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Batt et al. Identifying Features of a System of Practice to Inform a Contemporary Competency Framework for Paramedics in Canada
Abstract Introduction: Paramedic practice is highly variable, occurs in diverse contexts, and involves the assessment and management of a range of presentations of varying acuity[…]
Career Framework for Paramedics
Attention Canadian Paramedics! Check out the (just published!) Career Framework for Paramedics to get insight into career options and pathways available to you, things you[…]
Mausz et al. Hazard Flagging as a Risk Mitigation Strategy for Violence against Emergency Medical Services
Abstract: Paramedics are increasingly being subjected to violence, creating the potential for significantphysical and psychological harm. Where a patient has a history of violent behavior,[…]
Bolster: Speaker announcement – ACP Primary Care Conference
Joining as a panelist at next month’s ACP Primary Care Conference is Jen Bolster. Jen, a former Paramedic Practice Leader in Canada, will join a[…]
Cameron: Webinar – Defending dignity
Looking forward to hearing from Cheryl Cameron, M.Ed, ACP and others next week on critical care transport and end-of-life care. Register now at bit.ly/defendingdignity
Lanos: Webinar – Organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Looking forward to hearing from Chelsea Lanos next week on organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Chelsea has done some amazing work in this area[…]
Mausz et al. Sexist, Racist, and Homophobic Violence against Paramedics in a Single Canadian Site
Abstract: Violence against paramedics is widely recognized as a serious, but underreported, problem.While injurious physical attacks on paramedics are generally reported, non-physical violence is lesslikely[…]
Pre-print. Batt et al. Representing Contemporary Paramedic Practice in Canada: Development of the National Competency Framework for Paramedics
Paramedicine is a domain of practice and health profession that specialises in the provision of health and social care across a range of settings including,[…]
Speaker announcement: PCC Leadership Summit
Title: Time for change – envisioning a future state for paramedicine in Canada Paramedic practice has evolved across Canada over the last 15 years to[…]
Johnston et al. Portrayals of a profession: Reflecting on media depictions of paramedics
Today’s paramedics increasingly come from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. They are well educated, highly skilled professionals who provide care in many contexts[…]