Learning First Aid Begins With Us
Jr. Medics is a community outreach initiative run by medical students that aims to teach the basics of first aid to students from grade 1 to grade 8 in the Ottawa region. Our workshops focus on injury prevention, emergency response, and on the introduction of various health care careers.
Our workshops are free and are led by volunteer medical students. We utilize interactive teaching methods to engage the young students we train including simulated situations of incidents involving cuts, allergic reactions, burns, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Jr. Medics at a Glance
We are proud to be a bilingual organization, capable of offering workshops to students in both English and French.
Program Overview
Our Mission
Our mission is to equip young students with basic knowledge such that they feel confident reacting to emergencies. We also aim to encourage them to pursue further first aid training, and to increase their comfort in interacting with health care professionals.
Our Vision
Our vision is that every school-aged child in Canada learns basic first aid skills at school and feels comfortable interacting with healthcare professionals.