Career Opportunities for Paramedics - Becoming a Paramedic in BC

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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.
Questions Answered:
What are my career opportunities with an EMR certification?
With a PCP certificate what kind of career opportunities will I have?
What are my career opportunities with an ACP certification?
Key Learning:
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is the entry-level training course that every paramedic in BC will start their education with (Occupational First Aid (OFA) 3 is an additional option and can be used as a pre-requisite for PCP). A licensed EMR may be employed by the provincial ambulance service in remote locations of BC.
After Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) training and licensure, you are eligible to work for the ambulance service in all areas of the province and in many other careers that utilize individuals with paramedic training.
With an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) License you can work on Advanced Life Support Ambulances and in industry requiring advanced certification.
For more information:
EMR Program - www.jibc.ca/emr
PCP Program - www.jibc.ca/pcp
ACP Program - www.jibc.ca/acp
JIBC Student Services - www.jibc.ca/st...
BC Emergency Health Services - www.bcehs.ca/c...
Emergency Medical Assistance Licensing Board - www2.gov.bc.ca...