A new temporary licence will allow paramedics to respond to emergencies sooner.
New graduates are now eligible for the restricted temporary licence. It gives them the opportunity to get to work under the supervision and guidance of a paramedic with at least two years of experience.
The Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators exam is offered four times each year an due to space availability some graduates wait months to get their license.
“Paramedics are a critical part of our emergency health system. They are highly skilled and undergo a full 11 to 12 months of training before they graduate,” says Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson in a news release. “I am so pleased to see this decision from the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia that will help get more paramedics on the job faster. This is the kind of change that will help improve access to care for Nova Scotians.”
The move could help them get to work six months earlier.