First Aid and CPR
For Your Work, Home and Play
St. John Ambulance is widely recognized as the industry leader in First Aid and CPR training with a proven combination of professional trainers, personalized instruction, how-to videos and learn-as-you-go training guides. Developed to comply with industry health and safety regulations, workplace programs are designed with your needs in mind.
St. John Ambulance is Canada's leader in First Aid and has programs tailored to fit your lifestyle. Our courses provide complete and comprehensive information and skills that can help in an emergency situation at home and at play.
NS Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Emergency First Aid:
recommended for worksites with 1-19 employees per shift.
Standard First Aid:
recommended for worksites with 20-99 employees per shift.
Course Descriptions, Class Dates and How to register
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE IS A SCENT AWARE
TO ORDER TRAINING CALENDAR:
Please specify if you wish a Mainland NS Training Calendar or
Cape Breton Area Training Calendar
email louanne.cooper@ns.sja.ca
Testimonials
“Your best chance of surviving a cardiac arrest is if a bystander performs CPR. There is no question that we need to focus, promote and expand CPR training.”
Dr. Ian Stiell, Chair of Emergency Medical Research,
Ottawa Health Research Institute
FAQ
How do I know which course to take?If you need to take a course to meet occupational health and safety requirements, your employer can provide legislated course requirements.
Emergency and
Standard First Aid (both include CPR training) are our two most popular, regularly scheduled, courses. However, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your needs and help you determine the course that is right for you.
Where do my registration fees go when I take a course or buy a first aid kit from St. John Ambulance?
Although we are best known for our training, we are first and foremost a charitable organization. Revenue derived from training courses, first aid kits or other equipment from St. John Ambulance helps to support the delivery of community service programs.
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