在发生事故或危机时，护理人员处于紧急医疗保健服务的最前沿。它们提供心肺复苏，除颤，心脏监测，脉搏血氧饱和度，气道管理，救生药物的管理，严重出血的控制以及脊柱，颈部和骨骼损伤的固定。该计划将吸引那些能够在极度压力下工作的学生。他们必须是批判性的思想家，能够解决问题和执行多项任务。他们必须强壮并且身体状况良好。公共和私人救护车服务机构都雇用了护理人员。毕业生也可能会升至高级护理护理人员和/或飞行护理人员的水平，需要在安大略省的各个机构接受额外的教育。
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 without any restrictions from lifting heavy weights.<br>Program Highlights<br>Clinical hospital/ambulance field experience.<br>Hands-on training in well-equipped labs and simulation suites.<br>Graduates are eligible to apply to write the Ontario Ministry of Health Advanced EMCA (Primary Care Paramedic) examination.<br>Career Opportunities<br>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.