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Continuing Education (CE) Credits

Required to renew for your CFAA Registered Technician designation

Each year, you will need a total of 8 continuing education credits to renew your CFAA Fire Alarm Technician registration. For a two year registration renewal, you will need 16 credits.

Choose the types of modules you take to obtain the credits you need!

ATTENTION: CFAA Continuing Education (CE) credit courses are available In-Person, Live Online, & Online.

For a list of In-Person & Live Online courses, visit our upcoming Events.

For a list of Online courses, visit CFAA Online (provided by Orderline) or the Health & Safety Management College website.

Type A – With exam

1 full credit per hour of attendance

* Minimum requirement of 2 credits per year, to a maximum of 8 credits per year *

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. CFAA training course or seminar

Certificate of completion

If you take a Type A course or seminar but fail to pass the exam, you will receive 1/2 credit per hour of attendance.

Type B – With exam

1 full credit per hour of attendance
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3. Manufacturer / vendor course or training, WITH examination

Certificate of completion, outline of training and schedule from instructor

5. Industry-related course or training, WITH examination

Certificate of completion, outline of training and schedule from instructor

7. Industry-related post-secondary or trade school course

Copy of official transcript

If you take a Type B course or training but fail to pass the exam, you will receive 1/2 credit per hour of attendance.

Type C – No exam

1/2 credit per hour of attendance
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

2. CFAA lecture, seminar, or symposium

Certificate or proof of attendance

Type D – No exam

1/4 credit per hour of attendance

* Maximum of 6 credits per year *

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

4. Manufacturer / vendor lecture or training

Certificate of attendance, outline and schedule from provider or instructor

6. Industry-related lecture or training

Certificate of attendance, outline and schedule from provider or instructor

Note: CFAA has final determination of the number of credits approved, which is not open to dispute or recourse. All required supporting documentation including the attached. Click here for the CE Submittal Form which must be emailed to: CE@cfaa.ca

ATTENTION: CFAA Continuing Education (CE) credit courses are available In-Person, Live Online, & Online.

For a list of In-Person & Live Online courses, visit our upcoming Events.

For a list of Online courses, visit CFAA Online (provided by Orderline) or the Health & Safety Management College website.