Confederation College, specifically Dryden, overall was a great site to make friends, be educated and develop the skills necessary for a specific career.
Why I chose Confederation College
I chose Confederation College because I wanted to experience life in Northern Ontario.
How Confederation College has changed my life
It provided me with the education required to be successful in my field of work.
What is your most positive experience or memory you have of Confederation College?
My most positive experience would be the people I met while attending school. Because of how small the school was, we had close relationship with one another.
My job & job responsibilities
I am currently an Advanced Care Paramedic working for Hastings-Quinte and Haliburton County Paramedic Services. I respond to medical and traumatic emergencies in these respective communities.
What brings me the greatest satisfaction from my job
The reward of being able to help people in need of emergency medical care.
How Confederation College has prepared me for work in the field
Confederation College provided me with the aptitude and skills required to work as a Primary Care Paramedic.
My advice to others considering this program or career path
Study hard. Get out and talk to a paramedic and see all the details of what we do. Make sure it's the right career for you.
The most sought-after qualifications and talents that employers are currently seeking this field of work
High marks in school, above average fitness and hard-working individuals.
My sense of the current job market conditions in your field of work
Provincially the job market is very competitive.
My Personal Successes
Have been awarded several excellency certificates for patient care.