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7 Must-Have Essential Skills For Emergency Dispatchers
Emergency dispatchers are an integral part of the 911 system – they are who the public turns to during some of their most distressing times. This rewarding career allows you to serve your community and help people in need. Dispatchers are the bridge between the public...
6 Tips For Landing Your First Job As A Paramedic
In this blog, we will discuss the increasing demand in healthcare and how paramedic jobs are rapidly growing after the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Just like any other profession, adequate preparation is imperative. Towards the end of your paramedic...
Technologies That Will Change The Future of EMS In Canada
From driverless cars through medical drones to artificial intelligence (A.I.), advanced technologies are enhancing the field of emergency medical services or EMS. It’s helpful to have a better look at how those technologies are influencing emergency care in Canada and...
How to Handle Stress as a Paramedic OR EMT?
Being a medical professional like a paramedic officer and EMT in 2021 has been more challenging due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The challenges and stress levels have raised exponentially for medical professionals in Canada and around the globe. Most likely every...
How To Land A Job As 911 Dispatcher In Canada?
There has been a paradigm shift in job requirements after the Covid-19 pandemic around the world. 911 Dispatcher jobs in Canada have increased rapidly due to the after-effects of the pandemic. 911 call takers and dispatchers, government emergency telecommunications...
The Next Big Thing In Paramedic Training
The next big thing in paramedic training in Canada and the world will be learning through VR or virtual reality as the next step in simulation training. Paramedics in Canada are expected to see continued job growth after the Covid-19 pandemic, primarily as more and...
ECG Technicians Career & Interesting Facts
Electrocardiogram or ECG technicians perform diagnostics tests that help physicians/ doctors identify cardiovascular problems in patients. ECG technicians can help discover irregularities in the heart, which could lead to a...
Must Know Basic Life Support Terminology
Basic life support also known as BLS is the basic care that public safety professionals, first-responders and healthcare providers provide to anyone experiencing an obstructed airway, respiratory distress or cardiac arrest. One of...
Qualities of a Good Emergency Dispatcher
The emergency dispatcher, also known as emergency telecommunicator or 911 dispatcher, is the public safety system's lifeline. Being an emergency dispatcher can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. However, the job comes with a lot of responsibility and many...
8 Reasons You Should Study with Ontario Paramedic Academy
Ontario Paramedic - Paramedics are the front line of healthcare in Canada, and trained professionals are always in-demand. The first step to start your journey as a Primary Care Paramedic is to get trained in an approved institution that can offer you skills and...