Both primary care paramedics (PCP) and advanced care paramedics (ACP) have some of the widest scopes of practice in the country. The EHS Clinical Practice Guidelines are based on research evidence and are updated as clinical standards evolve. Emergency medical responders (EMR) work in both the emergency and transfer system, providing the right support for their partners during patient care.

The EHS provincial medical director has the utmost trust and respect for the paramedics in our system.
Because of this, paramedics and emergency medical responders are given the autonomy to make critical decisions based on their own clinical training and experience, often without the need for consultation.

On top of our large scopes of practice, paramedics in Nova Scotia can also take advantage of the many opportunities for various types of career enhancement and development through research, elective education and special events.

Accreditation means meeting the standards and level of excellence set forth by our peers in the industry and at EHS Operations we are very proud to be CAAS, CAMTS and ACE certified.

In 2017, paramedicine became a self-regulated profession in the province of Nova Scotia with the formation of the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine. With this legislation, paramedics joined other healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses in assuming responsibility for regulating their own practice.

EMRs and paramedics in Nova Scotia are eligible to apply for financial support for PCP/ACP training programs once they have been employed by EHS Operations for six months. Many of our paramedics have taken advantage of this subsidy to continue their education and expand their scope of practice.

The Paramedic Tuition Bursary Program provides an amount of up to 100% of the NS Student Rate for the purpose of course tuition and fees to paramedic students who enroll in and complete an eligible paramedic training program and commit to working full time for Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) in Nova Scotia as a PCP for four years following graduation.

Funding of up to 100% of the NS student Rate for the purpose of course tuition and fees is also available for EMR students who complete an eligible EMR training program and commit to working full time with EMC as an EMR for two years following graduation.

Tuition Bursary Program
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There is not a single place in Nova Scotia that is more than 67kms from the ocean. With 13,300kms of stunning seacoast, Nova Scotia truly is an ocean playground. Spend your time off surfing, kayaking, or relaxing at the beach.

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