First Aid FAQs

First Aid training is jointly coordinated by Health, Safety and Environment and Sport and Wellness. Questions should be directed to hse@macewan.ca with the subject line: First Aid.

Instructors from Sport and Wellness are certified to deliver a variety of first aid courses through the Lifesaving Society.

1. Go to MacEwanLife (macewanlife.macewan.ca)

2. Select Staff/Faculty from the top menu.

3. Log in using your MacEwan username and password.

4. Click on Health, Safety and Environment from the menu on the left.

5. Select Calendar View or List View and choose the event to register for, then click Register for this event.

• Successfully demonstrate all skills and critical steps

• 70% minimum passing grade on a written, closed book knowledge evaluation

• 100% attendance and participation

It is important that the full course is attended to meet requirements for certification. Please do not schedule appointments during the class hours or you may not be able to obtain a certificate. We also ask that you are on time for the course as there is a lot to cover and the instructor will not be able to assess you as competent if you miss any of the course.

All First Aid certificates are valid for three years from date of issue. The date of issue is the date that you completed the training course.

First aid recertification must take place prior to the expiry of the three-year currency without exception. If you do not recertify your qualification before the three-year expiry period, you will be required to take the full two-day Standard First Aid course.

You MUST bring a paper copy of your current First Aid certificate to class. This certificate is required by the Lifesaving Society and the instructor will need to keep the copy. Your recertification cannot be processed by the Lifesaving Society without proof of current certification.

CPR and AED operation are included in all Government of Alberta Workplace Approved Standard First Aid courses (which is why it is not noted on the certification card). Recertifying one’s first aid will also recertify one’s CPR and AED training.

1. Go to MacEwanLife (macewanlife.macewan.ca)

2. Select Staff/Faculty from the top menu.

3. Log in using your MacEwan username and password.

4. Click on Dashboard from the menu on the left.

5. Select the Event Registration tab on the main page and choose the event to cancel.

6. Select Cancel Registration.

Yes, a First Aid certificate card will be mailed to your home address by the Lifesaving Society, usually within a month. Your first aid instructor will also provide you with an interim card at the end of the course valid for two months that can be used until your permanent card arrives in the mail.

No, you will have to contact the certification provider from which you took your last course to get proof of certification. If your certification was done through the Lifesaving Society, you can call and request a replacement certificate for a fee or you can print it yourself at no cost here if you have your Lifesaving Society member number. If your first aid certification has been issued by another Alberta approved agency, you will have to contact them directly for a replacement card. IMPORTANT: MacEwan does not keep a copy of your First Aid certificate.

No, it is your responsibility to ensure your certificate has not expired and arrange for a recertification course before it has. It is recommended you put a task in Outlook (or your calendar) about six months before the expiry date to allow you enough time to book for a course. Recertification courses are scheduled one year ahead of time and run four times a year. Occasionally, courses have to be cancelled because of low numbers, so be prepared to leave enough time for a second booking, just in case.

MacEwan designated first aiders are required to update their certification status in PeopleSoft for tracking purposes. To add a new certification or update your first aid certification, reference these guidelines.

Once a first aider has entered their first aid certification status in PeopleSoft, managers will be able to run a report and view first aiders that report to them. Click here to view the quick start guide.

First aid incidents must be reported by the first aider within 24 hours of the incident using the Incident Report form. The form is available in the MacEwan Forms Cabinet.

You can contact Shepell, which provides our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). EFAP offers you immediate, confidential and complimentary access to support. Otherwise, you can talk to the Office of Health, Safety and Environment, or your manager. There is no strict requirement on who you see, but definitely look at options for help as it can be very traumatic to deal with a serious incident. More information about this subject is provided during first aid training when learning about Critical Incident Stress.

To learn more about our EFAP with Shepell, visit workhealthlife.com.

First aid kits may not contain prescription or over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Ibuprofen, decongestants, sinus relief, etc.