Summary Emergency Medical Assistant in the Halifax Region
Find key facts and figures about working as an emergency medical assistant. The following information is applicable to all Paramedical occupations (NOC 32102).
Description
Workers in paramedical occupations administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients with injuries or medical illnesses and transport them to hospitals or other medical facilities for further medical care. They are employed by private ambulance services, hospitals, fire departments, government departments and agencies, manufacturing firms, mining companies and other private sector establishments. Paramedics who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$31.00/hour
Median wage in the Halifax Region
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Prospects
Good
The job prospects are good in the Halifax Region
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Jobs
1 job
advertised in the Halifax Region
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Competencies
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Oral Communication: Oral Expression
- Social Perceptiveness
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
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