The Manitoba government is taking major steps to strengthen emergency medical services across the province by expanding training opportunities for paramedics, Premier Wab Kinew, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara and Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable announced.
“Our government is rebuilding emergency medical services so Manitobans can get care faster,” said Kinew. “We are expanding training in the north and opening new pathways into the profession to make it easier to start a health-care career. These steps mean more trained paramedics in our communities, quicker response times and better care for families provincewide.”
The Manitoba government introduced a new direct-entry Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) program this fall at RRC Polytech, allowing students to begin training and working sooner than ever before, the premier noted. The Manitoba government is opening 14 training seats under this new stream to increase enrolment of PCP seats at RRC Polytech to 40.

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