Toronto kids. I have found that all parents that ask about my having taken first aid no longer care about the dates when I say I have taken the full course 3x and the refresher course as well. I think they just want to know you have taken the care to complete the course. I don't know that I would retake the course right when it expires versus waiting a while and taking it at a good time for me...even if that is 1-2 yrs later. I really like the CCPRN's course that they offer for 2 evenings. It covers all the essentials without taking up 2 full days.