1. Course Sampler:
Paramedic
By: Ben Paterson

2. Minimum
Requirements
A High School Diploma.
College level English, and Math.
Grade 11 Chemistry.
Grade 12 Biology.
A class “F” drivers license.
First aid and C.P.R. “C”.

3. Outline
A two year Ontario College Diploma program.
Trains pre-hospital medical skills.
Development of clinical and medical
reasoning skills.
Learn how to communicate effectively with
patients, family members and Medical care
professionals.

4. Salary
34,000$ to 43,000$ starting pay.
Holiday Pay.
Paid Training.
Paid leave time accrual.

5. Pros
A very available job.
Other career options that derive from the
skills learned in this course.
Good salary.
Good vacation time.
Benefits.

6. Cons
Early/late hours.
Long hours. (12-24 hour shifts.)
Highly stressful.
Demoralizing/depressing.

7. Success Factors
Include:
Leadership skills.
Highly effective communication skills.
Maturity. ( The ability to deal with stressful
situations, and people. )
Interest in a exciting, and challenging career.

8. THE
END!