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Violence Against Canadian Paramedics Study – Announcement

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

PCC Members, We are very pleased to announce that the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) has received approval for a national research study on violence against paramedics via targeted investment funds through Defence Research Development Canada (DRDC) Centre for Security Science (CSS). Violence against Paramedics is unacceptable.

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How to Become a Community Paramedic

Unitek EMT

By extending the traditional role of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, Community Paramedics are instrumental in bridging gaps within the healthcare system, […] The post How to Become a Community Paramedic appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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Perez and Finstad Push Medic to Paramedic Provision

American Ambulance Association

The post Perez and Finstad Push Medic to Paramedic Provision appeared first on American Ambulance Association. This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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Resource Deficiencies in Paramedic Programs

The EMS Educator

How involved in education is the medical director for your paramedic program? Join us as we interview research authors Michael Kaduce and Jonathan Powell, who recently published a paper in Prehospital Emergency Care titled: Medical Directors, Facilities, and Finances: Resource Deficiencies in Accredited Paramedic Programs.

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Are EMTs and Paramedics the Same Thing?

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

If you're looking for emergency medical training and certification in Utah , you may wonder what the difference is between an EMT and a Paramedic. EMTs and Paramedics are often used interchangeably. Read on as we dive into the differences, highlighting the opportunities and qualifications needed to become an EMT or a Paramedic in Utah.

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part 2

EMS 12-Lead

We will be using redacted information from different cases where paramedics attempted TCP in the field. In this call, paramedics arrived on scene to find a patient apneic and pulseless with CPR in progress by first responders (AED had an unknown unshockable rhythm). The paramedics initially set the current at 60mA.

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Paramedic Workforce Disparities Marked by Geographical Positioning

International Journal of Paramedicine

Introduction: Effective service delivery and the wellbeing of the paramedic workforce is reliant on confounding factors and is effectuated by geographical positioning. Key words including paramedic*, EMT, urban OR metro*, rural OR remote and disparit* were inserted into the search engines MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus and Scopus.