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.

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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

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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Aneesha Sharma

2 hours ago

The session was very engaging and educational! Dimitrih was a great instructor and had lovely stories to share. I was not anxious about the final test at all; highly recommend!

vidushi Kianfar

2 hours ago

Ezz is a great trainer. Always ensuring that we have understood the concept and what should be done. The class was not boring at all.

nikki yearley

3 hours ago

Mohamed Ezz is a good teacher

Anh Phuong

3 hours ago

Response from the owner: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 us. 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.

Ella Mick

3 hours ago

Ezz is a great instructor and clearly loves this job. He takes the time to make sure that everyone understands and is engaged in the course.

Katie Church

7 hours ago

Carlie Sim

8 hours ago

The course was informative and easy to understand. Julia was a fantastic teacher. She didn't rush through and made learning CPR fun and engaging.

Caterina Sauro

9 hours ago

farid eghbal

11 hours ago

It was amazing to meet a very prophetional teacher. I’ve had a wonderful experience there.

Kirsten Cotton

12 hours ago

Chloe Jo

1 day ago

The First Aid and CPR course at the North York location was very helpful, and the instructors were excellent !Thank you Selina-They explained everything clearly and made the training easy to understand and follow .
I feel much more confident in my skills after this course. Thank you so much everything .Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chloe Jo! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that Selina made your Standard First Aid course at our North York location easy to understand and follow. It's wonderful that you feel more confident in your skills. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Amani Alrefaai

1 day ago

Great CPR training experience! Professional instructors, clear explanations, and hands-on practice. Highly recommend Coast2Coast Brampton for confidence and certification.

Maryam Khalili

1 day ago

I had a great experience with my First Aid & CPR course, especially with my instructor, Selina Rawe.

She was incredibly patient, always smiling, and explained everything in a very clear and thorough way. Her teaching style made even complex topics easy to understand, and she created a comfortable and supportive learning environment for everyone.

I truly appreciated how she took the time to answer all questions and made sure we felt confident and prepared. You can tell she really cares about her students and their learning.

Thank you, Selina and thank you coast to coast for such a great learning experience!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Maryam Khalili! ❤️ We're so glad you had such a great experience with your Standard First Aid course. We completely agree that Selina Rawe is an incredible instructor, and we appreciate you highlighting how her patience and clear explanations made complex topics easy to understand in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

jenise williams

1 day ago

This is one of the the best instructor I(Dimitrih )have ever met wonderful customer service and clear understanding of everything thank you

Shengyi Dai

1 day ago

Selina Rawe is my instructor, she is a really nice lady and her class is really fun. Learned a lot in class, time flies so fast 🙂

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shengyi Dai! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that Selina Rawe made your Standard First Aid class in North York so fun and informative, and that time flew by so fast! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

ohiri victor

1 day ago

This is one of the best class I have ever attended.
The class was interactive, fun, educative and informative.
You never get tired or feel bored with the instructor Selina Rawe.
She one of the best instructor or coach you want to get on your side.
Thank you and I hope to do other courses with you again.

Response from the owner:Thank you, ohiri victor! 🎉 We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid class in North York to be interactive, fun, and informative. We completely agree that Selina Rawe is an exceptional instructor, and it's wonderful she made the experience so engaging for you. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jay Sojitra

1 day ago

Get an amazing experience and learning here. This person in the picture is the best teacher I’ve ever had in my entire life. So calm, with lots of humour and very kind.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jay Sojitra! We're so glad you had an amazing experience and learned so much. We agree that our instructors are wonderful at making topics like Standard First Aid engaging and easy to understand with their calm approach and humour in North York 💪. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

mehnoor kaur

1 day ago

raman preet

1 day ago

Very clear and helpful training. The instructor Dimitrih was friendly, professional, and explained everything well.

Jamielyn Torres

1 day ago

Karanpreet Singh

1 day ago

Rajveer Palthia

1 day ago

Good course

Benjamin Igho

1 day ago

A fantastic class from Sharareh Meskoob, she is an excellent tutor..

Response from the owner:Thank you, Benjamin! We're so glad you had a fantastic class with Sharareh Meskoob. We agree, she's an excellent tutor, making your Standard First Aid training in North York a great experience! 💪 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Viktoriya Kot

1 day ago

I had an in-person class with Sharareh Meskoob and I loved it. She was very nice and explained everything very well. I enjoyed how she engaged the class to make learning more fun

Response from the owner:Thank you, Viktoriya! 🎉 We're so glad you loved your in-person class with Sharareh Meskoob in North York. We agree, Sharareh has a wonderful way of making even serious Standard First Aid topics engaging and fun. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Saira Aguilar

1 day ago

Really good experience, Sharareh it's a good instructor

hananeh karimi

1 day ago

Great course, Sharareh was a great instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, hananeh karimi! 🎉 We're so glad you found the course great and that Sharareh was such an excellent instructor. We agree, she's fantastic at making the Standard First Aid curriculum easy to understand in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Eric Glover

1 day ago

Sharareh is a great teacher. Class went smooth with no issues

Response from the owner:Thank you, Eric! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that Sharareh was a great teacher and made your CPR/AED training in North York go smoothly. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sheima Haydar

1 day ago

Very good amazing teacher sharareh meskoob. Fun class!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sheima Haydar! 🎉 We're so glad you found Sharareh Meskoob amazing and had a 'Fun class!' during your Standard First Aid training in North York. We agree, Sharareh is fantastic! We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Coco Perry

