CSA Z1210:24

1 Scope 1.1 General This Standard sets out the minimum requirements for a workplace first aid training program, and provides guidance on the curriculum and quality management for first aid training agencies. 1.2 Inclusions This Standard specifies the minimum requirements and guidance for a workplace first aid training program, and applies to a) program design and development; b) competency levels by topic and for each workplace first aid training level; and c) quality management requirements. 1.3 Exclusions This Standard does not apply to first aid programs that are intended for a) general interest in first aid; b) workplace first aid instructor training; c) specialty first aid training programs, where specific legislation applies; and d) mental health first aid programs. Notes: 1) Additional industry-specific regulatory requirements might apply. 2) Examples of specialty first aid training programs include, but are not limited to, specific programs such as opioid poisoning or workplace naloxone training or environments such as aviation, aquatics, child care, long- term care services, marine, mining, school buses, and transportation. 1.4 Terminology In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.