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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

Salman Ansari
9 hours ago
Great training session Instructor answered all questions very enjoyable lots of fun. I will highly recommended Mustafa. He covered all topics of Standard First Aid training really well.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Salman! 🎉 We agree, Mustafa is wonderful at answering questions and keeping the class engaging. We are so glad you had a fun experience during your Standard First Aid training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Basma Rahman
10 hours ago
The training was informative, well organized, and enjoyable. Maria was an excellent instructor. She presented the First Aid course in a clear, professional way , truly appreciate her efforts Overall, my evaluation of this course is excellent. Thank you,
Siemo Boy
14 hours ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Saika is one of the best instructors I have had. She made the training enjoyable, answered all questions clearly, and helped everyone understand the material. Highly recommended!"
Mariah Vogel
15 hours ago
Ali was very informative during BLS training. I would recommend coming here to anyone who needs their BLS certification!
Michael Baffoe
16 hours ago
Selina Rawe is the best!!! I appreciate her patience a lot and how she teaches. She really make sure everyone understands what she's teaching. Best experience ever with her. I got 100% on the BLS test.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is fantastic, and we are so glad her patient teaching style helped you score 100% on your test. Congratulations on completing your BLS Provider training in Scarborough! We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Clea
16 hours ago
I am very happy to have taken this course. I’ve learned so much! It was way more comprehensive than I assumed it would be. And, even though it felt long and intimidating at first, my instructor managed to make it fun and feel manageable. He also answered every question and made everything make sense. A special shout-out to Muhammad!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Clea! 🎉 We agree that Muhammad is wonderful at making Standard First Aid training in North York feel fun and manageable rather than intimidating. We're glad he was able to answer all of your questions and make the material easy to understand. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Gaby O
17 hours ago
Just got my BLS recertified today with Selina Rowe. She made it very memorable and engaging through her interesting stories and positive feedback. Awesome!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gaby! 🎉 We agree that Selina Rowe is wonderful at keeping everyone engaged with her memorable stories. It's great to hear you had such an awesome recertification experience in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Niko
17 hours ago
Selina Rawe made this BLS session super interesting and fun! She is incredibly funny and super engaging as well as informative. This is my fourth time doing my BLS/CPR at coast2coast and Selina was the absolute best instructor. I hope I have her again as my instructor. A very memorable experience was had here! Thanks you
Response from the owner:Thank you, Niko! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is fantastic at keeping our BLS Provider training both engaging and highly informative. We are so glad you had such a memorable experience during your fourth time training with us in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
J DS
17 hours ago
Ali was well prepared, direct and clear during our certification. Definitely would recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, J DS! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping things clear and well-prepared for your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Nithishaa Packiareginauld
17 hours ago
Selina Rawe is a great instructor and teaches the material in a fun and engaging way! Highly recommend! ☺️
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nithishaa! 🎉 We completely agree, Selina Rawe is wonderful at making the lessons both fun and engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Joana Philip
17 hours ago
Selina Rawe was an amazing BLS instructor. The 4 hours went by really fast as she was very engaging while teaching all the content.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joana! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is fantastic at keeping the class engaging so that the time flies by. We're so glad you had a great experience during your BLS Provider course in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Aprile Bukhari
17 hours ago
An afternoon of BLS can often be boring. Selina made it fun and entertaining. Appreciate her humour. We also had ample time really practice and although it was tiring I appreciate the experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Aprile! 🙏 We agree, Selina is wonderful at using humor to make the class entertaining. We're glad you got plenty of hands-on practice during your BLS Provider course in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Neelan Guna
17 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Neelan! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Scarborough for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Andrea Chia
17 hours ago
Love Selina Rawe! Best BLS instructor ❤️❤️❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you, Andrea! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is an amazing instructor who makes the BLS Provider course in Scarborough so engaging. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Colleen
17 hours ago
I completed the bls renewal course here with Selina Rawe as my instructor. She did an outstanding job at teaching not only required textbook skills but also including in real life skills that you would need to use in unpractical or emergency situations which is extremely useful for me as a future nurse which I really appreciate!
