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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:

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
professional responder course

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

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Duration

40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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

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Duration

20 hours teaching time

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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

Register Now

Duration

40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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

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Duration

80 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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

Register Now

Duration

40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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

Register Now

Duration

40 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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

Register Now

Duration

80 hours teaching time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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

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AvaThomas
10 hours ago
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Adeola Adeola
17 hours ago
I had a great experience taking my Standard First Aid course with Coast2Coast. My instructor, Dimitrih, made the class fun, clear, and easy to understand, explained everything well. The training was very helpful and practical. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking to take First Aid training.
Mandeep Mudhar
18 hours ago
I had an amazing experience taking my First Aid & CPR course with Chuck Farkas. He is, without a doubt, one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. Chuck is friendly, professional, patient, and makes everyone feel comfortable throughout the course. He explained everything clearly, answered every question, and built my confidence with the hands-on skills. I came into the class feeling nervous, but I left feeling confident and prepared because of his excellent teaching. I highly recommend Chuck Farkas to anyone looking to take First Aid & CPR training. Thank you, Chuck, for making the course enjoyable and for being such an outstanding instructor!
Iryna Lebiedieva
21 hours ago
The class included lots of hands-on practice and realistic scenarios, which made it much easier to understand and remember the skills. Time flew by because Saika explained everything in such an engaging, interesting, and humorous way. She made the learning environment comfortable, interactive, and enjoyable while still covering all the important information thoroughly.
Kandace Doiron
22 hours ago
Alex Yee
22 hours ago
Meryam Zanzoul
22 hours ago
Interesting interactive class with the instructor Saika Rafique. Highly recommended
Connor McGough
23 hours ago
Saika was a great instructor, making the class enjoyable and very educational
Dawit
23 hours ago
Instructor was great and very engaging. Overall great workshop and class
Hammed Meminat
23 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Hammed Meminat! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Edmonton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Pascale
1 day ago
I very much enjoyed the course. The instructor was very knowledgeable, nice, patient, and taught the material in a way that everyone could understand. All of the expectations where clear and I feel confident with topics I learned during the session. I would take the course again with Coast2Coast for those reasons.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Pascale! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that you feel confident with the topics you learned and that our instructor made everything so easy to understand during your Standard First Aid course in Burlington. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Mohammad Safari
1 day ago
Excellent course! It was very practical, engaging, and enjoyable. I truly believe everyone should take a First Aid & CPR course because one day it could help save your own life or the life of someone you love. Kianoosh Afzali is an outstanding instructor with great knowledge and an excellent teaching style. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mohammad! 🙏 We agree that Kianoosh Afzali is an outstanding instructor who makes the material so engaging. It is wonderful that you found your CPR/AED training in Richmond Hill to be so practical. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Larry M B. (Black Eagle)
1 day ago
At first I was feeling nervous and feared that it’s going to be tough. But listening intently to the instructor and doing the demonstration properly, everything went smoothly and was able to pass the test 98%.👍
Response from the owner:Thank you, Larry! 🎉 We know it is common to feel a bit nervous at first, but passing your test with a 98% is an incredible achievement. We're glad the demonstrations helped everything go smoothly during your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Annie p
1 day ago
Andrea was an excellent instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Annie! 🎉 We agree, Andrea is an excellent instructor who does a fantastic job with our Red Cross certification courses. We are so glad you had a great experience with her in Burlington. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Pascal desire Monthe
1 day ago
I appreciate walaa for the training
Response from the owner:Thank you, Pascal! 🙏 We agree, Walaa is an excellent instructor who makes our CPR/AED training in Mississauga so engaging. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Maelat Worku
1 day ago
My instructor was Walaa for the Intermediate/Standard CPR & AED Level C course at the Mississauga location. This was a really well done course! The instructions were clear, condcise and helpful. Walaa was patient and kind as she took her time, explaining all the steps, checking in, and offering assistance when needed.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maelat! 🎉 We agree that Walaa is wonderful at being patient and taking her time to explain every step clearly. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your CPR Level C with us in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
samantha morrison
1 day ago
Walaa was very knowledgeable and made this class very fun
Response from the owner:Thank you, Samantha! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is fantastic at making the class both educational and fun. We're glad you had a great experience earning your Standard First Aid in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jassi Samra
1 day ago
I had a great learning experience with my teacher Walaa. She is very kind, patient, and explains everything clearly. She makes learning easy and comfortable.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jassi! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is fantastic at making everyone feel comfortable and explaining things clearly. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jessica Sawchuck
1 day ago
Very informative course and easy to understand. My instructor Walaa was very helpful and insightful in terms of conducting this course.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jessica! 🎉 We agree that Walaa is wonderful at making our Red Cross certification course in Mississauga so informative and easy to understand. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Raa'ed Mustafa
1 day ago
Amazing course. Online portion was concise and detailed and the in person course was comprehensive and explained perfectly. Walaa was an amazing instructor as well!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Raa'ed! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is an amazing instructor who does a fantastic job making the in-person part of our blended learning course in Mississauga so comprehensive. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Taylor Hua
1 day ago
Amazing instruction for course: Walaa She was very insightful and helpful to pass intermediate CPR first aid
Response from the owner:Thank you, Taylor! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is fantastic at making our Standard First Aid course in Oakville so insightful and helpful. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Jordon McCormack
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Jordon! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Mississauga for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team
Abdullah
1 day ago
The session with my team is excellent
Response from the owner:Thank you, Abdullah! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that the CPR/AED training session with your team in North York was such an excellent experience. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team
Manha
1 day ago
I had such a good time doing Cpr training with Shar. She was very entertaining and made the entire lesson so fun.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Manha! 🎉 We agree, Shar is wonderful at keeping the energy high and making the class so fun. We are glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! - The Coast2Coast Team
Johora Fatema
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Johora! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you 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

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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