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Professional
Responder
Program

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:

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
Emergency Medical Responder Training Courses

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 Training Courses

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

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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Testimonial

Jaydene Lavallie
9 hours ago
This was my fourth time I think taking my refresher with C2C and it is amazing every time.
Idris Kazeem
9 hours ago
Very good customer support fast and calm when talking …..
Colleen Boeur
11 hours ago
The course was great, never boring And Ali was a great instructor!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Colleen! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping the material engaging and ensuring the course is never boring. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Giuliana Kibalian
11 hours ago
Great experience. Ali was very helpful!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Giuliana! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at helping students feel supported during their CPR/AED training in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Tala Mohsenin
11 hours ago
Ali is a very energetic and intelligent person. He teaches with passion. I’ve learned a lot from him.
mahan amiri
11 hours ago
Without a doubt, this was one of the best courses I have attended. The instructor was extremely patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Their teaching style kept the class engaging from start to finish and never made it feel boring. I highly recommend this course.thank you so much Mr Ali; wish you all the best.
Nina Hemmati
11 hours ago
The best instructor is Ali! He provided a fun, engaging, and informative learning session! Thank you, Ali!
Pargat Singh
11 hours ago
Amazing experience learning BLS course. Prabh made sure we learnt till the core. Thanks to her
Brianna Billings
12 hours ago
Did my Standard First Aid and CPR/AED level C and it went really well, did good on the test and thr practical evaluations! Thanks Maria, you were great 😀
Jeen Joseph
12 hours ago
Mariana Zambrano
14 hours ago
Ali Sekhavati was an amazing instructor, everything was incredibly clear and very engaging. Wonderful experience, thank you!
Chen Cui
14 hours ago
GOOD TRAINER AND GOOD EXPERIENCE
Komaldeep Kaur
14 hours ago
Prabh is an excellent instructor who delivered elaborative and clear lessons about BLS . I have wonderful experience with this facility.
keeva Clynch
17 hours ago
Instructor jan Gibson was fantastic
Olivia McPherson
19 hours ago
Kia was very informative and above and beyond training for CPR and first aid. His shared experiences and honest facts were very thorough. He is very patient and passionate as he teaches. I highly recommend him
Warbananas
1 day ago
Carel was very nice, she explained everything and I had lots of fun. Was not expecting this to be so exciting, but the first aid course was amazing. 10/10 would recommend and do it again!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Warbananas! 🎉 We agree that Carel is wonderful at keeping things exciting and explaining everything so clearly. We are glad you had such a fun experience during your Standard First Aid training in Ottawa. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Snehal Chavda
1 day ago
I recently completed my BLS training at Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR in Scarborough, and I had a very positive experience. Azra was our instructor, and she was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and supportive throughout the course. She explained all the concepts clearly and made sure everyone understood both the theory and hands-on skills. The class was well-organized, and she created a comfortable learning environment where questions were encouraged. Her feedback during practice helped build confidence in performing BLS skills correctly. Overall, I had a great learning experience at the Scarborough location, and I would highly recommend Azra as an instructor to anyone planning to take BLS or CPR training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Snehal! 🎉 We agree that Azra is wonderful at providing supportive feedback to help build confidence during practice. We are so glad you had a positive experience during your CPR/AED training in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Queenie Ant
1 day ago
It was very good
Response from the owner:Thank you, Queenie! 🎉 We're glad to hear your experience was very good while getting your Red Cross certification with us in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Victoria Ekwomadu
1 day ago
Thank you Ali. Ali is a very knowledgeable trainer and it is easy to follow his course. A very educative training!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Victoria! 🎉 We agree, Ali is highly knowledgeable and does a fantastic job of keeping his classes easy to follow. We're so glad you had an educational experience during your Red Cross certification training in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jasmine Ko
1 day ago
Scott is an amazing first aid instructor, enjoyed today’s training😍
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jasmine! 🎉 We agree, Scott is an amazing instructor who knows how to make Standard First Aid training both educational and enjoyable. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Ruby yan
1 day ago
Scott was an excellent First Aid instructor.At today’s in person training, he explained everything clearly, made the class engaging, and ensured everyone understood the key concepts and practical skills. His teaching style was professional, patient, and easy to follow. I really enjoyed the day of learning and left the course feeling much more confident in my First Aid knowledge and abilities. Highly recommend Scott to anyone taking First Aid training. Thank you, Scott!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ruby! 🎉 We agree that Scott is an amazing instructor, and we're so glad he helped you build confidence during your Standard First Aid course in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Hannah Prins
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Hannah! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Mississauga for your next Red Cross certification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Alia M
2 days ago
Instructor is amazing and made learning BLS enjoyable and fun!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alia M! 🎉 We are so glad our instructor made your BLS Provider training in Hamilton both enjoyable and fun. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Wango George
2 days ago
I really enjoyed my session. Selina was perfect in explaining and kept the class engaged. Will definitely be back.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Wango! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at keeping the class engaged and making the CPR/AED training in Hamilton so easy to understand. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Teniola Oni
2 days ago
The training here is thorough and fun.Selina the instructor is knowledgeable, patient and funny. I recommend the facility.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Teniola! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at keeping the training thorough, patient, and funny. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
John Dacalos
2 days ago
Selina Rawe was great! High energy funny and super nice
Response from the owner:Thank you, John! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is wonderful at keeping the energy high and making the training fun. We are so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Emma Wilson
2 days ago
Selina is very silly and light-hearted. Bringing personality to the boring repetitive CPR course
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emma! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at bringing her light-hearted personality to the classroom to keep things engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kisanthan Tharmaseelan
