First Responder Recertification
2 Days • Clinical Training • Red Cross Certified
Professional Red Cross training for the Annapolis Valley.
Maintain your clinical competency and meet Nova Scotia’s Advanced First Aid requirements with our 20-hour intensive.
Is this Recertification Course Right for You?
This training is designed for professional responders in the Annapolis Valley who hold a current, unexpired First Responder certificate and require a high-acuity refresher.
EMERGENCY SERVICES & MFRS
Maintain your department’s operational readiness and meet provincial medical first response standards.
INDUSTRIAL RESPONSE TEAMS
Ideal for those serving in high-risk manufacturing and large-scale production environments that require "Advanced" level first aid.
ATHLETIC & ON-FIELD RESPONDERS
For professionals managing trauma and medical emergencies in high-impact sports and recreational environments.
SEARCH AND RESCUE
Ensure your clinical skills are sharp for prolonged patient care in remote or austere conditions.
Advanced Clinical Competency
We focus on the high-pressure skills that bridge the gap between basic first aid and professional emergency care. This course follows the 2025 Canadian Red Cross standards.
Why Train with BraveHeart in Kentville?
We believe that when the stakes are high, your training should feel real.
Active Clinical Instructors
Learn from professionals with frontline experience in emergency and acute care. We teach what actually works on the scene.
High-Fidelity Scenarios
Realistic simulations that build the muscle memory you need for high-pressure, high-acuity calls.
Provincially Recognized
Full Canadian Red Cross certification, meeting all Nova Scotia "Advanced" workplace and MFR standards.
April 2026 Session Details
Dates: April 20th & 21st, 2026
Time: 08:00 – 18:00 daily
Location: 28 Aberdeen Street, Suite 3, Kentville, NS
Location: 28 Aberdeen Street, Suite 3, Kentville, NS
What You’ll Earn
Upon successful completion, you will receive your official Canadian Red Cross e-certificate, recognized nationally and across all Nova Scotia regulatory bodies.
First Responder (FR)
Official 3-Year Certification.
Professional BLS
Includes high-performance CPR, AED, and Oxygen Therapy.
Provincial Compliance
Meets Nova Scotia OHS "Advanced First Aid" standards.
EHS Recognized
Meets the clinical requirements for NS Medical First Responder (MFR) registration and renewals.
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Learn More About First Responder Recertification
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Per Canadian Red Cross and provincial standards, if your certification is expired by even one day, you are no longer eligible for the 20-hour recertification. You will be required to complete the full initial 40-hour First Responder course to regain your credentials.
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Yes. This course provides the clinical First Responder (FR) certificate required by EHS Nova Scotia. Once you complete the course, you (or your department's MFR Coordinator) can submit your certificate to EHS to renew or issue your Medical First Responder (MFR) registration number.
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Yes. In Nova Scotia, the First Responder level meets and exceeds the OHS "Advanced" First Aid standards required for high-risk, large-scale industrial sites and remote work environments.
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Yes. Professional-level Basic Life Support (BLS)—including high-performance CPR, AED use, and oxygen administration—is fully integrated into the curriculum and the final certification.
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Please bring your current (unexpired) First Responder certificate, comfortable clothing suitable for floor-based scenarios, and any personal clinical gear (like a pocket mask) you wish to practice with. We provide all high-fidelity training equipment.
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Training takes place at our Kentville HQ: 28 Aberdeen Street, Suite 3, Kentville, NS. There is ample, free parking available directly on-site for all participants.
Train with Heart. Respond with Confidence.
Stay current. Stay ready. Secure your seat for our upcoming April session in Kentville.
BraveHeart First Aid HQ
28 Aberdeen Street, Suite 3
Kentville, NS B4N 2E4
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