Thomas Prehospital Emergency Care Blog

Pre-hospital Emergency Care Glossary Hello! My name is Thomas Larivière, and I am currently studying Prehospital Emergency Care at Collège Ahuntsic. I’ve been in the program for over a year now, working towards my goal of becoming a paramedic. My experience as a first responder in both urban and remote regions, as well as my work as a wilderness first aid instructor, has provided me with valuable insights into emergency medical services (EMS). This glossary is designed for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the field of prehospital emergency care. It aims to clarify important terms and concepts that are often used in the EMS world. Whether you are preparing for exams, entering the workforce, or simply wanting to expand your knowledge, this glossary can help you better understand the language of emergency medicine. ache noun A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one’s body. Example: After running the marathon, I felt a deep ache in...

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I created this blog to help students from around the world learn about pre-hospital emergency care. I’ve been studying prehospital emergency care at Collège Ahuntsic for the past year. Along the way, I’ve taken various medical courses, including pharmacology, biology, psychology, and hands-on practical classes where we train in emergency protocols. In two years, I’ll graduate as a primary care paramedic in Québec, and I plan to start working right away at Urgence-Santé. After that, I aim to continue my studies in business management and team supervision at the University of Montreal, with the ultimate goal of becoming a supervisor at Urgence-Santé—what I believe is the best job in the world. As for the future, I’m still exploring my options. I have a strong interest in emergency disaster planning, and I might consider joining Urgence-Santé’s emergency measures team. One of the toughest career decisions I foresee is whether I’ll want to stay on the road as a paramedic or move higher up ...