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First Aid Training and Information

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First Aid in the Workplace / Secourisme en milieu de travail

Designed and subsidized by the Government of Quebec*, this course is mandatory for Quebec establishments. *Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail [CNESST]

To Register:

Basic instructions:

  • Participants may bring and wear a surgical / procedural mask for the entire length of the training in person, 14 hours. Note: CNESST has lift-off the obligation to wear it.
  • Medic (training company) could provide: one pair of gloves (medium for the CPR practice on the Mannequin), plus one kit of bandages for a practice session on oneself. The instructor will provide detailed instructions (how and when to use).
  • Lunch: free period - you may take this inside or outside the training room.
  • All practice sessions being held are mandatory. It hits at bare minimum two birds with one stone: (1) provide an opportunity for the instructor to correct and evaluate each participant on their technical/theoretical knowledge; and (2) assist the entire group in learning best practices and procedures through the method of repeating and learning from each other’s mistakes.
  • Health Questionnaires (not applicable at this time)

Course Content

Responsibilities of First Aiders; General plan for emergency situations; Unconsciousness; Respiratory arrest; Cardiac arrest (CPR level A, i.e. for casualties of 8 y.o. and above); Assisted External Defibrillator (AED); Obstruction of airways; Bleeding; Shock; Wounds; Bone injuries; Burns; Environment-related problems; Injuries and burns to the eyes; Intoxication; Medical emergencies; Requirements Moving and transport of a casualty; On-site first-aid kit; Minimum number of First Aiders and first-aid register; AIDS and infectious diseases transmitted via blood.

Duration: 2 days of 8 hours [incl. 1h lunch]

Course Cost

Cost (¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Staff and Faculty): Free for ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ staff and faculty, pending availability of a subsidy from the CNESST and approval from Environmental Health and Safety. A FOAPAL is required in both instances as the course fee is charged for a no-show or last minute cancellation.

Cost (Students, and non-subsidized): $147.20 [$128 + 19.20 taxes] per person as of August 1, 2022. Includes certification and first-aid guide.

Withdraw/Cancellation Rules: No cancellation fee will be applied if the cancellation is done at least 8 days prior to the start of the session. An email to ehs [at] mcgill.ca is sufficient. Alternatively you can send someone to substitute for you. If your replacement is not entitled to the CNESST subsidy, the fee ($147.20) will be charged

Course Dates

Summer & Fall 2024

First Aid in the Workplace Training has resumed for the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Community. Until further notice, the first day of training will be given virtually, and the second day of training will be held in person. If you wish to organize/hold a training session within your department/building please contact josee.sansoucy [at] mcgill.ca. Thank you.

Downtown Campus - 3610 McTavish Street, room 430

DATE TIME COMMENTS
October 21 & 22, 2024 (Monday & Tuesday) **Cancelled** 8h30 to 16h30 Ìý
November 21 & 22, 2024 (Thursday & Friday) - Room 301 at 1001 Sherbrooke (Bronfman) 8h30 to 16h30 e-cards sent on Nov 29
December 9 & 10, 2020 (Monday & Tuesday) - in Ville St-Laurent, Mérizzi Street 8h30 to 16h30 e-card sent on Dec 11
December 16 & 17, 2024 (Monday & Tuesday) - Otto Maass Chemistry Lab 100, FULL 8h30 to 16h30 e-cards sent on Dec 17
February 13 & 14, 205 (Thursday & Friday) 8h30 to 16h30 Registration is open
March 6 & 7, 2025 (Thursday & Friday) - Study Week 8h30 to 16h30 Registration is open
April 10 & 11, 2025 (Thursday & Friday) [originally announced as April 17 & 18 - impossible due to Good Friday holiday] 8h30 to 16h30 Registration is open
May 26 & 27, 2025 (Monday and Tuesday) REFRESHER COURSE. Prerequisite: have attended a 14h, or more, first aid course in the past. Location: Engineering building TBC 8h30 to 16h30 Registration is open
Juin 19 et 20, 2025 (Jeudi et Vendredi) FRENCH/FRANCAIS 8h à 16h Inscriptions ouvertes

Macdonald Campus - 21,111 Lakeshore Road, Macdonald-Stewart, Faculty Lounge, Room MS2-022

DATE TIME COMMENTS
20 & 21 janvier, 2025 (lundi & mardi) Formation en français, Ville St-Laurent 8h-16h Les inscriptions sont ouvertes
May 5 & 6, 2025 (Monday & Tuesday) 8h-16h Registration is open
Next: Looking at Fall 2025. Plus special request will be accepted 8h-16h Ìý

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Heart Saver

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada [FMCC], CPR Level A - Victim of 8 years and above)

Content:ÌýResponsibilities of First Aiders; General plan for emergency situations; Unconsciousness; Respiratory arrest; Cardiac arrest; Obstruction of airways; Shock; AIDS and infectious diseases transmitted in blood; Stroke; Vital links; Risk factors; Signs & symptoms of heart attack

Cost:Ìý$520/group of 1 to 8; and $645/ group of 9 to 12 peopleÌý(+taxes,Ìýcertification & manual incl.)
Pre-requisite:ÌýNone
Duration:Ìý4 to 6-hour/session

Recertification:

Cost:Ìý$520/group of 1 to 8; and $645/ group of 9 to 12 peopleÌý(+taxes,Ìýcertification & manual incl.)
Duration: 4 hour/session

Dates:ÌýOnly organized upon demand, please ehs [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Heartsaver%20course%20inquiry) (email us.)

MSERT Red Cross

Please refer to the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Student Emergency Response Team.

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Student Emergency Response Team (MSERT) provides Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR courses [i.e. includes baby & child techniques]. For more information or to register for a course, visit their .

Please note the CNESST recognizes only its course [named: First aid in the workplace] to fulfill its Quebec Workplace requirement.

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