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

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

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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Rustan Mokhammad

6 hours ago

I love Ali, he is a good instructor for standard first aid.

Christine Martinho

7 hours ago

Had a great experience and thank you for all the experience and knowledge that I received today . Nida was such a great instructor. Her class is very enjoyable and knowledgeable.

Harleen Bhullar

7 hours ago

AMAZING TEACHER AND ENVIRONMENT I had a class with Miss Saika, she is very polite and friendly and has a unique way of teaching her students. I understood everything even in just 1 day for the full course, it was a fun environment and we had a great time! I am fully confident in my career journey now onwards.

Nasrin Soltani

8 hours ago

Excellent CPR course! The instructor was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything clearly. The class was well organized, engaging, and helped me feel confident in my CPR skills. I highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nasrin! 🎉 We're so glad our CPR/AED training in Ottawa helped you feel confident in your skills. It's great to hear that you found the class engaging and well-organized. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jordi Donnel

8 hours ago

Thanks to Joyal, great instructor, he explained everything very clear

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jordi! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is fantastic at keeping things clear and engaging during training. We are so glad you had a great experience with your CPR/AED training in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Linda P

8 hours ago

Ali is a fantastic instructor! The entire training session was super clear, practical, and engaging. Ali has a great way of keeping the class focused and thorough, with a strong emphasis on real-world application—especially when it comes to vital steps like knowing exactly when to call 911. I left feeling confident and well-prepared!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Linda! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor who is excellent at making our Standard First Aid course in North York clear and practical. We are glad his focus on real-world scenarios, like knowing when to call 911, helped you leave the class feeling confident. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

David Esqueda

8 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, David! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

anabelle anucencion

8 hours ago

sukhjot singh

9 hours ago

super glad i chose coast2coast for my cpr certification! the modules were easy to get through and actually made sense, which is great since i'm a healthcare student. the online test was smooth to navigate too. definitely recommend them if you're in brampton

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sukhjot! 🎉 We're so glad our online modules and test made sense for you as a healthcare student. Our blended learning format is designed to be convenient and straightforward for busy students in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Larissa Paraense

9 hours ago

Aydin Behnad

9 hours ago

Paul Wong

9 hours ago

The course is so useful and Kia is so knowledgeable.

Jiayu Lin

9 hours ago

Ms. Ali is a supper nice and interesting teacher. Class is long but funny and I learn a lot. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jiayu Lin! 🎉 We agree, Ms. Ali is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and helping everyone learn so much. We are so glad you had a great experience earning 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

Clarissa Joy Tomas

9 hours ago

Training was great. The instructor is really good.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Clarissa Joy! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had such a great training experience with our instructor in North York while earning your Red Cross certification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Al Robinson

9 hours ago

Edward was absolutely excellent as he delivered the CPR/AED Level C course. He ran the class smoothly, was able to get everyone involved, answered all questions and was able to keep us on time. Very worthwhile and comprehensive class and recommended for all.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Al! 🎉 We agree, Edward is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged and running things smoothly. We're so glad you had such a worthwhile CPR/AED training session with us in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Callene Nelson

10 hours ago

Ok place. Instructor was thoroughly. Her name is Azra

Response from the owner:Callene, 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!

Adamo tucci

11 hours ago

Ali was a great instructor. He was personable and very informative

Response from the owner:Thank you, Adamo! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping our Standard First Aid course both personable and informative. We are so glad you had a great training experience in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Daniella Ruggia

11 hours ago

I had an amazing experience! Extremely insightful and easy to understand. the instructor, Scott, was so helpful!

K4mal

12 hours ago

Ali was great with teaching me level c first aid

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind review. We're glad you enjoyed your training with Azra and we hope to see you again for recertification in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast! Stay safe.

Samantha W

1 day ago

Azra provided great info at a good pace and answered all questions clearly. Her demonstrations were clear.

Response from the owner:Hi Samantha! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Sarangan Kandasamy

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Sarangan! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Scarborough for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Abirami Thavayogarajah

1 day ago

The course was amazing and very informative! Mr.Ali is a wonderful teacher!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Abirami! 🎉 We agree, Mr.Ali is a wonderful teacher who knows how to make the lessons engaging and easy to understand. We're so glad you enjoyed your CPR/AED training in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ishika Sharma

1 day ago

Good explanations and training sessions by Ali Sir

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ishika! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at delivering clear explanations during your Standard First Aid course in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Emmanuel Koroso

1 day ago

10/10, Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emmanuel! 🎉 We're glad to hear you had a 10/10 experience getting your Red Cross certification with us in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sajintha Kiritharan

1 day ago

The Instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sajintha! 🎉 We're glad our instructor made the course so helpful and informative for your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - 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.

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