First Responder Recertification — Toronto, Ontario

⚠️ Your certificate must be current to recertify. This course is only available to participants whose First Responder certificate has not yet expired. If your certificate has already expired, you’ll need to complete the full four-day First Responder course before becoming certified again.

Book early. We recommend scheduling your recertification at least 2–3 months before your expiry date to secure your preferred dates and avoid a lapse in certification.

What Is the First Responder Recertification Course?

The Canadian Red Cross First Responder Recertification course is a 20-hour, two-day program designed to renew the certification of qualified first responders whose current FR certificate has not yet expired.

This is not a shortened basic first aid course. It is a professional-level refresher that revisits and reassesses the full scope of pre-hospital emergency care skills covered in the original First Responder program.

You will practise patient assessment, trauma management, high-performance CPR, AED use, hemorrhage control, airway management, and scenario-based emergency response — all delivered by experienced Canadian Red Cross instructors.

Upon successful completion, your Canadian Red Cross First Responder certificate is renewed for a further 3 years from the date of completion.

F.A.S.T. Rescue is a Canadian Red Cross authorized provider that has been delivering WSIB-approved workplace safety training in Toronto and across Ontario since 1998. Your renewal certificate carries full Red Cross credibility, is recognized by employers and organizations across Canada that accept Canadian Red Cross First Responder certification, and meets federal and applicable provincial requirements for Advanced First Aid.

Eligibility and Certificate Submission

Prerequisite

You must hold a current Canadian Red Cross First Responder certificate to register for this course. Participants must also be at least 18 years of age.

If your FR certificate has lapsed, you’ll need to complete the full First Responder course (four days, $575 + tax) before becoming certified again.

How to Submit Your Certificate

A copy of your current First Responder certificate must be received before your registration can be confirmed. Please submit it using one of the following methods:

• 📧 Email: customerservice@fast-rescue.com
• 📠 Fax: (888) 313-8368

Your registration will be confirmed once your certificate has been received and verified. Please submit as early as possible to avoid delays.

What Does the First Responder Recertification Course Cover?

The recertification course revisits the core competencies of the Canadian Red Cross First Responder program, with an emphasis on hands-on skills practice and scenario-based assessment. Topics include:

Patient Assessment and Scene Management

• Primary and secondary patient surveys
• Scene safety and situational awareness
• Vital signs monitoring and patient history (SAMPLE, OPQRST)

Airway and Breathing

• Airway management techniques
• Supplemental oxygen delivery
• Bag-valve mask (BVM) ventilation review
• Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) use

Cardiovascular Emergencies and CPR

• High-performance CPR — adult, child, and infant
• CPR Level HCP techniques and updates
• AED operation and integration
• Cardiac arrest and circulatory emergencies

Hemorrhage and Trauma

• Wound care, dressings, and tourniquet use
• Fractures, dislocations, and traction splinting
• Head and spinal injury management
• Burns and soft tissue injuries

Medical Emergencies

• Diabetic emergencies, seizures, and stroke recognition
• Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
• Respiratory and cardiac emergencies
• Opioid overdose response

Scenario-Based Training

• Multi-patient management scenarios
• Real-world emergency simulations
• Skills reassessment under scenario conditions

Specific content may vary slightly based on applicable provincial requirements and updates to Red Cross curriculum guidelines since your initial certification.

What Do I Need to Pass the Recertification Course?

To receive your renewed Canadian Red Cross First Responder certificate, you must meet all of the following:

Participants who do not meet the minimum written score will be given remediation opportunities in line with Canadian Red Cross guidelines.

Course Schedule and What to Expect

The First Responder Recertification course runs over two consecutive full days, starting at 8:00 a.m. each day. Total training time is approximately 20 hours.

Training is entirely in-person and hands-on — 100% attendance across both days is a Red Cross requirement.

What to bring:

• Valid government-issued photo ID (18+ verification)
• Copy of your current First Responder certificate (if not already submitted)
• Comfortable clothing for physical skills practice (expect floor work, kneeling, and simulations)
• Water and snacks or lunch for break periods

Breaks:

• Several 10-minute breaks throughout each day
• 30-minute lunch break (participants make their own lunch arrangements)

Where Is the Course Held?

F.A.S.T. Rescue Training Centre — Toronto (North York)

📍 750 Oakdale Rd., Suite 56 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3N 2Z4

Parking: Complimentary parking is reserved for all course participants at the training centre.

Centrally accessible from across the Greater Toronto Area — Toronto, North York, Vaughan, Brampton, Markham, Scarborough, and Etobicoke.

If Your Certificate Has Expired

If your First Responder certificate has already expired, you’ll need to complete the full Canadian Red Cross First Responder course (four days, 40 hours) to regain your certification.

Red Cross recertification requirements do not include a grace period once a certificate has lapsed.

View the full First Responder course → — $575 + tax | four days | no prerequisites

That’s why we recommend booking your recertification well before your expiry date. A lapsed certificate can mean additional training time, additional cost, and a potential gap in your credentials.

Need Group Recertification? We Come to You.

For organizations managing multiple renewals, F.A.S.T. Rescue can deliver private, on-site First Responder Recertification at your workplace anywhere in Ontario.

Ideal for fire services, security companies, event medical organizations, industrial emergency response teams, and health care institutions managing certification renewal cycles across a team.

📞 Toll Free: (866) 706-7283 📧 Email: info@fast-rescue.com

Why Recertify With F.A.S.T. Rescue?

• Canadian Red Cross authorized provider — your renewal certificate carries Red Cross credibility with employers and organizations that accept Canadian Red Cross First Responder certification
• Veteran-owned and Canadian since 1998 — over 25 years of professional safety training
• WSIB-approved, MLITSD-recognized, Health Canada authorized
• Free parking at our Toronto training centre — included for course participants
• Highly rated on Google with 700+ reviews — Read reviews →
• Private on-site group recertification available across Ontario

First Responder Recertification — Frequently Asked Questions