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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Kream Kream

18 hours ago

Had my training session with Jen. She's the best and really tried her hardest to make the class fun and not too monotonous. Would Def recommend her as an instructor.

Beaver

23 hours ago

I had a great experience here. The classroom was spotless and very clean. The instructor was super friendly and explained everything so thoroughly and passionately!

Kabir Arora

23 hours ago

Excellent job

Media Sohan

23 hours ago

It was fun and informative

Kobe Rogers

23 hours ago

Great and very informative.

Terrilynn

23 hours ago

Jen was lovely, made it fun and time passed by quicker than I thought

Jose Diaz

23 hours ago

Amazing facilitator, Jen made it easy to understand and kept us engaged throughout.

Laura Rodgers

23 hours ago

GLORY CORTES

1 day ago

Sheba Mckenzie

1 day ago

Was great very detailed and explained well

Angel Sara Thomas

2 days ago

Instructor Omar was knowledgeable and his presentation was amazing.

Abegail Madrinico

2 days ago

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

Ericson Apola

2 days ago

Ali is very great,highly recommend to others.enough knowledge to share and talk about real event.thank yoy

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ericson! 🙏 We agree that Ali does a wonderful job of sharing real-life examples during our CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

angela shao

2 days ago

Very good instructor,making the class active and fun.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Angela! 🎉 We are so glad our instructor made your Red Cross certification course in North York both active and fun. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

L Mut

2 days ago

Ali was very helpful and great

Rouzbeh Mehr

2 days ago

Mr. Ali cared about his students a lot and taught us all the subjects with a lot of passion.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rouzbeh! 🎉 We agree, Mr. Ali is wonderful and his passion for teaching really makes a difference. We are glad you had such 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

sunshine_ srpc

2 days ago

It was good and interactive class with Mr. Ali

Response from the owner:Thank you, sunshine_ srpc! 🎉 We agree, Mr. Ali is wonderful at keeping the CPR/AED training interactive and engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Joshua Diamante

2 days ago

Excellent and informative course. Appreciated the blended version as it allowed me to come to the course more prepared! Our instructor Ali was very enthusiastic and friendly!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review, Joshua! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderfully enthusiastic and friendly. It's great to hear that our blended learning format in North York helped you feel fully prepared. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

makinde oluwapelumi

2 days ago

Tatiana was very thorough and a great instructor! She made the class very lively and engaging. Weldone🙌

Joey Nesbitt

2 days ago

Tatiana was an excellent instructor. She was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared that everyone understood the material. She made the course engaging and enjoyable, and I left feeling much more confident in my first aid skills. Thank you, Tatiana!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Joey! 🙏 We agree, Tatiana is an amazing instructor who truly cares about making sure everyone understands the material. We are so glad she helped you feel confident during your Standard First Aid training in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Mike, you magnificent bastard McNeil

2 days ago

Tatiana was a great instructor giving clear directions.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mike! 🙏 We agree, Tatiana is fantastic at giving clear directions during our Standard First Aid training in London. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

rocky canada

2 days ago

Tatiana Briceno did an amazing job. She is up beat and explains things very clearly.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rocky! 🎉 We agree, Tatiana Briceno is wonderful at keeping the class upbeat and explaining everything so clearly. We are glad she could help you with your Red Cross certification in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

2ayd

2 days ago

Dr. Ahmed Elsaid did an amazing job explaining the concepts of the course and used interactive activities to help everyone understand what to do in an emergency situation. Would definitely recommend

Response from the owner:Thank you, 2ayd! 🎉 We agree that Dr. Ahmed Elsaid is wonderful at using interactive activities to make the concepts clear and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in Oakville. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Paria Razaz

2 days ago

Ali Sekhavati is an excellent BLS instructor, clear, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend his BLS course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Paria! 🙏 We agree that Ali Sekhavati is an outstanding instructor who makes our BLS Provider certification clear and engaging. We're glad you had such a positive experience with him in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

David Lee

2 days ago

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

Response from the owner:Thank you, David! 🙏 We're so glad our clear instruction in Scarborough gave you the confidence to perform life-saving care when it matters most. It's our goal to make sure everyone leaves their Red Cross certification feeling fully prepared. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them 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

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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