Programs & Services: Certification Courses
First Aid - Standard (Red Cross)
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 determine how many spots are left in a course, please check Spring 2022 First Aid at https://macreconline.ca/Program/GetProducts?classification=9b5e697d-cffc...
- Spring Registration: Now Open
- Fall Registration opens: August 1
- Winter Registration opens December 1
For more information contact the Registration Office: 905-525-9140 x24464 reconline@mcmaster.ca
Activities include: First Aid
Red Cross Standard First Aid:Spring 2022
Course Fees: McMaster Students/DBAC Members: $99.00, Non-Members: $145.00, Eligible/Covered by HR Staff and Faculty: $0.00
Courses begin at 9am sharp and run no later than 5pm each day.
Wed/Thurs May 4/5
Thurs/Fri May 12/13
Tues/Wed May 17/18
Thurs/Fri May 19/20
Thurs/Fri May 26/27
Sat/Sun May 28/29
Wed/Thurs June 1/2
Tues/Wed June 7/8
Thurs/Fri June 9/10
Tues/Wed June 14/15
Sat/Sun June 18/19
Additional dates may be added if demand allows.
Facilities
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)