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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

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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
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 Intermediate/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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Jenny Rae
18 hours ago
Tracy made our Intermediate/Standard First Aid - CPR-C course an enjoyable day with her humour and light hearted approach, making what could otherwise be long and boring into a fun, interactive learning experience.
Sora kh
22 hours ago
Great experience with the instructor.
asha mathews
22 hours ago
The instructor was excellent!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the review, Asha! 🎉 We're glad to hear that you had an excellent instructor for your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Andria Du
23 hours ago
very engaging and clear instructions! was very fun
Ben Freeman Collins
23 hours ago
Excellent course. Diana was an enjoyable instructor and made the course interesting.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ben! 🎉 We agree, Diana is fantastic at keeping the class engaging and making the course material so interesting. 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
Janujan Surenthiran
23 hours ago
Kayla Dau (Minh)
23 hours ago
Diana my instructor was the best! Very knowledgeable, sensible and very considerate when discussing sensitive topics. She made the 8-hour course very engaging and easy to adapt. Answered all questions with well-researched knowledge. Took my recertification course with her and it was honestly better than the first one - that I feel like I absorbed first aid knowledge and the values of Red Cross! Would love to take her class again!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kayla! 🎉 We agree, Diana is wonderful at guiding students and we are so glad she handled those sensitive topics with such consideration during your Red Cross certification class in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sue DiVincenzo
23 hours ago
Diana was a wonderful instructor, extremely knowledgeable, and helped everyone feel comfortable from ice breakers in the beginning to encouraging and supporting words. Diana is a natural teacher.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sue! ❤️ We agree, Diana is a natural teacher who is amazing at making everyone feel comfortable right from the start with her ice breakers. We're so glad she could guide you through your Red Cross certification here in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Quiet Truth
1 day ago
My Instructor Prabh was amazing!! She was sweet and kind and taught us everything we needed to know. I would definitely come back again for my certificate.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Quiet Truth! 🎉 We agree, Prabh is absolutely wonderful at being so sweet and kind while teaching everything you need to know. We're glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Brampton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Aryan Sekhavati
1 day ago
Great experience with Selina, and the customer service team was very helpful and accommodating and helping me find the right date and then something emergency came up and I had to reschedule and they helped me to attend another date. I needed this training for work and they just made the whole process super easy
forouzan rafiee
2 days ago
Great course and excellent instructor. Clear explanations, practical training, and a very positive learning environment. Highly recommended! 😊
Response from the owner:Thank you, Forouzan! 🙏 We are so glad you enjoyed the practical training and clear explanations during your Intermediate/Standard First Aid course in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jonathan Edelstein
2 days ago
Ali was a fantastic instructor extremely down to earth, and explained everything perfectly. Could not have asked for a better experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jonathan! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at explaining everything clearly and making the class engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sassy Fashionista
2 days ago
Instructor Ali was very approachable and very knowledgeable about the anatomy of the human body. Very good in giving examples and scenarios. This is my second time to have him and will get my renewal with his class again next year ☺️
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sassy Fashionista! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at using real-life examples and his deep knowledge of anatomy to make the course engaging. We look forward to welcoming you back for your recertification in Richmond Hill next year! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Nitu Yogi
2 days ago
I recently completed my Basic Life Support (BLS) course at Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, and I had a great experience. The course was well organized, informative, and very engaging. Our instructor, Dimitrih Lafleur, was highly knowledgeable, confident, and easy to understand. He spoke clearly and ensured everyone could follow along. What I appreciated most was the hands-on training and practical demonstrations, which helped build my confidence in performing life-saving skills. He took the time to answer questions and made sure every participant understood the material before moving on. I would highly recommend this training center and instructor to anyone looking to complete their BLS certification in a supportive and professional learning environment.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nitu! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih Lafleur is wonderful at providing hands-on training and making the practical demonstrations so easy to follow. We're so glad you had such an engaging experience earning your Red Cross certification in Brampton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sheli P
2 days ago
Amazing training! Online portion was easy to access and very informative as well.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sheli! 🎉 We're glad to hear that the online portion of our blended learning format worked so well for you during your training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Annie
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Annie! ⭐ We look forward to helping you with your next recertification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Karl Wu
2 days ago
Great experience, had a good time learning today!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Karl! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great experience and a good time learning during your CPR/AED training with us in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Thayahna Kirubaharan
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Thayahna! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Masoud Hashemi
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Masoud! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Homayoon Nankali
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for rating us, Homayoon! ⭐ We hope to see you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Julia Koifman
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Julia! ⭐ We look forward to helping you with your next recertification in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Ishitha Thekkaneth
2 days ago
They explained everything really well.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ishitha! 🎉 We're glad to hear that everything was explained so clearly. It is our goal to make earning your Red Cross certification in Brampton a great experience. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
ISAIAH DATE
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Isaiah, and we hope to see you again in Richmond Hill for your next recertification! ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jess Web
3 days ago
The course was not only very detailed and organized, the instructor was really wonderful. Scott made sure that everyone was clear on all the information, he made the information and the day very easy to follow and assimilate all the information and really took great care of each individual. He was entirely present and engaging. As a class we were fortunate to have him as an instructor for our in class portion. It is a significant and very essential skill to learn and how it is learned is the foundation that people take with them and us important when having to use these practical skills. That cannot be neglected. I really appreciate all the care and detail he put into this course.
