Sandra L. Ladd
Lyn,Canada
Summary
Experienced Advanced Care Paramedic and adult educator with over 20 years in emergency care, program development, and leadership. Specializes in adult learning, mentorship, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on health services and aging. Committed to advancing research and training in health and aging.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP & A-EMCA Certified)
United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Paramedic Service
Brockville, Canada
- Deliver advanced-level paramedic care, critical patient transport, and clinical decision-making within high-pressure environments.
- Developed and implemented systemic changes to enhance EMS infection control, optimize equipment use practices, and streamline inventory systems.
- Managed public safety protocols and ensured compliance with infection control measures while overseeing PPE usage.
- Provided onboarding and education, supporting clinical consolidation and evaluation processes for new team members.
- Contributed to Equipment Committee, Joint Health & Safety Committee, and CUPE to improve operational standards and safety protocols.
- Maintained Class F license with clean driver’s abstract, extensive experience in operational safety.
Base Hospital Facilitator / Educator & Evaluator
Regional Paramedic Program of Eastern Ontario (RPPEO)
Ottawa, Canada
- Delivered CME and certification events, conducted return-to-practice evaluations, and assessed clinical competency (PCP & ACP) to enhance practitioner skills.
- Reviewed and consulted on continuing medical education content, ensuring relevance and quality prior to regional rollout.
- Instructed using both in-person and virtual educational platforms, facilitating learner engagement and knowledge retention.
Instructor-Trainer/ Program Creation
St. John Ambulance
Ontario, Canada
- Certified instructor-trainer for emergency, first aid, CPR, AED, airway management, naloxone strategy, mine rescue, marine safety, mental health in workplace, and various child safety programs.
- Developed and updated provincial and national curricula for advanced MFR courses and national car seat safety programs, ensuring alignment with current standards and practices.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mental Health for Healthcare Workers
Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, ONBachelor of Science - Allied Health (Honors) with distinction
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ONAdvanced Care Paramedic - Honors
Durham College
Oshawa, ONPrimary Care Paramedic -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ONSkills
- Advanced patient care
- Clinical decision making
- Emergency response management
- Infection control compliance
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Public safety training
Certification
Advanced Care Paramedic Provincial Certification
Awards
- Long Service Award, Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
- Lieutenant Governor’s Volunteer Award
- Provincial Commissioner’s Commendation, St. John Ambulance
- Long Service Award and 30,000 Volunteer Hours Award, St. John Ambulance
- Officer Member & Serving Member, The International Order of St. John
- Grand Prior Award – Bronze, Silver, Gold Distinctions, 1st Recipient in Canada for each level
Volunteer Experience
- Sciences Department Chaperone & Speaker, Brockville Collegiate Institute
- Chief Steward/Union Steward, CUPE 4440
- Chief Judge, Ontario Medical First Responder Competition
- JHSC, Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service
- Brigade Member, Training Officer & Car Seat Team Coordinator, St. John Ambulance Ontario
Upgrading Courses
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Brockville General Hospital
- Mental Health & Resiliency for Health Care Workers, University of Toronto
- LEAD Program, Brockville Mental Health & Addictions
- Best Practices Champion, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
- Tobacco Reduction & Substance Use Training (Youth, Engagement, Interventions), RNAO
- Communications for Health Care Workers, Ministry of Health
- Occupational Health & Safety Instructor (JHS), Ontario Ministry of Labour
- OHS Level I & II, PSHSA
- WHMIS, Durham College
- IMS-200 Instructor, Emergency Management Ontario
Timeline
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP & A-EMCA Certified)
United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Paramedic Service
Base Hospital Facilitator / Educator & Evaluator
Regional Paramedic Program of Eastern Ontario (RPPEO)
Instructor-Trainer/ Program Creation
St. John Ambulance
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mental Health for Healthcare Workers
Humber Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health (Honors) with distinction
Ontario Tech University
Advanced Care Paramedic - Honors
Durham College
Primary Care Paramedic -
Algonquin College