PARAMEDIC 🚑

Workers in paramedical occupations administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients with injuries or medical illnesses and transport them to hospitals or other medical facilities for further medical care. They are employed by private ambulance services, hospitals, fire departments.
Source : Canadian Job Bank

WAGES:

​$23.00-$45.00
Per Hour

NOC CODE:

Paramedics in Canads are classified: 
TEER 2-  NOC CODE 32102

PROSPECTS:

The employment outlook will be GOOD for Paramedical occupations

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​EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

​To work and apply for a job as a Paramedic in Canada

• Completion of a one- to three-year college, hospital-based or other recognized paramedical or emergency medical technology program is required.
• Licensing by a regulatory body is required in all provinces​​

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING:

If you have completed education or training outside of Canada, you may need to have your credentials evaluated to determine if they are equivalent to Canadian standards.

• Alberta -Regulated Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP)
  British Columbia- Regulated Worksafe BC
  Manitoba- Regulated College of Paramedics of Manitoba
  New Brunswick-Regulated The Paramedic Association of New Brunswick (PANB)
  Newfoundland and Labrador-Regulated Provincial Medical Oversight Program, Department of Health and Community Services, Ambulance Services
  Nova Scotia- Regulated College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia
  Ontario-Regulated Emergency Health Services Branch, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
  Prince Edward Island -Regulated Department of Health and Wellness
  Québec- Regulated Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS)
  Saskatchewan- Regulated Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
  

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STEP THREE

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