St. John Ambulance NL

09/26/2025

On Thursday, September 25, we held our annual Investiture and Life-Saving Awards Ceremony at the Anglican Cathedral.

Special thanks to Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie J. Aylward, DStJ, O.N.L, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador for presiding over the ceremony.

All photos by Dale Power.

Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie J. Aylward

09/26/2025

🐾 Pet First Aid Training: Be Your Pet’s Hero 🐶🐱

Pets are family, and just like any loved one, they depend on us when emergencies strike. Whether it’s a sudden illness or an unexpected injury, knowing how to respond quickly and calmly can make all the difference. 💡

Join us in-house for a hands-on, instructor-led Pet First Aid course on
📅 October 26
🕔 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

This essential training will help you:
✅ Recognize signs of illness or injury
✅ Provide immediate care to stabilize your pet
✅ Act confidently before professional help is available

🎓 A certificate of participation will be awarded upon successful completion.
Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility. This course gives you the peace of mind that you’ll know what to do when your furry friend needs you most. ❤️

📍Register today: https://sja.ca/en/product/1406?v=522837

Let’s keep our pets safe at work, home, and play!

09/25/2025

Today we will honour nine citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador for their extraordinary acts of courage and life-saving intervention at an Investiture and Life-Saving Awards Ceremony today at 2:00 p.m. at the Anglican Cathedral.

Recipients of Life-Saving Awards include:

• Todd Bath, Steve Crane, Mike Stoyles, Chris Whelan – who worked together to perform CPR and use an AED after a player collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during a recreational hockey game at Yetman’s Arena in St. John’s in January 2024. The casualty was successfully resuscitated with two shocks from a defibrillator and was conscious when emergency responders arrived.

• Paul McEvoy, Peter Tucker – who after a 45 minute search through rough terrain, located and saved their colleague who had sustained multiple traumatic injuries in an ATV accident and was in critical condition. Mr. McEvoy and Mr. Tucker worked together to stabilize the casualty, control bleeding, and protect his spine.

• John Pike – who saved a fellow fisherman from drowning in Trinity Bay in August 2024. Using a rope, Mr. Pike pulled the man aboard his boat to safety after the casualty’s vessel went underwater.

• John Power – who performed CPR on a St. Clare’s Hospital employee who collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest in May 2024. The casualty was unresponsive for six minutes before regaining signs of life under Mr. Power’s care.

• Shane Ryan – who provided critical first aid to a Newfoundland Power colleague after a 20-foot fall in St. John’s in December 2024, stabilizing broken bones and controlling bleeding until emergency services arrived.

Additionally, Helen Hayward and Bride Hepditch will be invested as Serving Members of the Order of St. John.

Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie J. Aylward, O.N.L., Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, Dame of Justice in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, and Vice-Prior of the Order in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, will preside over the ceremony.



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09/24/2025

Whether you work in an office, a construction site, or outdoors, workplace emergencies can happen anytime.

St. John Ambulance offers specialized first aid courses tailored to the risks you may face, so you’re ready to respond with confidence.

Check out online courses like Cargo Securement, Food Safety, Marine First Aid, and many more on our website: https://sja.ca/en/online-courses

09/24/2025

🫀 CORNER BROOK - Basic (Emergency) First Aid + CPR C + AED Training!

Be ready when it matters most. This 8-hour course gives you the skills to respond confidently to medical emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

📍 Class Location:
Corner Brook Training Centre, 10 Main Street, Suite 202, Corner Brook, NL A2H 1B8

📅 Upcoming Dates:
October 3, 2025: https://sja.ca/en/product/2381?v=511382
October 9, 2025: https://sja.ca/en/product/2381?v=511383
October 28, 2025: https://sja.ca/en/product/2381?v=527076
November 25, 2025: https://sja.ca/en/product/2381?v=528501

🧰 Course Includes:
Responding to an emergency, CPR & AED for all ages, bleeding and burn management, medical emergencies, and more!

💡 Why It Matters:
CPR-C and Basic First Aid at SJA are designed for anyone who wants to be prepared, at work, school, or in everyday life. You’ll learn how to act quickly and effectively until professional help arrives. These are skills + you = lives saved.

📞 Call 709-726-4200 to register or sign up with the links above.

09/24/2025

🚨 BLS Recertification Training 🚨

Stay sharp and ready to respond. This fast-paced course is designed for experienced healthcare providers who need to renew their Basic Life Support certification.

📅 Date: October 23, 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
📍 Location: 8 Thomas Byrne Drive, Mount Pearl, NL

Call 709-726-4200 to register today and keep your skills up to date!

09/22/2025

🧠 Mental Health Matters — and so does knowing how to help 🧠

Join us for a 2-day Mental Health First Aid - Basic course designed to give you the tools to recognize and support someone experiencing a mental health crisis.

📅 October 16–17
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 8 Thomas Byrne Drive, Mount Pearl, NL

This course is not about becoming a therapist. It’s about becoming a confident and informed responder when someone needs help. You’ll learn how to spot signs of common mental health problems, how to respond in crisis situations, and how to guide someone toward professional support.

Whether you're a parent, coworker, friend, or community member, this training helps you show up when it counts.

