Programs & Services: Certification Courses
First Aid - Standard Recertification (Red Cross)
Courses are not offered in July or August.
Courses from Sept-April are offered only on weekends, while courses in May/June include weekday and weekend courses. (Spring schedule is generally available in March)
Winter 2025 Schedule can be found HERE. Registration opens December 1, in person or by emailing forms. Online registration is not available.
This is a course to recertify and review skills. CPR C and AED certification included. Hours of course are 9am-5pm and 100% attendance is required to pass.
PLEASE NOTE: One day recert courses can only be done once before full 2-day certification is required again. If you completed a one-day recertification course for your previous certification , you must attend a full two-day Standard First Aid course to remain certified. Following each full two day certification, only the one day recert is required, but it must be completed prior to the certification expiry date, and your certification must be with Red Cross in order to recertify with Red Cross. All certifications remain in effect for 3 years before expiring.
All courses to be held in WB113, DBAC. Fees: McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $80 Non-Members: $110 FT Staff/Faculty: $0 (please review criteria below under Staff & Faculty Tab for $0 eligibility)
Please read registration instructions below thoroughly, online registration is NOT available.
To see more details and how many spots are left in a course before sending in your form, (see instructions below) please refer to https://macreconline.ca/Program/GetProducts?classification=9b5e697d-cffc...
STAFF & FACULTY: Please scroll down and read important information in Tab below for registration requirements.
Registration Instructions: Online registration is not available for this course. Register at the Recreation Business office at the Joan Buddle Service Desk in DBAC (pay with debit, cash, cheque or credit card) or Print Registration Form , complete thoroughly and email to reconline@mcmaster.ca.. If using the form payment is by Visa, MC or Amex ONLY.
Please note that no refunds, only credits on accounts will be issued for cancellations less than 1 business day prior to the course, and no-shows will be charged. In the case of refunds, a $15 administrative fee will be applied. For registered employees or anyone with a $0 fee, department account numbers will only be charged for no-shows and cancellations less than 1 business day prior to course.
- Fall Registration opens August 1
- Winter Registration opens December 1
If you are interested in taking your first aid course independently at an alternate location, please see the Red Cross website at https://myrc.redcross.ca/en/
Please contact Heidi O'Brien at obrienh@mcmaster.ca if you have any questions.
For more information contact the Registration Office: 905-525-9140 x24464 reconline@mcmaster.ca
Activities include: First Aid
Facilities
Information for Staff and Faculty
STAFF/FACULTY:Please first verify with your Human Resources advisor if you are eligible for free training, this is not something Athletics and Recreation can determine for you as the cost is covered by HR, not Athletics and Recreation..(Generally speaking all full time Staff and Faculty are eligible.) Employee number, department Chartfield account number,(Fund Code- Account- Department- Program Code) and contact information MUST be included on registration form if you are registering at $0. Departments will only be charged in the case of a 'no-show' or for cancellations less than 1 business day prior to course. (or if a registrant is deemed not eligible for free training by McMaster HR.)
Please be advised: Upon successful completion of this First Aid training, McMaster employees will be expected to assist with minor first aid injuries within the workplace as well as taking charge of and inspecting first aid kits in your area of work. Further information will be provided by University Health and Safety. Contact eohss@mcmaster.ca for questions or concerns.
What to Wear
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for performing the skills required for CPR. (kneeling on mats on floor)