My name is Lola, I am currently a student at College Ahuntsic in the paramedic care program, which is a field of study that concentrates on urgent healthcare interventions. I've been doing these studies for the last year and plan to graduate in May 2026. This program offers classes that vary greatly depending on how far along the program you are. For example, in the first year, we learn a lot about the theoretical aspects of human biology and microbiology, we are also taught about pharmacology, physiopathology and psychology. Once all the classes that are mainly based on theoretical information are over, we start physically learning and mimicking interventions. In these classes, that reunite the theoretical and practice features, we have traumatology, all medical interventions, primary evaluation, ambulance driving lessons, etc. Once I graduate I will go straight into the work environment as a paramedic and build a reputation for myself in the field. In this career, many opportunities present themselves. In fact, once I am in the work environment I could work in a private, public or coop company. Not only that, but I could eventually decide to go to university to be an advanced care paramedic or even work in the critical care industry. Long story short, this program is passionating and opens many doors for the future.
adrenaline
noun
A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.
Example: Secretion of cortisol suppresses the immune system and secretion of ADRENALINE and noradrenaline increases heart rate and blood pressure.
fr: adrénaline
ambulance
noun
A vehicle specially equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
Example: Max had called an AMBULANCE and brought Joseph to A&E to have his wound tended to.
fr: ambulance
anatomy
noun
The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.
Example: Archaeologists have gleaned vast amounts of data from studying their ANATOMY.
fr: anatomie
blanket
noun
A large piece of woolen or similar material used as a bed covering or other covering for warmth.
Example: When I went to my friend's house, I only had a small blanket to sleep with, so I got very cold during the night.
fr: couverture
blood
noun
The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
Example: Swabbing is also used to trace firearm residues, however most commonly used for smeared material evidence such as BLOOD.
fr: sang
fracture
noun
The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material.
Example: Resulting in a decrease in bone cross-sectional area, reducing its ability to resist stresses and to resist FRACTURE.
fr: facture
germ
noun
A microorganism, especially one which causes disease.
Example: In addition to this, it has been found that the GERM plasm also contains the MEX-1 protein.
fr: microbe
health
noun
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example: Case examples A 57 - year - old man, who had been forced to retire from work because of chronic ill HEALTH, was admitted to hospital having made severe lacerations of his neck with a knife.
fr: santé
hospital
noun
An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
Example: Foot ulceration, resulting from nerve damage (neuropathy) and lack of blood supply (ischemia) is the commonest reason for diabetics in the UK to be admitted to HOSPITAL, and people with diabetes are 15 times more likely to need amputation, as a result of ulcers becoming infected and gangrenous, than people without the condition.
fr: hôpital
medication
noun
A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
Example: Immediately after the assessment interview the therapist telephoned their general practitioner, and informed him of his assessment and proposed management. their general practitioner agreed both to discontinue prescribing Charles' barbiturates and not to give him any further MEDICATION.
fr: médicament
organ
noun
A part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans.
Example: C. elegans is hermaphrodite, and fertilisation occurs in a sperm storage ORGAN.
fr: organe
paperwork
noun
Routine work involving written documents such as forms, records, or letters.
fr: paperasse
pathologies
noun
The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
Example: Participants will be excluded from the study if they have had previous wrist of hand surgery, or PATHOLOGIES that affect the wrist and hand, or have been receiving treatment for RA in the last 6 weeks (other than the exercise and splinting) as it may affect their view of their current treatment regime.
fr: pathologies
reanimation
noun
The act of bringing a person or thing back to life.
Example: Eric went into cardiac arrest, so, the nurses quickly started reanimation maneuvers.
fr: réanimation
scissors
noun
An instrument used for cutting cloth, paper, and other thin material, consisting of two blades laid one on top of the other and fastened in the middle so as to allow them to be opened and closed by a thumb and finger inserted through rings on the end of their handles.
Example: When a guy got stabbed last night, the paramedics cut her shirt with scissors to be able to see the impacts of the knife better.
fr: ciseaux
siren
noun
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning.
Example: The easiest way to understand the Doppler effect is to look at why an ambulance SIREN changes pitch as it gets closer to and then further away from the observer.
fr: sirène
sphygmomanometer
noun
An instrument for measuring blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable rubber cuff which is applied to the arm and connected to a column of mercury next to a graduated scale, enabling the determination of systolic and diastolic blood pressure by increasing and gradually releasing the pressure in the cuff.
Example: The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to calculate Patricia's blood pressure.
fr: sphygmomanomètre
stethoscope
noun
A medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing, typically having a small disk-shaped resonator that is placed against the chest, and two tubes connected to earpieces.
Example: The surgeon presses his STETHOSCOPE in my hands: What is your opinion of this patient? he asks.
fr: stéthoscope
surgical mask
noun
A personal protective equipment used by healthcare professionals that serves as a mechanical barrier that interferes with direct airflow in and out of respiratory orifices (i.e. nose and mouth).
Example: Healthcare workers often use surgical masks to protect themselves from infected patients.
fr: masque chirurgical
uniform
noun
The distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools.
Example: The NHS would provide a clothing budget which is very likely to cost more than supplying a UNIFORM, placing a finical burden on an already struggling NHS.
