Presentation
what license do you need to drive an ambulance
F class
The highway Traffic Act regulates all....?
Vehicles
To be a paramedic in Ontario, you need to know how to ____, ____ and ____ in English
Speak, read and write
What does Libel mean
False written statement that injures a persons good name
how many parts of the highway traffic act
15
Who can carry lamps that cast red and blue lights?
Ambulances, firetrucks, Police department vehicles
What would happen if paramedics fail their requalifying exam?
They would not be able to work on an ambulance service
What are the two laws that govern paramedics
Civil and Criminal
how many parts of the ambulance act
8
If your car is ___ years old, you need permission to drive it
30
When do paramedics need to take requalifying exams? Every ___ years)
3
When administering oxygen, where do you want your SpO2 sitting at?
92%-96%
what acts was our presentation about
traffic and ambulance
How many demerit points for not following the Move over law?
3
how is the response time being improved yearly
annual plans are published and they are continuously being evaluated, monitored and reviewed.
What are the levels of paramedics
PCP, ACP, CCP. PCCP
Primary care paramedic
Advanced care paramedic
Critical care paramedic
Pediatric critical care paramedic
Who is missing from our group
Hayden
What is the move over law
drivers are required by law to slow down and move over at least one lane when passing an emergency vehicle or when an emergency vehicle is approaching behind you while driving.
what are TWO (out of 4) consequences you may sustain if you, or the service you work for does not abide by the Ambulance Act in Ontario?
Fines and penalties.
Your license can be suspended or revoked.
Legal action may be taken, including lawsuits or jail time.
Operational restrictions.
1- Must be voluntary
2- Pt must have legal and mental capacity
3- Must be specific to the treatment and to the person administering
4- Must be informed