Critical care paramedic NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for critical care paramedic.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for critical care paramedic is 32102 (Paramedical occupations), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
32102
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 32102 covers
Workers in paramedical occupations administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients with injuries or medical illnesses and transport them to hospitals or other medical facilities for further medical care. They are employed by private ambulance services, hospitals, fire departments, government departments and agencies, manufacturing firms, mining companies and other private sector establishments. Paramedics who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 32102 — Paramedical occupations |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Assess extent of injuries or medical illnesses of trauma victims, patients with respiratory disease and stress, overdose and poisoning victims, industrial accident victims and other ill or injured individuals to determine emergency medical treatment
- Administer pre-hospital emergency care to patients such as oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), spinal immobilization, bandaging and splinting
- Establish and maintain intravenous treatment (IV), apply adjunctive equipment for ventilation and circulation complications, administer medications and provide other advanced emergency treatment to patients
- Transport patients by air, land or water to hospital or other medical facility for further medical care
- Collaborate with ambulance dispatch centres, hospital staff, police, firefighters and family members to ensure relevant information is collected and proper treatment is administered
- Document and record nature of injuries and illnesses and treatment provided
To use NOC 32102 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 32102 →
Other job titles under NOC 32102
- Advanced care paramedic
- Ambulance attendant
- Ambulance services supervisor
- Paramedic
- Paramedic emergency medical technician
- Emergency medical technician (EMT)
- Emergency medical technologist - paramedic (EMT-P)
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 32102, one of these may fit better:
- Child care live-in caregiver — NOC 44100 (Home child care providers, TEER 4)
- Child care worker assistant — NOC 42202 (Early childhood educators and assistants, TEER 2)
- Critical care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Emergency care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Health care aide — NOC 33102 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates, TEER 3)
- Health care consultant — NOC 41404 (Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Health care planner — NOC 41404 (Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Intensive care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for critical care paramedic?+
In NOC 2021, "critical care paramedic" is an example title in unit group 32102 — Paramedical occupations. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is critical care paramedic eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 32102 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does critical care paramedic get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 32102 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a critical care paramedic get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 32102 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says critical care paramedic but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 32102. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.