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:
- McGill staff and faculty, use this register online.
- Student registrants sent by professor and paying by FOAPAL, use this register online.
- Student registrants paying by credit card, please complete and submit the Paying Participant Training Form.
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 (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, 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 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 ($147.20) will be charged
Course Dates
Summer & Fall 2024
First Aid in the Workplace Training has resumed for the McGill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 8 & 9, 2024 (Monday & Tuesday) | 8h30 to 16h30 | e-cards sent on July 24, 2024 |
| August 19 & 20, 2024 (Monday & Tuesday) | 8h30 to 16h30 | Registration is open |
| September 26 & 27, 2024 (Thursday & Friday) | 8h30 to 16h30 | Registration is open |
| October 21 & 22, 2024 (Monday & Tuesday) | 8h30 to 16h30 | Registration is open |
| November 21 & 22, 2024 (Thursday & Friday) - Room 301 at 1001 Sherbrooke (Bronfman) Place will be given to Faculty Desautels personnel in priority | 8h30 to 16h30 | Registration is open |
| December 16 & 17, 2024 (Monday & Tuesday) - Chemistry (Room/building tbc) Place will be given to Chemistry personnel in priority | 8h30 to 16h30 | Registration is open |
Macdonald Campus - 21,111 Lakeshore Road, Macdonald-Stewart, Faculty Lounge, Room MS2-022
| DATE | TIME | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| April 4 & 5, 2024 (Thursday & Friday) | 8h-16h | e-cards sent on April 25, 2024 |
| 20 & 21 janvier, 2025 (lundi & mardi) Formation en français | 8h-16h | Les inscriptions sont ouvertes |
| Next: Looking at Spring 2025. Plus special request will be accepted | 8h-16h |
Heart Saver
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada [FMCC], 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: $520/group of 1 to 8; and $645/ group of 9 to 12 people (+taxes, certification & manual incl.)
Pre-requisite: None
Duration: 4 to 6-hour/session
Recertification:
Cost: $520/group of 1 to 8; and $645/ group of 9 to 12 people (+taxes, certification & manual incl.)
Duration: 4 hour/session
Dates: Only organized upon demand, please ehs [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Heartsaver%20course%20inquiry) (email us.)
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 MSERT's website.
Please note the CNESST recognizes only its course [named: First aid in the workplace] to fulfill its Quebec Workplace requirement.