EMCT Competencies

Learn about the competencies and skills needed to become a Emergency Medical Call Taker (EMCT) with BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS).

​​​Emergency Medical Call Taker skills:​​​

  • Strong problem-solving skills; approach problems and decisions methodically
  • Critical thinking; demonstrate the use of sound judgement when making decisions
  • Adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Multi-tasking; ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks
  • Readily assume a leadership role
  • Help foster a team atmosphere in the workplace
  • Team player; communicate and actively build relationships with colleagues 
  • Be comfortable with healthy conflict, and support/manage differences of opinions
  • Emotional resilience; keep emotions in perspective