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February 29, 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

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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

Exhibitor opportunities
PAC
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PARAMEDIC NEWS

Muskoka Paramedic Service adds a new remote response vehicle to its fleet
Doppler
Deputy chief of the Muskoka Paramedic Services, Stuart McKinnon, was before the District Health Services Committee recently to introduce the purchase of a new rapid response vehicle. McKinnon said the vehicle will help paramedics access difficult areas, particularly during challenging conditions. Read More

Kamloops mayor's paramedic announcement erroneous: BC Ambulance Service
iNFOnews
The mayor of Kamloops tried to use an impending B.C. Ambulance Service announcement for the city to stall the addition of a medical unit to the local fire department. Other than news that Kamloops would be getting a "service extension," Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson would not share any details, suggesting he would wait until the ambulance service is prepared. Read More

Nationalization is the only solution for Quebec's paramedic services
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Recently, a report aired on the TVA program J.E. that discussed the issue of performance targets for Quebec's paramedic services not being met, and the numerous of people who have been impacted by the situation. Read More

Paramedics in our Ontario city were burning out. Then, the opioid crisis came to town
Maclean's
Up until the 1990s, paramedics had a limited role: We were basically drivers who brought patients to the hospital as quickly as possible. But then colleges began training paramedics in advanced life support, and soon we were practising a form of medicine in the backs of our trucks, administering IV medications and intubating patients. Read More

Interested in a paramedic career? Perth County's recruitment drive is underway
StratfordToday
Perth County's Paramedic Services are accepting applications for new members to join their team under an annual recruitment effort that started recently. Perth County said it is currently recruiting 15 to 20 new members. Read More

NS volunteer firefighters upset by long waits for paramedics at crash scenes
The Canadian Press via Global News
Volunteer firefighters say they're feeling "helpless" as they endure long waits for paramedics to arrive at health emergencies in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Read More

Off-duty paramedics, beach-goers in the right place to save soccer player, surfer
Times Colonist
The five — including a family of three — were recognized in a B.C. Emergency Heath Services Vital Link ceremony for their lifesaving efforts. Read More

Family, off-duty paramedics awarded for saving lives in Jordan River, Duncan
Goldstream News Gazette
During a surf trip near Jordan River, the Krzymowski family was taking a coffee break in their converted school bus when suddenly they heard shouting. Someone had collapsed about five feet in front of their vehicle, spurring what turned into life-saving efforts that resulted in the family and an off-duty paramedic being awarded. Read More

West Island ambulance response times higher than other areas in Montreal
Global News
Numbers shared by Urgences Santé show that response times in the West Island are higher than in other areas. If you live in Beaconsfield or Baie D'Urfé, it might take 15 minutes and eight seconds to see an ambulance show up. Read More

Helicopter giant contests BC government air ambulance contract award
Burnaby NOW
A division of the world's largest helicopter manufacturer is contesting the B.C. government's air ambulance contract with a Parksville company. Read More

Wait times for an ambulance in Quebec 'unacceptable,' says health minister
CTV News
Quebec's Health Minister Christian Dube says wait times for ambulances in the province are "unacceptable" and an action plan is coming to improve access in the coming days. Read More

No injuries in collision involving ambulance with patient on board: NL Health Services
VOCM-TV
According to NL Health Services, an ambulance carrying a patient was involved in an accident, but no one was hurt. Details of the crash are being examined, according to NL Health Services. Read More

Province invests $3.85M in medical first responders
The Lethbridge Herald
The Alberta government has announced $3.85 million in new funding to Medical First Responders to benefit more than 200 medical MFR partner agencies. Read More

Granisle to get increased ambulance service
Houston Today
Recruiting is underway for what will be a beefed up provincial ambulance service in Granisle. Current projections are for new staffers to be in position following an expansion of ambulance service throughout rural and remote locations in B.C. first announced last November. Read More

Webinar: The assessment and measurement of moral injury and moral distress
Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families
There is growing interest in integrating moral injury and moral distress into clinical practice, research and community settings. Yet, this surge in interest is met with challenges regarding the measurement accuracy of self-report scales aimed at capturing these constructs. Read More

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