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Pre-hospital emergency services
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The content of this section is partially translated. For all original content, refer to the French version.
What to do in an emergency
Know the steps to follow to provide assistance to a person who needs urgent intervention, knowing that in Québec anyone who is on the scene of an emergency becomes a lay responder and must act quickly
Pre-hospital chain of care
Know the services and people who play an important role in providing first aid to a person in an emergency situation.
Ambulance services call priority
Understanding how the priority for dispatching ambulance services and first responders is evaluated.
First responder
Learn about the role of a first responder, a person who has completed advanced first aid training and is able to administer first aid in a medical emergency.
Cost of ambulance transportation
Learn about the cost of ambulance transportation in an emergency situation.
Aeromedical evacuation services
Learn about transport by plane or helicopter for patients and injured people in remote areas of Québec.
Last update: February 9, 2024