With a lack of qualified physicians to practice in the field, paramedics themselves became responsible for emergency medical services in the pre-hospital setting.
Paramedics, although now distinct provider, continue to rely on the research of emergency medicine which informs and contributes to their own unique practice.
Paralegals in the Province of Ontario who are licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada to provide independent legal services to clients and the court.
The paraprofessional is able to perform tasks requiring significant knowledge in the field, and may even function independently of direct professional supervision.
[7] The variety of tasks performed by a paraprofessional can be broad, ranging from routine maintenance to simple surgical procedures adding to the beneficial impact the profession can have on vast areas.
[9] Despite being promoted in fields, paraprofessionals perform low-status function and occupy "the lowest level in the professional caste system" because of their informal or basic training.