a lot. I recommend this location for your first aid training if you live in kWC area.
Yulia Gara
Instructor Anna was very knowledgeable and gave the group lots of cases when providing timely first aid helps people to recover quickly. Highly recommend Red Cross First Aid course.
simarjeet kaur
Gurjinder Singh
Rajeev Khanna is a great instructor. Good communicator, keeps you engaged. Highly recommended
Alvin Vidal
Great instructor excellent presentation awesome
Matthew Zima
Great instructor, great lessons, great experience. Instructor was clear, full of information, and very pleasant to listen and learn from. Definitely recommended.
Gillana Goring
Instructor Rajeev was very thorough in his explanation,very exceptional in explaining,will recommend him to anyone of my family & Friends.
Nandini S
I attended the CPR class today. My instructor was Mr.Rajeev.. He trained me well with practical examples and demonstrations and it was very lively..
Z
Rajeev, made everything easy to understand and fun to learn. He made sure everyone understood before we moved on!
Scott Da Rocha
Rajeev was great and kept the class engaged while he taught us!
baljit saini
Rajeev knows what he’s doing. He’s really good at what he does, and has all the answers to everyone’s questions. Will definitely recommend to everyone! Thank you!
Tarak
Rajeev was a wonderful instructor. The way he was able to blend personal anecdotes with educational information really kept the class engaged. I learned a lot from his class, and he helped me build upon my knowledge from the online course.
Nancy Simpson
Jashan Kaur
Instructor was too knowledgeable and taught in details….must recommend
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.
Kelsang Hyolmo
Response from the owner:Hi Kelsang! 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!
Sodipo Olusola
Great training session. My instructor, Ronail delivered a comprehensive interesting training. I will recommend coast2coast to friends and family.
Response from the owner:Hi Sodipo! 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.
Anna-Marie Squadrilla
I highly recommend Coast2Coast for their First Aid & CPR/AED instruction. Joe was excellent for helping set up a course for my colleagues and I, and Prabhjot was a great instructor during the in-class session. She was very informative and engaging and made the class a lot of fun.
Response from the owner:Hi Anna-Marie! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with you and your colleague's training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with Prabhjot and that Joe was able to help your team get all set up! Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you all 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.
Laura Myska
Amazing instructor! Made the whole experience! I would highly recommend 👌
Response from the owner:Hi Laura! 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.
Anahit Harutyunyan
I recently had a pleasure of taking a CPR course with Ali as my instructor. Despite the serious nature of the course, his sense of humour makes learning both fun and informative. He explained everything clearly, breaking down the steps of CPR and making sure everyone understood the material. Highly recommend!
I had also a wonderful experience with Tom who signed me up for the course without any hassle. He was incredibly helpful, friendly, and efficient over the phone. Highly appreciated!
Response from the owner:Anahit, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable CPR training course with Ali as your instructor. It's also wonderful to hear that you found the registration process smooth and friendly with Tom! We'll be sure to relay your amazing feedback to them. 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!
Sandy Barsoum
Tracy is amazing
Response from the owner:Hi Sandy! 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!
Mike Zhang
Awesome experience. Tracy was a great instructor. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Hey Mike! 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!
Víctor Serrano
Awesome time with Tracy who did the course not only very informative but fun and dynamic! Thank you very much!
Response from the owner:Victor, 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!
JB
Awesome experience. The trainer was Tracy and she is very professional and she explained us every thing regarding the emergency first aid and CPR so well. Great work. Thanks
Olen Bang
great.knowledgable instructor
Response from the owner:Hi Olen! 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.
Felish Dea
I had a great experience in this class. The teacher was excellent—very knowledgeable and well-prepared. The class environment was nice, making learning enjoyable. My classmates were also great, which made the experience even better. Overall, it was a perfect learning experience!
Response from the owner:Hi Felish! 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.
Greg V
Zara was great.. very informed and good role playing
Response from the owner:Greg, 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!
Aneesa Ahmed
Response from the owner:Hey Aneesa! 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!
Olena Shad
Great service and well provided course information at Hamilton location.
Response from the owner:Hey Olena! 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!
Harjeet kaur Rattu
Lydia is so professional instructor. We all enjoyed today's class.👍
Response from the owner:Hi Harjeet! 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!
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First Responder (FR) Training Courses

First Responder courses with Coast2Coast First Aid and CPR/AED are taught by highly trained Canadian Red Cross instructors who have personal experiences in the first responder field. We view first responders as heroes of our community which is why we aim to provide the best training for our students. Practice real scenarios in a controlled environment and build new or existing skills.

Private Training – First Responder Courses

If you have a group of eight or more participants, you are eligible to receive private training at a facility of your choice. This means that one of our Canadian Red Cross certified instructors will come to you to teach your First Responder training course. Our private training courses include many great benefits such as:

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Top Training Equipment and Supplies

Our courses utilize high quality, up-to-date training equipment to ensure students receive the best experience possible. It’s important that our students learn first aid and CPR skills with the latest equipment as technology is always changing. Register today to earn your First Responder training certificate!

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 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.