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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7 hours ago

kierra scott

7 hours ago

Excellent class and course. Ashraf is one of the best instructors.

Teniah Beverley-Hyman

7 hours ago

Elisha Te

7 hours ago

Serena Minhas

20 hours ago

Ezz was a great instructor. It was a very pleasant and effective learning experience being taught by him.

Mohamed

21 hours ago

Great experience with Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR! Hosam was an excellent trainer clear, engaging, and easy to follow. He explained everything in a simple and practical way, which made learning enjoyable and boosted my confidence. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn first aid!

Himani Ahir

21 hours ago

I had a great experience in taking BLS training at Mississauga location. The instructor Walaa did a wonderful job in delivering the training session.

Jaime Cottrill

22 hours ago

Awesome course, Ifa was a fantastic teacher.
Very knowledgeable, she kept the class running smoothly, encouraged participation and was patient, the 4 hour in class course flew by.
I would 100% recommend getting your heart and stroke certified courses here.

Facility was very spacious, clean and plenty of parking.

Jeva Valdez

24 hours ago

The training delivers clearly and exciting

Evelyn Costa

1 day ago

The four hours just flew by! Scott is a great instructor, very informative and engaging. The test at the end is not hard at all as long as you were paying attention throughout the course. I highly recommend!

Himani Ahir

1 day ago

I have done my BLS training Mississauga location. My instructor Walaa did a great job explaining and training the course. It was a great experience taking a course here. Thank you!

Julie M

1 day ago

There is a reason I got this score at BLS Training today and it was because it has been the most informative, interactive, real life situational and memorable training I’ve ever experienced in my 9 years of needing BLS training. Walaa was an amazing instructor who not only knew her stuff but was very passionate about what she was teaching which made it more engaging to learn. I left feeling more prepared than ever before. Thanks Walaa! I hope I don’t have to use any of the training but should I need to I feel more confident in what to do all thanks to you!

Vanessa Valeri

1 day ago

Walla was an amazing instructor!! So sweet and explained everything perfectly!

Shareefa

1 day ago

Walaa, great instructor, I have been doing bls for 3 years but this is the first time I gain this much knowledge!

Jessica Vanderveen

1 day ago

Walaa

Gabriela Garcia

1 day ago

Walaa was such a great instructor

Hanna Ellis

1 day ago

Walaa was an amazing instructor!

Mhairi

1 day ago

Walaa is amazingggg

Sarah Curtay

1 day ago

Walaa was a great instructor, the class was clear and informative.

D Grant Wilson

1 day ago

Nathan Taback

1 day ago

Becca tony

1 day ago

I had a good training with Sharareh Meskoob at North York facility. I would refer her to other students.

Harshani Illankumaran

1 day ago

Sharareh is a very good teacher and explains everything very clearly and I could able to understand. I learned a very important lesson about cpr and standard first aid. The day is wonderful with her education and education system.

Sum Yin Chan

1 day ago

Sharareh is an amazing and professional first aid coach.

Cazetan Fernandes

1 day ago

The instructor Sharareh Meskoob was excellent instructor, she covered everything we need. Very talented.

Kapish Saroa

1 day ago

Best teacher Sharareh meskoob.

Helen Chan

1 day ago

Wonderful experience! Sharareh was a wonderful instructor, thorough and engaging!

Jordan

1 day ago

Sharareh is an engaged and experienced instructor. Great course.

Nardo Ngawang

1 day ago

Did my first BLS certification here with the instructor, Hetal Patel. She was fantastic and covered everything we needed to know without reading the textbook prior. Loved how she engaged the class and kept us focused throughout this 4-hour class. Well-blended theoretical knowledge and practice. Passed the exam with one stroke. The atmosphere of the class was also great, collaborative and professional. Loved it, thank you!

Maria Georgina Papilla

1 day ago

The course is up to date and our instructor is engaging and helpful.

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 to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!

