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

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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Laura B.

9 hours ago

I've been with Coast2Coast for atleast 3 years now and I've had Walaa twice so far as my instructor and she is always so awesome! The layout of the course was well organized and she was very knowledgeable. She helps us understand why we're doing what we're doing with Standard First Aid and CPR vs just teaching us the tools only to pass the test.

Response from the owner:Hi Laura! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.

Muck

10 hours ago

Dimitrih was a wonderful teacher who made the class both fun and informative

Dilan Joseph

22 hours ago

Marites Galvez

23 hours ago

Staff are confident and demonstrated a strong understanding of topic!

Nooshin Raminfar

24 hours ago

I took a First Aid course with Coast2Coast today, and honestly it was a really great experience—mostly because of our instructor, Prabh.

She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and never rushed through anything. If someone had a question, she took the time to answer it properly, which made the whole class feel a lot more comfortable. You can tell she really knows her stuff, but also cares about making sure everyone actually learns.

I also liked how hands-on and interactive the class was. It didn’t feel boring or overly serious—she kept things engaging the whole time.

Overall, I learned a lot and feel much more confident now. I’d definitely recommend taking a course with Prabh if you get the chance!

behrooz ghasemi

1 day ago

The instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly, he is a very good teacher

Pardeep Jaat

1 day ago

Amazing Red Cross class! 😊
My instructor Prabh was incredibly kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. She made learning easy, engaging, and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Navjot Kaur

1 day ago

Amir Mohajer

1 day ago

I had my class with Ali. Super nice guy and a great educator, the class did not feel like 8h whatsoever

Shahin Shahmalaki

1 day ago

Excellent First Aid training! The instructor was very professional, supportive, and made the material easy to understand. They answered all questions and created a positive learning environment. I really appreciated the practical examples and clear explanations. I would definitely recommend this course to others.

Ellie He

1 day ago

Just completed my standard first aid course here. The class was well-organized with hands-on practice, and the instructor was patient and very helpful. Overall a great experience!

Wellason Montizo

1 day ago

Mr. Ali was my instructor and he was a very fun instructor. Had a great time learning, he was clear in explaining the material while also giving us a funny remarks. Passed the test with flying colors

Uma Jarvis

1 day ago

Shalini Soosaipillai

1 day ago

Kia was an exceptional instructor who not only made the course engaging, but also very informative. He gave us many practical tips and advices. He is a very skilled professional all around and is very knowledgeable on many topics. Thank you!

Avnika Garg

1 day ago

I recently completed the Basic Life Support (BLS) course and had a great experience. The instructor Dimitrih Lavfleur was knowledgeable, clear, and made the session very engaging. The hands-on practice was especially helpful in building confidence with CPR and AED use. The course was well-organized and very relevant for healthcare professionals. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality BLS training.

Alex bergman

1 day ago

Great instruction.

S Takla

2 days ago

Michelle Hall

2 days ago

Meera was thorough and pleasant to listen to. She engaged us when explaining the material throughout course and her energy was consistent.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Michelle! It's wonderful to hear that Meera made your course so engaging and that her energy was consistent throughout. We agree, she's fantastic at delivering our Red Cross certification courses in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 🎉 - The Coast2Coast Team

Aracelis Reyes

2 days ago

Excellent location 👏en amazing experience. Outstanding experience! The Richmond Hill location is clean, organized, and very welcoming. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and made the training engaging and easy to understand. I gained real confidence in handling emergencies after completing the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course. Highly recommend Coast2Coast for anyone looking for high-quality training!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Aracelis! We're so glad you had an outstanding experience at our Richmond Hill location and gained real confidence after your Standard First Aid course. It's wonderful to hear that our instructor made the training engaging and easy to understand. 💪 Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Avi Chauhan

2 days ago

I recently completed my Standard First Aid & CPR training in Richmond Hill, and I had an amazing experience.

A big thank you to our instructor, Edward. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging throughout the session. He explained everything clearly, made the training interactive, and ensured everyone felt confident practicing the skills.
I walked away with not only valuable life-saving knowledge, but also the confidence to actually apply it in real situations. It was a very hands-on and practical learning experience, and I genuinely learned a lot of new skills. Most recommended!!

Maria Romagnoli

2 days ago

Excellent First Aid and CPR training by Chuck. Very engaging, great teaching and practical experience and applications shared. Really enjoyed his teaching style and the class was very informative and interesting; great overall!

