While the face-to-face first aid training provided by St. John Ambulance has been put on hold for the time being, this might be an ideal time for employers and individuals to take advantage of online learning opportunities for personal and professional development. SJA offers 17 online training programs including Infection Control, WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG). These certifications can be completed completely online. For information and pricing visit https://lnkd.in/gYmbPpj.

The WSIB and the Ministry of Labour require employers to have an employee on duty at all times in each work area with a valid First Aid certification. SJA offers a blended online learning option allowing students to complete the first half of this training online, only requiring half the time in class. In response to the COVID-19 work interruptions, SJA is allowing students 90 days from the completion of the online portion, to complete their in-class requirements. We are encouraging individuals to use this time to work through the online training and register into one of our future in-class training dates. For more information please call Ken Thomson at 905-685-8964 x203.

St. John Ambulance (SJA) is available to assist clients with any needs they have surrounding first aid kits and related supplies as well as Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs.) In Niagara, please reach out to Ken Thomson atken.thomson@sja.ca for any first aid kit and equipment needs.

Once the COVID-19 related work interruptions are lifted, SJA is confident Niagara businesses – in every industry – will boom. Meeting these regulated training requirements now, is a great use time so employers and employees are ready and available to work when the time comes.