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Exploring Canadian Paramedic Leaders Mental Health
Welcome Video
Online survey link
By clicking on the link below, you will be connected to the online survey through the Qualtric software at Queens' University. Thank you for completing the survey and helping support the advancement of Canadian Paramedic Leaders Mental Health through research.
Mental Health Support Resources
If you require any mental health support or resources, please refer to the list below.
One-on-one Interview Participation
After completing the online survey, if you would like to continue participating in the research by participating in the one-on-one interviews, please click the link below. You will be linked to a confidential participation form using Queen's Qualtric software.
Research Progress, Thesis and Publications
As the research progresses, this section will share which section of the research is currently being completed. When the research is completed, links to the thesis and any publications will be presented in this section
About the researcher
Heather Edward served as a paramedic in various roles and services across Canada. Heather started her career as a primary care paramedic in 1999 and became an advanced care paramedic in 2004. Heather accepted paramedic leadership roles including Superintendent (Education and Operations), Director (Operations) and Deputy Chief (Operations).
Heather holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership from the University of Guelph and is currently working on her Doctorate from the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University. In 2023, Heather transitioned from paramedicine to healthcare philanthropy. Heather currently serves as the CEO of a non-profit organization supporting the hospital and healthcare in her community. Heather lives on Vancouver Island with her husband (a retired police officer), two children and two Frenchies.
