Programs & Services: Certification Courses
First Aid - Standard (Red Cross)
Winter 2023 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.
- Winter Registration opens December 1
- Spring Registration opens April 1
- Fall Registration opens August 1
For more information contact the Registration Office: 905-525-9140 x24464 reconline@mcmaster.ca
Activities include: First Aid
Red Cross Standard First Aid
Instructor: Helen Dang
- McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $99 Non-Members: $145 FT Staff/Faculty $0
- Registration Required
| March 4, 2023 to March 5, 2023 | ||
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Red Cross Standard First Aid |
| Sunday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Red Cross Standard First Aid |
Red Cross Standard First Aid
Instructor: Bhavana Soma
- McMaster Students and DBAC Members: $99 Non-Members: $145 Full time Staff and Faculty:$0
- Registration Required
| March 11, 2023 to March 12, 2023 | ||
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Red Cross Standard First Aid |
| Sunday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Red Cross Standard First Aid |
Red Cross Standard First Aid
Instructor: Helen Dang
- McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $99 Non-Members: $145 Staff/Faculty $0
- Registration Required
| March 25, 2023 to March 26, 2023 | ||
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Red Cross Standard First Aid |
| Sunday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Red Cross Standard First Aid |
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)