Paramedic in St. Clair College, Canada

Paramedic in St. Clair College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A paramedic is at the forefront of emergency health care services in times of accident or crisis. They provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, airway management, administration of life saving drugs, control of severe bleeding along with immobilization of spine, neck and bone injuries. This program will appeal to students who are able to work under extremely stressful situations. They must be critical thinkers, able to problem solve and multi-task. They must be strong and in good physical condition.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Clinical hospital/ambulance field experience.
• Hands on training in well-equipped labs and simulation suites.
• Graduates are eligible to apply to write the Ontario Ministry of Health Advanced EMCA (Primary Care Paramedic) examination.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Paramedics are employed by both public and private ambulance services. Graduates may also progress to the level of Advanced Care Paramedic and/or Flight Paramedic requiring additional years of education at various institutions throughout Ontario.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Requirements under the Ontario Ambulance Act and Criminal Code of Canada must be met to be employed as a Paramedic in Ontario. If you have concerns regarding possible traffic violations, criminal records, or medical conditions that may affect your potential employment, contact the program Coordinator. Applicants MUST possess a VALID Ontario Driver's license.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• A satisfactory medical exam. - Paramedic Medical Requirements Form

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