General Information

Registration Information

To register for a course, please download a Registration Form (in pdf format), complete the form and either mail it to us or fax it to us using the contact information that is on the form.

Payment for courses can be made by:

• cash, money order, debit or credit card in person at our office during business hours (Mon - Fri)
• a credit card number (remember expiry date) over the phone, by fax on the registration form, or mail with the registration form
• a money order mailed with the registration form

Note: Personal cheques are not accepted. Thank you.

Applications for courses are taken until class is full. Early registration is advised to avoid disappointment. Registrants who withdraw from the class 5 days prior to class commencement may make an application for a refund. A $10 administration fee is deducted on all refunds. An administration fee of $5 is applied per application to transfer classes. St. John Ambulance reserves the right to cancel any classes in which the minimum registration is not received or for other reasons as required. Every effort will be made to notify all registrants in the event that a class is cancelled. St. John Ambulance provides certificates for courses upon successful completion. Mandatory attendance to all sessions is required and students are evaluated on practical skills as well as on a written multiple choice quiz. Verbal tests are available by request. First Aid certificates are valid for 3 years. It is recommended that CPR certificates are renewed annually.

Our Instructors

Our national Instructor Certification Program ensures that instructors are selected, trained and developed in accordance with our high standards. In addition to the highest level of competence in first aid techniques, the program ensures our instructors maintain current teaching knowledge and professional development, including the latest adult education techniques. All of our instructors have first hand experience in health and safety related fields and bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom with backgrounds that include: ambulance personnel, doctors, paramedics, nurses, fire fighters, police, teachers, occupational health and safety personnel, and brigade volunteers.

Becoming An Instructor

If you have a background in teaching, a health or safety related field, and have successfully completed a St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid and CPR (level C) course, you may apply to be an instructor. For more information, contact your nearest St. John branch office.

Prerequisites

Course prerequisites are identified in this calendar. Where applicable, registrants will be required to show proof of prerequisite completion.

CPR Standards

All cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) courses are taught to St. John Ambulance national standards which are in accordance with those set by The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.