Programs & Services: Certification Courses

First Aid - Standard (Red Cross)

 

Fall weekend courses now open for registration.   Weekday courses will be offered again throughout May/June 2023.

All courses to be held in WB113, DBAC.

Please contact Heidi O'Brien at obrienh@mcmaster.ca if you have any questions.

Standard First Aid: 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 "C" and AED certification 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 scroll down and read important information in Tab below for registration requirements.

Note: Online registration is not available for this course. Register in DBAC WG 101 (pay with debit, cash, cheque or credit card)  or Print Registration Form and email to reconline@mcmaster.ca.. If using the form payment is by Visa, MC or Amex ONLY, ,    To see more details and how many spots are left in a course, please check 'Fall 2022 First Aid'  at https://macreconline.ca/Program/GetProducts?classification=9b5e697d-cffc...

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. For registered employees, department account numbers will 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
  • Spring Registration opens April 1

 

 

 

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

First Aid - Standard (Red Cross)

Activities include: First Aid

Red Cross Standard First Aid

  • McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $99 Non-Members: $145 FTStaff/Faculty $0
  • Registration Required
September 24, 2022 to September 25, 2022
Saturday9:00am - 5:00pmRed Cross Standard First Aid
Sunday9:00am - 5:00pmRed Cross Standard First Aid

Red Cross Standard First Aid

  • McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $99 Non-Members: $145 FTStaff/Faculty $0
  • Registration Required
October 29, 2022 to October 30, 2022
Saturday9:00am - 5:00pmRed Cross Standard First Aid
Sunday9:00am - 5:00pmRed Cross Standard First Aid

Red Cross Standard First Aid

  • McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $99 Non-Members: $145 FTStaff/Faculty $0
  • Registration Required
November 19, 2022 to November 20, 2022
Saturday9:00am - 5:00pmRed Cross Standard First Aid
Sunday9:00am - 5:00pmRed Cross Standard First Aid

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 if you are registering at $0.

What to Wear

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