1 day ago

Good teacher, sharare, good inviroment. Likeit recomend

Response from the owner:Thank you, Coco Perry! We're so glad you had a great experience with Sharare. She truly creates a good environment for learning our Standard First Aid courses in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! ⭐ - The Coast2Coast Team

Amir Nouri

1 day ago

Nice work and experience

Response from the owner:Thank you, Amir! We're so glad you had a nice experience with us for your Standard First Aid in North York. ⭐ Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Lessmourn Mogomotsi Ndlovu

1 day ago

Had a great experience with Chuck Farkas! He provided a very pleasant learning atmosphere and was very professional . Will definitely be taking my next recertification with coast2coast.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lessmourn Mogomotsi Ndlovu! We're so glad to hear you had such a great experience with Chuck Farkas in North York. He truly is fantastic at creating a pleasant learning atmosphere and maintaining professionalism ⭐. We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification! Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

chantal Vaina

1 day ago

Very professional and easy to understand

Response from the owner:Thank you, chantal Vaina! We're so glad you found our training in North York to be very professional and easy to understand. We work hard to make sure our Standard First Aid courses are clear for everyone. ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

irisha bajracharya

1 day ago

Ezz is awesome trainer… loved the training.. it was my 2nd time at this place and loved the training… was very clear and hands-on experience

leila maimon (Leila)

1 day ago

Selena is a great teacher

Response from the owner:Thank you, Leila! We're so glad you found Selena to be a great teacher. We agree she's excellent at making the Standard First Aid course engaging for our students in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team

Tania Farjana

1 day ago

The BLS certification course was clear, well-organized, and easy to follow. 👍
I feel more confident performing CPR, using an AED, and responding to emergencies. Thanks to Miss Hatel patel

Uma Raghav

2 days ago

I had recertification course at their 83 Kennedy location and I would like to give 5stars to one of the best instructors.. Andrea. T . She is such a lovely young Instructor who has immense knowledge of her job , very kind , compassionate to make all participants comfortable. Thank you Andrea 😊 you are best !!!!

Sek Foo

2 days ago

I would like to express to my great instructor Teresa Kwoon performance in class are excellent and supportive to me in class. Great experience!!! and I enjoyed it!!!

Ferdus Sarwari

2 days ago

Meera Patel was an outstanding CPR Instructor.

She was nice, explained everything clearly, answered all the questions, and presented every topic in an engaging way. She made sure everyone left feeling confident. Highly recommend her..

Elsie Nana

2 days ago

This was so fun and helpful. Prabh, my Instructor was so good at training us and educating us more. Was a great experience.

Nav Kaur

2 days ago

Teresa Kwoon , our instructor was very informative and gave us a good hands on training

valentina koluder

2 days ago

Amazing experience with great instructor Walaa! Thank you

Mito

2 days ago

Walaa was a lovely instructor, would reccomend especially for people who need to get recertification

andrew christensen

2 days ago

Ahmed was a great instructor.

Winta Michael

2 days ago

I had an amazing experience learning CPR BLS with Erumzeb! She is an incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging instructor who made the training easy to understand and enjoyable. Her clear explanations and hands-on approach gave me confidence in my skills. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and supportive learning experience!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Winta Michael! We're so glad you had an amazing experience learning CPR BLS with Erumzeb. We agree, Erumzeb is fantastic at making BLS Provider training in North York easy to understand and enjoyable, and her clear explanations truly help build confidence. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! ❤️ - The Coast2Coast Team

kodie c

2 days ago

Walaa was my instructor for the EFA CPRC &AED training in Mississauga. One of the best teachers I’ve had for this course. She made the material easy to digest, didn’t rush anything, her communication skills are on point even when asked questions she was able to respond and get back to the topic with minimal delay. The practical section was very comfortable. I’ve had many instructors expect the class to deliver the material or call on people constantly even when they didn’t feel comfortable while they just sat there agreeing or disagreeing which can be very overwhelming and daunting for your first time. Walaa went over everything you go over in the online section with wonderful real life examples that help you to better understand how and why you’re helping people. If I could select my instructor every 3 years I would choose her again for sure!

hope chortos

2 days ago

The instructor I had was Walaa and she was amazing helped me learn proper procedures and safety for my self and for others as a first aid.

Eeshna Thakur

2 days ago

I did emergency first aid training from here. And the trainer Meera was the sweetest and experienced trainer. She explained and demonstrated every topic very calmly and professionally and made everything so easy to understand. 😊

Melissa Antolínez

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Melissa! 🎉 We hope to see you for your next Standard First Aid recertification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Navpreet Kaur

3 days ago

I had a great experience with my CPR instructor, Nida Farooqui. She explained everything clearly and made sure everyone understood each step before moving on. The training was very hands-on, which helped me feel more confident in performing CPR in real-life situations. Nida was patient, approachable, and encouraged questions, creating a comfortable learning environment. I especially appreciated how she focused on both proper technique and real-world scenarios. Overall, it was an informative and well-organized class, and I feel much more prepared because of it.

Joana Amo

3 days ago

Rana is very good teacher I learned a lot today. Am very happy

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

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Responder (EMR)
Training Courses

Emergency Medical
Responder

Emergency Medical
Responder Recertification

Emergency Medical
Responder Upgrade

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Responder