In-person courses now being offered. See dates and registration information below.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Province of Ontario has amended the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for indoor sports and recreational fitness activities, effective Wednesday, September 22. Proof of full-vaccination, and a valid government issued photo ID is now required for entry to the David Braley Athletic Centre and its indoor recreational activities and services.

All courses to be held in WB113, DBAC.

Note: With respect to Workplace First Aid training, the WSIB has extended the recertification and certification date so that those with First Aid/CPR certificates that would have expired  March 1, 2020 and later are now extended until December 31, 2021.

For more information please see https://www.wsib.ca/en/firstaid

The Red Cross released the update below on May 10, 2021 regarding general First Aid training.

To accommodate the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the impact on in-person training, we have re-evaluated our position regarding First Aid recertification (participant levels). Participant-level certificate holders with certifications that expire between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021, can attend a recertification course (if eligible, see note below)  until December 31, 2021. This extended window will allow those with expired certifications the opportunity to recertify as facilities reopen and training resumes.

Please Note: 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. One day recert courses can only be done once before full 2-day certification is required again. Following each full two day certification, only the one day recert is required. All certifications remain in effect for 3 years before expiring.

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.

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 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: September 1
• Winter Registration opens December 1
• Spring Registration opens: TBA  (Weekday courses only offered in spring)