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We are all familiar with the old adage “Don’t put the cart before the horse”. But have you ever thought about how often we put ourselves before the patient? To be fair, there are situations where this is appropriate. All of us were taught at some point that our safety
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I am back after an extended absence from this website. It has been over two years since I last sat at my computer and created a post for the EMS Soapbox. In those two years I have learned a lot, and I would like to share some of my new
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In Part I of this discussion, we talked about what defines a profession. Part II dealt with the requirement for a robust Continuing Professional Development program. In this final piece, I would like to review the organisational requirements of a College, and the overall implications of Paramedic Self-Regulation for the
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One of the biggest challenges we will face as Paramedics in Manitoba move towards self-regulation will be in the area on education; specifically Continuing Professional Development. So in this post, I would like to explore what CPD means, and how the requirements for CPD will affect us. I will present
Read moreI was recently asked by a colleague to outline the benefits of self-regulation for Paramedics in Manitoba. Feeling confident that I could respond in an eloquent fashion, I launched into my sermon. When I was finished, he said I had provided him with some interesting points to ponder, and we
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