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Extra training that raises pay

• Advanced care paramedic (ACP)

  One extra year. Intubation, IV (intravenous) drugs, cardiac management. Higher pay and more autonomy.

• Critical care paramedic (CCP)

  Ornge and other air ambulance services. Top of the field.

• Community paramedicine

  Home visits and chronic care, daytime hours.

• Bridge to nursing

  Some universities give paramedics advanced standing in a BScN (nursing degree).