Emergency First Aid & CPR Re-Certification (Basic First Aid Renewal) – Hamilton
Hamilton First Aid offers Emergency First Aid & CPR re-certification courses for individuals needing to renew their expiring Emergency First Aid certificate. This re-certification program is shorter, more affordable, and designed to refresh essential lifesaving skills—while providing a new 3-year workplace-approved certification.
This course is designed for participants who have previously completed a full Emergency First Aid course with a recognized provider and need to renew both Emergency First Aid and CPR (A or C).
To register, scroll to the bottom of this page to view upcoming dates, times, and locations.
Participants must meet all of the following criteria to qualify:
Your previous certificate must come from a recognized WSIB-approved provider, such as:
- St. Mark James Training
- Canadian Red Cross
- St. John Ambulance
- Lifesaving Society
Certificates older than 3 years are not eligible for renewal.
Participants must complete the full Emergency First Aid course again if the certificate exceeds the 3-year window.
A full Emergency First Aid course must have been completed before taking a re-certification.
Printed or digital versions are acceptable.
Not sure whether you qualify? Contact us—we’re happy to help.
Course Information – Emergency First Aid Re-Certification
Emergency First Aid + CPR-A or CPR-C Re-Cert: $79.99 + HST
8 hours, as required by WSIB and national training standards.
This duration applies to all participants, regardless of background or experience.
- CPR-A renewal included
- Optional upgrade to CPR-C at no additional charge
- Emergency First Aid review
- CPR-A or CPR-C skills renewal
- AED training and practice
- Adult choking emergencies
- Severe bleeding & shock
- Respiratory & cardiac emergencies
- Scene assessment & EMS activation
- Medical emergencies overview
- Written test & practical skills evaluation
Participants leave with refreshed confidence and fully updated emergency response skills.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Workplace-Approved Emergency First Aid, CPR-A or CPR-C, and AED certificate, valid for 3 years and accepted by:
- Employers
- Schools & colleges
- Volunteer organizations
- Provincial regulators
Hamilton First Aid provides private group re-certification classes for:
- Workplaces
- Schools
- Healthcare support teams
- Community groups
- Organizations with multiple staff needing renewal
We can deliver training on-site at your facility or host your team at one of our Hamilton classrooms.
✔ Lowest Emergency First Aid re-cert price in Hamilton
✔ Highly trained instructors—many with medical backgrounds
✔ Convenient Hamilton locations & weekly availability
✔ Modern equipment & hands-on practice
✔ Easy online registration process
✔ Recognized 3-year certification
We provide the most affordable, high-quality renewal training in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions – Emergency First Aid Re-Cert
Yes—CPR-A is included, and CPR-C is available upon request.
If more than 3 years have passed, you must take the full Emergency First Aid course.
Yes, AED skills are included in all re-certification courses.
The course is 8 hours, as mandated by WSIB and national standards.
Yes—your new certificate will be valid for 3 years and is widely recognized.
All Emergency First Aid re-certification dates, times, and Hamilton locations are listed below.
Choose the session that fits your schedule and click Register to secure your spot.
Refresh your skills. Renew your certification. Stay workplace-ready with Hamilton First Aid.