A partnership between the Ottawa Paramedic Service and Scouts Canada Voyageur Council
MedVent or Medical Venturers is a co-ed vocational program that exposes youth in the region to the career opportunities in the emergency services industry through practical learning initiatives.
Since it’s inception in the spring of 2002, the Medical Venturer (MedVent) program has focused on youth who are interested in exploring the career opportunities related to paramedicine. The program is built upon traditional Scouts Canada program elements (leadership, citizenship, community service, personal development, and growth.), and the development of knowledge of the operations of an emergency medical system and the practical skills that paramedics and first responders utilize in their daily work.
The program was launched as a partnership between the Scouts Canada - Voyageur Council and the Ottawa Paramedic Service. As part of the special operations division, the Ottawa Paramedic Service sponsors and supports the Unit by providing for orientation, training, uniforms, equipment, and opportunities to deploy and provide first-aid / first response at a variety of community events.
Ottawa MedVent Mandate
- To provide a co-ed vocational program for youth in the Ottawa area that exposes youth to the career opportunities in Emergency Medical Services.
- To accomplish the above mandate through 'hands on' learning through the creation of a first aid provisions team that will work hand in hand with the Ottawa Paramedic Service.
Recruitment
The selection of MedVent unit participants will be made dependant upon interview, confirmation of minimum requirements being met, and ability to dedicate sufficient time to training and participation in events. The minimum requirements are Standard level First Aid, current certification and a Level C CPR current certification. These interviews will be conducted with selected team members as well as with the adult advisors.
All members must complete a Youth Registration Form, and a Physical Fitness, as well as the VRSC registration form for our records. Members are also responsible for annual regional registration fees as well as photocopies of all First Aid related training that the member is currently qualified in, to be made available to the Team Advisor.
For further information on the candidate selection process, or to apply for the interview stage, contact us via email at
ottawamedvent@hotmail.com
MedVent
1345 Baseline Rd.,Suite 200
Ottawa, ON,
K2C OA7