What is a Paramedic?
A paramedic provides out of hospital care to ill and injured people. Paramedics work in ambulances, are governed under the Ambulance Act, and are certified by a physician to perform at least one delegated controlled act. Controlled acts include defibrillation, medication administration, and endo-tracheal intubation. There are three levels of paramedics in the province of Ontario: primary care, advanced care, and critical care. In northwestern Ontario, primary and advanced care paramedics work on land ambulances, and critical care paramedics work on air ambulances.Superior North EMS employs primary care paramedics throughout the District of Thunder Bay advanced care paramedics in Thunder Bay and Armstrong. A primary care paramedic must complete a two year college diploma program prior to gaining employment. An advanced care paramedic must complete an additional year of education and training to work at the advanced level.
All paramedics are qualified to perform:
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Patient assessment |
Immobilization & traction |
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Oxygen administration via various methods |
Basic airway management |
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Trauma care, including basic wound care |
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation |
Controlled Medical Acts
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Primary Care Paramedic |
Advanced Care Paramedic |
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Administration of: |
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