# data[].attributes.body
Represented here as an egg, which when separated into its two halves becomes both a clock and yin and yang... It was made to show the need for balance and harmony in a paramedic's life over the passage of time, and throughout one's career.
- Greg B.

# data[].attributes.body
A good paramedic is as much a team player as they are a leader. A good leader knows the strengths and weaknesses of their team and guides the team to complete a task using those strengths. They also know their own personal strengths and weaknesses, and uses others in the team to help inform them to make the best decision.

# data[].attributes.body
The goal of being a good paramedic is longevity. Hopefully paramedics can be paramedics for a long duration without losing compassion or becoming burnt out. The way we can do this is finding a good work-life balance that works for us. As a result, we can be better paramedics for a longer time.

# data[].attributes.body
Being a paramedic can take a toll on you physically and mentally. You must be able to handle the stress or you will not last long. That is why resilience is an important part of being a paramedic. After and long and hard day, you need a coping mechanism. And what's better than a dog at making you smile.

# data[].attributes.body
As paramedic, our schedules are chaotic at best and it makes it hard to have free time. Scheduling time for yourself allows for everyone to de-stress and relax. Work-life balance is needed to have a healthy life in and outside of work.
- Jesse Shelton

# data[].attributes.body
In conversation with my  partner felt that compassion is one of the most important traits of a good paramedic. They also expressed concern for maintaining compassion through every call when they feels like they needs a break sometimes after the heavy calls. We came to the solution that self care is really important to maintain your mental health and help you cope with the situations we are in during rideouts. Puppies make everyone happy so this is a puppy I made...(not a monkey) to represent self care.
-Kate Robinson

# data[].attributes.body
As paramedics it’s important to always look and act professional. By portraying professionalism our patients will have more confidence and trust in us which will allow us to perform our jobs better.
-Alberto Pagano

# data[].attributes.body
As paramedics we must be able to adapt to all situations. We must be resourceful if we are not given or do not have the tools we need. This is a homemade stethoscope. It was made to represent creating your own tools.
-Emerson M

# data[].attributes.body
A paramedic should be caring. As a paramedic we are constantly caring for so many individuals. The more of a caring attitude we bring with us the less stressed and overwhelmed our patients will be when under our care. Understanding how a patient is experiencing a situation is important and being able to see their needs before they have to verbalize to us. Take a step back in your shoes to take a moment to understand what your patient may need in this moment of distress for them. -Martha Helmers

# data[].attributes.body
Paramedics are constantly working in different uncontrolled environments. We need to be able to adapt to our surroundings and turn the scene into our own office, our own workable space. No scene Is the same so if We can adapt it will bring the best outcome for our patients.
-Kayla Dunn

# data[].attributes.body
Paramedics are constantly communicating with partners, patients, allied resources, dispatch, nurses and doctors.  It is important for paramedics to have effective communication skills.

# data[].attributes.body
It's important for paramedics to have compassion. Taking the time to actively listen to your patients needs and problems, is important to helping them with treatment and establishing a good rapport.
~ Jessica Knoop

# data[].attributes.body
In order to treat every patient with respect we need to have a lack of judgement that comes from understanding. Here we have a wheel with the social determinants of health to remind you of all the factors that determine someones health status, most of which are out of the individuals control!

# data[].attributes.body
Although unfinished, a reminder that even if something doesn't seem "normal", appears odd or different, you need to look past those things and try your hardest not to judge patients. We don't know peoples past and can't understand what may have led them to where they are
-Presley

# data[].attributes.body
Equipped with form-fitting, comfortable temples, adjustable bridge and detachable strap, these glasses not only look stylish but also give the wearer a unique ability to “see” what others are feeling. A useful tool for anyone wanting to connect emotionally.

# data[].attributes.body
I chose to make a Rubik's cube to represent how a paramedic needs to be able to adapt and problem solve in the unpredictable prehospital environment. It's important to keep your mind sharp!!

# data[].attributes.body
I chose to make 2 hands that fit together to show passion. Each colour represents a different aspect of the job that A paramedic shows passion in such as: appearance, patient advocacy, community Paramedicine, and knowledge.

# data[].attributes.body
I chose to make a radio because one of the ways you can show compassion for your patient is to play their favourite music to help calm them down
-Mikaila

# data[].attributes.body
A lion represent courage. In life you must have courage everyday to keep your self going.

# data[].attributes.body
I chose to make binoculars for my craft as it symbolizes awareness. Awareness is important to a paramedic to get the whole picture of a patient and not get tunnel vision in patient care. -Jacob Mclean

# data[].attributes.body
Stratagies for staying eager and excited may include keeping up to date with researched based medicine

# data[].attributes.body
Always make sure to use common sense. Sometimes that means the easiest route is the right route!

# data[].attributes.body
A statment that came up in conversation was “to wear your heart on your sleve”. I made a squishy heart(ish) shaped stress ball as a visual representation of this.
-Jake