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How to Become a Flight Paramedic?
The ultimate guide to become a flight paramedic: A delay in emergency medical response can be life-threatening. Every second counts in these circumstances and even the slightest delay can be the difference between life and death. Ambulances are usually the first...
What’s the difference between a Paramedic and a Combat Medical Technician?
A paramedic is a healthcare professional who provides emergency medical care. They may work in a hospital, clinic, or ambulance service. A combat medical technician is a specialist in providing immediate and advanced medical care to wounded soldiers on the...
Advantages of Basic Life Support – BLS Certification in Canada
Did you know that in Canada, it is required by law to be certified in Basic Life Support – BLS Certification to work in a healthcare setting? BLS is a course that provides participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to save lives in a cardiac arrest...
911 Dispatcher Course – 5 Reasons You Should Choose Paramedic Academy
Becoming a 911 dispatcher or call taker is exciting and rewarding. You'll be helping people every day, but the job also comes with challenges such as stress and long shifts. If you're planning to start a career in emergency services,...
Performing Arts to Paramedics- Why I Chose to be a Paramedic
Paramedicine is a career that has always appealed to me. Paramedicine is a highly challenging profession, where every day presents new obstacles to overcome. It requires compassion, ambition, ongoing education, hard work, diligence and a passion for lifelong learning....
Why Did I Choose To Be a Paramedic?
Paramedicine is a field that has intrigued me for the past few years, and the more I learned about it over the years, the more I wanted to join the field. My main reason for selecting paramedic profession goes back to my days working as an authorized...
Future of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) isn’t a service that provides basic life support to the community or Uber’s people to the hospital like the roadrunner, or at least it isn’t anymore. EMS consists of a little of technology, humanity, medicine, business, health, caring,...
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...