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In Kitchener-Waterloo we're proud to be celebrating 75 years!
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
Programs offered at the Kitchener-Waterloo Branch include:
Home Care Giver Support Program
Therapy Dog Program
Response cover at Events:
Emergency Response Team
Therapy Dog Team
University of Waterloo’s Campus Response Team
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Happy Birthday to Ed Whitlock! a BIG thank you to Ed for supporting our runners at the Waterloo Marathon and Half Marathon over the years. Wishing Ed a wonderful birthday, and looking forward to seeing him again at this year's race in Waterloo. http://ow.ly/Z72lH
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Happy Birthday to Ed Whitlock! a BIG thank you to Ed for supporting our runners at the Waterloo Marathon and Half Marathon over the years. Wishing Ed a wonderful birthday, and looking forward to seeing him again at this year's race in Waterloo. http://ow.ly/Z72lH
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Want to meet some great people, have fun, and volunteer for a great cause? St. John Ambulance is in need of volunteers to help with the 18th annual Waterloo Marathon and Half Marathon on April 24th. Please email waterloomarathon@gmail.com for more information.Thank you! http://ow.ly/Z71NT Photo: John Thompson
Home Caregiver Support Program
Care for the Caregiver. Next Sessions April 2, 9, 16 & 23. Home Caregiver Support Program, St. John Ambulance, Kitchener-Waterloo Branch. Please call 519-579-5451 for information and to register.
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Come and learn about volunteering as an MFR. March 30 at 7pm. 250 Gage, Kitchener #wedothatkwsja http://ow.ly/YWoMs Photo: John Thompson
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“I reacted because I’m trained, I know what to do." Learn First Aid, CPR. March 19 & 20. 519-579-6285 #wedothatkwsja http://ow.ly/YWlYf
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A great marathon for a great cause! Waterloo Marathon |Half Marathon. April 24. #wedothatkwsja http://ow.ly/YWgXJ Photo: John Thompson
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Next Info Session for Medical First Responders March 30, 7pm. 519-579-6285 #wedothatkwsja http://ow.ly/YW8Zy Photo: John Thompson
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