First Aid

Spiritwood Ambulance Care (1994) Ltd.
Spiritwood-Big River

650 Highway 3 East
Box 130
Spiritwood Saskatchewan
S0J 2M0
Canada

Phone: 306-883-2500
Fax: 306-883-3799

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First Aid

No matter what you do, it pays to have first aid skills-because you can't learn it in an emergency.

We provide course by St. John Ambulance, which happens to be Canada's leader in first aid training and products. We offer state-of-the-art training in a wide variety of first aid and safety courses. From the industry-leading Standard and Emergency First Aid programs, to specialized training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Wilderness First Aid and Babysitting, we have courses designed to meet your needs.

Our courses often exceed government regulations. And that's not all, by choosing St. John Ambulance programs, you're giving back to your community by supporting our community service volunteers.

First Aid Training can enhance your company's bottom line!

Research has proven that first aid training can reduce on-the-job injuries. Find out more about how St. John Ambulance First Aid training can reduce downtime and benefit your bottom line.

Improve Your Bottom Line. Injuries Are Costly

Workplace injuries are costly to employees and employers alike.

Every hour of every day millions of dollars are spent on medical expenses as a result of injuries. These injuries cost Canada billions of dollars each year.

	One of every four accidents* occurs in the workplace
	98% of these incidents result in injury
	95% of those injuries result in activity loss.

Injuries are costly - costly to your employee, who pays the price in human suffering and inactivity; costly to you, who as an employer faces both direct and indirect costs; and, costly to the nation - a nation struggling under the burden of increasing health care costs.

Has your company joined the growing ranks that recognize that an investment in health and safety is a direct contribution to the bottom line? Is your company ensuring that your employees have a safe and injury-free workplace?

*An accident is defined as something that is unpredictable, something we have no control over. Research indicates that 90% of injuries are predictable and preventable. At St. John Ambulance we prefer the word incident to describe how someone gets injured, because accidents can be prevented through safety sense.

Since introducing safety-oriented first aid training, St. John Ambulance has trained almost 15 million Canadians. Our experience, and our commitment to training excellence, makes St. John Ambulance the best first aid training choice for your workplace.

The Benefits of First Aid Training

Employees Become More Aware of Injury-Causing Situations

St. John Ambulance first aid training increases employee awareness of injury-causing situations anytime, anywhere. Since everybody can encounter injuries on-and off-the-job, St. John Ambulance recommends that you train the entire organization, including all employees working in high-risk areas, executives, managers and office staff.

Your Company Will Benefit With Every Person Trained in First Aid.

	First aid training makes employees more safety conscious and reduces the incidence of injuries at work.
	First aid training can provide protection, security and prompt treatment in case of injury.
	Immediate first aid can save lives, reduce the severity of injuries and promote speedy recovery.
	An improved safety record and the employer's demonstration of concern for safety enhances morale and increases productivity.

Significant Costs of Workplace Injury

The case for an investment in first aid training is clear when you consider both the direct and indirect cost of injuries.

The direct costs of injuries may include:

	provincially run compensation program premiums, assessments and surcharges.
	wage compensation, medical, hospital and rehabilitation costs.
	pensions for dependents of fatally injured workers.
	property damage and loss.

The indirect costs of injuries include, among other things:

	administration of injury claims.
	in-plant medical personnel and supplies.
	time spent by first aid attendant.
	failure to meet orders, production losses and associated overtime.

At Spiritwood Ambulance Care, we believe it makes good business sense to invest in first aid training.

Choose St. John Ambulance

Five Reasons to Choose St. John Ambulance as Your First Aid Training Partner

We are the pioneers and leaders in first aid training and research.
Since we began teaching Canadians in 1883, St. John Ambulance has created the country's most comprehensive and modern series of first aid programs. Our studies clearly establish a beneficial link between first aid training and safety in the workplace, home and community.

