We often get asked whether CPR and First Aid certificates expire and what are the industry recommended
renewal requirements.
A First Aid certificate doesn’t ‘expire’, but it does need to be refreshed at regular intervals to ensure the
information is current and reflects best practice.
Being up to date with your First Aid certifications isn’t just about ticking a box. It is how you ensure you have the best
possible knowledge and skills to save a life. At Excite Safety we believe this is only possible if every home,
workplace and public gathering has at least one person educated, equipped and prepared to provide First Aid.
REFRESHING YOUR FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
For people that specifically require first aid for the workplace, the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice provides the following guidance for workplace first aiders:
Frequency of training for first aiders.
First aiders should attend training on a regular basis to refresh their first aid knowledge and skills and to confirm
their competence to provide first aid. Refresher training in CPR should be carried out annually and first aid
qualifications should be renewed every three years.
If you are a workplace first aider and it has been more than three years since you have renewed your certificate,
you must complete the full First Aid course again.
REFRESHING YOUR CPR CERTIFICATION
Because Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) requires the use of specific equipment like a defibrillator, and because it is a skill that is not regularly practiced, the First Aid Code of Practice recommends the CPR qualification be renewed every year (annually).
PERSONAL FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
If you have done a First Aid Course for personal reasons instead of workplace obligations, you are not required
by any type of regulations or codes of practice to update your course.
However, to keep your knowledge and skills fresh, we do recommend the same renewal intervals as per the workplace requirements – 3 years for the full First Aid certificate and 12 months for CPR certification.
You can, of course, complete a First Aid course as often as you would like, there is no maximum number of courses you can complete in a set period of time.
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
Keeping your knowledge fresh and your First Aid and CPR skills current can undoubtedly save lives. First Aid guidelines and techniques do change from time to time, and knowledge fades over time. Regular refresher courses are important to keep your competency refreshed and current.
Excite Safety delivers training and assessment on behalf of behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909, and together we are at the forefront of ensuring all of your knowledge and skills are up to date with the current best practices.
HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHEN TO RENEW YOUR FIRST AID CERTIFICATE?
We understand it can be hard to keep track of when you last did your first aid or CPR training.
To assist you with this, we try to make it as easy as possible for you to stay current by send all students recommended renewal reminders 30 days before your renewal is due. You can also log into your student portal to download copies of your certificates or check your currency at any time.
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