32102

Paramedical occupations

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Health

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Definition

Workers in paramedical occupations administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients with injuries or medical illnesses and transport them to hospitals or other medical facilities for further medical care. They are employed by private ambulance services, hospitals, fire departments, government departments and agencies, manufacturing firms, mining companies and other private sector establishments. Paramedics who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Assess extent of injuries or medical illnesses of trauma victims, patients with respiratory disease and stress, overdose and poisoning victims, industrial accident victims and other ill or injured individuals to determine emergency medical treatment
Administer pre-hospital emergency care to patients such as oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), spinal immobilization, bandaging and splinting
Establish and maintain intravenous treatment (IV), apply adjunctive equipment for ventilation and circulation complications, administer medications and provide other advanced emergency treatment to patients
Transport patients by air, land or water to hospital or other medical facility for further medical care
Collaborate with ambulance dispatch centres, hospital staff, police, firefighters and family members to ensure relevant information is collected and proper treatment is administered
Document and record nature of injuries and illnesses and treatment provided
Assist hospital personnel with provision of medical treatment, if necessary
Maintain emergency care equipment and supplies
May train and supervise other workers in this unit group
May assist with triage of emergency patients.

Example job titles

•advanced care paramedic
•ambulance attendant
•ambulance services supervisor
•critical care paramedic
•emergency medical technician (EMT)
•emergency medical technologist - paramedic (EMT-P)
•paramedic
•paramedic emergency medical technician

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, paramedical occupations are classified under NOC code 32102, falling within TEER Category 2. This occupation includes primary care paramedics, advanced care paramedics, and critical care paramedics who administer pre-hospital emergency medical care and transport patients to medical facilities. Because TEER 2 occupations are highly valued, individuals in this NOC code are eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program under Express Entry and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target healthcare professionals.

To qualify under NOC 32102, candidates must meet the official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) requirements. This typically includes the completion of a college, hospital-based, or other recognized paramedical or emergency medical technology program. Crucially, licensing by a provincial regulatory body is mandatory in all Canadian provinces and territories. Duties under this NOC include administering standard emergency care, assessing trauma, operating emergency vehicles, and collaborating with ambulance dispatch systems and hospital staff.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute official legal or immigration advice. Please consult with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for specific legal inquiries.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.