First Aid in the Workplace / Sécourisme 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]
McGill staff and faculty please register here.
Student Registrants please complete and submit the Paying Participant Training Form.
Covid-19, basic instructions:
- Participants must bring and wear their mask for the entire length of the training, i.e. 14 hours [face mask/couvre-visage, not the visor/face shield]
- Medic (training company) will 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).
- No contact at all between participants and instructor.
- Lunch: free period - you may take this inside or outside the training room.
- Health Questionnaires:
- Minerva online – as per McGill Policy
- In person by Medic-as per CNESST policy
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 (McGill Staff and Faculty): Free for McGill 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): $143.75 [$125 + taxes] per person. 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 josee.sansoucy [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 ($143.75) will be charged
Course Dates
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2021 Schedule« First Aid in the Workplace Training” may resume in Fall 2020. At that time if it is a go, training will be organized on demand for staff and students in the required Departments and/or Faculties. Since this course is mandatory, please contact josee.sansoucy [at] mcgill.ca for the organization and completion of required CNESST forms. Thank you |
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Downtown Campus Locations [3610 McTavish Street, Room 430] |
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| January 28 & 29, 2021 (Thursday & Friday) | 8:30 - 4:30 | Postponed (see below) |
| February 23 & 24, 2021(Tuesday & Wednesday) - FULL | 8:30 - 4:30 | accepting name for waitlist |
| March 22 & 23, 2021 (Monday & Tuesday) - FULL | 8:30 - 4:30 | accepting name for waitlist |
| April 26 & 27, 2021 (Monday & Tuesday) | 8:30 - 4:30 | Registration is open |
Macdonald Campus, 21,111 Lake Shore Road, Macdonald-Stewart Building, Room MS2-022 |
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December 17 & 18, 2020 (Thursday/Friday) New location |
8h-16h | |
| Next: Looking at Spring 2021 | 8h-16h | |
Heart Saver
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec, CPR Level A - Victim of 8 years and above)
Content: Responsibilities 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: $465/group of 1 to 8; and $565/ group of 9 to 12 people (+taxes, certification & manual incl.)
Pre-requisite: None
Duration: 4 to 6-hour/session
Recertification:
Cost: $465/group of 1 to 8; and $565/ group of 9 to 12 people (+taxes, certification & manual incl.)
Duration: 4 hour/session
Dates: Organized upon demand, please ehs [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Heartsaver%20course%20inquiry) (email us.)
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TBA
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8h - 13h
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3610 McTavish Street, 4th Floor, Room 430 English
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TBA
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12h - 17h
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3610 McTavish Street, 4th Floor, Room 430 English
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Supervised Practice Session
This not a course. If you and a group wish to practice, contact us to organize a session.
Cost: Free. No registration needed
Dates: Organized upon demand
Location: 3610 McTavish, 4th floor reception
MSERT Red Cross
Please refer to the McGill Student Emergency Response Team.
McGill 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 website.
Please note the CNESST recognizes only its course [named: First aid in the workplace] to fulfill its Quebec Workplace requirement.