Donald D. Thompson Recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services
Mr. Thompson has 33 Years of Experience in the Field

CANTON, NY, July 6, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Donald D. Thompson, an emergency medical technician program coordinator for SUNY Canton, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in emergency medical services
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Mr. Thompson has 39 years of experience in the field, with six years of experience as an emergency medical technician program coordinator for SUNY Canton. With expertise in emergency medical services, he is responsible for acting as a liaison between hospitals and emergency medical technician classes, overseeing course qualifications, and completing paperwork for clinical rotations at area hospitals for the basic and advanced life support emergency medical technician students.

The motivation he received from his father, family and colleagues has helped Mr. Thompson to do the best job he can and, in the process, become a successful emergency medical technician. He became involved in his profession in 1967 after joining the local fire department at the age of 18. His father was a member and founding father of the local fire department's rescue squad unit.

Mr. Thompson, who holds a master's degree in mathematics, has been a certified emergency medical technician since 1972 and, since 1987, has been certified as an advanced life support provider. He is a two-time recipient of the Emergency Medical Service County Leadership Award, Educator of Excellence Award, and Emergency Medical Service of the Year award. In addition, he received the Fireman of the Year Award, and twice the EMS Provider of the Year Award from his local fire department. On June 9th of this year, Mr. Thompson was presented with the Canton Potsdam Hospital's Distinguished Board of Directors' Merit Award. This award is presented to an individual or organization deemed to be an exemplary leader on the health issues that face our community. In the future, Mr. Thompson aspires to continue teaching.

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