Summary Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Prince Edward Island

Find key facts and figures about working as an emergency medical technician (EMT). 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

$27.46/hour

Median wage in Prince Edward Island

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Prospects

Good

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Jobs

139 jobs

advertised in Canada

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Competencies

  • Oral Communication: Active Listening
  • Oral Communication: Oral Expression
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking

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