The new graduate can function as a Paramedic in any state that accepts D.O.T. training and National Registry Certification . Because of current Paramedic shortages in most major cities, graduates have many choices, both as to geographical location and work preference. When you have completed the Paramedic program, the following material must be in your permanent file and must be complete and current. Paramedic positions offer a variety of call volumes and patterns as well as varied geographic and demographic work locations. Services offer varied work assignments designed with the employee in mind to provide a compatible, flexible and enjoyable work pattern.
Shifts vary according to the service.
Paramedics often have opportunites to increase their status in the system by a change of position and pay increase according to the degree of training. Number of years in the field causes pay scales to increase by yearly increments. Ricks College Students completing their program at Ricks, often move into positions as they finish their internships. Expanding opportunites are available to the student who has a paramedic degree.