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Not all paramedics in BC work for the provincial ambulance service and there are many other reasons that an individual would complete a paramedic training program. This video looks at some of the other employment opportunities and the skills that you can develop by completing a paramedic training courses and programs at JIBC.
Questions Answered:
What types of organizations do paramedics work for?
Why would I take paramedic training if I don't intend to work as a paramedic?
What kind of skills will I learn that I can apply to other areas of my life?
Key Learning:
Those that have paramedic training may find employment in fire fighting, policing and law enforcement, search and rescue, the military, industry, teaching and education, ski patrol, consulting, disaster relief, and film and television. They also work as first aid attendants at large companies, adventure guides in tourism, and in other opportunities across Canada and around the world.
Some people who enroll in paramedic training want to learn to help those around them and feel more confident in their life-saving abilities. They could be health care professionals looking to increase their comfort working outside of the hospital environment or fire fighters building their resumes.
Soft skills learned in paramedic training programs include teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making with imperfect information, and systematic approaches to assessment and problem solving,
For more information:
EMR Program - [ Ссылка ]
PCP Program - [ Ссылка ]
ACP Program - [ Ссылка ]
