Job requirements Emergency Medical Attendant (EMA) in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an emergency medical attendant (EMA) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Paramedical occupations (NOC 32102).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a one- to three-year college, hospital-based or other recognized paramedical or emergency medical technology program is required.
  • Licensing by a regulatory body is required in all provinces.
  • Those operating emergency vehicles require an appropriate class of licence.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Workplace First Aiders
Regulated
Job title Emergency Medical Responders (EMA), Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP), Primary Care Paramedics (PCP)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Emergency Medical Assistant (paramedic)
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Stretcher Attendant
Regulated
Job title Air Ambulance Pilot
Regulated
Job title Aeromedical Attendent & Pilot
Regulated
Job title Paramedic (Technician, Primary Care, Advanced Care)
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Paramedics
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Paramedic
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Paramedic/ambulance Attendant/emergency Medical Attendant
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Paramedic/ambulance Attendant/emergency Medical Attendant
Regulated

Québec

Job title Paramedic
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Paramedic (primary Care Paramedic)
Regulated
Job title Paramedic
Regulated
Job title Paramedic (emergency Medical Responder)
Regulated
Job title Paramedic (emergency Medical Technician)
Regulated
Job title Paramedic (advanced Care Paramedic)
Regulated
Job title Paramedic (critical Care Paramedic)
Regulated
Job title Paramedic (intermediate Care Paramedic)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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