Certification Renewal

WaterART Fitness offers CECs (continuing educational course hour credits) & full Certifications via  Onsite & Virtual  or Home Study training options.

To renew your certifications, all WaterART Certified Instructor/Trainer/Specialists must complete one of the following options within two (2) -years of their completed certification dates, before certifications expire.

Option #1) Earn 16.0 CEC credit hours during a two-year certification period by participating in workshops and training programs. Completion of 16.0 CEC hours will re-certify all certifications in your WaterART account from your current expiry date for two years.  Click & scroll down for list of upcoming Virtual/Onsite CEC workshops and trainings. Here are some home study CEC options (you may view videos complete quizzes). Note: if you take all 16.0
CECs in one registration – you will receive a complimentary renewal; however, if hours are accumulated separately – submit a Renewal review &  
*Service Fee*.

Option #2) Complete a new WaterART Certification, during the two-year re-certification period. Completion of a new certification will re-certify all certifications in your WaterART account as well as give you more qualifications! All WaterART Certifications will be updated from the newest passing date for two years. View the  list of Land Certification or H2O Certification programs.

To meet liability standards of care, all instructors must re-qualify every two years or sooner. Expired qualifications for more than a year will need to re-take examination process to re-qualify. Should you be late with your Certification Renewal, candidates need to pay a late renewal fee.

NOTE: obtaining either Land or Water Certification or CEC  hours will be allowed to  upgrade and re-qualify your Certification date for 2 years.

If certification renewal is not completed within the two year certification period late fees will apply.

Click here to log in to your WaterART Account and view your qualifications in your dashboard.

Our goal is to help you help others be well. Please email  us if you have questions or clarification. 

  • Home study and online videos will require completion of quizzes within your two-year certification period to be considered as CEC hours
  • Order Quizzes only if you own Video’s
  • Order quizzes and video together if you have never purchased the video
  • Access to videos/quizzes do not  expire
  • When candidates have completed all the CEC hours (if separate orders) they must  complete the renewal payment submission online
  • Choose any WaterART workshop (4.0, 8.0 or 16.0 hour) guided by a WaterART Master Trainer
  • There are no quizzes for this option
  • CEC  hours are documented when logged in to your WaterART account on your Dashboard
  • CEC hours must be accumulated between the start of your qualifications and within two years of this start date (or there is late renewal fee). CEC hours may not be carried over to next renewal period.
  • Either Land or Water Certifications can be used to renew certifications in your account
  • Home study will require completion of assessments within your two-year certification period to be valid
  • Specialty Certification:  Either land or Water Certification. Candidate is only required to complete either theory or practical assessment  to become specialty certified if they are currently qualified. 
  • Comprehensive Certification: Either land or Water Certification. Candidate is required to complete both the theory and practical assessment
  • All exams should be completed within 6 months of purchase date  (unless your qualifications are expiring sooner).
  • Upon successful completion of exam/assessment, all existing WaterART qualifications will be re – certified for two years from the exam date.
  • Late fees apply for late renewals.
  • All practical assessments are completed virtually with Master Trainer (book 1-2 weeks in advance).
  • Either Land or Water Certifications can be used to renew certifications in your account
  • Specialty Certification:  Either land or Water Certification. Candidate is only required to complete either theory or practical assessment to become specialty certified if they are currently qualified. 
  • Comprehensive Certification: Either land or Water Certification. Candidate is required to complete both the theory and practical assessment within 6 months or sooner (unless your qualifications are expiring sooner).
  • Exams will automatically update all existing  WaterART qualifications for two years from the passing date of the newest exam.
  •  Late fees apply for late renewals.
  • All Candidates have up to six months after the training date to complete unless needing qualification sooner (if current qualifications are expiring).
  • All practical assessments are completed virtually with Master Trainer (book 1-2 weeks in advance). click here

Learn More About CEC

How To Complete The 16 Hours Of CEC?

Each Instructor must obtain 16 CECs hours program (Continuing Education Credits) within the 2-year certification period prior to their expiry date to qualify for renewal. 

Candidates may complete:

  • Another level of Certification (which will automatically update your existing qualification(s)
  • Virtual, Home Study or On-site CECs Workshops 

All CEC hours that have been obtained or registered directly with WaterART Fitness, are kept on file.

Candidates that complete all hours together do not have to pay a renewal fee (16 hour programs); however, if there are individual sessions (4.0 +4.0 + 4.0 + 4.0 CEC then a renewal application fee must be done to help us know you are completed your hours.

Candidates may apply for up to 8.0 CECs (non WaterART ) see criteria.

What Is The 2 Years Expiration Date For CEC?

For example, if the expiration date is August 24, 2020, CEC hours must be achieved between August 24, 2018 and August 24, 2020.

Where Can I Find The Next CEC Workshop

You can find the next Virtual Training or On-site CEC Workshop in our Live Training  Calendar.

Click here for Home Study CEC hours  or Full Certification Options.
If you are having trouble finding your location, please Email Us

Will Quizzes Expired?

Quizzes never expire from date when purchased. However, candidates may not reuse the same quiz for different renewal period. Each quiz is worth 2.0 hours of CEC’s.

Common Questions

How To Submit My Application?

You may simply Email Us, phone or fax in your application.

Download your application PDF

Why Do I Need To Pay A Late Renewal Fee?
If I Have Multiple Certifications, Will They Have Different Renewal Dates?

If a candidate has multiple certifications, all certifications will have the same common renewal date (which is two years from the passing date of the most recent exam). When successfully completing another level of Certification before the candidates expiration date, there will be no fee will be required and candidates will automatically be issued an electronic Certification Diplomas from the passing date of the newest qualification.

What If I Completed Another Level Of Certification Before The Expiration Date?

Successfully completed another level of certification before the expiration date:

  • No fee will be required,
  • Candidates will automatically be issued electronic Certification Diplomas from the passing date.

What Is The Cost Of The Hard Copies Diplomas?

If hard copies are required, a charge of $15.00 shipping fee is required.

Do I Need To Maintain My Emergency Safety Qualifications?

Yes. All candidates will need to maintain their own Emergency Safety Qualifications, such as:

  • current life-guard qualification,
  • valid CPR/FIRST AID/AED.

This is written on the Certification Diploma as dates typically do not coincide.

Is This The Same Renewal For My Membership Program?

No. You may find out how to and more about our Membership Program.