UBC Emergency Medical Aid Team (EMAT)

MEMBER MONDAYS featuring our first member, Thomas Machin!

Q. Hi Thomas, can you introduce yourself for us?
A. I’m in my fourth year of my music degree, here at UBC.

Q. How long have you been with EMAT?
A. I’m in my third year volunteering for EMAT.

Q. Why did you join EMAT and what’s your favourite thing about EMAT?
A. I initially joined EMAT to try to share a skill set that I had. I initially started learning about emergency medical services when I joined my local fire department’s Cadet team when I was in high school. From there, I got more and more excited about EMS and fire and eventually, got my Emergency Medical Responder certification up here in Canada. After I graduate, I should be going to work for an ambulance service down in Portland, Oregon.
My favourite part about EMAT is how you get to choose what kind of position you want to work in. You get to spread out and innovate in different ways you want to work in, make different changes, and see what works. You can make the position your own and I really enjoy that.

Q. It rains a lot in Vancouver. What do you do on a rainy Vancouver day?
A. Nice and drizzly warm days, I like to go on walks on the beach, Wreck beach, because then I get some exercise going back up those stairs. And on really rainy days, I like to just stay in my pajamas and read a book.

Q. If you could choose one, would it be love or money?
A. I’m definitely a romantic, so it has to be love.

REMINDER: deadline to apply for EMAT is TOMORROW Feb 1st. Never had first-aid experience? Don't worry. All candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of first aid background. We just want to see your enthusiasm for the program
Don't snooze and miss out on this great opportunity.

http://students.ubc.ca/fun/give-back/peer-programs/emergency-medical-aid-team

Emergency Medical Aid Team | Student Services The Emergency Medical Aid Team (EMAT) plays a key role in wellness education and outreach at UBC Student Health Service. EMAT First Responders provide standby/on-call first aid coverage at student, staff/faculty and community events on UBC's Vancouver campus.

EMAT in action during the Arts Wellness Fair!
Awesome smoothie made by our very own Jen's legs!!! (not a typo)

Good morning UBC! Do you have any events where you will need first aid coverage? Send us a message or click the link below to send in an event request!

Best of luck with midterms!

http://ubc-emat.ca/event-request

Do you know how to properly treat a nose bleed? Check out the UBC EMAT Blog for a short course on nose bleeds! Next time someone (or even yourself!) has a nose bleed, you know what to do! ;)
http://blogs.ubc.ca/ematgirl/2014/03/11/oh-my-bloody-nose-nosebleeds/

Oh my bloody nose! (Nosebleeds) | UBC Emergency Medical Aid Team – Blog Oh my bloody nose! (Nosebleeds)Posted on March 11, 2014 by ematgirl***The EMAT blog is now shifting to a first-aid information platform for you to learn first-aid knowledge that will hopefully help you in your daily lives.***We are guessing (and hoping) that you know what a nose bleed is and how to…

Are you organizing an event on campus? Worried about lack of first-aid coverage for your event? Fret no more! UBC EMAT offers FREE first-aid coverage for your events!! All you need to do is fill out a short online form at http://ubc-emat.ca/! Message us for further inquiries or questions! We're always happy to hear from you ;)

UBC Emergency Medical Aid Team | Saving lives on campus

EMAT responders covering UBC Rail Jam!

Hi everyone! Check out the official EMAT blog to learn more about how EMAT operates :D
http://blogs.ubc.ca/ematgirl/

UBC Emergency Medical Aid Team – Blog | …not just another UBC Blogs site Hello world!Posted on October 2, 2013 by ematgirl1This is the EMAT blog by an EMAT girl! Check this out if you want to learn more about the coolest peer program at UBC!!Posted inEMAT blogposts | 1 Reply

Applications close tomorrow afternoon (April 4) for our 2013-2014 recruitment cycle. So please don't forget to apply!

The UBC Emergency Medical Aid Team is recruiting for 2013-2014. Training will be provided!
If you're passionate about collaborating with others and want to serve your fellow peers through volunteer first aid service onc campus, then EMAT is for you. Applications will be received until APRIL 4, 2013 through UBC CareersOnline!

EMAT Promo Video 2013 EMAT Promo Video 2013

Hey guys, this is the last chance to sign up for EMAT's Special Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course running on October 27 at UBC. It's a two-day course, but we've compressed everything into one day, and it normally costs $150, but we're only charging $90. So save time AND money! Email us at [email protected] by Friday Oct. 12 if interested!