Madalyn Noonan

1 day ago

Ife was so engaging. The class was enjoyable. Thank you for your class and your service as ED physician!

eric foulds

1 day ago

Elric Allison

1 day ago

Ife was a great instructor - kept us on track and efficient while still maintaining a high standard of BLS education.

Jin Park

2 days ago

I just completed my Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course and I would highly recommend. Our instructor, Tatiana Briceno, was amazing at teaching the necessary skills and concepts while making it interesting at the same time. I was super happy with how everything went.

Christina Morris

2 days ago

I took Standard First Aid with Julia today and she was wonderful! Great instruction I feel confident in my care. She was also so nice and had the class laughing and enjoying our time!!! 100% would take First Aid here again.

Zureyma Valderrabano

2 days ago

I took Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course and really enjoyed it. My instructor, Ahmed Elsaid, did an excellent job. The class was very dynamic, clear, and concise. It never felt boring; on the contrary, he kept me engaged the entire time and explained everything in a very easy-to-understand way. I would definitely recommend it.

Kanwaldeep Kaur

2 days ago

had a great experience as a student in JOYAL’s first aid course. He is a very knowledgeable and supportive instructor who explains everything clearly and patiently. He made the class engaging and easy to follow, even for beginners.

JOYAL encouraged questions and ensured that every student understood the techniques properly through hands-on practice. His friendly and professional approach created a comfortable learning environment.

I feel much more confident in my first aid skills thanks to his teaching. Highly recommend JOYAL as an instructor—definitely a 5-star experience!

FUAD OLAWALE

2 days ago

I had a very positive experience with my instructor. He is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to helping students succeed. One thing I really appreciated was his ability to explain complex topics in a clear and simple way, making it easier to understand and apply what we learned.

He created a supportive and respectful learning environment where questions were encouraged, and everyone felt comfortable participating. His teaching style is engaging, and he often used real-life examples that made the lessons more practical and meaningful.

I also admired his professionalism and organization. He is always prepared, provided clear instructions, and gave helpful feedback that helped me improve. Overall, this instructor (JOYAL) made the learning experience enjoyable and motivating, and I feel more confident in my skills because of his guidance.

honour oladele

2 days ago

Joyal was an excellent instructor! He made the training very engaging and easy to understand. He made sure everyone in the class comfortably took turns in completing the practicals. I learned a lot and feel much more confident handling emergency situations. Overall, I had a great experience in this First Aid and CPR course with Joyal. I would definitely recommend his class.

Waddah Bayati

2 days ago

Best people to teach and take care

shiv kumar devgun

2 days ago

Trusha patel

2 days ago

Selina is good instructor she is very good teacher also

Muhammad Zahid

2 days ago

My teacher is very sincerly with her job

arjun sukumaran

2 days ago

I did my in-person training from here for my standard first aid and CPR programs, and Joyal Fernandes was my instructor. I really did enjoy my class; it was fun and very educative.

Ahmed Eldirdiri (_Blank_)

2 days ago

The course was really informative and straight forward. The format of the online portion made progression easy, and our instructor, Joyal, was very friendly and made the information easier to digest! He gave great tips, and took the time to make sure everyone understood the key concepts from both the practical and online segments.

Keegan Smith

2 days ago

My instructor, Ashraf, was fantastic! He was friendly and fun, while also being very thorough in his explanations, but didn’t go into unnecessary detail - a hard balance to strike! I took Standard First Aid with CPR/AED. There was an online self-directed portion, and then an in-person portion with Ashraf. The in-person portion was very hands-on, with the majority of the day spent in skills practice and simulation. I would definitely recommend this trainer and facility to anyone looking for First Aid training!

mesh hashmi

2 days ago

Very informative and highly recommended
Thanks to Mr. Ashraf very good instructor.

Jordan Mutebi

2 days ago

Ashraf was really good .and experienced

Parneet kaur Virk

2 days ago

Very nice place and too good instructor MR. Ahmed Elsaid.

Holly McDowell

2 days ago

Sharareh made the class a very interactive environment and consistently checked in to make sure we understood our learning!

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