Columbia Paramedic Academy

Whistler's PT P*P students have been deep diving into all things cardiac and respiratory over the last month. Thanks to our instructor team and BCEHS Operations for their contribution to the education of BC's future paramedics.

PT P*P Prince George coming up on their legacy course completion next workshop. Could not be more proud of the tireless effort these professionals are putting themselves through.

Port Renfrew Volunteer Fire Department hosted the FT P*P class from Victoria for a day of rescue from a beach and vehicle extrication. This was the fifth time they have hosted an AMAZING experience for our students!! We look forward to returning with our students again and again!

The Whistler P*P students have been taking advantage of the weather, getting outside, and honing their trauma skills while collaborating with some amazing community partners. Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Whistler Fire Fighters IAFF Local #3944 hosted the team for a training exercise in technical extrication and the use of their mechanical CPR device, AND Blackcomb Helicopters opened their hangar to the students for a training session in helicopter safety and air medical transport. Huge thank you to the professionals at Whistler Fire Rescue Service and Blackcomb Helicopters for the opportunity to train together!

Congratulations to the Langley FT class that graduated on Friday! Good luck precepting!

Last month Whistler's PT P*P students joined Whistler Blackcomb Patrol for a day learning all things mountain medicine, rescue, and avalanche safety. Huge thanks to WB, Pemberton District Search & Rescue Society, Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association 's Eva and handler Matt O, and all the other patrollers who contributed to our day in the mountains.

Our Victoria Winter FT P*P class spent the day with Port Renfrew Volunteer Fire Department on January 16th going through beach rescue, search grids and vehicle extrication. It was an amazing learning experience!

With our first ever ACP cohort having completed their 2-year diploma program this fall it was recently time to celebrate!

Thank you to the student's friends, loved ones and instructors who came out to help us celebrate these students and their success. And congratulations (L to R) Justin, Andrew, Sara, Aidan and Mike, plus (not pictured because he was in Mexico!) Sean on this tremendous achievement!

The Langley FT P*P cohort is hard at work! P*P skills are practiced everyday, to maximize results, and create muscle memory.

MYM offers a ton of great content that we’ve been proud to include as a support for our P*P and ACP students for years. Very glad to see access expanding to include many more Canadian paramedics through this partnership!

🚑 Big News: Master Your Medics & Paramedic Association of Canada Partnership Announcement! 🚑

We're thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between Master Your Medics and the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC)!

This partnership is a game-changer for paramedics across the country, providing exceptional continuing education opportunities tailored to each level of practice: EMR, P*P, ACP, and EMS educators.

To kick start this collaboration, members of PAC are entitled to two free courses per level from Master Your Medics to further their professional development.

Stay tuned for more details and partnership offerings, and get ready to elevate your expertise with Master Your Medics and the Paramedic Association of Canada. Together, we're committed to your growth and excellence in the field of emergency medical services.
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This past week, our very first ACP cohort met up in person for Workshop 1! We are thrilled to have Dugg Steary as our lead instructor as we bring this “first of its kind” program to the province. Learn more about Dugg here:https://columbiaparamedic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Dugg-Steary-bio.pdf

Today is National Healthcare Assistant Day. Thank you to our Frontline Workers!