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Durham Paramedic Association Paramedic Skills Competition - Canada
The Durham Paramedic Association is proud to announce the 5 th Annual National Paramedic Skills Competition will be held March 31st. 2007 in Whitby Ontario, Canada.
The Competition now in it's 5th year challenges competitors in a one day challenge utilizing the latest of Human Simulation technology. (SIM-MAN http://www.laerdal.com)
With a mix of academic tests, real life scenarios and other team challenges medics of all levels both military and civilian compete in this popular event.
"There's an element of adrenaline and pressure in the competition-you're being judged"
Rob Burgess
Toronto Star 2006
The event is an excellent learning and growth opportunity for all those who participate and challenges even the most seasoned of veterans in a realistic learning focused environment.
The nations Paramedics are available in some form to all Canadians. As a growing profession it is important to showcase what we do.
" Being a Paramedic has changed allot over the years, it's no longer just a ride to the hospital. I think the public who attended this years event really saw that"
Rob Johnstone
JEMS.Com 2006
Canadians are interested in their Emergency Responders and Health Services.
The Durham Paramedic Associations Paramedic Skills Competition is open to spectators and we encourage the attendance of the general public.
"We would love the public to come out and see what Paramedics do"
Jim Harris Competition Chair
CKDO Radio 2006
A media facilitator will be available prior to the competition and at the venue through to the awards ceremony. Planning committee members and teams may also be available for interviews.
Teams practice well in advance of the competition and a teams(s) may be available for shadowing prior to the competition.
A demonstration of the "SIM" technology SIM MAN and SIM BABY at our simulation centre may also be available.
The Competition is non-profit and raises money for charity every year at its silent auction during the awards ceremony.
The goal of the Competition is to provide Paramedics with an enjoyable, challenging educational experience to enhance the delivery of pre-hospital care to our communities.
"Excellence through challenge"
Interested media are invited to contact.
Rob Johnstone
Public Affairs Officer 2007.
(905) 419-0743
rob_wj@yahoo.ca
Feb 6, 2007,
10:28
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