Paramedical professionals perform some or all of the following duties:

• Assess trauma victims and medically ill patients
• Provide pre-hospital emergency care including CPR and oxygen therapy
• Administer medications and establish IV therapy
• Immobilize fractures and provide wound care
• Transport patients by air, land, or water
• Collaborate with dispatch, hospitals, police, and fire services
• Document patient conditions and treatment provided
• Maintain emergency equipment and supplies
• Assist hospital personnel during patient handover
• May supervise and train junior staff
• Assist with emergency triage procedures

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Completion of a one- to three-year college or recognized paramedical program is required.
• Licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required in all provinces.
• An appropriate driver's license is required for operating emergency vehicles.
• Internationally trained paramedics must complete credential recognition and provincial licensing requirements before practice.
• Advanced and critical care roles may require additional certification and supervised clinical training.
• Many employers offer pension plans, healthcare benefits, shift premiums, paid leave, and union-based compensation structures.