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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Manpreet Parmar

21 hours ago

Had a really good experience with Coast2Coast First Aid for my CPR and First Aid course in Mississauga . The instructor Nida Farooqui was friendly and explained everything well. I feel much more confident now—highly recommend!

T S

1 day ago

Mohamed was great very informative. He is funny and super smart and knows his stuff. Really enjoyed the class even though I was a trouble maker lol

satvir singh grewal

1 day ago

Marina Bogdanovic

1 day ago

Selina R. was the best instructor I have ever had in all of my years of taking first aid and cpr courses. Lots of detail, examples, hands on approaches and a wonderful experience overall. I could not be more grateful for this particular course and knowledge gained because of Selina.

Juliana

1 day ago

Selina Rawe is the BEST!!

Johnston

1 day ago

Selina rawe was my instructor and I had a great time in her class! Amazing teacher!

Rutu Panchal

1 day ago

Penny Finnighan she is very good and her teaching is just awesome and lively.

Olubunmi Bak

1 day ago

Selina was just amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the training.

Jennifer Nwaizu

1 day ago

Penny Finnigan is the absolute best. I enjoyed the whole lecture. I was scared when I saw how long the course will take but she made it so interactive and the time went by so fast.

Paige Campbell

1 day ago

Penny was knowledgeable and engaging.

Kristiaan Hansen

1 day ago

Penny was a fabulous instructor! I felt very prepared for the exam. Thank you, Penny!

LukeTrepp

1 day ago

Penny was a great presence and kept the presentation informative and fun 🙂

Dani B

1 day ago

This was the best CPR/first aid/AED training experience so thorough and I feel confident about my skills our instructor Penny is wonderful I will definitely be back for my recertification.

A.R. Waring

1 day ago

We had Penny Finnigan as our instructor, she was amazing. The in person instruction has so much more context and Penny made it very easy to retain and really take in. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.

Miranda sassi

1 day ago

I had an amazing experience with Selina she is a great teacher and made this experience more enjoyable and fun. I will give her a 100 stars !!!

Rocio A.V.

1 day ago

Thanks for my training today. Nadia the instructor was amazing she share her knowledge very understable as practical and theory of fundamental CPR and First Aid. All the best for her.

Shalini Soosaipillai

1 day ago

Kia was an exceptional instructor who not only made the course engaging, but also very informative. He gave us many practical tips and advices. He is a very skilled professional all around and is very knowledgeable on many topics. Thank you!

Endurance ogbaji

2 days ago

Learning was amazing, Elhamy was super good and nice💯

Olivia Dalglish

3 days ago

Ezz was such a great BLS instructor. I really enjoyed taking my course and had a lot of fun. Highly recommend 🙂

Mikayla Ball-Valiquette

4 days ago

Another great experience with C2C doing my EMR recert. We had Mohammed as an instructor and he was beyond amazing. So knowledgeable and made the long classroom days feel not so long.

Aycha

4 days ago

Course was organized and detailed. The instructor was knowledgeable , attentive and kind.

Susan MacLellan

4 days ago

Excellent experience. Very knowledgeable, friendly and effective instructor.

Karamveer kaur Dhillon

5 days ago

Superb traning

Henrich Svetko

5 days ago

I really enjoyed my re-certification course with Edward. He is an excellent young instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Henrich Svetko! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed your recertification course with Edward in Richmond Hill. We agree, he is an excellent instructor! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

T W

5 days ago

Tatiana Briceno was the instructor and she kept the class engaged for the entire day.
Her positive energy was infectious and turned a day of first aid training into a fun experience.

Milena Rios

5 days ago

I had so much fun taking the course! My instructor Elhamy made it so interesting and super engaging. I feel like I learned a lot and feel more prepared.

Seanna Taylorr

5 days ago

Today I had the pleasure of taking this training with Elhamy as our instructor. From the moment I entered the building til I was leaving he was extremely welcoming and had a great sense of humour. He made the day not feel so long with the way he instructs. Very informational and knowledgeable staff member. Thankful for him today and the experience I had while doing the CPR training.

Marygrace Nanninga

5 days ago

Joyal was a great instructor

mitchell mesman

5 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, mitchell mesman! ⭐ We're happy you chose us for your Standard First Aid in Nepean and look forward to seeing you at your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Tori B

5 days ago

got my standard first aid & cpr c today! hosam was a fun and engaging instructor - the day went by super fast and I left feeling confident

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tori B! 🎉 We agree, Hosam is a fantastic and engaging instructor, and we're so glad you left your Standard First Aid course in Nepean feeling confident. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

CHRIS LEUNG

5 days ago

Meera is a amazing and informative instructor. Highly recommend to her classes.

Brittany june Gamble

5 days ago

I hope you get Elhamy as an instructor if you’re in Hamilton, ON!!!!

Ali AL-DAWODI

5 days ago

Very good and very professional. It’s extremely useful to know what to do in situations and they teach it amazingly. Thank you Hosam!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ali AL-DAWODI! We're so glad Hosam made the Standard First Aid training in Nepean so professional and effective. We agree, he's great at teaching you what to do in emergency situations. 🙏 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jaspreet kaur Randhawa

5 days ago

The instructor was very professional and provided in depth knowledge. It was a womderful experience to learn from coast2coast.

Rabab Ryalat

5 days ago

The training was excellent. The instructor, Loyal, was amazing at explaining the material, and the examples were easy and clear.

aqib choudhary

5 days ago

Meera is very gentle and supportive

Hamida Idrees

5 days ago

Meera is very helpful and supportive

Michael Chan

5 days ago

Joyal was very kind & patient.

He answered all questions and made sure we understood the concept thoroughly.

Thank you Joyal!

Zhan Li

5 days ago

Ali is very experienced and good at making the concept alive

Prabhjot Sandhu

5 days ago

Hi my name is Prabh.I really enjoyed this First Aid and CPR course, my instructor is Meera Patel. She explained everything clearly and made it easy to follow. She’s very kind and a genuinely good person, which made the class feel comfortable and welcoming. Overall, a great learning experience.

liz

5 days ago

Ali is fantastic!!!

Harwinder Kaur

5 days ago

I had a great experience. The service was quick and professional. Everything was explained clearly. I would definitely recommend this place.

Jasmeen kaur

5 days ago

Sharareh meskoob she is an excellent trainer, taught very welll. Loved the class and her way of teaching iis great. Thanks

Sweta Rani

5 days ago

Sharahreh meskoob is a very good instructor I enjoyed her class she is very knowledgeable and good instructor

Aman Chahal

5 days ago

Amazing learning experience with Sharareh Meskoob
Thanks

Simar Singh

5 days ago

Awesome teacher and great trainer Sharareh Meskoob. We enjoyed the session

Jashandeep Kaur

5 days ago

Teresa Valvano

5 days ago

I had an amazing experience at your North York location. My instructor Meera was extremely knowledgeable, approachable, patient and fun. She made the day pass quickly because she effortlessly engaged the class. I would highly recommend this course. Meera was fantastic!

Vaniya Beik

5 days ago

Hotak Family

5 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.

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

Testimonial

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