Todd Ward

Experience

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  St. John Ambulance Ontario

  Oct 2001 - Oct 2013

  Instructor

  • Nationally certified instructor of Emergency, Standard First Aid, Wilderness and Advanced Medical First Response Curriculum• Nationally certified instructor of Health Care Provider and BCLS CPR Protocols• Nationally certified instructor of Automated External Defibrillation • Facilitator of core public and community service first aid, first response, CPR and SAED training lectures and educational programs• Development and implementation of multifaceted workshops and scenario based seminars • Essential skills in classroom management with training in conflict resolution and anti-harassment principles• Positive learning environment focused• Focused upon building student confidence through knowledge and practical skills training Show less

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  Western University

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2005

  Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry

  • Standardized Patient• Provide a realistic simulation of case studies to facilitate academic pedagogy• Assist with development of interviewing, communication, interpersonal, diagnostic and examining skills with individual students or groups of students in a classroom setting• Provision of simulated patient performances for diverse workshops and medical courses • Provision of simulated patient performances for Medical Council of Canada practical examinations• Focused upon confidential performance based excellence in all situations Show less

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  Craigwood Children, Youth, and Family Services

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2009

  Outdoor Recreation Specialist - Program Leader

  • Efforts toward enhancing self-efficacy and self-esteem in youth through skill based wilderness programs • Outdoor skill training and enhancement for urban based youth • Leadership modelling and mentorship for urban youth • Delivery of core expedition program components for Duke of Edinburgh Award participants • Delivery of core therapeutic wilderness program for urban based youth-at-risk • Logistical planning and preparation of multi-day wilderness expeditions for diverse groups of participants• Wilderness trip leading and outdoor pursuits instruction and certification• Environmental education curriculum development• Staff training organization and facilitation • Development and facilitation of professional development workshops and training seminars for staff and public access• Administrative, logistical and technical support of office operations Show less

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  The Municipality of Central Elgin

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2023

  Firefighter and Medical First Responder

  Part-time on-call Firefighter and Medical First Responder for Municipality of Central Elgin and the village of Port Stanley, Ontario• Modified Tiered Responder with >1000 hours of 911 Fire Service response • >1500 hours of active duty training experience• Competent and effective radio communication with Fire Communication Centres • Daily and weekly apparatus and equipment cleaning and assessments• Daily and weekly equipment inventory and assessments • Advanced Medical First Responder with BCLS training and experience in use of OPA, NPA, BVM, O2, SAED, V-Vac, spinal immobilization and advanced rescue and extrication equipment including Kendrick Extrication Device, Sager Traction Splint and Stokes Basket• Fire Service Inland Open Water Rescue and Extrication Technician • Boat based Open Water Rescue and Extrication• Fire Service Ice Water Rescue and Extrication Technician• Certification training in auto extrication and traffic control• Defensive driving and simulator training • Significant driving experience in 911 response Show less

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  Voyageur Transportation Services

  Nov 2010 - Jun 2013

  Patient Transfer Attendant

  • Non-urgent inter-facility patient transport• Provision of quality patient care as per AMFR protocol requirements • General use and care for emergency and non-emergency equipment, including Ferno® stretchers and stair chair, First Response Trauma Kits, portable and static V-Vac™ units, portable and static O2 systems• Daily safe operations and cleaning of patient transfer vehicles • Daily and ongoing vehicle safety checks and PTS administrative duties• Competent and professional communication with patients and dispatch services Show less

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  London Health Sciences Centre

