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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

Louie Gianvecchio
2 hours ago
My time at the Coast2Coast Mississauga location was nothing but amazing.

I was receiving my Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C certification. I have had multiple experiences with obtaining and renewing CPR certifications with other companies, including other locations and instructors within Coast2Coast, however, I can confidently say that this was the best experience I have had.

This is all due to the incredible instructor I had, Andrea. She was very thorough in her analysis, her examples resonated perfectly to real life scenarios that we would be facing and her teaching methods really aided in understanding the content and making sure you were experts by the end of the class. She is professional, engaging and really brings the content to life where you get the most out of learning all the fundamentals and facets of the course.

If you want an amazing experience like I have, I highly recommend the Mississauga location and having Andrea as your instructor.

Thank you again Andrea for going over and above and providing your expertise and knowledge. I am so grateful to learn from such an amazing instructor and person! And look forward to hopefully doing my recertification with you in the future. And to Coast2Coast management, you definitely have yourself a great one!
S B
1 day ago
Ezzat did a fantastic job, thank you for the enjoyable day!
Rebecca Doxtator
1 day ago
Ezz was a great instructor! Very engaging and knowledgeable
Darelyn D
1 day ago
Very good training, Ezz gave great examples.
Hh Kkhkk
1 day ago
Ezz, always the best and practical!
Syed Annas Ali
1 day ago
Ezzat is phenomenal instructor!! Really enjoyed the session!!
Kathy Saadat
1 day ago
The instructor Ezz was amazing and did a great job teaching the. Purse
Sandra Kelly
1 day ago
Wonderful course! Ezz was a great instructors…very thorough!
Niagara Vision
2 days ago
We completed our CPR training with Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc., and Chuck Farkas was an outstanding instructor. He was highly knowledgeable and delivered a full day of training in a clear, professional, and engaging manner. We learned a great deal and felt well prepared by the end of the session. We would confidently recommend Chuck and Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics Inc. to anyone in need of professional training.
Man Sheung WONG
3 days ago
Saika is an outstanding instructor for the First aid & CPR.
The class is interesting, I learned a lot.
Christine Hankin Leach
3 days ago
Ankita Kalra
3 days ago
I attended the Emergency CPR/AED class. Our instructor Saika was great, very knowledgeable, kept us interested in the class all day. I feel very confident in providing first aid help after finishing her class.
Surjeet Kour
3 days ago
Very good experience.
Thankyou
Dennis Villanos
3 days ago
Dr. Adel did a great job refreshing all cpr needs. Thank you
Vishma Lamichhane
3 days ago
I had a standrad first aid with cpr/aed level c at brampton facility with Dr. Adel Egypt ENT Surgeon, it was amazing. He explain each detail and leave us with no doubt.
Denise Duncan
3 days ago
adel good instructor
Sharanjit Kaur
3 days ago
Dr.Adel is very experienced instructor. He is very kind and made learning joyful. He provides examples of every situation to teach in easy way.
Athena Gray
3 days ago
ADEL Lois a good instructor
Joshy John
4 days ago
Thank you Joyal for such an amazing class. You are a good lecturer.
Mihret Masho
4 days ago
It is really a good lesson and I learned a lot about First Aid and CPR
Athieu Akech
4 days ago
Very interesting and engaging in person sessions by Joyal
Tonya
4 days ago
Joyal was awesome. He engaged with everyone and made the class kind of fun. I actually laughed a lot. He was a great instructor
Jacob H
4 days ago
Joyal was attentive and very knowledgeable.
Christina Wu
4 days ago
Super great experience here. Ezz was absolutely fantastic, he was very passionate and and an amazing teacher!
ceili
4 days ago
Updated after three years. Just completed my recertification. Ezz is still a great instructor. Chairs are still uncomfortable! It’s hard to sit there for 8 hours with nothing to lean on.

great class, learned a lot 🙂 uncomfortable chairs though.
Response from the owner:Ceili, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Thanks for your feedback - management has been informed. Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Peter Vitez
4 days ago
The mixed online and in class standard first aid was straightforward and Ezz made the day enjoyable and informative.
amey patil
4 days ago
Great teaching by ezz really a good teacher with giving us all the practical knowledge required.
Beth De Souza
4 days ago
Great training and loved being able to do the blended course. Ezz was a fantastic instructor!
Helen Reis
4 days ago
I’ve returned to Coast2Coast to obtain my First Aid /cpr training and recertification . Muhammad @Bloor/Christie location was, thorough, patient and very informative with his level of training. Thank you
Sopheary Sarun
4 days ago
Andrea was an amazing BLS and CPR instructor. She made the course enjoyable and engaging, and her teaching style was very clear and easy to follow. I felt confident learning the material because of how well she explained everything. I would love to be in her class again when I renew my certification.
Dante S
4 days ago
Adel was an excellent instructor, we did our Emergency First Aid and CPR here, amazing.
Melissa Fonte
4 days ago
I had a great experience with Coast2Coast, especially with Dr. Adel. The course was clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, even for topics that can feel overwhelming. Dr. Adel explained everything in a calm, knowledgeable, and approachable way, which made the learning experience much more comfortable and engaging. I feel confident in what I learned and would absolutely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone needing first aid/CPR training.
Gwendolen Schultz
5 days ago
Great course Great teacher
Rihana Mohammadi
5 days ago
Dr. Adel good instructor
vanina donaire
5 days ago
Dr.Adel was great and I learned a lot from him. Thank you so much
Onuwa Precious
5 days ago
Dimitri was an amazing tutor. He made the lessons feel less burdensome
Tejesvini Chauhan
5 days ago
Wonderful experience. Dimitrih is amazing instructor. I enjoyed the class and learned many things.
Nathan Lee
5 days ago
Instructor Tatiana Briceno was really
understanding and in a manner where it was easy to comprehend and apply to the mannequins.
ANDREA ISABELLA ACOSTA GARCIA
6 days ago
Walaa was a really good instructor, she prepared us well to write the exam. Everyone passed and obtained their certification. If you need your BLS I recommend signing up with her!
Dory Soledada
6 days ago
Walaa is great thank you
shams abd
6 days ago
Walaa is good
Sahra Hersi
6 days ago
Walaa is a great instructor who thoroughly taught our BLS course. The training was clear, engaging, and easy to understand.
Elly darl
6 days ago
Holly Constantineau
6 days ago
Nikki R
6 days ago
Wonder and very instinctive course ! Thank you Selina .
Joseph Mazurek
6 days ago
Jean Christle Pineda
1 week ago
Andrea T. was an amazing instructor. She made the Red Cross training both fun and insightful, and we learned a lot. Her teaching style was engaging, clear, and very effective. Overall, it was a great and valuable training experience.
Sansan AP
1 week ago
Thank you so much to Andrea T. who conducted the training for our First Aid. She is amazing, knowledgable and we had a lot of fun during the training.
Raphael Candello
1 week ago
The course was great, and Selina Rawe’s presentation made it even better. Her sense of humor and dynamic style made the course fly by.
Response from the owner:Hi Raphael! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Oakville first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Erika Candello
1 week ago
I really enjoyed this course. Selina Rawe teaches very well, her explanations are clear, easy to follow, and the class felt really dynamic. She’s also kind, friendly, and funny, which made the whole experience even better. I didn’t even notice the time passing. I definitely recommend her.
Response from the owner:Erika, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Oakville first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! We can't wait to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!

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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