The Manitoba government is introducing advanced care paramedics to several rural and northern locations, including Dauphin, Neepawa, Swan River and Ashern.
They will respond to medical emergencies on rapid response vehicles but won’t transport patients.
They’re trained in advanced life support, respiratory and cardiac care procedures, and can give a wider range of medications.
The province said the clinical service leaders will be the first Shared Health paramedics to practice at the advanced care level.
