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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BAR1574 | Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contacts | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 705-726-0991 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-269-0968 |
| Fax | 705-726-3246 |
| barriesimcoemuskoka@on.sja.ca | |
| Website | www.sja.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Twitter |
| Primary Contact | Cathy Banting, Branch Manager; Phone: 705-726-0991 ext 223; Email: Cathy.Banting@on.sja.ca |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Description and Service | |
| Former Name | St John Ambulance. Greater Barrie Area - Central North ; St John Ambulance. South Simcoe County Branch |
| Description (Service) | First Aid and CPR training programs for workplace, home and the community * WSIB approved workplace courses include Standard and Emergency First Aid with CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and WHMIS and Health and Safety Training * First Aid courses also include modules on Opioid Overdoses and Mental Health First Aid General interest courses offered in CPR, Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Pet First Aid, Babysitting and Home Alone, Mental Health First Aid, New Parent Workshop * courses advertised when available and private/custom courses in CPR (minimum 6 people) and First Aid (minimum 10 people) for businesses and individuals upon request * First Aid courses offered to seniors through seniors groups and institutions * see website for course dates and locations First Aid kits for the workplace, home, automobile, boat, sports club and supplies available for purchase * AED units and supplies available for purchase Volunteer community services include the Medical First Responder Members that provide first aid services at public functions upon request * child car seat education inspections and clinics available with appointment * Youth Cadet Program (see separate record) and Dog Therapy Program where dogs and their handlers visit hospitals, nursing homes, schools and libraries |
| Eligibility | No restrictions * Courses: 16yrs and up * Babysitting Courses: Boys, Girls 10 1/2-14yrs |
| Application | Registration required for courses * visit website for course details and registration |
| Languages | English - some courses available in French |
| Fees | Program - Fee per course |
| Volunteer Description | * volunteers, ages 16 and up, for one year commitment * providing First Aid for public and community events (training in First Aid, CPR, and health care is given), doing promotional tasks such as raffles, displays, visiting schools, assistance with weekly bingos |
| Location Information | |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Simcoe County - No restrictions for courses |
| Site Location | Barrie by the Bay, Door 4 |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bradford St and Simcoe St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Record Details | |
| Elections | n/a |
| Print Material | Available in both English & French |