Response from the owner:Hi Colleen! Thank you so much for your amazing review. We're very happy to see you enjoyed your recent training with Andrew. Hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! See you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Kate Makabali
17 hours ago
Selina was an excellent instructor! She was very thorough with her explanations and gave constructive feedback. It was educational and very fun!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kate! 🎉 We agree, Selina is excellent at providing thorough explanations and constructive feedback to keep the training fun. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sairah Naveed
18 hours ago
Excellent experience with Mostafa Elsaeed, the training is very engaging
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sairah! 🎉 We agree, Mostafa Elsaeed does an amazing job keeping the training engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Badar B
18 hours ago
Trainer, Mostafa, was very engaging and knowledgeable. Enjoyed and learned a lot. Thank you
Response from the owner:Thank you, Badar! 🎉 We agree that Mostafa is fantastic at making our Standard First Aid training both engaging and informative. We're so glad you enjoyed your session in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
lubna farooqi
18 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lubna! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Moosa khan
18 hours ago
Amazing instructor with very clear explanations, overall experience was great!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Moosa! 🎉 We're glad to hear you had a great experience and found the explanations so clear during your CPR/AED training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Arif Ali
18 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Arif! ⭐ We hope to see you back in North York for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
imane mokhfi
18 hours ago
C'était vraiment très bonne expérience j'ai beaucoup apprécié
Response from the owner:Thank you, Imane! 🎉 We're so glad you had such an enjoyable experience getting your Red Cross certification in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Allan Peter Ntege
21 hours ago
Ali is a very calm person and a very good instructor at the northyork location. You will pass very well with his guidance. I really recommend you to go get your cpr/ first aid or BLS certificate there.
Response from the owner:Dear Allan, Thank you for sharing your review with us. We want to address the concerns in your review and clarify some important details: Course Pricing & Discount: The $69.99 price you are referring to is for our CPR & AED Level C course, which is a different and lower-level course than the Standard First Aid with CPR course you selected. The price for your course is clearly stated on our website, and our 10% discount applies to that listed price. Certification Process & Temporary Certificate: As clearly outlined in our terms and conditions and confirmation email, your official certificate is emailed within 5 to 10 business days. The physical certificate booklet you received is a valid temporary certificate issued by the Canadian Red Cross. If your employer requires specific details such as start and end dates, it is up to you to communicate this to them. Express Certificate Option: For customers needing their certification sooner, we offer an express service to receive the certificate within 24 hours for a small fee. This is an optional service, not an additional charge for your standard certificate, which will still be sent within the stated timeframe. It is important to read the confirmation email and course details before booking to avoid misunderstandings. Once again, thank you for booking with us. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Coast2coast Team
Jigi Panchal
21 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Jigi! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Rebeca Arellano
22 hours ago
Waala so amazing and knowledgeable
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rebeca! 🎉 We agree, Waala is so amazing and knowledgeable when helping students get their Red Cross certification in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
mishal mansoor
22 hours ago
My instructor was Selina was amazing!
Response from the owner:Mishal, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Scarborough first aid and CPR 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! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
olivia aquino
22 hours ago
100% recommendated!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Olivia! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Victoria Fugariu
22 hours ago
Informative, fast and efficient. Thanks Selina!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Victoria! 🙏 We're so glad that Selina made your Red Cross certification in Scarborough both fast and informative. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Lisa Yang
22 hours ago
Selina Rawe is an awesome instructor who really brought the energy and enthusiasm to the classroom! Definitely recommend joining in a class with her.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lisa! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is amazing at bringing energy and enthusiasm to our Red Cross certification classes in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Nicola Obasi
22 hours ago
This was my first time doing it in this location. I loved the instructor’s sense of humor and the extra explanation for some demonstration. Overall great learning and experience 🙂
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicola! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed your first time at our Scarborough location and appreciated the instructor's humor and clear demonstrations. It's great to hear you had such a positive experience during your Red Cross certification course. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Gia Garcia
22 hours ago
Selina is a wonderful teacher- she goes through the textbook and provides hints throughout the session!
