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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N Kaur Sohal

6 hours ago

Dimitri is the best! I have no enough words to thank him for his amazing knowledge

Anonno ps

8 hours ago

Great experience overall for my First aid/Cpr course with skilled, engaging teaching from the instructor Kia and hands-on-experience. The final test needed to earn the certificate wasn't too difficult, and the training ensures that you are more than prepared for it. While it was occasionally difficult sitting for an extended period of time in a hot room, the overall experience more than made up for it.

vijay kumar

10 hours ago

The instructor Dimitri is awesome , he has been engaging in all section of the training and that made learning so easy and effective. Staffs were collaborative and helpful for all the processes and whole day in and out of the Class.

Michaela Shacham

10 hours ago

Great experience with a knowledgeable teacher Kianoosh Afzali and Kari his learning co-teacher. Thank you very much,will be definitely back in three years:)

Andy R

11 hours ago

Great instructor. John was full of great info and really helped the class understand the importance of the training. Used real world examples to reinforce the learning. Highly recommend!

Anupa Bhatta

11 hours ago

Instructor Joyal was a very good at explaining things. He taught in easy way. Definitely a worth training institute.

Omoshalewa Raji

11 hours ago

Muhammad hayat is a calm,nice and very intelligent lecturer.i am recommending there service 100 percent

Damien Tulpin

12 hours ago

I had a great time with Mr. Ezz’s teachings, I learned a lot in CPR on both adults and infants, how to apply a tourniquet, gauze and bandages, and applying a splint. If I could go for my certification again it would have to be Mr. Ezz! Thanks again for having me.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Damien! 🎉 We agree that Mr. Ezz is a fantastic instructor, and we are so glad you learned so much about applying tourniquets and splints during your Standard First Aid course in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Rajni Nayyar

12 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Rajni! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification for CPR/AED training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Abayomi Fapohunda

13 hours ago

Wonderful experience The instructor Mohamed is highly experience and knowledgeable in practical training

Amandeep Bajwa

13 hours ago

Good experience

Lancy B

13 hours ago

Selina was really great and class was knowledgeable!

akber khan

13 hours ago

Selina Rawe is a fantastic instructor! She has a great way of breaking down complex medical information into simple, memorable steps. The class was engaging and hands-on, and she created a very comfortable environment where we could ask questions without feeling silly. 5 stars for sure.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Akber! We agree, Selina Rawe is fantastic at breaking down complex information into simple steps. We are so glad you had an engaging hands-on experience during your Red Cross certification course in North York. 🎉 We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gurjeet Singh

13 hours ago

I m Twinkledeep kaur and Selina rawe gave us the best experience ever . I learned so much

Kamal Kaur

13 hours ago

syeda naushi

13 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, syeda naushi! ⭐ We hope to see you back for your next recertification in Etobicoke. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jude Izegbune

13 hours ago

She's just a wonderful instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jude! 🎉 We are so glad you had such a positive experience with our instructor during your Red Cross certification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sonja T

13 hours ago

Just finished getting my first aid and cpr certification and had a wonderful experience with Charlie, the instructor. He kept the course interesting and informative! Highly recommend:)

BAWA SAAB

13 hours ago

BEST TEACHER EVER

Anjel M

13 hours ago

Selina Rawe was amazing very knowledgeable and helpful

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anjel! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is wonderful at sharing her knowledge and helping students feel confident. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gulam Khan

13 hours ago

Selina Rawe was an outstanding CPR and First Aid instructor. She made the training engaging, easy to understand, and built everyone's confidence with hands-on practice. Highly knowledgeable, professional, and supportive. I highly recommend training with Selina!

Rhea Wyllie

13 hours ago

Amazing & extremely informative teacher.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rhea! 🎉 We're glad you found your instructor so informative during your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Kelechi Adeyemo

13 hours ago

Great experience overall, very competent instructor too

Sadie Coffee

13 hours ago

Completed the Standard/Intermediate First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Course with Walaa Alrahman. She was a wonderful instructor! Walaa answered our questions patiently and thoroughly. She was attentive to detail and engaging with her instructive style. Walaa was both welcoming and constructive. I’ll definitely be back!

Himanshu Dhawan

13 hours ago

Very friendly and experienced teacher

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

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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