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

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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

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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Michele Dreesen

41 minutes ago

Joyal Fernandez made the course enjoyable. The day went by quickly.
I would recommend anyone who is looking to take the CPR and First Aid Course to register to take hos class.

Kishan Bodana

45 minutes ago

I have completed my cpr and first aid training from here. Joyal Fernandez is awesome instructor. He taught everything in timely manner and let us practice the cpr and first aid on adult and baby models. It was a good experience. Recommended.

Anita B.

46 minutes ago

Joyal, made sure we were all comfortable and knew the information

Dan Kel

48 minutes ago

Excellent instructor — knowledgeable, clear, and supportive throughout the course.

Owen Turner

1 hour ago

Joyal was a great instructor. No complaints.

Dylan Dumontelle

1 hour ago

Joyval fernandez

Qailah Khan

5 hours ago

Ezz is a great teacher, really helpful in the bls course

Romeo Modi

5 hours ago

I took the BLS course. It was a great course, the instructor Ezz really knew his stuff and brought a great energy to the classroom.

Elizabeth Ekeoseye

5 hours ago

My instructor was Ezz and he was fantastic, really knowledgeable. I had a great experience overall!

Kassia Vrhovnik

5 hours ago

Ezz was a great instructor! He was very knowledgeable of BLS and explained everything in depth!

Julia McCaffery

21 hours ago

Instructor Mosud was great! Answered questions and explained everything very well.

Temidayo Adekunle

22 hours ago

The trainer Mosud was very knowledgeable and friendly, it was great having a refresher

Alan Kang

22 hours ago

Bright Opesanmi

23 hours ago

It was a very good lesson, I will recommend it to anyone who isn't sure where to apply

Rebeca Mabiala

23 hours ago

matiyos Midekssa

23 hours ago

Great course no suggestions

Vinu Panyil

23 hours ago

Thank you to Ms. Prabh J for conducting the CPR session. The examination was very well organized and professionally managed. I truly appreciate your guidance.

Janki patel

24 hours ago

Avery Oracheski

1 day ago

Awesome

Tonia Foesier

1 day ago

Alyssa

1 day ago

Instructor Martina is the best! She’s funny, engaging and very informational! Great class and easy pass!

haley fife

1 day ago

Penny was a great instructor, very kind, welcoming and kept things fun and exciting! Definitely my favourite instructor I’ve ever had!

Aipu

1 day ago

Penny Finnigan’s class was amazing. She’s fantastic and shared incredibly accurate information. I learned a lot.

qussai sammer

1 day ago

penny is an amazing instructor if not the best!

Xindi Wang

1 day ago

Milton Home

1 day ago

Had my standard first aid training with Penny Finnigan. She was friendly and welcoming and explained everything so well. She kept it interesting and made sure everyone got a chance to ask questions and demonstrate what they had learned. A really pleasant experience overall!

Arthur John Mella

1 day ago

Aide ZT

1 day ago

Ashraf is an amazing teacher and helps you learn the correct way to your training, easy to understand and very helpful!

Swasti Padamati

1 day ago

Penny Finnigan was a great instructor! Super interactive and has a positive attitude which made it super fun and easy to learn!

Farzad izadi

1 day ago

I have learned a lot from the course. Ali Sekhavati has been my instructor, the class was fun and informative. Highly recommend to everyone.

Helia Saeidian

1 day ago

Ali Sekhavati has been a fantastic instructor.
I learned a lot from the BLS course and would highly recommend this place.

Sarolta Campean

1 day ago

Ali is the best!

Abigail Harris

1 day ago

Ali was very thorough and explained well. Will definitely be coming back for my BLS recertification in a year.

Sagal Ibrahim

2 days ago

I had a really fun and lovely time learning with my instructor Julia Chalifoux. She was understanding and made sure we were all comfortable with the program. Overall would recommend her.

paul dawe

2 days ago

I had a great experience the instructor was amazing

Courtney Winslow

2 days ago

Maria was an awesome instructor and really made the class enjoyable and comprehensible. Highly recommend!

Abygail Laccena

2 days ago

The experience was very good it felt like I was training for a war

Kailey MacInnis

2 days ago

Joyal was very informative and helped me be successful in my learning and training and passing my test

Saba Naseem

2 days ago

Joyal is an amazing teacher and was very helpful throughout the cpr course

Dom Here!

2 days ago

Course taught by Joyal Fernandez! It was great. Long but educational

ama safo

2 days ago

Course taught by Joyal

Dawn Thomas

2 days ago

I cannot say enough how much I like taking my level 3 CPR with Coast2Coast. This is my second time and they make it so enjoyable. Maria is a wonderful instructor. I had some medical issues that made my in class a challenge and Maria was extremely accommodating and patient with my issues. I was very inpatient and frustrated over the phone with staff and they were so great, kind and patient in helping me. She was also very kind to someone who could only speak French, taking the time to make sure they could learn with us. I highly recommend Coast2Coast and Maria.

Abha Ranjitkar

2 days ago

Maria was so amazing! The class was very engaging and informative

Colton Horan

2 days ago

Alexandre Mislov

2 days ago

Joyal Fernandez was great, very engaging and enjoyable

Mandy Marshall

2 days ago

Dimitrih was so easy to learn from. Very informative and made it easy to learn.
Thank you

Mike Courvoisier

2 days ago

Dimitrih was a great instructor! I took his first aid class through my work and it didnt feel like it was 8 hours long. He kept the mood/feeling light, asked questions to the group as well as let us ask him questions whenever we needed to. He was very precise in his descriptions and outlined all necessary learning material effectively. Allowed us to take brakes when needed, and made sure we were all on schedule, outlining all areas needed to feel confident in the learning material!

Josephine Beal

3 days ago

I did my first aid/cpr training with Tatiana in London! She was upbeat and informative and went over all of the information that was on the final test. I felt fully prepared and trained after the course was over! Thank you so much ❤️

Emily Ovando

3 days ago

Would definitely recommend Coast2Coast for CPR training! My instructor was Tatiana and she was amazing and so engaging. She made the class go by very fast, and explained everything very throughly and enthusiastically. I am very glad i was able to expand my knowledge here!

Robert Cornelius

3 days ago

Great experience with the blended program. A lot of information although presented in a compressed time frame it was presented thoroughly and clearly for everyone to understand.
Tatiana was a great teacher, touching on all key aspects and answering questions.
Would recommend.

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:

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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

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