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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Renche Smit

9 hours ago

Rutugandha Sulay

10 hours ago

Had a good experience with CPR+ intermediate first aid course. Well-organized, great instructor, easy to learn.

Sam Loves

11 hours ago

Did first aid, cpr aed standard c, with Selina and she was great. Kept everyone engaged, shared her life experiences and went very interactive vs sit and watch a slide show. Her energy really made the course memorable and enjoyable

Channa-Lee Brown

12 hours ago

The CPR training was thorough, informative, and very well-presented. Thank you for making the training engaging and easy to understand. I learned so much and feel much more confident about how to respond in an emergency. I truly appreciate the time, effort, and knowledge you shared with us. The trainer John was amazing.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Channa-Lee! 🙏 We agree that John is amazing at making CPR/AED training engaging and easy to understand. We're so glad you left your session in North York feeling confident in your emergency response skills. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jania C

14 hours ago

Salma Radwan

14 hours ago

This my second time taking the Intermediate CPR and First Aid course with the Red Cross, I had Dr.Tatiana as my lecturer both times; I have to say she did an amazing job, and for a lecture this long, I wasn't bored even for the refresher! I feel confident as a first aider.

Achut Subedi

14 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Achut! 🎉 We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Rui Alves

14 hours ago

Amazing experience. All thanks to Mr. Ali. Super informative and also fun

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rui! 🎉 We agree that Mr. Ali is wonderful at keeping our Red Cross certification courses engaging and highly informative. We are so glad you had an amazing experience with us in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sabrina Kong

14 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Sabrina! ⭐ We hope to see you for your next recertification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Katherine Chu

14 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Katherine! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back for your next recertification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kaylie Blanchard

14 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Kaylie! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Mississauga for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sarab

14 hours ago

Tatiana did a great job explaining and training us today. It was fun and very beneficial. Totally recommend

Sadaf nazzz

17 hours ago

Ali my instructor was amazing and super fun experience 👍🏾

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sadaf! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that Ali made your Standard First Aid course in North York such an amazing and fun experience. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Fitz-Ann

17 hours ago

Selina did great as an instructor and covered all the material in a well structured manner while filling the time with jokes

Response from the owner:Hi Fitz-Ann! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs again. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course at our North York first aid training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Don Pham

18 hours ago

The instructor (Muhammad) was very thorough and entertaining throughout the course. Made it very easy for everyone to follow along without falling asleep.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Don! 🎉 We agree, Muhammad is fantastic at keeping the material entertaining so everyone stays awake during their CPR/AED training in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Claudia Jerez

18 hours ago

Very interesting and informed instruction.

Dmitri Piculik

1 day ago

Mubasherah Rahman

1 day ago

I had a wonderful experience with Edward Wong. His teaching methods were awesome and simple he was really helpful and supportive throughout the course I would highly recommend him.

Shwetha Hegde

1 day ago

Elhamy is simply a good instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shwetha! 🎉 We agree, Elegant is a wonderful instructor who makes Standard First Aid easy to learn. We're glad you had a great experience at our North York location. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kam Dhanjal

1 day ago

First AID CPR Instructor Edward.W at Newmarket Facility was amazing! The content was so much helpful with all the clear detailed demonstration.

Britney Egobueze

1 day ago

Saika Rafique was amazing. I’m so blessed to be one of our students yeah at the end of this class.I can incredibly say I achieved a lot, and I would do more to improve. Allah bless us.

Tayyaba Waseem

1 day ago

First Aid Course was led by Amandeep Kaur in Edmonton, AB, and it was very well done. The course was informative, professional, and engaging. Amandeep explained everything clearly and answered all of our questions with ease. I really appreciated her knowledge and professionalism throughout the course. Highly recommended!

Sarah Caglayan

1 day ago

Amandeep was my instructor, she was clear and she explained everything in great detail!

keshaf waseem

1 day ago

Amandeep was very thorough

Y “de” Chao

1 day ago

A very professional course. Instructor Saika is very responsible and dedicated.

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

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First Responder (FR)
Training Courses

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Responder (EMR)
Training Courses

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Responder

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Responder Recertification

Emergency Medical
Responder Upgrade

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