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    What are some medical diseases/problems a patient told you

    This is an interesting post. Thought i was in the ALS discussion area, would fit over there as well. Neuromodulation for chronic refractory angina (had a SOB patient that said he had a device put in his back a week earlier to help with angina, I and the ER Doc thought he was confused...
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    BC vs AB as an ACP/EMT-P, your choice?

    I am an ACP paramedic in BC and can provide a few details for you. All the licensing info you want can be found here: http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/ema/ Have a look at the website and call them or email them directly for info on licensing requirements. It is constantly changing especially...
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    become an EMT being an international citizen

    Here is the link for one of the PCP schools in BC. There are others, I'll let you do an internet search. http://www.jibc.ca/paramedic/programs/pcp/pcpFaqs.htm You should also inquire about international student fees, these are often much much more than those charged to Canadian citizens.
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    become an EMT being an international citizen

    Sorry, I see that you have posted that you do not need a visa to go to school here. You would still need a visa to work here though. I am married to a British EX pat that went to school here. She was constantly renewing work visas when in school.
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    become an EMT being an international citizen

    Moving to Canada has been discussed on many threads within this web site. I will let you do your own search to find those threads. Having said that, here is some information about British Columbia, where the Vancouver Film School is located. We have one ambulance service (government run) for...
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    Vancouver Olympics - Volunteer Needs Housing

    Just wondering, will your medic be in a first aid position, medic position or some other position?
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