✅ Understand what mental health really means
✅ Recognize symptoms and crisis signs
✅ Practice a proven model for Mental Health First Aid
✅ Discover effective interventions and how to access help

Facilitated by St. John Ambulance in partnership with the Mental Health Commission, this course is for adults who want to support other adults with compassion and confidence.

📞 Call 709-726-4200 to register and take the first step toward making a difference or register online at https://sja.ca/en/product/1401?v=524776

09/19/2025

🚨 CPR Recertification Alert 🚨

Your superpower might just be your CPR skills, but even superheroes need a refresher!

Join us on October 8th from 8:30am to 12:00pm at 8 Thomas Byrne Drive, Mount Pearl, NL for a hands-on CPR/AED Level C recertification course. This isn’t just a class, it’s a chance to sharpen your life-saving instincts and stay ready for anything.

👶👧🧑👨 CPR-C covers adults, children, infants and two-rescuer CPR
🧠 Learn how to manage emergency scenes and recognize heart attacks
💪 Refresh your skills and boost your confidence in just 3–4 hours

Whether you're a healthcare pro or just someone who wants to be prepared, this course keeps your CPR game strong. Because when seconds count, your training matters.

📞 Call 709-726-4200 to enroll, spots are limited and lives are worth it.

You can also now complete your registration online right here:
👉 https://sja.ca/en/product/1536?v=527160

Whether you're looking to get certified or just want to be prepared, this is a great opportunity to take action. Don’t wait—secure your spot today!
Let’s make safety second nature. And hey, you’ll leave feeling like a total legend.

Our Provincial Office is located in Kenmount Business Park. Heading towards Paradise on Topsail Road, turn right onto Thomas Byrne Drive at the second set of lights after the Commonwealth Avenue/Topsail Road intersection. St. John Ambulance will then be on your right.

09/18/2025

🛑💉 CORNER BROOK - Intermediate (Standard) First Aid with Level C CPR & AED or CPR BLS (Basic Life Support) 💉🛑

🚨 Be ready when it counts! This 2-day, in-class course is perfect for anyone who needs workplace certification or just wants to be prepared for emergencies at home.

📘 What You’ll Learn:
✅ CPR & AED for adults, children & infants
✅ How to handle breathing, airway & circulation emergencies
✅ Bleeding control, shock, fractures & dislocations
✅ Head & spine injuries

📍 Location: 10 Main Street, Suite 202, Corner Brook, NL

📆 Upcoming Dates:
🔹 October 1-2:
Intermediate with CPR C/AED
https://sja.ca/en/product/2332?v=511391
Intermediate with BLS (HCP)
https://sja.ca/en/product/2328?v=511394
🔹 October 28-29:
Intermediate with CPR C/AED
https://sja.ca/en/product/2332?v=527081
🔹 November 25-26:
Intermediate with CPR C/AED
https://sja.ca/en/product/2332?v=528507

💡 Looking for other dates?
Check out the full schedule here:
https://sja.ca/.../first-aid/standard-intermediate-first-aid

📞 Ready to register?
Call 709-726-4200 or visit sja.ca save your seat!

Intermediate First Aid Level A is for individuals requiring comprehensive information on First Aid and CPR for their workplace, school, or personal interest.

09/18/2025

📢 Ready to upskill without ever leaving your desk? St. John Ambulance’s online courses let you learn at your own pace, cut training costs, and minimize time away from work.

✅ Why Choose Online Training?
- Flexible, self-paced modules
- Lower travel & accommodation expenses
- Instant access anytime, anywhere

📚 Popular Health & Safety Courses
🎓 WHMIS (GHS) Training Online: Fully compliant with Canada’s Hazardous Products Regulations for initial or recertification.

🎓 Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): Meets Transport Canada requirements for shippers, receivers & drivers.

✨ Plus dozens of specialized courses, everything from infection control to supervisory skills, to help you meet workplace standards and grow your career.
🔗 Explore all our online offerings and register today: https://sja.ca/en/online-courses

09/15/2025

💉 Intermediate First Aid with Level C CPR & AED 💉

🚨 Be ready when it matters most. This 2-day, in-person course is ideal for workplace certification or anyone wanting to feel confident in an emergency.

📘 What You’ll Learn
• CPR & AED for all ages
• Breathing, airway, and circulation emergencies
• Bleeding, shock, fractures, and spinal injuries

📍 Location: 8 Thomas Byrne Drive, Mount Pearl
📆 Upcoming Dates:
• September 23-24: https://sja.ca/en/product/2332?v=515876
• September 25-26: https://sja.ca/en/product/2332?v=515880
• October 2–3: https://sja.ca/en/product/2332?v=522897
• October 7–8: https://sja.ca/en/product/2332?v=522895
• October 9-10: https://sja.ca/en/product/2332?v=522898

🔗 Register today at sja.ca or call 709-726-4200 to secure your spot.

09/13/2025

Celebrate and win an AED!

For the entire month of September, every purchase on our website will enter you to win an AED.

Shop now: https://sja.ca/en

*Giveaway details: All purchases made on sja.ca between September 1–30, 2025, will be automatically entered into a draw to win one (1) ZOLL AED Plus. The winner will be selected at random and contacted directly. This contest is not affiliated with Meta.