Carleton University Student Emergency Response Team

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Carleton University Student Emergency Response Team

CUSERT is Carleton University’s 24/7 volunteer emergency medical response team.

CUSERT is a student-run campus response team operating at the level of First Responder that serves many functions as a safety presence on campus:

CUSERT provides free on-call medical first response twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for the Carleton University campus

CUSERT provides free medical first response coverage at various Carleton-based events

CUSERT is a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner and can provide recognized first aid courses to the Carleton community

CUSERT members are highly trained in First Aid, and are capable of responding to many situations – whether they’re on duty or not

CUSERT is a member of a national Association of Campus Response Teams, ACERT, and the National Collegiate EMS Foundation, NCEMSF

CUSERT represents Carleton at first aid competitions against other university teams across Canada

09/25/2025

This past weekend, CUSERT held our 2025 Initial Testing Weekend! Our top applicants took on a full lineup of training activities and scenario-based evaluations, showing resilience, teamwork, and skill under pressure. Congratulations to the newest responders who earned their spot on the team—we’re so excited to welcome you and see all that you’ll bring to CUSERT this year!

09/13/2025

Happy World First Aid Day! Today we celebrate the lifesaving skills that empower our responders and help keep our campus community safe.

If you are looking to learn first aid skills, we are offering a standard first aid course on October 11th and 12th! You can learn more and register on our website.

09/09/2025

Just 4 days to go! Applications for CUSERT close September 13th. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the team—apply through the link in our bio.

08/21/2025

Looking for a way to get involved on campus? Join our team of first responders in the upcoming academic year! Applications are open and close on September 13th. Visit our website for all the details and how to apply.

07/17/2025

Curious about what it's like to be part of CUSERT? Check out our newest video to hear directly from our responders about their experiences on the team! If you're interested in applying or want to learn more, head over to our website for all the details.

07/11/2025

Looking to get your Standard First Aid & CPR C certification over the summer? CUSERT is hosting a blended course on July 27th for only $95! Visit our website in our bio to learn more.

06/21/2025

With convocation behind us, congratulations to all graduates — and a special shoutout to our six responders who graduated with a combined 21 years of service. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours!

06/01/2025

Hey Ravens! CUSERT applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now OPEN! CUSERT provides 24/7 on-call emergency medical response services for the Carleton community. If you are interested in joining our team, click the link in our bio to learn more.

05/25/2025

Mark your calendars – CUSERT applications open in just 1 week! Want to be the first to know when they go live? Join our mailing list on our website and we’ll send you an email the moment applications open.

05/01/2025

Happy and ! CUSERT is proud to be entirely student-volunteer-run, with our responders contributing over 11,000 hours of service this academic year alone. From providing first aid to maintaining 24/7 coverage, everything we do is made possible by their dedication and passion.

04/28/2025

CUSERT’s 24/7 coverage is now paused for the summer. Have a safe and restful summer Ravens! We will see you at special events like Spring Convocation. Campus Safety Services remains available 24/7 year-round and can be reached for any emergency on campus at 613-520-4444.

04/09/2025

We wish everyone the best of luck during this exam season! CUSERT will be on call 24/7 to provide support throughout this exam period. If you are experiencing an emergency on campus, call 613-520-4444. Our coverage will pause after April 27th until August.

Address

1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON
K1S5B6

Telephone

+16135203612

Website

http://carleton.ca/cusert

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Founded in 1998, the Carleton University Student Emergency Response Team (CUSERT) began as a modest 20-responder first aid operation, providing coverage at Carleton events. Over the years, CUSERT began to grow and develop, commencing 24/7 on call service in 2005. In the 2008-2009 academic year, the team became a part of the Department of University Safety. Today, CUSERT is Carleton’s emergency medical response service, providing 24/7 on-call medical first response on the Carleton University campus.

CUSERT is made up of approximately 40-50 dedicated volunteer student responders, coming from a wide range of personal and academic backgrounds. They are trained at the Canadian Red Cross level of First Responder (or higher) and have Mental Health First Aid certifications provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. In additional to its on-call services, CUSERT can provide free medical first response coverage at Carleton-based events. CUSERT is also a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner and can provide widely-recognized first aid courses to the Carleton community.