Maintain your certified membership by renewing it annually.
All CSEP members need to renew their membership by March 31, annually. Annual membership renewal illustrates that members are staying current and have the knowledge to put the latest evidence informed research to practice. Renewing is a simple online process that allows you to maintain your certification and all member benefits.
To renew annually you need to:
Renewal Fees:
- CSEP-CPTs: $260 + tax (includes Professional Liability & Commercial General Liability Insurance)*
- CSEP-CEPs: $295 + tax (includes Professional Liability & Commercial General Liability Insurance)*
*fees are for the 2024-2025 membership year. Fees are subject to change.
If you are a current CSEP-CPT who is pursuing the CSEP-CEP certification at the time of renewal, you are encouraged to renew to maintain your certification and insurance to continue practicing. When you complete the process to become a CSEP-CEP you will need to pay an upgrade fee of $35, not the full certification fee.
Professional Liability Insurance & Commercial General Liability Insurance
Professional Liability Insurance & Commercial General Liability is included in the membership fees for CSEP Certified Personal Trainer® and CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist™ certifications. This industry leading program covers you for acts carried out within your Scope of Practice. The Scope of Practice defines the actions and activities that certified members are qualified and insured to perform under their defined certification.
If you are a CSEP-CPT or CSEP-CEP, log into your CSEP Store Account to view more information about insurance.”
Leave of Absence
CSEP-CEPs and CSEP-CPTs may apply for a leave of absence (LOA). Once your LOA is approved by CSEP it is effective for the current membership year (April 1 to March 31).
Please see the Leave of Absence Policy below.
Reinstatement Policy
All memberships and liability insurance lapse after March 31, annually. For CSEP certified members whose membership has lapsed in the three previous membership years, there is an opportunity to submit an appeal for reinstatement. Reinstatement is subject to approval by CSEP. Specific rules apply; please review the full policy details below.
Renew your Membership for 2024-2025
Split your certification renewal into three monthly payments
CSEP is once again offering members the option to renew their membership over three equal monthly payments. Payments will be charged to your credit card when you submit your renewal, then again 30 and 60 days later. Insurance costs will be collected as part of the first payment.
CSEP membership renewals will not be considered active until all three payments have been received. Missed payments may be subject to penalties. No refunds are offered on partial payments.
Three monthly payments options are available to CSEP-CPTs and CSEP-CEPs renewing their membership on the CSEP store.
CPR-C Recertification
New for 2024-2025 CSEP has updated the CPR-C policy for professional members. The new policy no longer requires annual CPR recertification, instead professional members must hold a valid (not expired) CPR certification. Most CPR certifications are valid for three years from the date of completion.
CSEP is now accepting online and distance learning CPR-C recertification.
CSEP has partnered with Pacific Medical Training to offer special pricing for CSEP members on online CPR training.
In addition to the courses listed above, CSEP has confirmed that these popular courses also meet the ILCOR standards required by CSEP. Inclusion on this list does not constitute or imply an endorsement by CSEP of the product, service, or its producer or provider.
- American Red Cross – redcross.org
- Simple CPR – simplecpr.com
- First Aid Connect – firstaidconnect.ca
*Online and distance learning for CPR-C is only available for certification renewal. New members and first-time candidates must obtain an in-person session
Renewals FAQs
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For any other questions, please contact memberships@csep.ca