Programs & Services: Certification Courses

First Aid - Standard (Red Cross)

This is a 2 day comprehensive course that provides training for dealing with life-threatening situations. Topics covered include all the material in Emergency First Aid (choking treatment, CPR, severe bleeding, shock, etc.) plus poisoning, bone and joint injuries, hypothermia, moving a first aid casualty, and medical conditions such as diabetic crisis, convulsions, heart attack and stroke ( CPR component is equivalent to CPR C,  AED also included.) Certification is in effect for 3 years. A First Aid Recertification course can be taken once only before expiry, again effective for 3 years. Following the recertification, the Full Standard First Aid course must be taken to remain certified.

STAFF & FACULTY: Please read important information in Tab below for registration requirements.

Note: Online registration is not available for this course. Register in DBAC WG 101 or Print Registration Form (No CODE required, just Date and Type of Course) and fax to 905-777-0126, or email to reconline@mcmaster.ca.

  • Fall Registration opens August 1
  • Winter Registration opens December 1
  • Spring Registration opens April 1

For more information contact Recreation Business Office: 905-525-9140 x24464  reconline@mcmaster.ca

First Aid - Standard (Red Cross)

Activities include: First Aid

First Aid -Standard (Red Cross): Fall Semester

  • McMaster Students and DBAC Members: $99.00, Non-Members: $145.00, Eligible Staff/Faculty: $0.00
  • Registration Required
November 24, 2018 to November 25, 2018
Saturday9:00am - 5:00pmFirst Aid -Standard (Red Cross): Fall Semester
Sunday9:00am - 5:00pmFirst Aid -Standard (Red Cross): Fall Semester

First Aid -Standard (Red Cross): Winter Semester

  • McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $99.00, Non-Members: $145.00, EligibleStaff/Faculty: $0.00
  • Registration Required
February 2, 2019 to February 3, 2019
Saturday9:00am - 5:00pmFirst Aid -Standard (Red Cross): Winter Semester
Sunday9:00am - 5:00pmFirst Aid -Standard (Red Cross): Winter Semester

First Aid -Standard (Red Cross): Winter Semester

  • McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $99.00, Non-Members: $145.00, EligibleStaff/Faculty: $0.00
  • Registration Required
March 9, 2019 to March 10, 2019
Saturday9:00am - 5:00pmFirst Aid -Standard (Red Cross): Winter Semester
Sunday9:00am - 5:00pmFirst Aid -Standard (Red Cross): Winter Semester

Facilities

Classrooms

Classrooms

Information for Staff and Faculty

STAFF/FACULTY:Please verify with your Human Resources advisor if you are eligible for free training. Departments will be charged in the case of a 'no-show' or for cancellations less than 1 business day prior to course. Employee number, department account number, and contact information MUST be included on registration form.

What to Wear

Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for performing the skills required for CPR. (kneeling on mats on floor)