The PCC invites you to join us in celebrating Paramedic Services Week, May 23rd-29th.
The theme for Paramedic Services Week 2021 is Paramedic as Educator – Citizen Ready and demonstrates the important role that paramedics play as educators to the public.
As healthcare professionals, paramedics are often incorporating the best research into practice but the public doesn’t always know why. In efforts to help the public understand why simple steps taken CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE in many emergencies prior to help arriving, the PCC looks to build on existing education and incorporating new trending treatments for the public to be CITIZEN READY.
The first day of Paramedic Services Week is Sunday, May 23rd, the public education component begins Monday, May 24th and wraps up on Saturday May 29th. Each of the first five days has a specific public education focus that is designed to prepare citizens for an emergency. Day six is an opportunity for the public to get to know their local paramedics and emergency medical responders through recognition initiatives.
Please see the below two documents that can be utilized for Sunday May 23rd, which highlights 911 Activation.
Click here to download (M) 9-1-1 Activation and Call Screening_media-pubeducation
Click here to download (M) 9-1-1 Activation and Call Screening_messaging
We will be sharing additional detailed information on each topic this week on our Paramedic Services Week webpage.
Monday – Activation of 911
Tuesday – Control the Bleeding
Wednesday – High Performance CPR
Thursday – Opioid Overdoses
Friday – Emergency Preparedness (the first 72 hours)
Saturday – Paramedic Services Recognition Day
The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada welcome you to use any or all of the packages that have been developed for this special week. Each theme package contains key messages, suggested teaching strategies, and recommended audiences/venues.
Kelly Nash