SPORTS PROFESSIONAL RESPONDER
Formerly called Emergency First Responder, this 40-hour pre-hospital care and CPR training equips new and experienced responders with the skills to sustain life, prevent further injury, and manage medical emergencies until advanced care arrives.
Emphasizing sports-related scenarios and sideline/rink-side care, the curriculum includes CPR Level HCP, AED operation, and basic life support. SportSide Medical recognizes this certification as the minimum standard for field athletic therapists and sideline medical personnel, making it essential for anyone seeking to work with sports teams.
Course Details
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Duration: 40 hours for full certification; 20 hours for recertification
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Certification: Three-year credential in Professional Responder, CPR Level C/HCP, AED
Prerequisites:
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New Candidates: Standard First Aid with CPR C
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Recertification Candidates: Previous First Responder certification
This course is highly recommended for trainers and therapists aiming to provide professional emergency care at sporting events.
Cost: $690 +HST (New/Full Certification) | $350 + HST (Recertification)
2025 COURSE DATES:
Full Recertification
April 5-6, 12-13 April 12-13
June 2, 4, 8-9 June 8-9
September 13-14, 20-21 September 20-21
November 15-16, 22-23 November 22-23
**Additional course dates can be requested with a minimum of 8 participants
STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR
As a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, we deliver a comprehensive two-day Standard First Aid & CPR course that exceeds industry standards by blending injury-prevention strategies with the latest CPR and AED protocols. Whether you require certification for work or simply want the confidence to respond to emergencies at home, this program meets federal and provincial/territorial regulations and equips you with skills you can rely on.
New Certifications
Choose between two delivery options:
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In-Class Only: 13 hours for CPR Level A or 14 hours for CPR Level C
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Blended Learning: 7 hours in-class plus an online component (approximately 8 hours)
Recertifications
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CPR Level A Recertification: 7 hours in-class
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CPR Level C Recertification: 7.5 hours in-class
Upon successful completion—demonstrating critical steps, achieving at least 75 percent on written evaluations, and attending 100 percent of the course—you’ll earn a three-year certification in Standard First Aid, CPR Level A, C, or HCP, and AED.
Join us to gain the practical skills, confidence, and certification recognized across Canada for effective emergency response.
Cost: $170 +HST (Full Certification) | $120 + HST (Recertification)
2025 COURSE DATES:
Please contact us to set up a course (minimum 10 participants)
ATHLETIC TAPING COURSE
Our 12-hour Athletic Taping Course is designed specifically for healthcare providers and healthcare students with a solid foundation in human anatomy. You’ll gain expert, hands-on training in clinical diagnostic taping techniques—such as McKenzie protocol for disc herniation and sciatica—and master traditional athletic strapping using a range of tapes (zinc oxide, Hypafix, Leukotape, Elastikon, Ultralight, and more). These methods reinforce muscles, ligaments, and joints while enhancing proprioceptive feedback to help prevent and manage injury.
If you’d like a streamlined version of this course tailored to your local sports-team staff, just let us know and we’ll adjust the curriculum and cost per participant accordingly.
What’s included:
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Comprehensive course manual
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All taping supplies for in-class practice
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Professional wholesale account access for future supply orders
Duration: 12 hours
Prerequisite: Foundational knowledge of human anatomy
Cost: $399 + HST
2025 COURSE DATES:
January 18-19
February 22-23
June 1 (8am - 4pm), June 15 (8am - 12pm)
Please contact us to set up additional course dates (minimum 8 participants)
BRIDGE TO PRACTICE COURSES
Information coming soon!
Payment Methods
Course payments can be made by:
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Interac e-Transfer to accounts@sportsidemedical.com
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PayPal via the payment link on our website
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VISA or MasterCard by completing and submitting our Credit Card Authorization Form
Thank you!