r/OntarioParamedics

I was talking with one of my teachers (I go to La Cité) and he told me Toronto paramedics services make it harder for you to get selected straight from school (make you write essays and long interview processes, etc.) but I was wondering if I did a couple years in the Ottawa service and later transferred to Toronto, would it be even harder to enter the service or easier since I’d have more experience?

Any help is appreciated!

Thank you!

Basically the title, I appreciate any help

Is getting black listed still a thing in paramedics? When I was a student back in 2019 I’ve heard of medics getting black listed for xyz. With the high demand for paramedics is anyone aware if this is still a thing? I was a working medic in 2024 and was fired due to a driving issue off the job. Would it be in my best interest to wait to apply until my abstract is completely clear or would it it be okay to apply as long as I satisfy all standards?

I’m completely honest with my situation but want to be careful with how I approach this. Is it better to keep my name clear from applications if my abstract isn’t fully clear even if I’m qualified to apply? Or would this potentially put me on a black list?

hi there! I know that at least 10 other people asked this question in this forum however, I am just finishing up my undergrad at York University for Kinesiology and Health Sci. I was wondering what your opinions are for the best schools for Paramedics as I will be applying to them very shortly! I am looking for a good extensive program, fun people (people who I can go out, and have a social life outside of school) and a nice gym LOL.

Please let me know your thoughts! It would be greatly appreciated :)

I am not a paramedic, just someone who recently took a first aid course in Ontario. I know the standards are different, but I was unclear on something technical I was taught, and wanted a better understanding from the professionals!

In this scenario, you have no equipment (no stethoscope for auscultation; no capnometry/capnography) except for a CPR pocket mask. If you were doing CPR on a patient who is VSA (no suspected respiratory arrest), and your first ventilation was unsuccessful (no chest rise), and your second ventilation was successful (chest rise), would you deliver a third ventilation or move on to compressions?

If both ventilations were unsuccessful and you moved on to compressions, after which you discovered an obstruction in the airway, how would you attempt to get it out (if you had no suction - or forceps if ACP)?

I understand this is a situation that wouldn’t ever occur in your professional capacity, but curious as a first aider! Thanks for taking the time to read this!

Hi all,

I’m an ICU nurse that has been wanting to pursue paramedicine for a while. I can’t seem to shake the urge to pursue the profession. I enjoy working in the ICU and caring for critical patients but there’s not of nuances in nursing which I do not enjoy. I have the opportunity to work a lot of overtime which has been great financially. I’m not interested in pursuing N in the future.

I was wondering if anyone else had made a similar decision and also wanted to hear what others think about this decision. Is there something I’m not considering or should know before making this decision.

I would still work casually as a nurse and understand later down the road nursing would offer me the opportunity to find a less demanding job.

I know that I’m jumping the gun but I think eventually I’d love the role of CCP. Of course I understand this may change when I get into the profession but I was also hoping to hear from ACPs and CCPs about their roles and responsibilities. What they enjoy and dislike about the position? What does the day to day look like and would you change it for anything else? Do you find the compensation to be fair?

I also know that this is different everywhere but I wanted to hear from people’s experience if they find they have a supportive workplace? Do you get along with coworkers and have you been able to make friends at work as well?