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Selected Websites: Paramedic

Applied Math and Science Education Repository "AMSER (the Applied Math and Science Education Repository) is a portal of educational resources and services built specifically for use by those in Community and Technical Colleges but free for anyone to use." -- website
Emergency Preparedness Ontario
Instant Anatomy

Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Manual of symptoms, diagnosis and care/therapy used by medical professionals. Permitted Uses

Mental Health First Aid Canada "MHFA is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis." -- website
World Health Organization (WHO) "Our primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system. Our main areas of work are health systems; health through the life-course; noncommunicable and communicable diseases; preparedness, surveillance and response; and corporate services." -- website

Health Canada "Health Canada is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for national public health." -- Wikipedia
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care "The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is the Government of Ontario ministry responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the province of Ontario." -- Wikipedia
Public Health Agency of Canada "This Portal provides a consolidated one-stop shop for busy health professionals and public health decision-makers. It is a compilation of multiple sources of trusted and credible information. The Portal links to resources and solutions to plan programs for promoting health and preventing diseases for populations and communities." -- website

Canadian Mental Health Association "The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), founded in 1918, is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. Each year, we provide services and supports to more than 1.3 million Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 11,000 volunteers and staff across Canada in over 330 communities." -- website
Canadian Paramedicine
EMS World
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health "Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) serves the County of Prince Edward, Hastings County, Quinte West, and Belleville, Ontario from offices in Trenton, Picton, Bancroft and Belleville. HPEPH operates one of 36 public health units in Ontario." -- website
International Association of EMTs & Paramedics - http://www.iaep.org
International Association of Flight & Critical Care Paramedics
Ontario Paramedic Association "Since its formation, the OPA has worked to enhance the professional image of paramedics, to improve communications between paramedics, and to lobby for improvements to the standards of patient care." -- website
Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) "PAC is committed to leading the profession of paramedicine, through a spirit of collaboration, a commitment to the vision and strong leadership. We will demonstrate honesty, integrity and transparency in our affairs, be accountable to the Chapters, and fairly represent Paramedics with a national focus. We are committed to the Renewal of the National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP), the development of a National Examination, and the development of a National Registry." -- website

Paramedic: Websites

Evaluating Your Resources

Selected Websites: Paramedic

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