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Primary Care Paramedic
Paramedics work across a range of healthcare settings in New Brunswick. They are highly skilled, licensed professionals who assess the needs of patients and provide medical treatment in both crisis situations and standard medical settings. From broken bones to childbirth, a paramedic can see all types of medical emergencies during a single shift. Although most paramedics you see work in ground ambulances, they can also work in air ambulances, on fire department vehicles, in communication centres as emergency medical dispatchers, within communities in collaboration with other healthcare providers, and in other specialized positions.
Being a paramedic is a hands-on, often intense career, but it is also a crucial role in our healthcare system. Paramedics are predominantly responsible for delivering pre-hospital care to multiple patients a day in stressful circumstances – this means staying on their toes and adapting to new situations regularly. Since every patient is unique and conditions can change on the fly, people who love a challenge with quick thinking and problem-solving skills will thrive in this career. It’s important for paramedics to keep a cool head in moments of crisis, not only so they can stay focused and communicate with their team, but also to keep their patients calm and reassured.