Med-Tech

[medicmaybe]

Talk to me about being a medical technician.

I am considering reg. I do have a partner/child(ren) so I am also interested in the 12 field ambulance but it is pretty far from my hometown

I am currently a licensed PCP how does that compare/conflict with training?

I have been doing some reading and have seen mixed messages about the trade.

For example, Med-Tech is not a good trade as it is linear and there is no opportunity for advancement, and after a period of time, you end up only doing paperwork.

I am not terribly worried about whether or not I am deployed but would like to continue to advance in my career. I have also heard that there is a mass exodus of Med-techs leaving the trade and that there is a shortage.

 

[mariomike]

Talk to me about being a medical technician.

This may help,​

Medical Technician ( Med Tech )

I did not know that, thank you guys, defiantly appreciate the responses. looks like ill be joining infantry after all:) appreciate your help

www.army.ca

26 pages.

Medical Technician - Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled Application

$60k is what you'll make as a standard pay group Corporal. $49k is what you'll make as a Private. Depending on how much training you need (skilled vs unskilled entry) will determine how close you are to Corporal when you finish training. It's not a bait and switch, it's a complex situation...

army.ca

8 pages.

Medics requiring to maintain a license

Remember the PCP qualification is only 1/6th of the total QL3 Med Tech medical skill set (although takes up a large chunk of the QL3). We also have in-patient / casualty holding, primary care, operational medicine, clinic support, and field medical skills that are required of them... MC

army.ca

2 pages.

If looking for a part-time job,

Medical Assistant - Reserve

Then if so, has anyone had experience toward working with reserve pharmacist while on tour?... You could say: You should join Reg force if you want to have a tour. But the fact is that what I've found on the day to day routine of a pharmacist while on base didn't really interest me. My goal at...

army.ca

14 pages,

If considering 12 (Vancouver) Field Ambulance, sounds like you are licensed as a PCP in B.C.

 

[bcperson]

This may help,​

Medical Technician ( Med Tech )

I did not know that, thank you guys, defiantly appreciate the responses. looks like ill be joining infantry after all:) appreciate your help

www.army.ca

26 pages.

Medical Technician - Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled Application

$60k is what you'll make as a standard pay group Corporal. $49k is what you'll make as a Private. Depending on how much training you need (skilled vs unskilled entry) will determine how close you are to Corporal when you finish training. It's not a bait and switch, it's a complex situation...

army.ca

8 pages.

Medics requiring to maintain a license

Remember the PCP qualification is only 1/6th of the total QL3 Med Tech medical skill set (although takes up a large chunk of the QL3). We also have in-patient / casualty holding, primary care, operational medicine, clinic support, and field medical skills that are required of them... MC

army.ca

2 pages.

If looking for a part-time job,

Medical Assistant - Reserve

Then if so, has anyone had experience toward working with reserve pharmacist while on tour?... You could say: You should join Reg force if you want to have a tour. But the fact is that what I've found on the day to day routine of a pharmacist while on base didn't really interest me. My goal at...

army.ca

14 pages,

If considering 12 (Vancouver) Field Ambulance, sounds like you are licensed as a PCP in B.C.

Thank you! I tried searching med tech but kept getting forums about the medical screening.

 

[mariomike]

Thank you!

You are welcome. Good luck.