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First Aid Training GuidelineFor Manitoba WorkplacesJuly 2015Labour Programs Workplace Safety andHealth

Table of ContentsIntroduction . 3Minimum Requirements . 3First Aid Training Program Standards . 3Applying For Recognition . 4Forms for Agencies to Complete . 6General Information Checklist . 7Instructor Training Checklist . 9First Aider Course Content Checklists . 12First Aider 1 . 13First Aider 2 . 14First Aider 3 . 16Position Statement on Automated External Defibrillators and OxygenEquipment . 18Contact Information . 19Acknowledgement: Much of the information in this document has been borrowed from material produced by theGovernment of Alberta, Human Resources and Employment.

3IntroductionThis guide summarizes the requirements for agencies delivering first aid training courses inaccordance with The Workplace Safety and Health Act and Workplace Safety and HealthRegulation (M.R. 217/2006). It outlines the minimum requirements that agencies must have inplace to assure consistent delivery of high quality first aid courses for designated workplacefirst aiders in Manitoba. In addition to quality assurance requirements, first aid trainingprogram standards are listed and specific course content is outlined for three levels of first aidtraining.Minimum RequirementsFirst Aid Training minimum requirements are named in the following areas:A.B. First Aid Training Program StandardsApplying for Recognition:Standards SpreadsheetInstructor Training SpreadsheetParticipant Course Spreadsheet First Aider 1/ Emergency First Aid First Aider 2/ Standard First Aid First Aider 3/ Advanced First AidA. First Aid Training Program StandardsThe first aid training standards include course content with learning objectives, as well as thefollowing additional aspects of training.(1) Training goals and learning objectives for each aspect of a course’s content are a necessarypart of teaching and learning. To ensure that all course content is covered and meets thestandards set out for a particular level, all student manuals, instructor manuals, andadditional resources, must correspond with the evaluation standards for each course anagency offers. It is expected that instructor manuals provide guidance for instructors andindicate all mandatory course content along with required training times and suggestedteaching schedules.(2) Since first aid is skills-based, performance criteria are required for each learning objectivewithin each course. Competency checklists and criteria must be used.

4(3) First aid practice has a medical and/or research basis. To ensure that first aid training meetsrequired standards, agencies should have a medical advisor who is currently active inemergency or pre-hospital medicine. The Medical Advisor shall review all course materialsfrom a medical perspective on a regular basis. The name and relevant experience of themedical advisor, the frequency of the reviews and the date of the last review must beavailable.(4) In addition to a medical review, the content of each course that an agency offers shall beevaluated on a regular basis by agency representatives. The evaluation must include adescription of the process and methods used to evaluate course content and learningobjectives.(5) There are two aspects of certification portability that affects workplace first aiders and mustbe discussed in an agency’s Quality Management Plan.(a) Many designated workplace first aiders work in industries that cross provincialboundaries. Although not required, portability of certification to different provinces isdesirable.(b) Recognition of courses approved within the federal occupational health and safetyregulations is another program aspect that is desirable but not required.Agency submissions should include a statement that addresses both aspects of certificationportability.Applying for RecognitionThese Spreadsheets are designed to support preparation of a course for submission. Agenciesmust submit completed spreadsheets for each course.(1) Standards Spreadsheet/ChecklistThis outlines the information to submit so that an assessment of the agency’s qualityassurance and relevant program standards can be made.(2) Instructor Spreadsheet/ChecklistThe instructor checklist includes all requirements of the Instructor Qualifications andEvaluations section.

5(3) Participant Course Spreadsheet/ChecklistIf more than one course is included in the submission, a checklist must be completed foreach course.The aim of reviewing submissions is to help applicants meet all the standards required for firstaid course delivery. If standards are not met, it is an agency’s decision as to whether tocontinue with the approval process. Once standards are met, the agency will be placed on theList of Approved Courses. Submissions are made to the Chief Occupational Medical Officer,Workplace Health and Safety, Manitoba Department of Labour.First Aid Training Agencies are required to notify the Medical Director of any changes toprotocols and/or program materials. All revised materials submitted must be accompanied bythe rationale for the changes.

6Forms for Agency SubmissionsThe following checklists must be included with any submission.

