The Hockey Trainer Certification Program [HTCP] is a risk management and safety education program for the volunteer hockey trainer. The ultimate goal of the program is to have all Hockey Trainers implement effective risk management on their own teams, where safety is the first priority at all times, both on and off the ice.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

1. Course registration deadline is March 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Starting April 1, 2026, participants will no longer be able to register for HTO/HTCP clinics.
2. HTCP course completion deadline is April 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Anyone who registered on or before March 31, 2026, will have until this date to finish their course and receive their qualification. If not, they will need to re-register in the Hockey Canada Safety Program course. There will be no refunds for anyone who has not completed their course by April 30.
3. Please be aware that any HTO/HTCP certificates obtained on or after January 1, 2026, will now be valid for two years. As a result, any HTO/HTCP qualifications submitted to the HCR will expire on August 31, 2028.

HTCP Level I & Level I Refresher certification is now available online through interactive e-Learning courses.

The new HTCP Level I & Level I Refresher e-Learning courses provide a simple and convenient method of certification and are designed to be accessible from any personal computer. Courses are presented as an online curriculum and include interactive multi-media tutorials, quizzes and printable downloads. It also enables students to access online resources and complete the learning modules at their own pace.

The online version incorporates the content of the current HTCP Level I curriculum and requires the participant to complete each module and successfully pass an examination at the conclusion of the course.

Any person who shows proof of current certification in Standard First Aid (Emergency First Aid is not accepted) from a recognized service provider [as recognized by Workers’ Safety Insurance Board], and has successfully completed HTCP Level I, may be granted the HTCP Level II certification by remitting a fee and proof of current qualification to the OMHA. Individuals who have successfully completed HTCP Level I and hold the following professional qualifications may also be granted HTCP Level II certification by remitting a fee and proof of current qualification to the OMHA:

• Registered Nurse
• Occupational Health Nurse
• Chiropractor
• Physician
• Physiotherapist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Ambulance Emergency Medical Care Attendant
• Dentist
• Canadian Athletic Therapists Association
• Basic Trauma Life Support
• National Athletic Trainers Association
• Military Medic [valid for 2 years from end of service date and all qualifications must be licensed in Canada

Click here to review First Aid Providers or contact your branch or division for a list of recognized first aid providers.
 

You will need to register for the Level 2 Upgrade Clinic and Upload your Standard First Aid or Professional Credential to your Spordle profile.