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:

First Responder (FR)

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

First Responder
(FR)

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

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.

Recent Awards and Recognition

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

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.

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

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

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

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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Some of Our Happy Clients

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Fawzia Yekini

16 hours ago

Felt confident and prepared after this course! I appreciate how they explained the "why" behind each step, not just memorizing. The facility was clean and the certification process was smooth. Highly recommend for anyone who needs this for work, school, or just personal safety. It was an Amazing First Aid & CPR training Instructor was patient, funny, and made everything easy to understand. Lots of practice and participation . I went in nervous and left feeling like I could actually help someone if needed. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you!

Dianna Ladera

16 hours ago

Saika is a good instructor. Very knowledgable. Provided good information and inputs.

Emily Tilley

16 hours ago

Saika was great, she’s a very kind and personable person! She made the class engaging and very informative. Providing us with ample examples and time to ask questions. I personally enjoyed how open she was to conversation during the class, opening the floor for us students to ask questions and answer them. This really made the difference when trying to remember a whole lot of stuff, it really helped the information stick! Thanks Saika for the great day and valuable information.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emily! 🎉 We agree that Saika is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and creating an open space for questions. We are glad she helped the information stick during your Red Cross certification in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ashley Jeffries

19 hours ago

Amazing course selection!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ashley! 🎉 We work hard to offer a wide variety of options for your Red Cross certification in Brampton, and we're so glad you liked our course selection. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Lucas Di Vita

20 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lucas! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Paramount Courier

22 hours ago

I did my training course with C2C and it was amazing to see our instructor Saika Rafiue. She provided all the course details and explained everything in a very positive way in a timely fashion. Her knowledge and experience are the BEST Thank You Naveed Shakeel

Response from the owner:Thank you, Naveed! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafiue is wonderful at sharing her knowledge and explaining all the course details in such a positive way. We're 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

Sander van Walraven

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Sander! ⭐ We are so glad we could help you with your CPR/AED training in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Vladimir Borisov

2 days ago

I thank Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - Newmarket for the contribution to our community! Special thanks to Kianoosh Afzali Dehziari for his charisma, experience, knowledge, and, most importantly, his ability to convey information so it's fully understood. Thanks to such professionalism, the course exceeded my expectations.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Vladimir! 🙏 We agree that Kianoosh Afzali Dehziari is fantastic at sharing his experience and knowledge to ensure everything is fully understood. We're glad you had such a positive experience during your CPR/AED training in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Denny Nem

2 days ago

Very information and the instructor was very patient.

Agney “Agney” Giridas

2 days ago

Instructor Joyal

Cole Holita

2 days ago

Awesome experience! Easy and well taught experience!

MonsterGamer Holita

2 days ago

Very fun demonstration, Joyal gave me a wonderful learning experience allowing me to refresh my first aid knowledge for lifeguarding and allowed me to feel more confident doing first aid.

Nishan Singh

2 days ago

Good experience with instructor mr. Scott

avinash muliya

2 days ago

Tiana Cartier

3 days ago

I had a very positive experience with Carel! She made everyone feel supported and provided a safe environment with no judgement. She made this extremely long class a great experience with jokes and laughter. Her teaching style is straight forward and easy to follow along with! Overall it was an excellent experience and it is evident that she is routing for success with everyone she teaches!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tiana! 🎉 We agree that Carel is amazing at creating a supportive and judgment-free environment. It's great to hear her humor and straightforward teaching style made your Red Cross certification course in Ottawa such a fun experience. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Marcia Ciccarelli

3 days ago

What a wonderful training ! Informative and fun ! Dimitri was both knowledgeable and made the day fly by ! I had signed up for the wrong training and after a few questions about why I was completing the training he set me up for the correct one, as to not waste my time ! Thank you for you going above and beyond !

