The David Braley Athletic Centre is currently closed for all in-person activities due to Covid-19 restrictions. Unfortunately we are not able to plan for any future courses at this time as there is a mandatory in-person requirement to perform CPR, as per the Red Cross.

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 as of March 1, 2020 and on are now extended until December 31, 2021.

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

The Red Cross released their update on Dec 18, 2020 regarding general First Aid training and there are no further updates at this time:

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 March 1, 2021, can attend a recertification course (if eligible, see note below)  until March 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/

We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we wish everyone good health and safety at this challenging time. Please contact Heidi O'Brien at obrienh@mcmaster.ca if you have any questions.

 

For updates regarding the COVID-19 response at McMaster University, please visit covid19.mcmaster.ca

 

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.

• Spring Registration for First Aid courses  N/A  (Weekday courses only offered in spring)
  

• Fall Registration opens August 1 (tentative)

• Winter Registration opens December 1 (tentative)