  Mar 2014 - May 2019

  Emergency Department Technician

  Assist in provision of emergency medical care within the Emergency Department, including;• Vitals assessments and monitoring• BLS/ITLS skills assist with management of traumatic injuries• CPR and Defibrillation• Interdepartmental Code Blue team member• Assist with management of STEMI and Code Stroke Patients • Airway management including use of BVM, airway adjuncts, ETCO2 setups and suctioning• Assist in the provision of IV fluid therapy procedures• Facilitate and assist with sterile procedures including central venous access, arterial lines, cerebral ventricular drains, chest tubes and transcutaneous pacing. • Assist with managing orthopedic injuries, reductions and immobilizations• Application and patient education on proper utilization and care of specialized equipment• Patient discharge support and education• Orderly duties including departmental optimization and organization• Safe utilization of patient transport and lift assist devices including specialty beds, wheel chairs and patient mobility and transfer devices• Portering of patients for diagnostic imaging• Assist RN staff with internal hospital transfers from the ER for specialized procedures and ongoing care• Departmental security and inter-hospital patient transfer escort • Restraint team member and staff educator• Maintenance and repair of specialized equipment • Logistical management of equipment and supplies • Equipment record keeping • Maintenance of department records• Provision of excellent customer service• CBRNe response team member Show less

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  Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Headquarters

  May 2014 - now

  Paramedic Educator • Primary Care Paramedic - PCP-IV

  Paramedic Educator • March 2024Reporting to the Superintendent of Education, responsible to:• Participate in research and development into paramedic practice, and assist with evaluation of new equipment and procedures• Function as a project leader and mentor • Working with all departments to assist and develop ongoing educational programs• Maintain records of education, training and evaluations• Assist with training, outreach and promotional programs for the public sector and allied agencies• Ongoing simulation training utilizing static and mobile training assets• Provide direct orientation of the clinical and operational expectations to all new staff and students• Facilitate the delivery of education and quality programs• Develop, coordinate and facilitate the delivery of service wide CME and RTW programs and educational content for 911 and Community Paramedicine Divisions.• Prepare reports and statistics related to educational program opportunities and outcome indicators• Design and participate in both qualitative and quantitative service quality initiatives.• Recruitment process participation via MMI, skills and scenario facilitation• Driver training program coordination and facilitation. Specializing in CEVO 4 program and remedial education supportAEMCA Certified - Primary Care Paramedic responsible for: • Prehospital emergency medical care utilizing South Western Ontario Regional Base Hospital core medical and advanced life support directives• Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards v 3.3• Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards v 5.1• Safe and efficient patient transport• Quality customer service• Supporting community outreach and health care education initiatives • CPR• Manual defibrillation• 3-Lead and 12-Lead ECG initiation and interpretation• STEMI Bypass Protocol• Stroke Bypass Protocol• Obstetrical Bypass Protocol• Mental Health Bypass Protocol• Pediatric-Neonatal Transport Team 2019• Paramedic Mentor Show less

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  Fanshawe College

  Nov 2022 - now

  Simulation Lab Technologist responsible for facilitating high fidelity patient simulator-student interaction during experiential laboratory simulations. Responsible to operate high fidelity patient simulators via control room software to facilitate diverse patient presentations and immersive learning opportunities for Health Science and School of Public Safety students. Focused immersive simulations for Primary and Advanced Care Paramedic students. Provide patient dialogue as per standardized patient scenario via voice change software. Assist with student debriefing. Simulation equipment and prop set ups. Simulation laboratory maintenance and stocking. Knowledgeable in operation of Laerdal and Gaumard high and medium fidelity patient simulators. Knowledge and experience in basic moulage. Show less Responsible for facilitating experiential learning opportunities for student Paramedics via standardized patient and low fidelity simulations, iSimulate software utilization and skill stations. Supporting student practice via clinical simulations to assist students in building competency, critical thinking, situational awareness, confidence and assertiveness in their work. Assess student performance in a lab practicum environment and facilitate debriefing and reflection on their practice to enrich their clinical skills and development. Model and demonstrate professional practice and provide a supportive learning environment. Practical and skill examination evaluation utilizing the Global Rating Scale (GRS) criterion referenced assessment tool. Standardized patient and paramedic partner portrayals. Clinical liaison student support and supervision during program placements within community agencies. Show less

  • Simulation Technologist

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Paramedic Lab Technologist

    Nov 2022 - now