Average hourly wage

$33.60

Job description

These individuals provide pre-hospital emergency care (ex.: cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR], intravenous fluids, etc.) to injured or sick people and transport them to medical centres for further care. This group includes supervisors.

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Social

People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.

Investigative

People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.

Realistic

People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.

Main tasks

• Determine the severity of injury or illness of victims to provide emergency care and give necessary medication.
• Immobilize a person undergoing physical trauma.
• Use air, land, or sea transportation to bring patients to medical centres.
• Check with ambulance dispatch centres, police, firefighters, and patients’ relatives to provide the right treatment.
• Document and record the nature of injuries and illnesses and the treatment given.
• Assist hospital staff in providing medical care, as required.
• Maintain ambulances, equipment, and supplies needed for emergency care.
• Train and supervise staff.
• Assist in the triage of persons in emergency situations, as required.

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

College

Targeted regions

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