Response from the owner:Gia, 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! Hope to see you again for recertification at Coast2Coast Scarborough training center. Stay safe!
samsom bereket
2 days ago
Saika rafiQe
Response from the owner:Thank you, samsom! 🎉 We agree that Saika is a wonderful instructor who makes earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary a breeze. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
alieh ghominejad
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Alieh! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Soniya Sunny
2 days ago
Instructor Hosam was great. Ive attended many CPR classes for work before but this is the BLS class that actually made me confident to do CPR when needed. After this class I can say that I am confident enough to perform CPR on someone in need. He demonstrates everything and makes us do it and thats a great way to learn! Would definitely recommend this place!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Soniya! 🙏 We agree that Hosam is excellent at building confidence through hands-on demonstrations during our BLS Provider training in Nepean. Knowing you feel prepared to save a life is the best compliment we could receive. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Ka Man Lau
2 days ago
Saika is a good teacher with heart to help
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ka Man Lau! ❤️ We agree, Saika is a wonderful instructor who truly cares about helping students succeed. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Rawshideve Puddoo
2 days ago
I had a wonderful learning experience. The instructor Dimitrih was knowledgeable and made the whole experience a great one. I would totally recommend the course.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rawshideve! 🎉 We agree, Dimitrih is wonderful at sharing his knowledge and making the learning experience so engaging. We are glad you had such a great time earning your Red Cross certification in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Nthabiseng P Mphou
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Nthabiseng P Mphou! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Ottawa for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
fantu bekele
2 days ago
My study today was fantastic. Azure, the coordinator and teacher, was very helpful and supportive. I really enjoyed the learning experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Fantu! 🎉 We agree, Azure is incredibly supportive and does a great job of making the learning experience so enjoyable. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kalkidan Yacob
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kalkidan! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to Newmarket for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jarrod McLean
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jarrod! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Nepean for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Precious Ozigbo
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Precious! ⭐ We hope to see you back for your next recertification in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Alex Condron
2 days ago
Erum was a wonderful educator, very accommodating and created a welcoming environment. Erum allowed for a transfer of skills and knowledge, reinforced through experiencial learning in a relaxed setting which allowed me to learn and encode new knowledge and experiences effectively. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alex! 🙏 We agree, Erum is wonderful at creating a welcoming environment that supports hands-on learning. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Edmonton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Lorna
2 days ago
Thanks for Ali, everything was taught so detailed. And we got lots of access to the materials. Really appreciate.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lorna! 🎉 We agree that Ali does a fantastic job of being thorough and ensuring everyone has plenty of hands-on access to the materials. We are glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Anna
2 days ago
The instructor was great and the session was very helpful to learn all the important techniques!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anna! 🎉 We're glad you found the session helpful for learning those important techniques during your Standard First Aid course in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Rachel G
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel, and we hope to see you in North York for your next recertification! ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
L RS
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, L RS! ⭐ We are so glad we could help you with your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kaeden Edwards-Thomas
2 days ago
Wonderful instructor, very understanding and knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kaeden! ⭐ We're so glad to hear our instructor was understanding and knowledgeable during your Standard First Aid course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sainee Sathiaseelan
2 days ago
My instructor was Teresa Kwoon, she was amazing and really helped me be successful in getting re-certified!
Georgia Haffenden
2 days ago
Instructor was patient and kind. She spoke clearly so we all understood.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Georgia! 🙏 We are so glad to hear that your instructor was patient, kind, and easy to understand during your Red Cross certification in Edmonton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Curtis PESCHIER
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Curtis! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Brampton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - 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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