I'm 23 years old and about to start a 2 year paramedic program in southern Ontario this September. I'm planning to move to Florida at some point and am looking for any information someone might have on this education and training being useful down there (or in the US in general). I've been researching as much as I can, but nothing seems to be up to date or answers the questions/concerns I have.
Once my education and training is complete, what kinds of positions would I be able to apply for? EMT-B? EMT-P? or something higher? (not that I've come across anything higher) It seems that paramedics in the US are much less appreciated than up here (in Ontario anyways) ... it's kind of worrying when it comes to the pay, etc. Based on meetings at my school from paramedics in my area, the starting wage is about $32/hr... about 3x more than what I've come across in my research for the US. Is this information out of date or is the pay really that bad?
I know the training up here is much more intense. Does the US recognize that and make it somewhat simple for Cdn-trained paramedics to work in the US? What kind of process would there be outside of getting a work visa?
Any information anyone could give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Once my education and training is complete, what kinds of positions would I be able to apply for? EMT-B? EMT-P? or something higher? (not that I've come across anything higher) It seems that paramedics in the US are much less appreciated than up here (in Ontario anyways) ... it's kind of worrying when it comes to the pay, etc. Based on meetings at my school from paramedics in my area, the starting wage is about $32/hr... about 3x more than what I've come across in my research for the US. Is this information out of date or is the pay really that bad?
I know the training up here is much more intense. Does the US recognize that and make it somewhat simple for Cdn-trained paramedics to work in the US? What kind of process would there be outside of getting a work visa?
Any information anyone could give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!