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May 23 – 29, 2021
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 and day six is an opportunity for the public to get to know their local paramedics and emergency medical responders through recognition initiatives.
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.
Monday | Theme of the Day: Activation of 911
Education Package:
Speaking notes (critical messaging) (Word)
Click here to download.
Media ideas & Public education ideas (PDF)
Click here to download.
Tuesday | Theme of the Day: Control the Bleeding
Education Package:
Speaking notes (critical messaging) (Word)
Click here to download.
Media ideas & Public education ideas (PDF)
Click here to download.
05_25 Mardi Control-the-Bleed_messaging-v2-scc_fr.doc
Wednesday | Theme of the Day: High Performance CPR
Education Package:
In celebration of Paramedic Services Week, Paramedic as Educator: Citizen Ready, it is our pleasure to partner with Zoll and provide a High-Quality, High-Performance CPR Webinar. Join prehospital healthcare professionals from ZOLL’s Clinical Marketing team as they discuss high-performance CPR.
To receive an email with a link to access the on-demand presentation, please complete this short registration form.
High performance CPR messaging:
(Word) Click here to download.
Thursday | Theme of the Day: Opioid Overdoses
Education Package:
Opioid resources & Public education (PDF)
Click here to download.
05_27 Jeudi – Surdoses dues aux opiacés_fr.docx
Friday | Theme of the Day: Emergency Preparedness (1st 72 hours)
Education Package:
The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada are pleased to partner with Ferno Canada on Emergency Preparedness day!
@fernocanada @acetech_global
Click here to download ‘F-Emergency-Preparedness-First-72hr – Ferno and Acetech’ (PDF)
Click here to download ‘Emergency Plan_v2-eform’ (PDF)
Click here to download ‘Emergency Preparedness Infographic_PSW-v1’ (JPG)
Click here to download ‘Emergency Preparedness Infographic_PSW-v1’ (PDF)
Speaking notes (critical messaging) (Word)
Click here to download.
Media ideas & Public education ideas (PDF)
Click here to download.