I haven't heard about extra money for PCP's, but the CF is training their Reg F members to that standard as laid out by the NOCP's. That makes you a very attractive recruit once you are certified. In the interim, you could at least be earning money as a reservist; you likely have the pre-req's (academically) for enrollment as they got you into a civvie school. It sure is a nice way to try the army on for size; it pays more than most part-time jobs, it looks great on a resume and prepares you for the workforce (like having the qualities Armymedic referred to.) I don't know how old you are - but if you are in fact a younger student or without a lot of workforce experience, especially relevant to proving yourself capable of handling the stresses of EMS or military employment, it can really teach you a lot about yourself - and show future employers a lot about yourself. I would ask other PCP student/reservists if they are getting tuitiion reimbursement through the CF. That could really make it worth your while. I would also explore whether or not it's worthwhile to just join the CF as a medic and let them train you (and feed, clothe and shelter you). The CF is now churning out PCP's recognized nationally. I personally think that either component will give you a good shot at going overseas, should you successfully complete all your medical and army training, are fit, dedicated etc. I can't tell you about how to get school money from the army, but I am sure it's there, if not in the form of a straight-up bonus; it's at least money to be made. I did this backwards - I joined the army with no prior training and got my civvie license; did a 3 year contract, went overseas, and transferred to the reserves when my contract was up, and found civvie EMS employers very receptive to the military experience. Now I am sitting in an ambulance station with PCP on my sleeve and a shiny truck full of ALS goodies; last weekend I was in green doing range medical coverage, last exercise I was firing a C9 machine gun out of a Gun Truck, last Wednesday I had a great medical call, Tonight I am in my BatCave waiting for my BatPager to go off, and next month I'll probably be at a Base Hospital on contract. In other words, I feel like I have the best of both worlds - EMS/Army - and I love them both (some days not as much as others mind you.) Like Kirsten recommended, hunt down reservists who also know the student angle, get the real scoop from them, then find a recruiting centre and see if the answers suit you. If you are interested in the army (and who wouldn't be; we get to do the coolest stuff) I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the money to be made and the interesting things to do.