7General Information ChecklistAgency Name:ItemInformation to Submit1. CourseinformationFor each course, send all course-relatedinformation as outlined in the Course InformationChecklist that follows.2. StudentEvaluationprocessesInclude both knowledge and skills assessmenttools and processes that are used to ensure firstaiders who are certified meet all required trainingstandards and competencies.3. First AidercertificationtrackingInclude an explanation of the process for issuingand tracking both Student and Instructorcertifications. Include an explanation of theprocess used to verify Student and Instructorcertification if their wallet card or certificate is lost.4. InstructorinformationComplete the Instructor Spreadsheet todemonstrate how the instructor training programmeets or exceeds the standards. All instructorswho deliver the agency’s courses must meet thestandards whether hired directly by the agency orcontracted as a third-party deliverer.5. RecordkeepingstandardsApplication should include an explanation of therecord keeping standards used. Policies andprocedures can be outlined; sample documentscan be included.6. Complaint anddisputeresolutionDescribe the process used for resolving anycomplaints about the course, material, instructor orany other matter pertaining to first aid training.7. QA for thirdparty providersExplain how quality assurance is maintained if thecourse(s) are taught by third-party providers.8. MakingchangesExplain the process for incorporating changes toboth protocols and program materials. Describehow often content is reviewed and revised and thebasis for the changes. In addition, identify whoreviews and revises course content.Please indicate referencedocument and pagenumberFor Office UseOnly— Comments —

8General Information Checklist (con’t)9. OrganizationalchartInclude an organizational chart that identifies theposition of those involved in developing anddelivering of the first aid policies, procedures andcontent relating to training. Also include thestructure for coordinating administrative and recordkeeping matters. Please show the relationship ofthe medical director who reviews the coursecontent on the organizational chart. If third partiesare contracted to deliver first aid training, include acopy of the tools, agreements, and processes usedto ensure the delivery of programs according to thetraining agency standards.10. MedicalAdvisorEvery agency should have a medical advisor whoreviews and approves course content on a regularbasis. This advisor must be currently active in theEmergency or Pre-hospital field. The submissionshould include the name and relevant experienceof the medical advisor, the regularity of the reviewsand the date of the last review.11. PortabilityInclude a statement as to whether your courses areaccepted in other provinces as well as federally.Indicate whether you recognize other agencies’courses, and please list the agencies and thelevels. For submissions from companies who doin-house first aid training only, simply state that thetraining is done only for the company, and only inManitoba. Include a copy of approval letters withyour submission.

9First Aid Instructor ChecklistAgency Name:Note: All of these requirements are prerequisite to First Aider 3 Instructor Training.Information to Submit(A) Provide evidence thatinstructor(s) complete an InstructorCertification training program of 30hours minimum duration thatincludes the following subjectareas:(i) principles of instruction;(ii) principles of adult learning;(iii) lesson planning;(iv) demonstration and lecturetechniques;(v) use of training aids;(vi) methods of studentevaluation; and(vii) pertinent legislation dealingwith worksite first aid.(B) Instructors certified todeliver First Aider 1 must haveproof of current qualification asa First Aider 2 or 3.(C) Instructors certified to deliverFirst Aider 2 must have proof ofcurrent qualification as a FirstAider 2 or 3.(D) Instructors certified to deliverReference to Course MaterialsFor Office UseOnly-Comments-

10First Aid Instructor Checklist (con’t)First Aider 3 must have proof ofcurrent qualification as a FirstAider 3.(E) Provide evidence that:(i) instructors be part of anevaluation process;(ii) instructors have athorough knowledge of andbe certified in, the First AidTraining Standards at thelevel they are required toteach;(iii) instructors’certification has amaximum expiry of 3years.(F) Upon recertification,instructors must:(i) demonstrateinstructional ability;(ii) participate incontinuing education;(iii) demonstrate first aidand CPR/AED skills at theappropriate level ofcertification;(iv) have actively taught inthe certification period;and(v) be current in coursecontent.(G) The agency must ensurethat each instructor deliveringtraining is evaluated on aregular basis to make sure thatthere is:(i) appropriate use ofinstructor materials;(j)(ii) an effectivepresentation style;(iii) coverage of thecomplete course curriculum;and(iv) evidence of first aid andCPR/AED practices that arecurrent.

11First Aid Instructor Checklist (con’t 2)(H) First Aider 3 Instructor:In addition to the First AidInstructor requirements, FA 3Instructors must completeInstructor Certification training atthe First Aider 3 level. This mustinclude all of the abovecomponents related to the FA 3skills and knowledge. Minimumadditional training time is 20 hours.The agency must maintain awritten record of each instructor’sevaluation results that is dated andsigned by the evaluator, and thatidentifies the course delivered.Each Instructor’s certificationdetails must be available to theMedical Director on request.

12First Aider Course Content ChecklistsPart 5 of the Workplace Safety and Health Regulations states that a certificate issued by a firstaid training provider is valid only if it specifies:(a)(b)(c)(d)The first aid training provider that issued the certificateThe title of the courseThe level of qualification (FA1, FA2 or FA3) for which the certificate is issued; andThe date it was issued and its expiry, which must not be more than three years afterthe date it was issued.