28 May Wrapping up the end of Paramedic Services Week 2022 with Paramedic Services Recognition Day

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Today is the last day of Paramedic Services Week 2022, which has been all about the ‘Faces of Paramedicine’. Each day of the week has had a specific theme aimed at educating the public on the many different and vital roles that exist within paramedic services.  “Everyday paramedics work in different ways in your community,” OAPC President Peter F. Dundas says. “We provide expert emergency care when the unexpected happens.  We help older adults stay safely at home for as long as...

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20 May THE OAPC CELEBRATES THE ‘FACES OF PARAMEDICINE’: Paramedic Services Week, May 22 to 28, 2022

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Every day, 8,600 paramedics provide expert care in their communities across Ontario. They are supported by dispatch communication staff, logistics, procurement and fleet teams, and special teams such as tactical, technical rescue, marine and bicycle units. This Paramedic Services Week, the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs recognizes all the “Faces of Paramedicine” and encourages all Ontarians to do the same.   “Our Paramedic Services and their teams have stepped up day after day to respond to the pandemic, and provide care where...

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25 Mar The OAPC endorses this year’s Paramedic Services Week theme “The Faces of Paramedicine”

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The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC) have announced the theme for this year's Paramedic Services week,  which will take place on May 22nd-28th. The 'Faces of Paramedicine’ week will focus on different specialties within the Paramedic profession and will have the following sub-themes for each weekday: Monday — Communication (9-1-1 Dispatch) Tuesday — Civilian and Community Paramedic Wednesday — Specialties (CBRNE, Marine, Military, Tactical, Critical Care/Air) Thursday — Educators and Research Friday — Support Services (logistics, fleet, procurement, OHS) Saturday — Recognition Day (for all paramedics) More information...

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28 May Be Citizen Ready: Get Prepared – Paramedic Services Week 2021 Blog Series

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Natural disasters and emergencies can strike at any time, but if one occurred tomorrow, would you be prepared? As it may take emergency workers some time to reach you, you should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. The Government of Ontario provides excellent emergency preparedness guidelines, which you can access here. Here is a high-level summary of what is recommended: Step 1. Know the risks Although the consequences of various disasters can be similar,...

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27 May Be Citizen Ready: Recognizing the Signs of an Opioid Overdose – Paramedic Services Week 2021 Blog Series

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Throughout Canada the misuse of opioids, particularly fentanyl, is a growing public health crisis. In some parts of Ontario, paramedic services are responding to a record-breaking amount of calls related to Opioid overdose. Opioids—like fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone and hydromorphone—are medications that can help relieve pain. They can be legally prescribed or found in different forms illegally i.e. street drugs. For example, Fentanyl and other dangerous substances are being mixed with or disguised as other drugs like heroin, cocaine and ecstasy/MDMA....

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