Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic

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Provide emergency medical care to sick or injured persons being transported to hospitals or other medical facilities. Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and oxygen. Apply bandages and splints. May care for patients during air ambulance flights.

Outlook

Good

Wage

Low: $21.67
Median: $36.44
High: $44.75

Training

RRC Polytech

Paramedicine - Primary Care
Paramedicine - Advanced Care

Places of Employment

Ambulance services, fire departments.

Regulated

Yes

Regulated Occupation Name

Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Stretcher Attendant, Aeromedical Attendant

Regulated Authority

College of Paramedics of Manitoba

Hours

Shift work and irregular hours