Medical Assistant

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Regina; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Medical Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in providing care to the sick and injured. This part-time position offers the unique opportunity to support Medical Officers and Nursing Officers within a dynamic military environment. You'll gain hands-on experience in patient care, health assessments, and emergency response, all while working alongside dedicated professionals. With the impending transition to Combat Medic in 2025, you'll be at the forefront of an evolving career path that emphasizes both personal growth and community service. If you're ready to embrace challenges and make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 11 Biology and Grade 10 Math and Science.
• Practical Nurses need to be registered/licensed in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial patient care and administer basic life support.
• Manage medical records and support medical needs during training exercises.
• Conduct first aid and military training.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support

Health Assessments

Medical Record Management

First Aid Training

Education

Grade 11 Biology

Grade 10 Science

Grade 10 Math

Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

Overview

As a member of the military, Medical Assistants are employed to assist and support Medical Officers and Nursing Officers in treating the sick and injured within Canadian Armed Forces units and during operations. This position is available only for part-time employment through the Health Services Reserve.

The Medical Assistant occupation will be renamed Combat Medic in 2025. The transition will involve minor changes in training and career requirements. For details on these changes and enrollment impacts, contact the nearest Field Ambulance. Find a recruiting centre at: Canadian Armed Forces (select Reserve Force (part time) and choose "Health Service" from the menu).

Primary Duties

• Provide initial patient care
• Administer basic life support treatments in trauma cases
• Assist with health assessments, including electrocardiograms, hearing and vision tests, immunizations, specimen collection, and basic lab procedures
• Perform environmental health and preventive medicine duties
• Manage medical records, documents, reports, and returns
• Support medical needs during weapons ranges and training exercises
• Operate and maintain medical and life-support equipment
• Maintain and replenish medical supplies
• Conduct first aid, medical, and military training

Registered Practical Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses serve in the same role as Medical Assistants but have additional opportunities for bedside nursing care during overseas deployments.

Work Environment

Medical Assistants in Reserve Field Ambulance units typically wear army uniforms but may serve with other branches of the Canadian Forces. They mainly work within their unit, usually located in an armoury, supporting the Reserve Force and augmenting the Regular Force as needed. When deployed, they face similar challenges and risks as active forces, working long hours under demanding conditions, including severe weather and mental stress.

If joining the Regular Force, after training, you will be assigned to your first base, with potential relocations. In the Reserve, you will work part-time with your local unit, typically one night per week and some weekends, with opportunities for full-time employment.

Entry Plans

• Direct Entry Options

The occupation will be renamed Combat Medic in 2025, with minor updates to training and career paths. Contact your local Field Ambulance for details. Requirements include:

• Applicants need Grade 11 Biology, Grade 10 Science, and Grade 10 Math; provincial specifics can be obtained from recruiters
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) available for Emergency Medical Responder training

Practical Nurses must have completed a diploma and be registered/licensed in good standing. Foreign education may be accepted.

Training

Initial training includes Basic Military Qualification (Basic Training), typically conducted over weekends locally, emphasizing physical fitness. Following this, recruits attend a Soldier Qualification course (~1 month), covering:

• Physical fitness
• Offensive and defensive operations
• Reconnaissance
• Advanced weapons handling
• Field craft

Post-basic training, Medical Assistants train at the Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre in Borden, Ontario, to qualify. Additional courses in communications and driving are also available.

Training encompasses six practice areas: Prehospital Care, Operational Casualty Care, Medical Service Skills, Primary Care, Administration, and In-Patient Care. Opportunities for specialization include:

• Primary Care Paramedic Course
• Medical Supply Training
• In-Patient Care Training

Part-Time Options

This role is exclusive to the Reserve Force, with reservists working part-time in their local community. They are not required to relocate but may volunteer for deployments or transfers.

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