STUDENT PROFILES

 

Karrie

Personal
26 years old, from Kingston

Education
Bachelor of Science in Life Science & Psychology

Reason for taking the Paramedic Program
"Continue in health field, assissting people, fast paced, room to advance."

Future Plans
"Advanced care, Critical care, Air Medic, Search and Rescue???"

What do you enjoy most about the program?
"Hands-on work in the field.  Each call is different and interesting.   Always learning from partners, patients and medical staff."

Laura

Personal
20 years old, from Dorchester

Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Reason for taking the Paramedic Program
"Always wanted a job within the health care field.  Great background in health education that would allow one to change jobs in the future."

Future Plans
"Secure a job within the field of paramedicine.  Possible application to the fire department."

What do you enjoy most about the program?
"Great interaction within the community.  Opportunity for practical hands on experience."

Denise

Personal
28 years old, married with one daughter age 3 living in London

Education
3 years military training (Navy), Pre Health Science Certificate

Reason for taking the Paramedic Program
"I have always wanted a career in the health field and Paramedicine has the excitement and diversity I find appealing."

Future Plans
"I hope to get hired in London or the surrounding area.  After around 5 years I hopefully attain P2 status."

What do you enjoy most about the program?
"The clinical aspect; being able to apply my skills and learn in the field."

Christine

Personal
35 years old, divorced, 2 children, from Mississauga

Education
One year of computer programming
Worked for Laidlaw for 8 years

Reason for taking the Paramedic Program
"Paramedicine offer diversity which I can interact with people and learn about the medical field."

Future Plans
"To become a professional and competent BLS member in Emergency Medical Services."

What do you enjoy most about the program?
"The paramedic program really expanded my horizons.  Meeting a lot of new people, learning about anatomy and physiology.  The hands on skills for effective patient treatment was my favorite part."

Randy

Personal
31 years old, maried with 4 children, from Tillsonburg

Education
Pre-health science certificate

Reason for taking the Paramedic Program
"This has been something I wanted to do for most of my life.  Taking this course has given me a goal to strive for."

Future Plans
"To use the skills I learn to better the field.  Work my way up to management.  The possibility of teaching in the future would be of great interest."

What do you enjoy most about the program?
"Enjoying the new friends that I made in this program.  The learning that happened and the knowledge of the teachers has made this a vert positive experience.   The whole experience has been rewarding and has been a positive aspect for my life."