Courses offered
Campus Security & Emergency Services training courses are designed to better prepare individuals to deal with emergency situations both at home and in the workplace.
Note: Minimal attendance applies to all courses and information sessions. If the minimum attendance is not attained, the course will be canceled and participants will be offered an alternative date.
Emergency preparedness
This is a short 1.5-hour presentation to better prepare the Concordia community for the different emergencies that could occur on campus. It will cover the different risk, the corresponding procedures as well as details about the emergency notification system.
From medical emergencies to active shooters, find out what you need to know to stay safe and be prepared on campus.
We offer a personalized training to university students or employees with mobility issues. We will explain the procedure and show you what you need know and do in the event of an emergency and building evacuation. The training may include a demonstration on the use of Evac-chairs.
To register for this training, please send us an email at emergency.management@concordia.ca. We will contact you to coordinate the training with you.
First aid & CPR training
This is a one-day (8-hour) basic first aid and CPR, level C course that is certified by the Heart and Stoke foundation.
Participants will learn adult, child and infant CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation), how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as how to administer an EpiPen in cases of anaphylactic shock. The course will also cover how to deal with a choking victim as well as common medical situations and trauma.
Upon successful completion, candidates receive a certification electronic card from the Heart and Stroke Foundation which is valid for 3 years.
This course is open to the general public.
Courses begin at 09:00 and finish at 18:00.
The cost of the course is $90.00 per person.
For more information, contact: Emergency.management@concordia.ca
This is a 4-hour, level C, cardio pulmonary resuscitation course certified by the Quebec Heart and Stoke Foundation.
Participants will learn the different CPR techniques applied to an adult, child and infant as well as how to deal with a choking victim and how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator).
Upon successful completion, candidates receive a certification electronic card from the Heart and Stroke Foundation which is valid for 3 years.
This course is open to the general public.
Courses begin at 09:00 and finish at 13:00.
The cost of the course is $60.00 per person.
For more information, contact: Emergency.management@concordia.ca
This course is only available to Concordia employees that are CERT trained.
This is a two-day (16-hour) basic first aid and CPR, level A course that is certified by the CNESST given to trained CERT employees.
Participants will learn adult CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation), how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as how to administer an EpiPen in cases of anaphylactic shock. The course will also cover how to deal with a choking victim as well as common medical situations and trauma.
Upon successful completion, candidates receive a certification card from the CNESST which is valid for 3 years.
There is no cost for this course (but you must be a trained CERT).
For more information, contact: Emergency.management@concordia.ca
Concordia Emergency Response Team (CERT) training
Strongly recommended for CERT members:
The Concordia Emergency Response Team (CERT) are staff and student volunteers who are trained to assist during emergency situations that occur on campus. CERT are trained to assist during building evacuations and other emergencies that could occur at Concordia. The 3 hour orientation session provides knowledge of the role and responsibilities of CERT during an emergency and how to respond to different emergencies on campus. For more information about the CERT program, Visit the CERT page.
*This training is only available to current university employees and students.
There is no charge for this training.
Classes begin at 09:00 and finish at 12:00.
For more information, contact: Emergency.management@concordia.ca
This is a one-day (8-hour) basic first aid and CPR, level C course that is certified by the Heart and Stoke foundation.
Participants will learn adult, child and infant CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation), how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as how to administer an EpiPen in cases of anaphylactic shock. The course will also cover how to deal with a choking victim as well as common medical situations and trauma.
Upon successful completion, candidates receive a certification electronic card from the Heart and Stroke Foundation which is valid for 3 years.
This course is open to the general public.
Courses begin at 09:00 and finish at 18:00.
The cost of the course is $90.00 per person.
For more information, contact: Emergency.management@concordia.ca
This course is only available to Concordia employees that are CERT trained.
This is a two-day (16-hour) basic first aid and CPR, level A course that is certified by the CNESST given to trained CERT employees.
