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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David Lee

11 hours ago

Very clear instruction that set us up for success. Lessons that will stick for life-saving care.

David Esqueda

11 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

Sultan Butt

23 hours ago

Zeinab Mohammad Zadeh Shahriari

23 hours ago

Mr. Kia was an outstanding instructor. Today, I learned so much from him. Even after taking this course seven times, this was the first class where I truly gained so many new insights. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your positive energy, and your passion for teaching. It made a real difference. Laleh Mohammad Zadeh Shahriari

Rashmi Gopaul

23 hours ago

Their BLS course was very educational and interactive. The instructor Hetal went over everything in such a simple and easy-to-grasp manner. They only book small group sessions at once to ensure individual attention which is great.

John Vincent Leyson

23 hours ago

The session was great, and Kia was an excellent instructor. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained the material clearly, making it easy to understand. He answered questions thoroughly and created a positive learning environment.

Jenna Grossman

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Jenna! ⭐ We hope to see you back in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

ederlyn ventura

1 day ago

Such a great experience with teacher Ali from North York! Very patient and funny.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ederlyn! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping class patient and funny. We're so glad you enjoyed your CPR/AED training with us in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Leila Zhian

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Leila! ⭐ We hope to see you again 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

Olga Opalatenko

1 day ago

Everything is explained clearly, and you gain practical first aid skills. The online course precedes the practical training. Available in various languages. I highly recommend these courses.

Anilou Calpito

1 day ago

Great BLS instructor—knowledgeable, engaging, and patient. The course was clear, interactive, and easy to follow. Thank you so much, Ali! 🙂

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anilou! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at making the course interactive and easy to follow. We are glad you had such a great experience during your BLS Provider training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ghazaleh Fallah

1 day ago

Very active and informative class. Ali is very helpful and make the class intresting he keepa the students engaged . He explain the materials very well . Thank you

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ghazaleh! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping the class engaged and explaining the material clearly during your Red Cross certification course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Hamid Reza

1 day ago

Ali was an amazing instructor. I’ve learned a lot.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Hamid Reza! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor who makes the lessons so engaging. We're glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Maricris Caronan

1 day ago

very detailed and knowledgeable instructor

Allie Benzaquen

1 day ago

Best instructor ever!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Allie! 🎉 We are so glad you had such a great experience with your instructor while 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

Giselle

1 day ago

Amazing teacher Ali!!!!! Very kind and engaging lesson!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Giselle! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful, and we are so glad you found his lesson so kind and engaging. It was a pleasure helping you complete your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Anne

1 day ago

Ms. Walaa explained very well and clear our CPR course. She is really good instructor. Thank you again Ms. Walaa!

Grace Lam

1 day ago

WALAA demonstrate and share the clear and proper training for CPR and AED.

Blue Fyre16

1 day ago

Walaa is knowledgeable enough with the topic. She is there assisting us in case we have questions or things we are unsure about. The whole session is informative enough and easy to understand and she makes us feel seen and well verse with the topic. Overall, she is a great teacher and I recommend comming here at Mississauga location coast2coast.

Karanveer Singh

1 day ago

Instructor Walaa, she is very nice and polite! She is really calm and professional. Thanks

Muskan kaur

1 day ago

It was a great experience. Walaa knows her job very well. She was great throughout the teaching process.

Harmandeep Kaur N/A

1 day ago

Very nice service instructor walla is very nice really appreciate the efforts

Anu johnson

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anu! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to Scarborough for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Avery Johnston

1 day ago

I had a great time completing my standard first aid and CPR, and BLS. Mostafa and Andrea made the classes engaging and taught us practical skills in a way that will make sure we remember them. I had fun!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Avery! 🎉 We agree, Mostafa is wonderful at making Standard First Aid both engaging and easy to remember. We're so glad you had a great experience in Hamilton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Niloofar Rafiei

1 day ago

The instructor Ali Sekhavati was very knowledgeable, made the entire learning session a fun and engaging experience and definitely paying attention to deliver the entire complete knowledge.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Niloofar! 🎉 We agree, Ali Sekhavati is wonderful at keeping the session fun and engaging while sharing his extensive knowledge. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Standard First Aid with us in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - 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

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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

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Responder