St. John Ambulance Canada
St. John Ambulance Canada
St. John Ambulance Canada (pronunciation: Saint John Am-bu-lance Can-a-da) is a charitable organization in Canada that provides various health and safety services.
Etymology
The name "St. John Ambulance" is derived from the Order of St. John, a Christian organization that provided medical care during the Crusades in the 11th century. The term "ambulance" comes from the Latin word "ambulare", which means "to walk or move about", which is a reference to early medical care where patients were moved by lifting or wheeling. The addition of "Canada" signifies the organization's location and operation within Canada.
History
St. John Ambulance has been providing first aid and CPR training as well as community service in Canada since 1883. It is part of the international St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade.
Services
St. John Ambulance Canada offers a variety of services including First Aid and CPR training, Community Service, and products related to health and safety. They also provide Therapy Dog services to communities across Canada.
Related Terms
- First Aid: The immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill.
- CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving technique that is used when someone's heartbeat or breathing has stopped.
- Community Service: Voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area.
- Therapy Dog: A dog trained to provide affection, comfort and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, and disaster areas.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on St. John Ambulance Canada
- Wikipedia's article - St. John Ambulance Canada
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