Participants will learn adult CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation), how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as well as how to administer an EpiPen in cases of anaphylactic shock. The course will also cover how to deal with a choking victim as well as common medical situations and trauma.
Upon successful completion, candidates receive a certification card from the CNESST which is valid for 3 years.
There is no cost for this course (but you must be a trained CERT).
For more information, contact: Emergency.management@concordia.ca
This 4-hour course provides participants with basic fire prevention best practices for both the home and workplace and a hands on training of the different types of fire extinguisher and the opportunity to practice using a fire extinguisher on a on a real fire simulator.
This course is free for university staff and currently registered students. The general public may register for the course at a cost of $45.00 per person.
For more information, contact: Emergency.management@concordia.ca
Outside organizations or schools can make arrangements to host this training at Concordia or at their facilities. For more information please contact Darren Dumoulin by e-mail at darren.dumoulin@concordia.ca or at 514-848-2424, extension 5638.
Other courses available:
CERT Renewal Training can also be taken online through Moodle for existing CERT members only.
To access this training, you must have a Concordia netname and password to login. If you are having trouble logging in, just email moodle@lists.concordia.ca with your Concordia netname.
This training Program is an introduction to crisis prevention that emphasizes on early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing or managing disruptive behavior.
Concordia University is pleased to offer you the opportunity to learn about Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NVCI) program teaches staff to safely respond to difficult behavior and manage crisis situation with confidence.
- Learn how to take control of an out-of-control situation
- Recognize non-verbal behavior
- Recognize para-verbal communication
- Identify sources of anxiety & fear and be able to control them
- Learn a few safety techniques
By participating in this one-day workshop you will gain the confidence necessary to handle crisis situations with minimum anxiety and maximum security. The training is the first step on a meaningful journey toward a safer, more supportive work environment. Course handouts will be provided at the workshops.
If you wish to learn more about the workshop, please send an email to lyne.denis@concordia.ca
The workshop is offered to all administrative and support staff members, as well as faculty and student CERT members. Your supervisor or department chair's approval is required for you to register for this workshop.
The University will defray the cost of the workshop except in the case late cancellations.
Each workshop runs from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The maximum number of participants is 24. By registering you agree to the Cancellation policy.
If you must cancel your attendance, send an email notification to the instructor lyne.denis@concordia.ca with at least 10 business days notice.
Crisis prevention
This training Program is an introduction to crisis prevention that emphasizes on early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing or managing disruptive behavior.
Concordia University is pleased to offer you the opportunity to learn about Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NVCI) program teaches staff to safely respond to difficult behavior and manage crisis situation with confidence.
- Learn how to take control of an out-of-control situation
- Recognize non-verbal behavior
- Recognize para-verbal communication
- Identify sources of anxiety & fear and be able to control them
- Learn a few safety techniques
By participating in this one-day workshop you will gain the confidence necessary to handle crisis situations with minimum anxiety and maximum security. The training is the first step on a meaningful journey toward a safer, more supportive work environment. Course handouts will be provided at the workshops.
If you wish to learn more about the workshop, please send an email to lyne.denis@concordia.ca
The workshop is offered to all administrative and support staff members, as well as faculty and student CERT members. Your supervisor or department chair's approval is required for you to register for this workshop.
The University will defray the cost of the workshop except in the case late cancellations.
Each workshop runs from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The maximum number of participants is 24. By registering you agree to the Cancellation policy.
If you must cancel your attendance, send an email notification to the instructor lyne.denis@concordia.ca with at least 10 business days notice.
Online training courses
You can now take the Emergencies at Concordia: What You Need to Know training online through Moodle.
To access this training, you must have a Concordia netname and password to login. If you are having trouble logging in, just email moodle@lists.concordia.ca with your Concordia netname.
CERT Renewal Training can also be taken online through Moodle for existing CERT members only.
To access this training, you must have a Concordia netname and password to login. If you are having trouble logging in, just email moodle@lists.concordia.ca with your Concordia netname.
