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Extra training that opens doors
Advanced care paramedic (ACP)
One extra year. Intubation, IV (intravenous) drugs, cardiac management. 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).