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

Canadian Red Cross Top 3 National Training Provider Award 2024 badge

National Professional Responder Provider Award 2024 – Coast2Coast First Aid

National First Aid & CPR Provider Award 2024 – Coast2Coast

Top 3 Provincial First Aid & CPR Training Provider Award 2024 – Coast2Coast

Canadian Red Cross Top 3 National Training Provider Award 2023 – Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics

Canadian Red Cross Top National First Aid & CPR Provider Award 2023 – Coast2Coast

Canadian Red Cross National Professional Responder Provider Award 2023 – Coast2Coast First Aid

Canadian Red Cross Top 3 Provincial Training Provider Award 2023 – Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics

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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buuh Ali

6 hours ago

M K

6 hours ago

I did have some trouble getting access to the online portion of my blended First Aid training - it wasn’t emailed to me without having to request it, which is a struggle I’d read across a good handful of people (I find emailing them the easiest/quickest way to hear back). However, my instructor Amandeep Kaur was wonderful! She was engaging and very knowledgeable on the content she was teaching. I appreciated that she made sure that everyone had a chance to ask questions and practice the first aid techniques! I would definitely recommend her as an instructor

Lovepreet Kaur

11 hours ago

Just completed my first CPR course today with Ahmed Sir, and it was such an amazing experience! Everything was explained clearly, step by step, and we got plenty of hands-on practice using the equipment, which made learning much more effective and engaging. Ahmed Sir was patient, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the training. It was absolutely worth it, and I highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics this course to anyone looking to learn CPR with confidence. Thank you for such a great learning experience!

Maliha Fatima

12 hours ago

I took an intermediate CPR course with Saika Rafique and it was amazing! She was a great instructor and went out of her way to make sure I understood what she was teaching and made sure to keep us engaged. I left the class feeling confident of my ability to help others.

Nesto Jose

14 hours ago

Amandeep Kaur is a good instructor. Explained very well all the modules and was great in helping out demos on how to dress and support wounds.

Jacky Dong

14 hours ago

Good experience, interesting courses, you can learn a lot (Amandeep Kaur)

Tamer Hatem

14 hours ago

Amazing explanation from amandeep kaur , very friendly and amazing educational professional Definitely recommend 👌

SOLOMON AWEKE

14 hours ago

Great instructor

Danielle Williams

14 hours ago

Kianoosh Afzali is one of the most informative instructors I have ever encountered. His teaching style is clear, engaging, and easy to understand. I would definitely recommend him.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Danielle! 🎉 We agree, Kianoosh Afzali is fantastic at keeping his teaching style clear and easy to understand. We are so glad you had such a positive experience during your CPR/AED training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Mariam Aminullahi

14 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Mariam! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Burlington. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ayzaz Islam

15 hours ago

Excellent instructor. Dimtrih went above and beyond in teaching us the entire course. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to do the cours

Boogie30

16 hours ago

It was really informative and fun as well. Thanks to Carel for making it more enjoyable and engaging.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Boogie30! 🎉 We agree, Carel is wonderful at making the training enjoyable and engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Hamza

16 hours ago

Carel is absolutely amazing and a very motivated teacher, I'm impressed by her resilience!

Ian Parsneau

16 hours ago

I’ve been taking first aid courses through Coast2Coast every year for four years. This year I had Saika Rafique teach my lesson, and she is a joy to work with. She takes her job seriously, and taught me things that I haven’t learned in my previous training. Thanks for a great experience!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ian! 🙏 We love that you have trusted us for four years. We agree that Saika Rafique is wonderful, and we're so glad she was able to teach you some new things during your recertification in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Fable Skinner

16 hours ago

Carel was very cool and a good instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, Fable! 🎉 We agree, Carel is a fantastic instructor who knows how to keep things engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kayla Montagliani

17 hours ago

Walla Great instructor very informative

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kayla! 🎉 We agree, Walla is a great instructor and does a wonderful job of making our Red Cross certification classes so informative. We're glad you had a positive experience with us in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

wassim eid

17 hours ago

Wala the trainer she is the best trainer who give standard CPR & AED. She is well educated and I recommend her .

Response from the owner:Thank you, Wassim! 🎉 We agree that Wala is a fantastic trainer who makes Standard First Aid easy to learn. We are so glad you had a wonderful training experience with us in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Amany Michael

18 hours ago

I like the service offered by coast2coast. The instructor was so knowledgeable and professional. I enjoyed this experience so much.

Response from the owner:Hi Amany! We're so grateful for your kind review and certainly can't wait to see you again for recertification. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! Stay safe.

Nanit doda

18 hours ago

Walla is the great instructor. Highly recommended to anyone who is looking to First Aid/CPR certified.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nanit! 🎉 We completely agree, Walla is a fantastic instructor who makes getting your Red Cross certification both engaging and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Farah Anwar

18 hours ago

I had Walaa as my instructor and she was amazing! Super detailed, helped us prepare for the test and really clear. Loved her

Response from the owner:Thank you, Farah! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is wonderful at making everything so detailed and clear to help you prepare. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

hanady fahed

20 hours ago

The lady name wala very nice

Response from the owner:Thank you, Hanady! 🎉 We agree, Wala is wonderful and does a great job making our classes easy to follow. We are glad you had a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

April

20 hours ago

such a great experience and ahmed was a fantastic instructor, he made the class fun and exciting!

Response from the owner:Thank you, April! 🎉 We agree, Ahmed is a fantastic instructor who knows how to make our Red Cross certification courses fun and exciting. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Burlington. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Dr Anwer Hasil

1 day ago

Fantastic First Aid & AED training at the Coast2Coast Downtown Ottawa location! The course was very well organized, and Maria was an outstanding instructor. She was engaging, interactive, and made the training both informative and enjoyable. The hands-on practice was excellent, and I left feeling much more confident in my first aid and AED skills. I highly recommend the Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - Ottawa downtown location to anyone looking for professional, high-quality training.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Dr Anwer Hasil! 🙏 We agree that Maria is an outstanding instructor who does a fantastic job making the hands-on practice engaging and interactive. We are so glad you left our Ottawa location feeling confident in your Standard First Aid skills. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Trish Bethell

1 day ago

The instructor (Sky) was terrific! She made the material memorable, practical and easy to digest. I am very pleased to have taken the course and highly recommend it, and being taught by Sky!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Trish! 🎉 We agree, Sky is wonderful at making the material practical and easy to digest during your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Lina Delgado

2 days ago

Buen lugar para aprender RCP y primeros auxilios!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lina! 🙏 We are so glad you had a great experience learning these life-saving skills in North York. Our goal is to make Standard First Aid training accessible and engaging for everyone. 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