Childcare CPR & first aid requirements
Formation RCR et Secourisme Québec
First aid and CPR certification requirements for childcare workers, including training hours, renewal periods, and staffing minimums in Formation RCR et Secourisme Québec.
Regulatory framework
Regulation: Educational Childcare Act (L.R.Q., c. S-4.1.1, s. 20)
Governing authority: Ministere de la Famille (CPE licensing)
Training hours
8 hours required
Renewal period
Every 3 years
New hire deadline
Before starting work
Certification validity
3-year certification. Certificates must be renewed before expiry to maintain compliance.
Online training acceptance
Online courses accepted
Online CPR and first aid certification is legal in Quebec for all contexts. No Quebec law prohibits online training. Some employers may independently require CNESST workplace certification, which uses a blended format.