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Other Technical Occupations in Health Care (Except Dental)

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What You Need


To work in this field, you usually need a high school diploma and specialized training at college, university or private institutes in your specialty.

You usually need supervised practical training.

You also usually need registration or certification with a professional association.

You may need a licence in the province/territory where you'll work.

To be an ambulance attendant, paramedic or emergency vehicle operator, you need an appropriate driver's licence.

Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

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Required/Related Educational Programs*


Nursing - Other (C561)- C561

Nursing (U560)- U560

* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.


Useful Experience/Skills


Multidisciplinary teamwork

Business procedures

Interpersonal communication skills


Useful High School Subjects


Sciences

Math

Health

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