Both our Standard and Emergency Level First Aid courses have been revised nation-wide for 2001 to include the most current CPR protocols.
St. John Ambulance trained almost 1 million people from coast to coast in the last year.
Since introducing our first aid courses, we have taught almost 15 million Canadians. This experience helps us instruct people with varied backgrounds and skill levels, from any workplace.
We use the latest first aid theory and teachings.
First Aid and Health Care professionals from across Canada voluntarily serve on our Professional Advisory Committee, ensuring that course material is medically sound and current. Courses contain the latest innovations in first aid instruction and techniques. Our CPR training is taught to the guidelines of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. All St. John Ambulance courses consists of compulsory lessons that provide the critical life-saving skills. In addition, we work with you to select elective lessons which meet your unique requirements.
Flexibility
All St. John Ambulance courses consist of compulsory lessons that provide your employees with critical life-saving skills. In addition, we work with you to select lessons which meet your unique requirements.
Our instructors earn high praise.
Our over 7,000 professional instructors offer invaluable first aid expertise, coupled with teaching excellence. By demonstrating accurately, communicating convincingly, and questioning intently, we create an effective learning environment.

All St. John Ambulance instructors have one thing in common: they share a sense of purpose. Many of our instructors volunteer their time to provide first aid services as Brigade members, whose uniforms and friendly faces are a welcome sign of competent first aid assistance.

First Aid Courses for The Workplace

Flexible, Modular System Meets Workplace Needs

The St. John Ambulance modular system of first aid training was designed with the needs of the workplace in mind. The concept is simple:

There are basic first aid skills that every student should know. Those are the compulsory lessons, in both the Emergency and Standard Level First Aid courses. You, together with a St. John Ambulance representative, can then select elective lessons, to complement these basic skills and customize the training to the specific workplace environment.

Our courses include a manual, activity book exercises, detailed video presentations and practical hands-on sessions. Practical skills are assessed throughout the sessions. Those successfully completing the practical session and final evaluation receive the appropriate St. John Ambulance certificate and pocket card.

Emergency Level First Aid

This minimum 6-1/2 hour course gives participants critical knowledge and the confidence to effectively manage an emergency, without panic or confusion. The focus is on giving first aid for common injuries that could occur in the workplace, or at home. It gives participants the basic skills needed to reduce shock, contain injuries and in many cases, save lives.

Standard Level First Aid

This minimum 13-hour course is designed for those who need more first aid knowledge and skills. Students learn through the same practical, hands-on lesson format as in the Emergency Level course, but with a wider selection of elective topics.

For more information on these or any of our courses, just give us a call. We'd be pleased to schedule an appointment and discuss your training requirements.

Pricing (most requested classes)

Description	Price/person
Emergency First Aid	$65.00
OH & S�Occupational Health & Safety �A� (cost $130) Content: Emergency scene management, shock, unconsciousness, fainting, adult choking & 1-man CPR, medical conditions�(i.e. diabetes, seizures, etc.), AED�Automated External Defibrillation introduction, severe bleeding, secondary assessments, bone, joint, head, spinal, chest, eye, heat and cold injuries, burns, poisons, bites, stings, wound care, rescue carries, AR�artificial respiration for adult, child and infant. Target Audience: Workplace teams Time: 18-20 hours (2 1/2 days)	$130.00
OH & S�Occupational Health & Safety �B� (cost $140) Content: Same as OH&S with Level "B"CPR Target Audience: Workplace teams Time: 18-22 hours (2 1/2 days)	$140.00
OH & S�Occupational Health & Safety �C� (cost $150) Content: Same as OH&S with Level "C" CPR Target Audience: Workplace teams Time: 20-22 hours (3 days)	$150.00
OH & S�Occupational Health & Safety �HCP� (cost $170) Content: Same as OH&S with Level "HCP" CPR Target Audience: Workplace teams Time: 20-22 hours (3 days)	$170.00
The Lifesaver	$30.00
Babysitter Course	$40.00