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January 25, 2024

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Occupational Competency Standard for Paramedics (new standard)

CSA
This Standard identifies the professional activities and supporting competencies required of paramedics in Canada. It reflects current practice in Canada and anticipated future practice needs. Learn More

Cadre national de compétences des paramédics (Nouvelle édition)

CSA
Cette norme identifie les activités professionnelles et les compétences requises des paramédics au Canada. Elle reflète la pratique actuelle au Canada et les besoins futurs prévus en matière de pratique. Learn More

PAC NEWS

PAC Awards of Excellence Program call for nominations 2024

PAC
The Paramedic Association of Canada has developed an awards program to recognize exceptional Canadian paramedics and paramedic supporters at the national level. These awards presentations will be held during the Paramedics Across Canada Expo in Halifax on September 21, 2024. Read More

Call for presentations

PAC
We are now accepting speaker presentations for consideration at PACE2024, scheduled for September 18-22, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Learn More

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PARAMEDIC NEWS

Mental-health support for Indigenous paramedic service in Quebec a 'landmark partnership'

CityNews Montréal
A national mental health service provider will be offering help to an Indigenous paramedic service on the Mohawk territory of Kanesatake, north of Montreal and neighbouring communities. Read More

Union representing paramedics reaches settlement on grievances filed over vaccine mandates

CKLW-AM
The union representing paramedics, EMS logistics and support staff in Windsor-Essex says it has reached settlement agreements with The County of Essex for some of their members on grievances filed over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Read More

Paramedics in London, ON sound alarm about state of profession

CTVNews
The calls are coming in at a higher rate than ever, but there are fewer ambulances to respond. Read More

BC paramedics respond to 90 frostbite, hypothermia calls in 12 days

Global News
Paramedics across the province responded to 90 calls tied to frostbite and hypothermia over 12 days in January, according to B.C. Emergency Health Services. Read More

Hutch Ambulance provides aid to Local Legion Branch 56

SwiftCurrentOnline
The Local Legion Branch 56 in Swift Current is the recipient of a major donation. Hutch Ambulance presented the Legion with a cheque for $2,668.71. Read More

Ambulance carrying a patient and vehicle collide near Brampton and Caledon border

insauga.com
An ambulance and vehicle collided on a snowy road near the Caledon and Brampton border. The ambulance was carrying a patient when it collided with a vehicle on Heart Lake Road, north of Mayfield Road, a spokesperson with Peel Regional Paramedic Services tells insauga.com. Read More

Quebec is still the only province without a helicopter ambulance system. What's the hold up?

CBC
Almost a year after Quebec announced funding, details about when service will start still vague. Read More

No serious injuries when ambulance slides off road onto side in Lunenburg County

SaltWire
There were no serious injuries when an ambulance slid into a ditch in Lunenburg County. RCMP spokesman Const. Dominic Laflamme said the rig wasn't carrying any patients when the incident happened on Cornwall Road in Union Square. Read More

Conservative MP calls on province to keep air ambulance service in Gander

NTV
The Conservative MP for central Newfoundland is calling on the province to keep air ambulance service in Gander. Read More

Alberta family stresses the importance of STARS, as air ambulance launches annual lotto

CityNews Edmonton
Theo Konidas is alive because of the efforts made by STARS. Three years ago, the young adult was in a snowmobiling accident that left him unconscious. But after his father performed CPR on him and STARS arrived to continue treatment, he was able to overcome his injuries after waking from a coma that lasted four days. Read More

Local paramedics recognized for exemplary service

The Wellington Advertiser
Three local paramedics were among 65 from across the province to receive Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars at a ceremony at Queen's Park. Read More

PSPNET

PSPNET
Public Safety Personnel (PSP) is a broad term that includes individuals (career and volunteer) that ensure the safety of Canadians. Read More

Saskatchewan man who went on stabbing rampage wasn't on RCMP team's radar: Officer

CityNews Toronto
The man who went on a stabbing rampage on a Saskatchewan First Nation wasn't on the radar of the province's specialized enforcement team ahead of the massacre. Read More

March 2024 Symposium

CIPSRT
March 19-20, 2024
Ottawa, ON
Learn More

Ambulance involved in two-vehicle crash in Mississauga

insauga.com
A two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance in Mississauga's north end is being investigated by Peel Regional Police. It's not yet known if occupants of either vehicle, an SUV and a Region of Peel ambulance, suffered serious injuries in the collision, which took place at Kennedy Road and Edwards Boulevard. Read More

Canadian Paramedicine — Jan. 2024

Canadian Paramedicine
The Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) has partnered with the CSA Group to manage the renewal of the existing National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) and incorporate it into a new standard. Read More

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