Medicboy said:
FYI, Toronto EMS offers
free training ( including "ride-outs" ) and certifications to young people under the age of 25.
You will be credited with volunteer hours related to the profession. You will receive a letter (s) of reference from the department.
This helps when competing for placement into a Paramedic program.
You will receive ( free ) certification in:
WSIB EMS First Aid. Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid or St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid.
Ontario Heart and Stroke Basic Rescuer “C” CPR and Certification in AED (Public Access Defibrillator).
TEMS Communications VHF Radio Course on “Land” and optional certificate in “Aeronautical” or Communications Canada Restricted Radio Operators (Land) Certificate.
Volunteer service hours at EMS special events ( CNE etc. )
Orientation on Paramedic equipment.
Wilderness First Aid/Survival Course.
VHF Marine Radio Certificate.
Orientation in EMS operations and procedures.
“Emergency First Responder” Course and certificate.
Amateur Radio License (Basic Level) - optional.
A minimum of two ride-outs on an EMS ambulance.
Raising and lowering of 35A - loading and unloading of 35A from vehicle.
Use of the scoop, #9, pole stretcher and stair chair.
Use of EMS event radios and radio procedures.
Overview of TEMS and MOH ACR forms and documentation.
Familiarisation with contents of ambulance patient care section, BLS kits.
Orientation with other areas of EMS – Marine, ETF, PSU, ESU, HUSAR, Driver training, CACC, etc.
Level 1
Basic assessment of ABCs
Rescue Breathing for adults
C.P.R. for adults
EMS Standard First Aid, Basic Rescuer C.P.R., Automatic External Defibrillator Certification
Level 2
Basic Patient Assessment
Incident and Medical History Taking
BLS management for choking
Rescue breathing
C.P.R. (adult, child, infant), AED
Jaw thrusts and head tilt / chin lifts
Basic care for bleeding
Basic immobilization techniques
C-spine manual immobilization
Use of back boards
BLS care for shock
BLS care hypothermia, heat related emergencies
Level 3
Wilderness Patient Assessments
Wilderness implications for C.P.R.
Improvised splinting and bandaging
Wilderness Transportation and evacuation techniques
Long term care for wounds and infections
Long term for hypothermia, cold and heat related emergencies, dehydration
Emergency shelter and fire creation
Basic Ice and Water Rescue
EMS Wilderness First Aid/Survival
Level 4
Enhanced patient assessment
Assessment full vital signs including blood pressure, LOA, pupils, HR, RR, skin condition
Use of BVM
Use of oxygen and O2 delivery methods (NRB, Nasal Canula)
Use of oropharyngeal airways
Use of v-vac suction
Use of backboards, KED, C-collars,
sager traction splint
Enhanced assessments of injuries
Basic principles of triage and MCI
Emergency First Responder (EFR/EMR)
Level 5
SFA Instructor Certification
Teaches SFA/CPR/AED
Like I said above regarding Paramedic programs, "Be sure to confirm with CFRC if the one you choose is acceptable to them."