2 days ago
The instructor is very professional as expected, and he delivered the lectures taking the time needed, making sure each of us understood the content properly for our success.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kisanthan! 🙏 We are so glad to hear that our instructor took his time to ensure everyone understood the material during your Red Cross certification course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
R
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for training with us, R, and we hope to see you for your next recertification in Nepean! ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Fatima Fallah
2 days ago
Mr.Ali ,Great instructor! He was very kind, patient, and explained everything clearly and thoroughly. Even though English is not my first language, I was able to understand the material well and passed on my first attempt. Thank you for the excellent training!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Fatima! 🙏 We are so glad to hear that our instructor explained things clearly and helped you pass on your first try. Congratulations on earning your Red Cross certification in Newmarket! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Amal Awale
2 days ago
It was great experience. The course was effective and easy.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Amal! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to Nepean for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Gursimranjot Singh
2 days ago
I had my Standard CPR/AED level C Recertification from Coast2Coast and I love the way Ms. Saika teaches things. The class was full of knowledge yet fun. I personally felt a whole new experience with top notch knowledge given by Ms. Saika meant a lot to me. If you ever in the need of doing your CPR/AED, please do it from Coast2Coast. Thank You.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gursimranjot! 🎉 We agree, Ms. Saika is wonderful at making the class both fun and highly informative. We are so glad you had such a great experience during your recertification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Lydia Asailian
2 days ago
It was a great experience, and I learned so much!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lydia! 🎉 We are so glad to hear you had a great experience and learned so much during your Red Cross certification course in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Swati Panjiyar
2 days ago
The training class was so good and precise. The instructor, Muhammad is very polite, humble and teaches very well. Thank you.
Response from the owner: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 for a great learning experience. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Shabnam Preet Kaur
2 days ago
With Brilliant instructor Muhammad ,I recently completed a recertification CPR course and had a great experience. The instructor explained everything clearly and made the hands-on practice easy to understand. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to be prepared and learn proper life-saving skills. Thank you Muhammad !!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shabnam Preet Kaur! 🎉 We agree that Muhammad is brilliant at making the hands-on practice easy to understand. We are so glad you chose us for your recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
nguyet Ngo
2 days ago
Teacher Sharareh Meskoob was great
Response from the owner:Thank you, nguyet! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is wonderful at helping students feel confident during their Red Cross certification training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Harman Gill
2 days ago
I attended a first aid and CPR class with instructor Sharareh Meskoob. She explained everything in great way .
Response from the owner:Thank you, Harman! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is wonderful at breaking down the material so it is easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Bao
2 days ago
Teachers sharareh meskoob was great very helpful
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bao! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is wonderful at being helpful during class. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sarabjit Kaur
2 days ago
Excellent. One of the best teacher.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarabjit! 🎉 We are so glad to hear you had such a great experience with our instructor during your Red Cross certification training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Arun Kaushal
2 days ago
One of best teacher....
Response from the owner:Thank you, Arun! 🎉 We are glad to hear you had such a great experience with our instructor during your Red Cross certification training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Kulwinder Kaur
2 days ago
Sharareh Meskoob did a great job. we learned a lot.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kulwinder! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob does an amazing job making our Red Cross certification classes in North York so easy to understand. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
subhneet kaur
2 days ago
Shararem meskoob was great and answered my endless string of questions with confidence and clarity. I feel much more prepared now.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Subhneet! 🎉 We agree, Shararem meskoob is wonderful at answering questions clearly to help you feel prepared. We are glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Harpreet Singh
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Harpreet! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Manpreet Kaur
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Manpreet! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Prabhjot Kaur
2 days ago
Sharareh Meskoob is really knowledgeable teacher, explained everything in brief and class was mixed with fun knowledge and sharing the experiences
Response from the owner:Thank you, Prabhjot! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh Meskoob is an incredibly knowledgeable teacher who does a great job of making the Red Cross certification course in North York both fun and engaging. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Sonia Bagri
2 days ago
Had a great learning experience with Sharareh.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sonia! 🎉 We agree, Sharareh is amazing at creating such a great learning environment. We are glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Shazia Imran
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shazia! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Tuba Kaleem
2 days ago
Very Good Experience while taking standard First Aid Level C course.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tuba Kaleem! 🎉 We are so glad you had such a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course with us in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Christopher Eaglen
2 days ago
Ezz was amazing. Made the class and information very entertaining.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Christopher! 🎉 We agree, Ezz is amazing at making the information so entertaining. We are glad you had a great experience getting your CPR/AED training in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Emmalee Mehler
2 days ago
Standard first aid and cpr/aed with Mohamed Ezz. He was phenomenal. Very informative and gave not only the information required but also explained all the reasoning behind why each step of the course was important in a way that kept the material interesting. Gave a lot of real life examples to allow the material to be easily remembered, I would happily take a course with him in the future and recommend to anyone looking for a good first aid and for course.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emmalee! 🙏 We agree that Mohamed is fantastic at using real-life examples to make the Standard First Aid course easy to remember. We're so glad you had such an informative session with him in London. 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.

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