Emergency Medical Services New Brunswick has announced a substantial increase in the enrollment of paramedic students, which has reportedly surged by 153 per cent from previous years. This dramatic rise is largely credited to the introduction of a full-tuition bursary designed to attract more students into the field of emergency medical services. According to Ginette Pellerin, the CEO of Ambulance New Brunswick, the typical number of paramedic students in the province has been around 67, while this year’s enrollment has exceeded 170 students.
The initiative comes in response to ongoing challenges faced by the ambulance service, particularly staffing shortages that have raised concerns about the response capabilities of emergency services. The bursary is seen as a proactive measure to enhance recruitment efforts and ensure that there are enough trained paramedics to meet the needs of New Brunswick’s population.
Pellerin noted that addressing these vacancies is critical for the effective functioning of ambulance services across the province, especially in light of increasing demands on emergency medical services. By investing in education and providing financial support to aspiring paramedics, Ambulance New Brunswick aims to create a more sustainable and responsive healthcare system.
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