Consists of Advanced Life Support paramedics who have specialized skills to deal with neonatal and obstetrical emergencies. They provide care for sick newborns during transport to the designated hospital. Arrangements for transportation of children is done in conjunction with the Intensive Care Nursery at the British Columbia Women's Hospital and Health Centre in Vancouver. British Columbia operates from three Regional Dispatch Centres and one Air-Coordination Centre. EMDs must pass the BCAS dispatch training program and remain certified.
Licenses are valid in all areas of the province.
Responsible certification agency. All paramedic education is provided by the Paramedic Academy. No reciprocity exists. All full-time paramedics are required to undertake training offered by the Paramedic Academy and to successfully complete the same. Levels of compensation are based upon skill levels, overtime rates, call-out rates and a wide range of other factors.