FREE WEBINAR: Understanding AED, FIRST AID and CPR in the Workplace

You never know when somebody in your workspace may need CPR or First Aid, and having trained staff can be critical in these emergency situations. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) help save thousands of lives in Canada each year. The statistics on survival with an AED used within minutes are amazing, giving people a significantly higher chance of survival.

Our professionals are going to speak about why you should consider having an AED in your workplace; the regulations you should be aware of for AEDs, First Aid, and CPR; and the key points to look for before booking a training course online. 

Cheryl Claringbold, HR Performance & Results 

Cheryl joined HR Performance & Results in 2014. As HR Partner, Cheryl has been providing a full complement of services and support to clients at the senior level from complex advisory services to conducting workplace harassment investigations to developing and implementing human resources and health and safety programs.

Having held senior positions in a variety of sectors including manufacturing and long-term care, and in combination with her broad range of experience in Sales, Marketing, and Public Relations, Cheryl brings over 25 years of skills and expertise in Executive Administration and Human Resources management.

Cheryl is a graduate from Trent University with an Honours Degree in Sociology. An experienced orator, Cheryl is also a key speaker and facilitator for both internal clients and external business events to small and large audiences.

In her spare time (which she doesn’t have much of!), she loves to hang out with her family at their trailer, occasionally play golf, and jam out to her favourite 70’s & 80’s tunes on Spotify!

Kevin Gee, Barrie First Aid & CPR Training 

Kevin opened Barrie First Aid and CPR Training in January 2019 after teaching with EMT Canada for 1 year. While with EMT Canada, Kevin realized that there was room in the Barrie market for another First Aid Training provider, so he decided to launch Barrie First Aid and CPR Training. For almost 2 years the business ran out of a small office in Elmvale teaching groups of 5-10 people. February 1, 2021 Kevin opened a new training facility in Barrie and is continuing to expand steadily. Kevin has a background in construction, transportation management and has been to school to become a Paramedic. Kevin has a passion and love for the outdoors and gets outside with his wife, 2 daughters and dog any chance he gets.

Barrie First Aid provides a flexible solution with the highest standards in Barrie for your First Aid and CPR Training needs. We understand the industry and your requirements as a business to ensure that you have the right course and right equipment to meet your WSIB obligations.

Martin Andrews, Vita First Aid

Martin is the owner of Vita First Aid; he started the company in 2018 to help save lives by making AEDs more accessible.

After just several years Vita has grown to become Canada’s AED company. Organizations and individuals from across Canada look to Vita to provide them with expert advice and the best products and services in the country.

In July 2020, an Ontario Bill 141 received royal assent to mandate AEDs in certain locations. Martin and many other organizations had been lobbying the government for several years to act. This is just the beginning of making AEDs required similar to fire extinguishers.