Arpad Raymon
3 days ago
Scott made it fun and easy to learn.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Arpad! 🎉 We agree, Scott is excellent at making Intermediate/Standard First Aid fun and easy to learn in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Cindy Njoku
4 days ago
Saika was super amazing and patient with the whole class, she taught in-depth and made sure we understood. I would be back for a refresher at any point because of her. Thank you Saika🙏
Response from the owner:Thank you, Cindy! 🎉 We agree, Saika is wonderful at being patient and ensuring everyone fully understands the material during their Red Cross certification in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kevinoneal Sokengachigui
4 days ago
The class was very good and I really like the way Maria explained us things
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kevinoneal! 🎉 We agree, Maria is wonderful at explaining things clearly. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Alfred Buckman
4 days ago
I'm really impressed about the Facilitator (Saika Rafique, she is on up of the course, patient to explain every bit of the course.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alfred! 🙏 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at being patient and explaining every detail of the course. We're glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Judy Desmarais
4 days ago
Dimitrih is amazing. Love that he brought real life stories of First Aid to the lesson
Response from the owner:Thank you, Judy! 🎉 We agree that Dimitrih is amazing, and we love that his real-life stories helped bring the Intermediate/Standard First Aid course to life during your time with us in Brampton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Teodor Cretu
4 days ago
Attended Intermediate/Standard First Aid and CPR/AED with Instructor Ali Sekhavati. Very knowledgeable, helpful, and supportive, will definitely return for my re-certification.
Monica Zalcman
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Monica, and we hope to see you in North York for your next recertification! ⭐ Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Mike Desmond
4 days ago
Excellent instructor. Very informative!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mike! 🎉 We are so glad you found your instructor to be so informative during your CPR/AED training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Joon Kim
4 days ago
Very fun instructor, very clear!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joon! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that your instructor made the CPR/AED training in North York both clear and fun. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jasmin Fong
4 days ago
Our instructor Sharareh Meskoob made our class interactive and very interesting with different scenarios.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jasmin! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is wonderful at using different scenarios to make our Red Cross certification course interactive and interesting. It's great to hear you had such an engaging experience in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
maya
4 days ago
Maria was amazing she made the class super fun and exciting.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maya! 🎉 We agree, Maria is wonderful at making our Red Cross certification courses so fun and exciting. It is great to hear you had such an enjoyable experience in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
MKV
4 days ago
I did the Intermediate/Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C course. Wonderful experience!!! Instructor Ali Sekhavati is super fun and had engaging and interactive lessons!!! 😃 Thank you! -Free parking -Restaurants: Subway, Tim Hortons, Burger King walking distance- other eating options are available too. - Well-paced lessons with a lot of opportunities to practice and breaks given were great! - class sizes are very well manageable- instructor was able to give attention to each participant during practices. -Assessment is in person on the same day at the end of the training. Keep your phones charged as it’s an online quiz.
Response from the owner:Thank you, MKV! 🎉 We agree that Ali Sekhavati is wonderful at keeping the lessons fun and engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sahil Bhatti
5 days ago
It was great experience to have class with you.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sahil! 🙏 We're so glad you had a great experience during your Intermediate/Standard First Aid course with us in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
MUKESH DOBHAL
5 days ago
Well-organized course, knowledgeable instructor, and plenty of hands-on practice. Highly recommend Coast2Coast for CRC First Aid & CPR course.”
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mukesh! 🙏 We are so glad you found the course well-organized and enjoyed the hands-on practice during your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Meryem Hasdou
5 days ago
Carel est juste incroyable !✨
Response from the owner:Thank you, Meryem! 🎉 We agree, Carel is absolutely amazing at making Red Cross certification courses in Ottawa so engaging. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Ali “Rossafi”
5 days ago
Carel était incroyable merci pour l’apprentissage !!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ali! 🎉 We agree that Carel is amazing at making the training so engaging and easy to learn. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Ottawa. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Youssef Syoumi
5 days ago
Carel was the best instructor. I loved the lessons !!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Youssef! 🎉 We agree, Carel is fantastic at keeping the lessons fun and engaging. It was great having you with us for your Red Cross certification in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
nancy Hoeun
5 days ago
Andrea T was amazing and easy going to teach. Lots of fun and interactive.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nancy! 🎉 We completely agree that Andrea T is amazing at keeping the class fun and interactive. We're so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Catherine. O Akande
5 days ago
Process was smooth and informative. The instructor Ali was also very friendly
Response from the owner:Thank you, Catherine! 🙏 We're so glad you found the Red Cross certification process smooth and informative, and we agree that Ali is fantastic at keeping the environment friendly and welcoming. It was wonderful hosting you in Scarborough! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Aisha Iqbal
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Aisha! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sammi Lu
5 days ago
Ali was my instructor and he was really nice!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sammi! 🎉 We agree, Ali is so nice and does a wonderful job helping students earn their Red Cross certification. We are so glad you had a great training experience with us in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Krishna Patel
5 days ago
I had a great experience. Ali is a very funny guy.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Krishna! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a very funny guy who makes getting your Red Cross certification in Scarborough so enjoyable. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Alyza Aguado
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alyza! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at our Nepean location for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Nour Hijazi
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nour! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again for your next recertification in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sal Ghannawi
5 days ago
Yolanda Bao was an exceptional teacher. Keep up the good work.
Ammar Ahmed
6 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Ammar! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in London for your next recertification. 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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