Careers in Paramedicine

BECOMING A PARAMEDIC IN BC

Once you are a licensed paramedic you will have a multitude of career opportunities. These videos investigate many paramedic career pathways including working on ambulance and in various other industries. Watch each video and complete the questions below to check your understanding.

Career Opportunities for Paramedics

This video describes the career opportunities in the provincial ambulance service for students who complete their paramedic training at JIBC and pass their EMALB licensing exam.

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Understanding the Professional Environment

Students often have questions about the national and provincial requirements for paramedics. This video looks at the professional environment and describes the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC), Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB), the jurisprudence exam for out of province paramedics, and career opportunities for paramedics including working with BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS).

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Working with the Provincial Ambulance Service

Many of the students who complete their paramedic training at JIBC plan to work on ambulance for BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) at the EMR, PCP, or ACP level. This video describes the licensing and hiring process you must complete and describes some of the career opportunities with BCEHS.

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The Paramedic Career Pathway

Many individuals who complete the paramedic training programs at JIBC desire to work full time as a paramedic and advance in their careers with the ambulance service. This video describes the career opportunities for those starting careers in paramedicine and looks at specializations that may be of interest to individuals with a passion for life-long learning.

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Our Stories – Starting in a Small Town

Most paramedics start their careers working in a small town. There are many advantages to starting your career in this way. Hear stories from several working paramedics about their career journeys and early experiences on the job.

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Careers Outside the Ambulance Service

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.

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Working in Industry

There are many opportunities for trained paramedics to find work outside of the provincial ambulance service. Many industries are looking for individuals with high-level first aid or paramedic training. These include the natural resource and manufacturing sectors. This video explores some of these opportunities and describes some additional steps that someone interested in a career working as a paramedic in industry might pursue.

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