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First Aid Training

Important update on COVID-19

First Aid Program | WSIB

A statement from the WSIB regarding in-person training and expired certifications:

To help adhere to ongoing restrictions related to COVID-19, and following the advice of public health officials, we encourage providers to continue delivering blended training where possible. We are also extending recertification and certification until December 31, 2021.

All certifications that expired after March 1, 2020 are automatically temporarily extended until December 31, 2021. We will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.

www.wsib.ca/en/firstaid

Guidance for workplace identified First Aiders during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic

First Aid –Blended Standard First Aid Training, Level C/CPR and AED

First Aid Training is available for identified First Aiders on the St. George campus. Staff at the Mississauga or Scarborough campuses should contact their local Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office for information.

The registration deadline is 10 business days prior to the course start date (all approved participants that have completed the fillable pdf registration form will be sent a reminder and a request to register on-line). A charge will be billed to the department of any person who registers but does not attend or cancel by 5 business days prior to the course start date. All participants must register first by completing the:

Registration Form for Category 1 Participants: Identified First Aiders (PDF)

If you have any questions, please contact EHS at ehs.office@utoronto.ca or 416-978-6011.

This blended training is for the identified First Aiders and designed to meet the University’s obligations under Regulation 1101 under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Only identified First Aiders who are responsible for identified First Aid Stations will be allowed into these sessions. The University will pay for two (2) First Aiders to attend per First Aid Station.

First Aid

First Aider’s Package:

Additional Resources:

First Aid Program (PDF)

Blended* Standard First Aid for Identified First Aiders – 2021 Schedule, St. George Campus

Date	Time – 1 day, in-person
November 2021, online (in-person to be scheduled at a later date)	In-person TBD
February 2022, online (in-person to be scheduled at a later date)	In-person TBD
May 2022, online (in-person to be scheduled at a later date)	In-person TBD

*Currently offering blended training, part 1 online (successful participant receives certification valid until December 31, 2021), part 2 in-person training to complete the certification (TBD)