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 "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 August 1
- Winter Registration opens December 1
- Spring Registration for First Aid courses opens March 1 (Weekday courses only offered in spring, all spring courses for 2019 are now completed)
For more information contact the Registration Office: 905-525-9140 x24464 reconline@mcmaster.ca
Activities include: First Aid
First Aid - Standard (Red Cross): Fall Term
- McMaster Students and DBAC Members: $99.00, Non-Members: $145.00, Eligible Staff/Faculty: $0.00
- Registration Required
| September 28, 2019 to September 29, 2019 | ||
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | First Aid - Standard (Red Cross) |
| Sunday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | First Aid - Standard (Red Cross) |
First Aid - Standard (Red Cross): Fall Term
- McMaster Students and DBAC Members: $99.00, Non-Members: $145.00, Eligible Staff/Faculty: $0.00
- Registration Required
| November 16, 2019 to November 17, 2019 | ||
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | First Aid - Standard (Red Cross) |
| Sunday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | First Aid - Standard (Red Cross) |
First Aid - Standard (Red Cross): Winter Term
- McMaster Students and DBAC Members: $99.00, Non-Members: $145.00, Eligible Staff/Faculty: $0.00
- Registration Required
| February 1, 2020 to February 2, 2020 | ||
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | First Aid - Standard (Red Cross): Winter Term |
| Sunday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | First Aid - Standard (Red Cross): Winter Term |
First Aid - Standard (Red Cross): Winter Term
- McMaster Students and DBAC Members: $99.00, Non-Members: $145.00, Eligible Staff/Faculty: $0.00
- Registration Required
| March 21, 2020 to March 22, 2020 | ||
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | First Aid - Standard (Red Cross): Winter Term |
| Sunday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | First Aid - Standard (Red Cross): Winter Term |
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)