Garrett Deane
Guelph,ON
Summary
Dynamic education leader with extensive experience at Toronto Paramedic Services, specializing in developing evidence-based training programs. Proven ability to enhance educational standards through collaboration with city partners and base hospitals. Skilled in curriculum development and fostering strong relationships, driving successful outcomes in paramedic education and professional development initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A/Superintendent of Education and Development
Toronto Paramedic Services
Toronto, Ontario
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw development and execution of Autonomous IV education initiative for primary care paramedics.
- Coordinated with hospital management to arrange clinical opportunities.
- Collaborated with Base Hospital to ensure participant certification.
- Oversaw Field Training Officer initiative for 2025, facilitating entrance exam.
- Worked alongside city partners, union representatives and district commanders to verify applicants met key qualifications.
- Developed seminar content for Continuing Education to satisfy professional development criteria.
- Organized webinars to assist new Field Training Officers with onboarding.
- Developed and delivered a paramedic degree program in conjunction with Toronto Employment Social Services to aid residents overcoming educational challenges.
- Overseeing all aspects of the TPS internal PCP college program.
- Coordinated hiring of all instructors involved in the program, managed recruitment process and directed curriculum development for the program
Advanced Care Paramedic
Toronto Paramedic Service
Toronto, Ontario
09.2018 - Current
- Completed TPS internal ACP program.
- Consistently uphold certification standards through frequent maintenance shifts.
Community Paramedic
Toronto Paramedic Service
Toronto, Ontario
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed a client load of referrals and frequent callers.
- Conducted home visits to provide medical support.
- Delivered vaccines to homebound clients as part of the COVID-19 initiative.
- Contributed to developing an educational curriculum for a chronic disease program overseeing patient home care.
Education Faculty
Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine
Toronto, Ontario
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Participated in delivering CME to all services within Sunnybrook Base Hospital.
- Conducted OSCE assessment and evaluation of paramedics for base hospital certification.
Primary Care Paramedic
Toronto Paramedic Service
Toronto, Ontario
03.2013 - 02.2018
- Executed responsibilities at PCP level across multiple locations in West Toronto.
- Served as Field Training Officer from 2015 to 2018.
- Operated autonomously as the sole medic on police patrol boats in Lake Ontario.
Secondary School Teacher
Trillium Lakeland District School Board
Huntsville, Ontario
09.2008 - 12.2012
- Implemented Ministry-approved science, math, business, and special education curriculum.
Education
Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma - Advanced Care Paramedic Program
Christopher J. Rubes Centre For EMS Studies
Toronto, ON03-2018
Primary Care Paramedic Diploma - Primary Care Paramedic Program
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON02-2013
Master of Educaiton - Education
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04-2007
Bachelor of Education - Education - Intermediate/Senior
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04-2006
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences And Outdoor Recreation
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04-2002
Skills
- Developing and delivering evidence-based education for paramedics
- Familiarity with paramedic legislation and policy
- Curriculum development in collaboration with base hospital to ensure best practices
- Knowledgeable of current medical directives
- Engages with city partners and base hospital to enhance educational standards
Certification
Wound Care Assessment and Intervention 2022
Foundations of Motivational Interviewing 2022
Brief Action Planning 2022
Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant 2013
International Trauma Life Support 2012
Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider 2012
International Trauma Life Support - Pediatric 2012
Wilderness First Responder 2011
Swift Water Rescue Technician 2010
Timeline
A/Superintendent of Education and Development
Toronto Paramedic Services
01.2024 - Current
Community Paramedic
Toronto Paramedic Service
05.2021 - 12.2023
Advanced Care Paramedic
Toronto Paramedic Service
09.2018 - Current
Education Faculty
Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine
01.2016 - 01.2021
Primary Care Paramedic
Toronto Paramedic Service
03.2013 - 02.2018
Secondary School Teacher
Trillium Lakeland District School Board
09.2008 - 12.2012
Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma - Advanced Care Paramedic Program
Christopher J. Rubes Centre For EMS Studies
Primary Care Paramedic Diploma - Primary Care Paramedic Program
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Master of Educaiton - Education
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Education - Education - Intermediate/Senior
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences And Outdoor Recreation
Lakehead University
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