Do you thrive in high-pressure situations? Are you able to make clear and decisive choices during emergencies? If so, a career as an emergency medical personnel might be right for you. As an emergency medical personnel, you will provide crucial pre-hospital emergency medical care to those in need.

Types of Emergency Medical Personnel

In Alberta, there are three recognized designations of emergency medical personnel:

1. Emergency Medical Responders (EMR)

  • Assess and determine appropriate medical treatment for the patients
  • Comfort and reassure patients
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    2. Primary Care Paramedics (PCP)

    • Start and maintain intravenous infusions
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      3. Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP)

      • Maintain airways through intubation and surgical airways
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      Working Conditions for Emergency Medical Personnel

      This profession requires physical stamina as emergency medical personnel often need to lift heavy loads, such as patients on stretchers. Safety precautions must also be observed when working with equipment and dealing with potential biological hazards.

      Traits and Skills of Emergency Medical Personnel

      • A strong desire to assist those in need
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      Relevant NOCs for Emergency Medical Personnel

      • 2006 NOC: Ambulance Attendants and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234)
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      With an increasing demand for emergency medical personnel in each province (approximately 6,300 per year), this profession offers a rewarding career option for those who are passionate about making a difference in people's lives.

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