Response from the owner:Thank you, Marcia! 🎉 We agree that Dimitri is wonderful, and we are so glad he went above and beyond to make sure you received the correct Red Cross certification. It is great to hear that he kept the day fun and engaging for you in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Manmeen Kaur

3 days ago

I had a very good experience with Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics. The Standard First Aid and CPR training was well organized, informative, and easy to follow. My trainer, Elhamy, was professional, knowledgeable, and explained every procedure clearly with hands-on practice. He made the training engaging and ensured everyone understood the techniques properly. The staff were also helpful throughout the process, from online registration to the in-person training session. I feel much more confident in handling emergency situations after completing the course. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking for quality First Aid and CPR training in Ontario.

Karan Art 12

3 days ago

I had an excellent experience with Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR training. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and made the class engaging with plenty of hands-on practice. The CPR and first aid scenarios helped build my confidence in responding to real emergencies. The course was well organized, informative, and easy to follow. I highly recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking to get certified or refresh their first aid and CPR skills!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Karan! 🙏 We're so glad the hands-on practice and real-life scenarios helped build your confidence during your CPR/AED training in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ka Min Tsang

3 days ago

Was trained by Scott, answered questions and performed procedures with good detail and discussed different case scenarios to help further understand the concepts and underlying logic to the administration of first aid.

吴弈霖

3 days ago

The instructor was very professional, dedicated, and thorough. He explained everything clearly and took the training very seriously. I learned a lot and had a great experience. Highly recommended!

Marife

4 days ago

Saika Rafique was absolutely amazing. I had a great experience learning from her.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Marife! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is absolutely amazing at helping our students earn their Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

k b

4 days ago

I had an amazing experience learning CPR and First Aid with Chuck Farkas. He is genuinely caring, patient, and incredibly supportive, creating a comfortable environment where everyone feels encouraged to learn and ask questions. Chuck has a great sense of humor that keeps the class engaging and enjoyable, while still making sure the important skills are understood. His nurturing approach and real passion for teaching gave me confidence in my abilities and made the training memorable. I highly recommend Chuck to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and fun CPR and First Aid trainer. Thank you, Chuck, for your dedication and for making such an important course both educational and enjoyable! - A.G

Response from the owner:Thank you, k b! 🙏 We agree that Chuck Farkas is fantastic at bringing humor and care to the classroom. We are so glad he helped build your confidence during your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Nicole Rodriguez

4 days ago

My instructor was Joyal Fernandez. He was a great instructor, I enjoyed my in class session and felt like I learnt a lot

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicole! 🎉 We agree, Joyal Fernandez is a wonderful instructor who makes getting your Red Cross certification in Kitchener engaging and informative. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

CHAPARRAL VALLEY

4 days ago

Saika Rafique is competent, knowledgeable and professional

Response from the owner:Thank you, CHAPARRAL VALLEY! 🎉 We agree that Saika Rafique is incredibly professional and knowledgeable when it comes to Red Cross certification training. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Saima Kashif

4 days ago

Saika Rafique taught very well.I really appreciate for her hard work .I got lots of information from her.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Saima! 🎉 We agree that Saika Rafique does an amazing job and works so hard to make your Red Cross certification training in Calgary so informative. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - 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.

Professional Responder Program

Courses offered are:

First Responder (FR)

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

First Responder (FR)

First Responder (FR) Recertification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Upgrade

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Recertification

Register for a Professional Responder Course

Recent Awards and Recognition

First Responder (FR) Training Courses

First Responder

Duration

Requirements

Certification

First Responder Recertification

Duration

Requirements

Certification

First Responder

Duration

Requirements

Certification

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Training Courses

Emergency Medical Responder

Duration

Course Content:

Certification

Emergency Medical Responder Recertification

Duration

Course Content:

Certification

Emergency Medical Responder Upgrade

Duration

Course Content:

Certification

Emergency Medical Responder

Duration

Course Content:

Certification

Hear From Our Students!

What To Expect During FR/EMR Training

Some of Our Happy Clients

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Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in Canada

Professional
Responder
Program

First Responder
(FR)

First Responder (FR)
Training Courses

Emergency Medical
Responder (EMR)
Training Courses

Emergency Medical
Responder

Emergency Medical
Responder Recertification

Emergency Medical
Responder Upgrade

Emergency Medical
Responder