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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:

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
professional responder course

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

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Duration

40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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

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Duration

20 hours teaching time

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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

Register Now

Duration

40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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

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Duration

80 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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

Register Now

Duration

40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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

Register Now

Duration

40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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

Register Now

Duration

80 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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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Jill Cromwell
10 hours ago
Fantastic experience. Really accessible class, great instructor, and straightforward testing.
Melissa Palumbo
11 hours ago
Amazing instuctor she made it interactive and fun, easy to remember everything
Meryam Zanzoul
16 hours ago
Interesting interactive class with the instructor Saika Rafique. Highly recommended. Great customer service available any time for any concerns.
Qamar Rafique
19 hours ago
Andrea Tenedero is a fantastic and highly professional instructor. She explains concepts clearly, is knowledgeable, patient, and creates an engaging learning environment. I truly enjoyed the course and appreciate her dedication and professionalism.
Ghouse Faisal
24 hours ago
Tatiana Briceno is amazing. The best instructor
Feba Baby
1 day ago
Ella Whiddon
1 day ago
Great class! Andrea was amazing. Lots of information, however, it was presented in such a way that allowed for the information to absorb. Loved the exercises and the games. Lots of Hands on practice. Thank you Andrea!!
Avvy To
1 day ago
Andrea was a great instructor! Very interactive and easy to follow, very fun and kind. Made a super long recertification process enjoyable.
O O
1 day ago
Tatiana B was amazing!
Maurizio Gallo
1 day ago
Madison Bell
1 day ago
Violet Greven
1 day ago
Great instructor and i have the confidence now to use these skills! Thank you!
sarah Gillissie
1 day ago
Great experience with Ali
Ross Lane
1 day ago
Great experience, very interactive
Bailey Hildebrandt
1 day ago
went well, class was smooth, clear and we went over everything
Aiden Charles
1 day ago
Great hands on learning, Ali makes learning fun and interactive
Ben Somers
1 day ago
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1 day ago
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Tahmid Ashab Shakib
1 day ago
I recently completed my Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED training with Coast2Coast (Bloor Facility in Downtown Toronto) on June 27th, and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Our instructor, John Devlin, was highly qualified, deeply experienced, and made the entire training process incredibly interactive and inspiring. Instead of just lecturing, he broke down complex protocols into steps that were easy to grasp and apply to real-world scenarios. John also shared solid, practical advice that goes beyond the textbook—the kind of real-world insights that will absolutely come in handy during life-altering situations. I left the course feeling genuinely confident in my ability to respond to an emergency. If you are looking for top-tier Red Cross training, I highly recommend Coast2Coast!
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1 day ago
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Adeola Adeola
2 days ago
I had a great experience taking my Standard First Aid course with Coast2Coast. My instructor, Dimitrih, made the class fun, clear, and easy to understand, explained everything well. The training was very helpful and practical. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking to take First Aid training.
Mandeep Mudhar
2 days ago
I had an amazing experience taking my First Aid & CPR course with Chuck Farkas. He is, without a doubt, one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. Chuck is friendly, professional, patient, and makes everyone feel comfortable throughout the course. He explained everything clearly, answered every question, and built my confidence with the hands-on skills. I came into the class feeling nervous, but I left feeling confident and prepared because of his excellent teaching. I highly recommend Chuck Farkas to anyone looking to take First Aid & CPR training. Thank you, Chuck, for making the course enjoyable and for being such an outstanding instructor!
Iryna Lebiedieva
2 days ago
The class included lots of hands-on practice and realistic scenarios, which made it much easier to understand and remember the skills. Time flew by because Saika explained everything in such an engaging, interesting, and humorous way. She made the learning environment comfortable, interactive, and enjoyable while still covering all the important information thoroughly.
Kandace Doiron
2 days ago

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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