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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Jennifer Lam

16 hours ago

I really liked Hassan's approach to teaching BLS. He gave us engaging scenarios to apply our learning to and he had a good sense of humour. I learned a lot in his class which instructors in other places did not teach me. Additionally the price for the BLS certification was reasonable and I loved how there was a discounted option for those who had a current certification. Will go here next time for my re-certification.

Purnell Clarke

18 hours ago

My experience with the first aid course was excellent and amazing and I highly recommend this course. The first aid course was properly scheduled and I enjoyed being in the class and the time spent there learning about and gaining vital first aid skills.

andrew zanoti

21 hours ago

Dr. Abel was amazing!
He made the course enjoyable and easy for us.

Himani Rall

21 hours ago

Thankyou Dr. Adel for the best training.

Kulwinder Kaur

21 hours ago

Thank you Dr. Adel Morcos for the best training

Crystal Gao

21 hours ago

Sami Khusruf

21 hours ago

Dr adel good instructor

Abelardo Cativo

21 hours ago

Adel was very good at explaining every single detail of the course

Derek Wood

1 day ago

It was a good day with a good instructor. Kept the day enjoyable by telling personal stories of when she had to use first aid. It's a good way to convey real world experience.

Response from the owner:Hey Derek! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

Kaylee Fotheringham

1 day ago

Faris Al Yawer

1 day ago

Our instructor Scott did a really great job! I'm really satisfied with their service

Ruth Marroquin

2 days ago

I really enjoyed my instructor Ife for BLS training I 100% recommend this course as well as Chuck for CPR he made this course enjoyable and fun! I 100% recommend this course with him as well! 10/10!!

Sadia Jamil

2 days ago

I had a really great time today in this session of our CPR course. The instructor Azra is a very good and kind person. She was helping us with patience and understanding of our difficulties. I recommend that you can do your CPR Course here without any difficulty. I really appreciate their help and efforts. Thanks Azra for being such a wonderful teacher.

Kary Atkinson

2 days ago

I wasn’t looking forward to a full day of learning but it was well paced and well structured. The group and the instructor made it an excellent day and I feel like I’ve learned more as a result

Subarna Ganesathasen

2 days ago

I had a great experience completing my First Aid/CPR at Coast2Coast Scarborough. Azra was a wonderful instructor and maintained an interactive teaching style the entire day.

Bryn Robling

2 days ago

Great experience

Anett

2 days ago

Linda Blair

2 days ago

Our instructor was excellent.
Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about teaching the material which made it an enjoyable afternoon.

mojgan akbari

2 days ago

They were excellent!

Herish Khalil Mohammedamin

2 days ago

All went well; the staff were very nice and helpful.

Response from the owner:Hello Herish! Thank you so much for your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. We're so glad you enjoyed your training and we hope you learned a ton of new life-saving skills! We'll see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Daylin Nickerson

3 days ago

Julia .c. Is the best.
She was very supportive and helpful throughout the course giving the students tips and feedback to help us understand things better.

Refaat tanago

3 days ago

Lexie Qin

3 days ago

I had a great experience taking the Standard First Aid and CPR course. I learned a lot of valuable knowledge that I had never known before. John is one of the best instructors I have ever had. He is funny, knowledgeable, and responsible, and he makes everything easy to understand and remember. His teaching style is excellent, and I really enjoyed the course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lexie Qin! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience taking your Standard First Aid course. We agree, John is an outstanding instructor, and it's wonderful to hear he made learning new, valuable knowledge so easy to understand and remember in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

nrupa desai

3 days ago

I liked the in-person classes very much. The instructor Carel is providing knowledge and hands-on task very well. I would recommend this place for training purposes.

Response from the owner:Thank you, nrupa desai! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed our in-person classes and found instructor Carel excellent at providing knowledge and hands-on tasks for your Standard First Aid training in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gregory Stephens

3 days ago

Our first aid instructor Dimitrih Lafleur was great! Very informative, fun and helpful!👌🏾

afsheen rashid

3 days ago

Walaa
I am very and enjoy with you

Brenda Rangel

3 days ago

Walla is very kind, so I'm the satistacted with my result

Patrick O'Dwyer

3 days ago

Carel was a great instructor. I feel very well prepared to act as a first responder to a medical emergency.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Patrick! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Carel was a great instructor and that you feel very well prepared to act as a first responder after your Standard First Aid course in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Admin Co

3 days ago

thank you Joyal

Lia Marom

3 days ago

I had a great experience training for my Standard First Aid / CPR C! Joyal was a great teacher, he made the in-class day interesting and fun, I especially liked his stories. He also explained everything clearly, ensuring we understood while also not overexplaining. I would definitely recommend and come back for my recertification 😊

bassel harewood

3 days ago

Chuck is a great teacher

Jasmine Kandola

3 days ago

Joyal was very patient and kind! He explained everything in detail and made sure we understood.

Silvana Eid

3 days ago

Ezz the instructor was very thorough and explained everything really well. He demonstrated everything really well. Definitely recommend him

Gazal Mahmod

3 days ago

Veer good Professional Ezz

Tony Bennett

3 days ago

PRINCEDEEP KAUR

3 days ago

I recently completed CPR/ first aid training with Walaa and had a great experience. The course was clear, well-organized, and easy to understand. Walaa was very supportive and helpful.

Samantha H

3 days ago

Wesley Thoman

3 days ago

Very informative in a good learning environment. Ezz was the instructor and he was brilliant.

Becca Newlove

3 days ago

Dimitrih is a great teacher…I will always recommend Coast to Coast.

Sam Desai

3 days ago

Walaa was very knowledgeable and provided a great deal of insight.

Katherine Stolte

3 days ago

Sonia Aguilar Valencia

3 days ago

Dimitrih was one of the best instructors I've had teach the first aid course. It was a pleasure hearing all his real life examples. He led a very engaging course. Thank you.

Anh Mai Tu

3 days ago

Sawza Sarwat

3 days ago

Walla thank you for everything, great teacher.

hope omoregbe

3 days ago

Amazing teacher, made sure everyone was carried along and understood what was being taught. 10/10 would recommend

Response from the owner:Hey Hope! we would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with Coast2Coast Nepean office. 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.

Dalia Viau

3 days ago

Ashraf was my instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dalia! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ashraf was your instructor for your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. He's great at making sure everyone understands the material. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Pardeep Kaur

3 days ago

Excellent experience

Melonie

4 days ago

ERUM did a great job, I would love to have her again

Owen James

4 days ago

Excellent course. Very informative towards CPR, defibrillation and people that are choking. Adults kids and infants are covered and the instructor Jan was extremely kind and helpful. Highly recommended for everyone whether a healthcare worker or average every day person. You could potentially save lives

Ying Kong

4 days ago

very good. I learned a lot and teacher is so great.

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

Professional
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