Red Cross Standard First Aid Courses for Staff and Faculty
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 component is equivalent to CPR C, AED also 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.
NOTE: 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.
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.
More information: https://rec.mcmaster.ca/programs/certifications/first-aid-standard-red-cross
