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Professional
Responder
Program

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:

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.

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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
Emergency Medical Responder Training Courses

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 Training Courses

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

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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Testimonial

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Leif G
12 hours ago
Had a great session with Chuck Farkas. His lesson was very engaging and left me with a lot of confidence and knowledge!
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Ayesha Writes
12 hours ago
I got my First Aid and CPR certificate through this company, and it was a wonderful experience. Azra Siddique, the instructor, was a very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful lady. She explained everything so well and was very supportive of everyone. She has excellent knowledge of the field. I highly recommend Coast to Coast to anyone looking to get their First Aid and CPR certification.
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Alexander Natale
16 hours ago
It was an overall very welcoming experience. My instructor Scott Faichnie made the experience both entertaining and interactive while also ensuring to emphasize the key points of first aid and CPR in a timely and professional manner. I got in at 8:45 and he even made sure to wait a couple extra minutes to ensure any people running late would not miss the introduction, especially given the fact that our location got moved across the street last minute due to a room size concern. He was very patient with all those struggling with the CPR component and when he didn’t know the answer to a question he stated plainly that he didn’t and wasn’t trying to hold on to his ego or give a false guess to try to cushion any embarrassment that may fall on not knowing the answer. He made the first aid experience seem much more practical and common sensical which I feel will make the real world application of these skills Ive certified much more fluid and reliable. Overall great experience, would recommend. Thanks again to Scott.
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Stephen DeBoer
18 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, Stephen! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Lydia Vanveen
18 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Lydia! ⭐ We hope to see you back in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Trish Van Dyk
18 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Trish! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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James Kanis
18 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, James, and we hope to see you back in North York for your next recertification! ⭐ Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Desireh Baghdassarian
24 hours ago
Ali was very resourceful, professional he presented important information with details . Now I have self confidence and I know that I can be helpful with my skills to people. Thank you Ali with thumbs up 👍🙏👏
Response from the owner:Thank you, Desireh! 🙏 We agree, Ali is incredibly professional and excellent at building confidence during the class. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Newmarket and now feel ready to help others. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Sergeolivier Pouansi
1 day ago
Parfait Excellent cadre et enseignante expérimentée et professionnelle dans ses explications. Je le conseille aux proches et futurs étudiants
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Sergeolivier Pouansi! 🙏 We are glad you enjoyed our excellent setting and found the instructor's explanations so helpful during your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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merseseh jannati
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, merseseh jannati! ⭐ We hope to see you back 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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venezia prochilo
2 days ago
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Aisha Ali
2 days ago
Our instructor Ali was extremely informative and helpful. Highly recommend this place. 🙂
Response from the owner:Thank you, Aisha! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at keeping the class informative and helpful. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Gursimran Kaur
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Gursimran! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification for Standard First Aid in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Mary Lough
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mary! ⭐ We hope to see you in Scarborough for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Michaela Whitley
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Michaela! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Rahil Alish
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Rahil! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again for your next recertification in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Andy
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Andy! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Scarborough for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Sadia Jaffer
2 days ago
Hi everyone, I had a splendid experience obtaining my First Aid/CPR certification through Coast2Coast. The training materials and instruction were excellent; everything had been mentioned, and all videos are available to follow along. I was helped by Claudine, who provided valuable assistance in adjusting the location and timing of my course. A special thanks and appreciation to coach Kianoosh at the Unionville location who displayed significant expertise. He was effective in explaining concepts through real-life examples and incorporated principles from the laws of physics. He consistently assessed our engagement and commitment to the course through questions. Furthermore, he emphasized the significant impact of this course, noting its potential to not only save an individual's life but also to positively influence their entire family. I also appreciate how wonderfully he conveyed the essence and integrity necessary for being a First Aider.I am glad I took this course from Coast2Coast and highly recommend it to others. Thanks
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Jihye_Sophia Um
2 days ago
Ali was an amazing instructor. I took the First Aid and CPR course, and it was an amazing experience. He was kind, patient, and explained everything clearly. The class was enjoyable, easy to understand, and very informative. I highly recommend this course🙏🏻
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jihye_Sophia! 🎉 We agree that Ali is absolutely amazing and makes getting your Red Cross certification such a great experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Fatima Qaiser
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Fatima! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Scarborough for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Anne-Marie Spencer-Anderson
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Anne-Marie! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Luis Luebs
2 days ago
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Oluwanifemi Clara
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Oluwanifemi Clara! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Oakville for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Renche Smit
3 days ago
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Rutugandha Sulay
3 days ago
Had a good experience with CPR+ intermediate first aid course. Well-organized, great instructor, easy to learn.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rutugandha! 🎉 We're glad to hear that you found your Standard First Aid course in North York to be well-organized and easy to learn. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

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.

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