Hello EMTLIFE members!
My name is Jason and I am interested in pursuing a career as a paramedic! I will try to make this as smooth and simple as possible.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (No plans to relocate)
Education: Bachelor's of Science, Honor's science major
Age: 25
I've been doing some research on paramedic programs, colleges, required certifications, wages in various areas, pros and cons of being a paramedic, and the list goes on! However, I've had a hard time since I have no guidance. Given below is a list of questions I have. There are some others but these are the concerning ones:
Program requirements: First aid/CPR training certificate, "F" class driver's license, Physical evaluation test
1. How long will it take to obtain the first aid and CPR training certificate?
2. How long will it take to obtain the "F" class driver's license?
3. The physical evaluation test should be completed in no longer than 3 mins and 50 secs. Is this more difficult than it sounds?
Admission requirements: Bunch of 11th/12th grade high school courses
4. Since I already have a university degree, does this matter?
Colleges:
5. What are the best colleges in Ontario for the paramedic program?
6. Should I attend a college in the same city I would like to work in?
The Job Itself:
7. Is there or will there be a demand for this job? (Either currently or within the next 5 years)
8. How competitive is the job market?
9. Are there any certifications other than A-EMCA that I will require?
10. What are the pros and cons of being a paramedic?
11. What type of personality is suitable to be a paramedic? And what traits are 100% necessary?
In short, I want to know what I'm getting into from top to bottom, and it would be ideal to hear it from a paramedic. I would like to thank everyone in advance for their advice and guidance. I greatly appreciate that you have taken time out of your day to help a complete stranger.
- Jason
My name is Jason and I am interested in pursuing a career as a paramedic! I will try to make this as smooth and simple as possible.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (No plans to relocate)
Education: Bachelor's of Science, Honor's science major
Age: 25
I've been doing some research on paramedic programs, colleges, required certifications, wages in various areas, pros and cons of being a paramedic, and the list goes on! However, I've had a hard time since I have no guidance. Given below is a list of questions I have. There are some others but these are the concerning ones:
Program requirements: First aid/CPR training certificate, "F" class driver's license, Physical evaluation test
1. How long will it take to obtain the first aid and CPR training certificate?
2. How long will it take to obtain the "F" class driver's license?
3. The physical evaluation test should be completed in no longer than 3 mins and 50 secs. Is this more difficult than it sounds?
Admission requirements: Bunch of 11th/12th grade high school courses
4. Since I already have a university degree, does this matter?
Colleges:
5. What are the best colleges in Ontario for the paramedic program?
6. Should I attend a college in the same city I would like to work in?
The Job Itself:
7. Is there or will there be a demand for this job? (Either currently or within the next 5 years)
8. How competitive is the job market?
9. Are there any certifications other than A-EMCA that I will require?
10. What are the pros and cons of being a paramedic?
11. What type of personality is suitable to be a paramedic? And what traits are 100% necessary?
In short, I want to know what I'm getting into from top to bottom, and it would be ideal to hear it from a paramedic. I would like to thank everyone in advance for their advice and guidance. I greatly appreciate that you have taken time out of your day to help a complete stranger.
- Jason