Update to Interim Card Policy
Interim Card: Old Design (do not use after Jan 1, 2025)
Following a recent review of our current interim card process, we've identified some areas for improvement. As a result, we have made some updates to our policy.
Changes include a redesign of the cards, with said redesign going into effect on January 1, 2025. For all courses, tests, and certifications after this date, only the new cards are to be used. In the meantime, please dispose of your stock of the old cards.
What Are Interim Cards?
Interim cards are given to individuals who have successfully completed a Lifesaving Society course, and serve as a temporary proof of certification until the individual's award is officially processed.
Please know that interim cards cannot be used as proof of certification for Workplace First Aid.
Access to Interim Cards
Interim cards are no longer available in our Resource Library. To receive blank interim cards, affiliates with current Affiliate Delivery Partner Agreements must request them from us.
- On request, the cards will be available digitally
These affiliates can then distribute the cards to their Instructors delivering the courses.
Interim Card Validity
Just as it was before, interim cards are valid for a period of 60 days after the date when the certification was received.
If any information on the card has been filled incorrectly, left blank, or edited, the card is considered invalid.
Verification Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the instructors/affiliates using the cards to verify their validity.
In addition, potential employers or organizations presented with the cards reserve the right to contact the facility where the course was taken for further validation.
New Design
The new interim card design requires the following information:
- Candidate Name
- Certificate Name
- Facility Name
- Affiliate Name
- Facility/Affiliate Contact Information
- Instructor Name
- Instructor Signature
- Date of Certificate
- Type of Course (original/recertification)