Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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51.0810 - Emergency care attendant (EMT ambulance)

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to assist licensed EMTs, under the supervision of a physician, to prepare and transport ill or injured patients, and to operate emergency vehicles and equipment such as life support units. These programs include courses in first aid and emergency medicine field techniques; patient stabilization and care; medical field communications; equipment operation and maintenance; emergency vehicle operation; and applicable standards and regulations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • ambulance attendant
    • ambulance technician
    • emergency care attendant
    • emergency medical care attendant
    • emergency medical responder (EMR)
    • emergency medical technician - ambulance (EMT-A)
    • emergency medical technician (ambulance)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • critical incident response/special police operations(43.0119)
    • emergency management(43.0302)
    • emergency medical technician (paramedic)(51.0904)
    • pediatric emergency medicine - fellowship(61.1908)
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