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March 14, 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

Exhibitor opportunities

PAC
Are you a company that is involved in the Paramedic world? Obtaining an exhibitor booth at Paramedicine Across Canada Expo 2024 Paramedic Market is the perfect opportunity to network with frontline paramedics, service operators and industry professionals, opening the door to gain new clients. Read More

PARAMEDIC NEWS

Paramedic says volunteering at Lighthouse an 'eye-opener'

OrilliaMatters
They say "it takes a village." With the numerous services that The Lighthouse offers, it truly takes a village to operate the organization. Read More

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IWD: Weyburn Paramedic challenges assumptions

DiscoverWeyburn
Rikki Miller is one of the many dedicated Paramedics who works in the Weyburn area. For this International Women's Day, Rikki shared how her career has brought out the best in her and what it takes to serve in such a role. Read More

Strathmore man with Down syndrome named honorary paramedic

CTVNews
Ty Dahl showed up at the door to the Wheatland EMS station in Strathmore 15 months ago and wanted to be part of the team. Kevin Link, the operations manager, couldn't refuse the request. Read More

New clot-busting intervention provided by Prince George paramedics saving lives of heart attack patients

Prince George Citizen
Collaborative Heart Attack Management Program (CHAMP) restoring heart function in the back of an ambulance, minimizing hospital stays and reducing heath care costs. Read More

'I love everything about this profession': Hat High students dive into world of paramedics

CHAT News Today!
Delivering life-saving care in a moving vehicle on the road to the hospital — no doubt, it's a challenging career. Medicine Hat High School students in science-based courses got a firsthand look into the world of paramedics for Paramedicine Day. Read More

Essex Windsor EMS, hospitals reduce Code Blacks in 2023

CBC
Essex Windsor EMS is seeing an annual decrease in time spent in Code Black as the service goes through systemic changes alongside area hospitals. A Code Black occurs whenever there is no available ambulance to respond to an emergency situation. Read More

BCEHS puts brakes on staffing changes in Barriere, Clearwater

North Thompson Star/Journal
The BC Emergency Health Service (BCEHS) has postponed phasing out temporary staff at Barriere and Clearwater after catching North Thompson Valley leaders off guard with a staffing reduction. Read More

Open house pushes for more women in aviation: Sask. Air Ambulance

Global News
The Saskatchewan Air Ambulance team held an open house in Saskatoon to promote women in aviation. Members of the SAA team discussed their roles, training and experience with students interested in aviation careers. Read More

Wider impact of Ottawa mass killings felt by first responders, teachers — and kids

CBC
The gut-punch of the gruesome mass killings that left five family members and one acquaintance dead is being felt widely in Ottawa — from the former teachers and classmates of two of the child victims to the police officers who rushed to the scene. Read More

Event celebrates PE's women first responders, offering support and inspiration

CBC
When Karen Morrison launched what would become a 25-year firefighting career in Windsor, Ont., her fire department didn't actually have equipment that would fit her. Until then, no woman had ever been a professional firefighter anywhere in Canada. Read More

York Region services, first responders tackle encampment solutions

NewmarketToday
"We certainly haven't seen the very violent, police-heavy evictions that we've seen in other municipalities" but "we do know that encampment evictions are happening in York Region," says community legal clinic director. Read More

Inquest jury recommends better communication among first-responders

OrilliaMatters
An inquest into the 2018 death of a Barrie man wrapped up Thursday with a final cross-examination and the jury being left to ponder 11 possible recommendations aimed at better communication between emergency services. Read More

First responder-turned-MLA wants easier access to naloxone nasal spray in PE

CBC
Naloxone nasal sprays should be more readily available in Prince Edward Island, both for first-responders and members of the public, says a backbench MLA. Read More

Exploring the association between exercise activity and mental health among Canadian paramedics

University of Regina
The research is designed to examine the effects of exercise on paramedics' physical and mental health. De-identified data from the research will be used in presentations, scientific journal articles and professional communications. Read More

International Paramedics Day

College of Paramedics
International Paramedics Day will be held on 8 July 2024 to build a better understanding of the breadth and depth of work carried out by paramedics around the world. Read More

Biotech company Emyria trials MDMA therapy with first responders as industry scrambles to market

ABC News
Drug development companies are racing to deliver psychedelic therapy services after last year's TGA approval. Andrew Forrest-backed biotech company Emyria is trialling free MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD to first responders. Read More

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