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?

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.

High Equipment to Participant Ratio

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

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.

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.

Training levels include:

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Earl Erick Dimandal
Earl Erick Dimandal
Nice experience. Good lecture and very interactive class. Thanks to our instructor Ezz
kladia lepener
kladia lepener
Instructor Lydia) was very helpful and explainable. She made our 8hrs go by really fast.
Tolulope Oluwagbemi
Tolulope Oluwagbemi
I have done BLS &CPR like 4 times but this is the best! The course was very detailed and the instructor Ezz is very knowledgeable and helpful in his teaching style!! I feel very confident than ever. OSAP
Luminita Dica
Luminita Dica
Rajeev was excellent and very knowledgeable !First time I really enjoyed the Basic Life Support Course.
Luminita Dica
Luminita Dica
Rajeev was excellent and very knowledgeable! First time that I really enjoyed to take the Basic Life Support Course!
Gopikishan
Gopikishan
Class was very Good. Teacher very good 👍👍
Shahnaz
Shahnaz
Amazing Instructor, Ali. Very knowledgeable AND entertaining too - helps with retention. Accessible location.
Rupinder kaur Gill
Rupinder kaur Gill
Sarbjeet Kaur
Sarbjeet Kaur
Good experience, great knowledge and way of teaching is wonderful
L v Bamrah
L v Bamrah
Kirpa Randhawa
Kirpa Randhawa
Gabrielle Rosales
Gabrielle Rosales
victoria urrutia
victoria urrutia
Rajeev is an amazing instructor! He makes sure that you understand everything that you need to know in your course!
Nathaniel Browne
Nathaniel Browne
Rajeev was awesome!
JASON DAVID
JASON DAVID
Nagui Makary
Nagui Makary
Response from the owner: Hi Nagui! Thanks for your amazing review. We're thrilled you joined us for your recent training and we hope you feel confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Jacqueline Edward
Jacqueline Edward
Knowledgeable instructor, friendly and patient. Understood everything he taught and was very clear. I would definitely return to that location once I have Rajeev Khanna as my instructor.
Asma Hussain
Asma Hussain
Got my First Aid & CPR Level C course with instructor Mitra Sinaki. I had wonderful experience with other 12 participants. I would highly recommend Newmarket Coast2Coast for any First Aid courses. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shafqat Amin
Shafqat Amin
My experience was vary good I would recommend.
A BARBESH
A BARBESH
It's good and nice
Sankha Podder
Sankha Podder
Interactive, and nice hands on experience with delivering Basic Life Support.
million estifanos
million estifanos
Rajeev khanna is great teacher overall nice experience with cosat2coast. Thanks
Thuy Le Nguyen
Thuy Le Nguyen
I did my basic life support training with Magda. She was incredibly kind and insightful by providing her own unique experiences. She also encourages participation while ensuring that everyone feels comfortable. There is no better place to do your training!
Kaden Siy
Kaden Siy
Had an amazing experience learning from Tatiana B, she was very clear on her teaching allowing me to understand and learn everything I needed to know in the course.
zeyun Sun
zeyun Sun
The instructor Ali is super nice and funny and we learned so much.
Golita 70
Golita 70
Kourtnee Zurylo
Kourtnee Zurylo
Azra was my instructor and she was beyond great! She explained everything in a way the whole class was able to understand and her examples were beyond great ! She was also super friendly and more than happy to help with any questions the class had.
yuli cao
yuli cao
Ishita Patel
Ishita Patel
It was amazing!i love how my instructor named Azra taught me and get me the hands on experience
R k
R k
The instructor Ms. Azra was friendly, very professional, excellent presenter and instructor. She made us feel very comfortable throughout the class and which helped to learned. I would recommend this Blending Training - First Aid Standard Course to anyone.
ronay Jr
ronay Jr
It was a very informal class,Teacher Azra was very clear and direct making the class easier to understand
ayan aliahemed
ayan aliahemed
Sehjad Kamal
Sehjad Kamal
Sarah Duabe
Sarah Duabe
翁晶晶
翁晶晶
Response from the owner: Thank you for this kind review! It's great to see that you enjoyed your recent training with us. We hope you feel confident in your new life-saving skills! See you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Babita Chuwan
Babita Chuwan
Overall Rajeev is a Such a good explained and I really appreciated
Patel Denisha
Patel Denisha
Rajeev is an exceptional BLS instructor. His teaching style is clear, engaging, and thorough, ensuring that all students grasp the essential life-saving techniques. He combines practical demonstrations with concise explanations, making complex concepts easy to understand. His calm demeanor and patience create a comfortable learning environment, which helps build confidence in performing CPR and other critical skills. Highly recommended for anyone looking to become proficient in BLS.Thank you for giving good skills to us
Raman Virk
Raman Virk
Murray Michalicka
Murray Michalicka
Great course. Thank you Mitra.
Marilou Briones
Marilou Briones
Mary Grace
Mary Grace
Adithya Baskar
Adithya Baskar
Took BLS and it was a great course, very thorough, easy to understand, and engaging.
Bukola Olufiade
Bukola Olufiade
I'm well please with the training I received on 16/01/2024 and I can recommend Coast2Coast First Aids Training to anyone. Thanks to the Trainer Rajeev Khanna. Thank you all.
Diya Treesa John
Diya Treesa John
Instructor Rajeev sir is really well explained everything.
Patel Rutu
Patel Rutu
This is really helpful and nice place to finish basic life support.
Response from the owner: Hey Rutu, 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.
Robert Rodrigues
Robert Rodrigues
Great enthusiasm throughout the whole course. I believe Rajeev loves teaching the courses he offers.
Nisha Nishu
Nisha Nishu
Dylan Carter
Dylan Carter
Rajeev is an amazing instructor for the BLS course. He is very good at keeping your attention and knows what he’s talking about. I will be booking with him every year for renewal.
Stella Crawford
Stella Crawford
Harpreet Randhawa
Harpreet Randhawa
Amazing instructor!The class is amazing
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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.
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