BLS

Question 1

What are all points of the paramedic conduct standard that are a paramedic should do?

Answer 1

• conserve life, alleviate pain, promote health
• protect and maintain pt safety, dignity and privacy
• provide care based on human need with respect for human dignity
• demonstrate empathy and compassion
• provide pt care until it is no longer required
• discharge his/her duties with honesty, diligence, efficency and integrity
• attempt to maintain good relationships with coworkers and the community
• self report and be responsible
• mainatin familiarity with law and be competent
• report any witnessed behaviour that is incompetent, illegal, or unethical

Question 2

What are all points of the paramedic conduct standard that are a paramedic should not do?

Answer 2

• practice beyond his/her cert
• refuse or neglect to serve persons requiring services that are part of their duties
• falsify documents
• misrepresent qualifications
• threaten or use violent behaviour
• take or possess drugs from the ambulance without authorization
• breach PHIPA