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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Charity Moncrieff

11 hours ago

I actually really enjoyed it. I finally feel confident enough to potentially save a life one day. Happy I went. Instructors were great and made it a positive experience.

farnia saba

12 hours ago

I had a great experience taking the Child Care First Aid class with Amandeep Kaur as the instructor. She was knowledgeable, patient, and explained everything in a clear and easy-to-understand way. The class was engaging, informative, and gave me confidence in handling first-aid situations involving children. I really appreciated Amandeep’s professional and friendly teaching style. Highly recommended!

Amandeep Kaur

12 hours ago

Best experience with Amandeep Kaur I really like her way of teaching would recommend everyone

Response from the owner:Thank you, Amandeep! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great experience learning with Amandeep Kaur. She is wonderful at helping students earn their Red Cross certification in Edmonton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Mutombo Masesa

12 hours ago

I really enjoyed the First Aid class, and I would like to give special thanks to Amandeep Kaur, the instructor. She was knowledgeable, patient, and explained everything clearly with practical examples. She created a comfortable and engaging learning environment and made it easy to understand and remember important first aid skills. Thank you, Amandeep, for your excellent teaching and for making the class informative, interactive, and enjoyable. I would highly recommend her as a First Aid instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mutombo! 🎉 We agree that Amandeep Kaur is wonderful at using practical examples to make Standard First Aid easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great training experience in Edmonton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Meiyou Fan (樊美佑)

12 hours ago

Amandeep is a really good teacher, she is really nice and I really like her class.Helping me with thw technical issue

Response from the owner:Thank you, Meiyou Fan! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep is a wonderful instructor, and we are so glad she was able to help you resolve that technical issue during your class. We hope you enjoyed earning your Red Cross certification in Edmonton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Mignonne

13 hours ago

Ali was a Great instructor!! I had a great experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mignonne! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor who knows how to make Standard First Aid training in Scarborough so engaging. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Ibrahim Abdel-Rehim

13 hours ago

I had an amazing experience with Prof Ali. Incredible instructor who made this course very easy and understandable

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ibrahim! 🎉 We agree, Prof Ali is an incredible instructor who does a fantastic job of making the course easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Tara Pezzack

13 hours ago

Ali was very informative

Irene Paul

13 hours ago

The experience was really good and the class engaging.

Black Noir

13 hours ago

Professional and hands-on training. I truely recommend Coast2Coast.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Black Noir! 🎉 We're glad you enjoyed the hands-on approach of our CPR/AED training in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jex

14 hours ago

I had an amazing experience with Sir Ali, he explained everything clearly and was a very fun teacher. (Intermediate CPR level)

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jex! 🎉 We agree that Sir Ali is excellent at keeping the material clear and engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your CPR Level C in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Regal Silver Prince

14 hours ago

Amazing class

talia kendal

14 hours ago

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

Mherryl Bautista

14 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Mherryl! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Scarborough for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Jane Videvik

14 hours ago

Ali was a great instructor- I really enjoyed the course!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jane! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a wonderful instructor who makes earning your Red Cross certification both easy and engaging. We are so glad you enjoyed the course in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sina Farid

20 hours ago

I completed a BLS class this past week and my instructor Andrea Tenedero was incredible! She was super engaging, clear, concise, and made sure everyone felt confident with each portion of the class without judgement. It was by far the best CPR/BLS course experience I've ever had. She had us laughing the entire time and was able to teach us so much in a way that was truly unforgettable. I highly recommend Coast2Coast for anyone looking to for CPR/First Aid/BLS training!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Sina! 🎉 We agree that Andrea Tenedero is incredible at keeping classes engaging and laughing while building everyone's confidence. We're glad you had such an unforgettable experience during your BLS Provider training in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Yifeng Huang

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Yifeng! 🙏 We look forward to seeing you at our North York location for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Alena Ganelina

1 day ago

Ali was a great instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Alena! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor who knows how to make the class engaging. We are so glad you chose us for 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

Juliana

1 day ago

I’ve been taking my BLS certification with Instructor Ali for the past two years, and he is absolutely wonderful! He makes the class interactive, engaging, and easy to follow. I highly recommend coming here to complete your BLS certification. You’ll have a great learning experience!⛑️

Response from the owner:Thank you, Juliana! 🙏 We agree that Ali is wonderful at keeping the classes interactive and easy to follow. We are so glad you enjoy coming to North York for your BLS Provider training. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Md D

2 days ago

Great class !

Response from the owner:Thank you, Md D! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Burlington. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Manar Al-Shafii

2 days ago

One of the best instructor make the session fun with knowledge. Thank you so much Ali

Response from the owner:Thank you, Manar! 🎉 We are so glad you had a fun and informative class. We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping everyone engaged during their CPR/AED training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Deng Sharon

2 days ago

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

Leo Song 宋宇轩

2 days ago

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

Effie kd

2 days ago

Tatiana is a great teacher!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Effie! 🎉 We agree, Tatiana is a wonderful instructor who makes the material easy to understand. We are so glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid course in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

anita rogers

2 days ago

Ali is a very good instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anita! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a wonderful instructor who makes learning easy. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in North York. 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

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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