Ted G

2 days ago

Ali is great instructor, the course is painful to sit through but he made it a better experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ted G! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Ali made your Standard First Aid course experience in North York a positive one, even with the challenging content. We agree, he's great at making the learning engaging! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Nikki Walker

2 days ago

Selena is the best! Honestly, a very engaging and energetic teacher. I was so impressed by her delivery and how she made a loooooong course and a loooong day, that could have otherwise been boring, fun! engaging! and entertaining! and educational!!!! Thank you and I am sooo happy with all my new knowledge!!!!!

DD Patel

2 days ago

Instructor was very professional and taught us the course very well. I like the course and would recommend anyone to go for it. Don’t go for the extras that they ask you when you pay for cpr as it’s not mandatory. If you want to learn how to save a life for a family member in emergencies, go for it.

Daniel Lee

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Daniel Lee! ⭐ We're glad you chose Coast2Coast for your Standard First Aid in North York. We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Elijah Kirio

2 days ago

Mosh Corp

2 days ago

Mr. Kia is the best instructor I have ever see . So smart and extremely knowledgeable!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mosh Corp! We agree, Mr. Kia is extremely smart and knowledgeable, and we're so glad you had such a positive experience with your training in Newmarket. 💪 Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them get their Red Cross certification too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Stella Smith

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Stella! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Giulia Passarelli

2 days ago

I had a really great time, Selina was a great instructor and she made the class engaging and fun. Thank you for a good experience!

Chynn

2 days ago

Great teacher and its been a very fun course!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chynn! We're so glad to hear you had a very fun course and a great teacher for your First Aid training in North York. 🎉 We always aim to make learning enjoyable and effective. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

gurjot brar

2 days ago

I had best interactive session. Long class of 8 hrs was spent very well and knowledgeable. Selina Rawe was best teacher and I enjoyed the whole topics covered in class

Tanya Woods

2 days ago

Selina was amazing.ahe made the day fly by. In addition to being very fun and engaging.

arpita patel

2 days ago

I had wonderful experience while having in class session. She made class very live. She was very thorough in all content. Her humor made me remember many important points that I will never forget in my life and will use it to teach my peers as first Aiders.

Sukhan Brar

2 days ago

Krisla Knight

2 days ago

Great class, informative, explanation on point. Love open and interactive class. See you in 3 years. Great teacher Selina Rawe.

Cinevision film

2 days ago

Selina Rawe is the best instructor. It was a long class but she made it easy. She was so energetic and entertaining and able to explain everything.

Juliana Jarvis

2 days ago

madhvi bhaskar

2 days ago

Selina rawe….wonderful instructor

Roaming Panjabi

2 days ago

Selina is a great Instructor, explained everything properly and in a simple way. I would Definitely recommend

Karma

2 days ago

Salina rawe is really a great instructor.

Diawa mata

2 days ago

It was a great course very informative and very hands on and Ashraf was great l recommend this course for every one

Olivia Lafleur

2 days ago

Great class

Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid class in Ottawa to be great. We always aim to provide an excellent experience for our students. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! 💪 - The Coast2Coast Team

Ryan

2 days ago

Loves the training, it was really fun!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ryan! 🎉 It's wonderful to hear you found the training really fun! We always aim to make our Standard First Aid courses in North York engaging and informative. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Toby Taylor

2 days ago

I loved the CPR training, it was really fun and had a bit of a fun challenge!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Toby! 🎉 We're so glad you found the CPR training in North York both fun and a good challenge! We believe learning life-saving skills should be engaging for everyone. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Idan rivkin

2 days ago

Very engaginf while being proffesional and can learn a lot

Response from the owner:Thank you, Idan! We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid course in North York to be engaging and that you were able to learn a lot. We really strive for that balance! 💪 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Gabriel Alton

2 days ago

CPR training helped so much!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Gabriel! 💪 We're so glad to hear that our CPR/AED training in North York helped you so much. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! - The Coast2Coast Team

Tiffanie Duval

2 days ago

It was a great learning experience with a lot of learning and fun activities!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tiffanie Duval! 🎉 We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid course in North York to be a great learning experience with fun activities. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Liam Cassidy

2 days ago

Annika O’Connor

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Annika! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Lexi Lehman

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lexi, for the great rating! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid in North York. We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification! 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.

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

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