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Regular CFC Form (if you have the code)

CFC First Aid Card Form

Form to approve a training

Form for organizations - Multi-conference Approval

Please note that the CFC form for the SIAQ Arboriculture Rendez-vous is not available on the site. A personalized link will be provided on the day of the event.

Continuing Education Credits or "CFC"

What is a "Continuing Education Credit" CFC? 

A continuing education credit is a point that you accumulate when you participate in training activities related to arboriculture. The accumulation of these credits allows you to renew your certification without having to retake the exam. One continuing education credit equals 1 hour of training (45-minute conference = 0.75 credit).

Accumulation of CFCs for Arboriculture or Related Field Training

Do you wish to participate in arboriculture training and would like to earn continuing education credits? It's simple, whether the training is pre-approved or not, you just need to choose the form that best suits your situation.

  • Regular CFC Form

Fill out this form if you attended a conference or webinar for which you received a CFC code.

How can one obtain CFCs

SIAQ Training Activities

Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops organized by the SIAQ. The number of CFCs is always displayed on the training announcement. During your participation in these activities, you must sign an attendance register to confirm your participation.

Writing an educational article

The author of an article published in a journal can receive up to 3 CFCs for writing an educational article.

Participation in the Quebec Tree Climbing Championship

Competitors and officials can receive up to 3 CEUs by participating in the Tree Climbing Championship and the ITCC.

First aid and CPR training

First aid training and CPR training are each worth 4 CEUs. A copy of your card is required to receive the CEUs. These credits can only be granted once per certification period.

College or university courses

You could accumulate 12 CEUs per Credit for applicable college or university courses. A 2-credit course could therefore earn you 24 CEUs.

Questionnaires Arborist News

Answer questionnaires referring to articles from Arborist News, published by the ISA (in English). Credits associated with a text can only be issued once unless the text is reissued.

Credits received as a trainer

Are you the trainer for an event for which CFCs are available? You can receive the same number of CFCs for having given this course. Fill out the appropriate form as if you had participated in the training.

Training activity by a third party

Participate in conferences, seminars, and workshops organized by other training organizations. If the activity has not already been approved, you can apply to receive CECs. Form.

Upon the expiration of the 12-month period, the participant who wishes to retake the exam must reapply.

  • Are you a training organization and want to have an upcoming training approved?

    That's an excellent idea. Trainings approved in advance greatly facilitate program management. You must be able to provide us with the title of the training, a description of its content, and the exact number of hours of arboricultural content (excluding breaks and meals). Form. Contact us for the terms.

  • Custom training

    Many companies offer custom training to their employees. Any educational session related to arboriculture can provide you with CECs... Notably safety meetings, CPR/First Aid training, chainsaw usage training, etc. NOTE: An individual is not limited to only the sources mentioned above. There are many other resources available on the market that could offer you opportunities to accumulate CECs. Contact us if you want more information.
  • CFC Form for Workplace First Aid Card

The CNESST workplace first aid card or the 16-hour first aid course offered by different organizations allows you to accumulate up to 8 CFC for the certification program.

Four (4) CFC are awarded for the first aid component and four (4) CFC for the CPR component.

You must use this form to send us a double-sided copy of your first aid certificate.

Approval of training to earn CECs

Any training in arboriculture and related fields can allow you to earn CECs, regardless of who the training provider is.

  • Form to pre-approve a training

Even if the training is not part of the SIAQ program, it is possible to have a training approved before enrolling.

You just need to fill out this form and send it to us with the requested supporting documents.

If you have already attended the training, you will need to fill out section 3 of this form and include the requested supporting documents.

All forms are accessible at the top of this page.

Training provider

Do you offer training on topics related to arboriculture or would you like to allow your participants to earn CECs? You can have your training pre-approved. 

Fill out the Form to pre-approve a training and return it with the requested supporting documents (program, course plan, or any other relevant document). If the training is approved, we will provide you with a signature sheet that you can have your participants sign.

For a conference/congress

If the event you are organizing includes multiple presentations, you need to fill out the multi-conference form.

Other Questions about CEUs

  • How can I obtain CEUs for a training that I believe to be eligible?

    To obtain CEUs for an event that has not been approved, you must fill out the pre-approval training form.

  • Can the additional CEUs I accumulate beyond the required number be carried over to the next certification period?

    No. The ISA Certification Committee encourages the accumulation of CEUs through continuing education during the three (3) year period. Once your renewal is completed, all accumulated CEUs are transferred to your credit history, and the current total is reset to zero. You must accumulate credits again for this new three (3) year period.

  • Now that I am an "ISA Certified Arborist," I would like to promote it. How can I get the logo and what do I need to know to comply with trademark requirements?

    When you pass the exam, you receive your certificate along with a wallet card, a sticker for your safety helmet, and a patch to sew onto clothing. All these items can be used daily to promote your certification. If you wish to promote your certification on business cards, letterheads, websites, advertisements in newspapers or the Yellow Pages, etc., you can request the logo by contacting us by email, mentioning your name and certification number. You will receive the files by email with the Trademark Usage and Style Guide. The use of the logo and trademark (ISA Certified Arborist) must be accompanied by your name and certification number. If you have any questions that are not addressed in the Trademark Usage and Style Guide, please do not hesitate to contact us. The use of the logo and trademark is strictly regulated. Do not wait until it is too late and it becomes a costly mistake. We will be happy to answer your questions before printing your product.

  • CEUs for non-educational purposes

    CEUs cannot be used to reward volunteers. They must be accumulated in an educational context only. Therefore, CEUs cannot be awarded for participation in board meetings, participation in a committee, or any other program that is not an educational program.

View the continuing education calendar