Paramedics

In Nova Scotia, a paramedic is a highly skilled and licensed medical professional who may be called to any emergency setting. Paramedics can be licenced for different practitioner levels, including primary, intermediate, advanced, or critical care. The primary duties of a paramedic are: 

• Respond to emergency calls such as sudden medical illness, mental health illness, accidents (automobile, industrial, etc.), building collapses and natural disasters. 
• Provide emergency medical care at the scene or care en route to other medical facilities. 
• As appropriate, transport patients to the required hospital or other medical facilities for further medical care. 
• Educate the public on health and safety issues. 

Nova Scotia Paramedics have one of Canada's most immense scopes of practice.  They can perform advanced medical procedures and deliver emergency medications. They are also utilized for chronic condition management and end-of-life care.

Our paramedics can also be found working in hospitals alongside other healthcare professionals providing assessment and care in collaborative care centers.