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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:

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.

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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
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

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

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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Yifeng Huang
9 hours ago
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Alena Ganelina
9 hours ago
Ali was a great instructor!
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Juliana
9 hours ago
I’ve been taking my BLS certification with Instructor Ali for the past two years, and he is absolutely wonderful! He makes the class interactive, engaging, and easy to follow. I highly recommend coming here to complete your BLS certification. You’ll have a great learning experience!⛑️
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Md D
11 hours ago
Great class !
Response from the owner:Thank you, Md D! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Burlington. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Manar Al-Shafii
12 hours ago
One of the best instructor make the session fun with knowledge. Thank you so much Ali
Response from the owner:Thank you, Manar! 🎉 We are so glad you had a fun and informative class. We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping everyone engaged during their CPR/AED training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Deng Sharon
12 hours ago
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Leo Song 宋宇轩
12 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Leo Song 宋宇轩! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Effie kd
15 hours ago
Tatiana is a great teacher!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Effie! 🎉 We agree, Tatiana is a wonderful instructor who makes the material easy to understand. We are so glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid course in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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anita rogers
17 hours ago
Ali is a very good instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anita! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a wonderful instructor who makes learning easy. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Sarai Zepeda
17 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarai! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification for CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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safa shaikh
17 hours ago
Great!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Safa! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Alicia Bautista
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alicia! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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sona eftekhari
1 day ago
I completed the First Aid and CPR Level C course at Coast2Coast and I'm very grateful to the entire team for their great organization. I’d also like to give a special thanks to Ms. Sky, our wonderful instructor, for teaching us with great patience and for being so supportive and helpful.
Response from the owner:Thank you, sona! 🙏 We agree that Ms. Sky is an incredibly patient and supportive instructor. We're glad you had such a positive experience while completing your Standard First Aid training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Osbert Kagurutana
1 day ago
I had a great experience with Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics. The training was clear, practical, and easy to understand. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and professional. I learned a lot about First Aid, CPR, and AED. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to improve their emergency response skills.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Osbert! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that you found our CPR/AED training in North York to be clear, practical, and easy to understand. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Alexa Kristy
1 day ago
Andrea was an excellent instructor. Probably one of the best courses ive taken for BLS.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alexa! 🎉 We agree, Andrea is an amazing instructor. We're glad she made your BLS Provider course in Hamilton one of the best you've taken. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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ezra lainsbury
1 day ago
Very helpful, great experience!
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Navjot Kaur
2 days ago
I had a great experience with the First Aid and CPR class at Coast to Coast today. The instructor( prabhjot jhajj) was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything clearly with practical examples. The class was informative, engaging, and easy to understand. I feel much more confident knowing what to do in an emergency situation. Highly recommend Coast to Coast for anyone looking to take a First Aid and CPR course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Navjot! 🙏 We agree, Prabhjot Jhajj is wonderful at using practical examples to make everything clear. We are so glad you feel confident after earning your Red Cross certification with us in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Reppresion
2 days ago
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Cara Cormier
2 days ago
The course was great a lot of fun thank you
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Jonathan Haverty
2 days ago
Course was fantastic
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Yevheniia Sharova
2 days ago
The course was very informative! Thanks my instructor Rana for proper explanation
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Rutu Chaudhary
2 days ago
Good experience
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Mrs. Inna Chesnokova
2 days ago
I have to retake the Standard First Aid & CPR Level C course every three years, and I’ll admit that I was quite sceptical going into this one. I expected to be bored, since much of the material was familiar to me. But our instructor, Kianoosh, completely changed that experience. He created such an engaging, thoughtful, and interactive learning environment that the time simply flew by. Instead of just going through the material mechanically, he encouraged us to think, ask questions, and truly understand why we do things a certain way. I came away with so much new and valuable information and, more importantly, a much deeper understanding of the material than I had after previous courses. There was no unnecessary “walkie-talkie” or endless repetition, just the most important information, explained clearly and reinforced with many practical and memorable examples from Kianoosh’s own experience. After taking this course several times over the years, I can honestly say this was by far the most engaging and valuable one. Kianoosh is an excellent instructor, and I would highly recommend his course to anyone who wants to leave a First Aid & CPR class feeling genuinely more confident and prepared.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mrs. Inna Chesnokova! 🙏 We agree that Kianoosh is exceptional at making the Standard First Aid training interactive and engaging. It is wonderful to hear that his practical examples helped you leave our Richmond Hill class feeling genuinely confident and prepared. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Salawata Kalamata
2 days ago
I just completed the Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course at Coast2Coast in Burlington, and it was an excellent experience from beginning to end. Our instructor, Elhamy, was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and highly trained. What made the course even more enjoyable was his great sense of humour and the fun games and activities he incorporated into the training. These activities really helped reinforce the information and made it much easier to remember. The day went by so quickly because the learning environment was engaging, enjoyable, and interactive. I truly feel that I gained valuable knowledge that I will remember and feel confident using when needed. I highly recommend Coast2Coast, the Burlington location, and especially Instructor Elhamy. Thank you for making an important course such a positive and memorable experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Salawata! 🎉 We agree, Elhamy is fantastic at using humor and games to make the CPR Level C training in Burlington so engaging. We are glad the interactive activities helped build your confidence. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
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Naomi Kelly
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Naomi! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Brampton for your next recertification when your Red Cross certification expires. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - 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.

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