In Kitchener-Waterloo we're proud to be celebrating 77 years!
ED Tony Lea is the founder of the Waterloo Marathon & Ed Whitlock Half Marathon, our major fundraiser.
In 1883 in Quebec City, the first Canadian branch of St. John Ambulance was established.
St. John Ambulance is an international humanitarian organization and is a foundation of the Order of St. John. As Canada's standard for excellence in first aid and CPR services, St. John Ambulance offers innovative programs, ensuring Canadians receive the best quality training. Revenue generated from first aid/CPR training supports St. John Ambulance’s charitable work in Canada and around the world.
St. John Ambulance has a long history in Canada, where it issued its first certificate in first aid training in Quebec City in 1883. The first branch of St. John Ambulance was founded in London Ontario, in 1909.
From its inception in 1940, the Kitchener-Waterloo Branch offered First Aid, and later CPR and AED at community events. It also began a proud tradition of volunteer work in our community.
To financially support the training, clothing and equipment costs, the Branch volunteers started to teach First Aid. Revenue generated from its first aid courses, which are the Industry Standard in Ontario as stated in the WSIB pamphlet, goes directly back into community programs and services to improve quality of life.
Over the years, training courses have steadily increased from ‘Basic’ First Aid, based on demographics and need, to include, for example:
Emergency First Aid
Standard First Aid
Advanced Medical First Responder First Aid
Infant CPR
Child CPR
Adult CPR
Health Care Provider CPR/Bag Valve training
Home Alone
Babysitting
Pet First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
New Parent Workshop
Programs offered at the Kitchener-Waterloo Branch include:
Home Caregiver Support Program
Therapy Dog Program
Response cover at Events:
Emergency Response Team
Therapy Dog Team
University of Waterloo’s Campus Response Team
To enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community service.
We carry out our mission through community service, First Aid, CPR and AED training.
Community Services volunteers include uniformed members who serve communities across Canada, providing first aid and emergency response support, as well as improving the quality of life for people in retirement residences, health care facilities, universities and educational institutions and libraries, through our Therapy Dog Program. Our Home Caregiver's Support Program offers caregivers emotional, psychological, social, financial and spiritual tools and support while caring for a loved one at end of life at home.
Our volunteers contribute millions of hours to Canadian communities each year.
First aid, CPR and AED training comprises instructors, volunteers and staff who provide high-quality first aid training and products. Under the guidance of our network of medical and health care professionals, St. John Ambulance is the national leader, setting the standard for training in First Aid, CPR, AED and other lifesaving skills.
St. John Ambulance is recognized for its leading edge services and we understand the importance of investing in the communities in which we live and work. Through partnerships with businesses, community groups and government we are achieving better solutions to evolving health care challenges.
Courses
Home Alone Course
Babysitting Course
Emergency First Aid
Standard First Aid
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
Advanced Medical First Responder
Pet First Aid
Programs
Home Caregiver Support Program
Therapy Dog
Car Seat Safety
Emergency Response Team
Medical First Response
University of Waterloo Campus Response Team
Community Awareness Response - (This program provides FREE presentations on CPR and AED, is funded thru the Region and Administered from the KW Branch of SJA.)
First Aid Kits
