Cambrian College - Graduate Programs

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Advanced Care Paramedic

Cambrian College - Graduate Programs

Faculty:Nursing and Emergency Services
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Length:8 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $13,438
Careers:Emergency Medical Technicians (Paramedics)

Description:

Upgrade your career and increase your salary while making a difference in your community with advanced paramedic training that exceeds the National Occupational Competency Profile for Paramedics. You’ll refine your skills through a combination of classroom, simulation, and clinical advanced training.

You’ll also complete a real-world on-the-job experience with an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) land ambulance service. Depending on available opportunities, you may qualify to continue working as a Primary Care Paramedic while you enhance your training.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Graduate of a Primary Care Paramedic program or equivalent. Students must possess an Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) certificate, issued by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, prior to program commencement.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      • Complete an entrance exam in order to be considered for acceptance
      • Criminal record check including vulnerable sector screening – this must not show evidence of a crime of moral turpitude
      • CPR (Health Care Practitioner level) and Standard First Aid which must be valid through the duration of the program
      • Class F driver’s license
      • Current immunization status as outlined by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch as well as additional requirements as determined by various clinical sites. This information is provided once accepted into the program.
      • AODA and WHMIS 2015 training
      • N95 and P100 Mask Fit Testing, to be completed prior to program commencement (students are responsible for the fee)
      • A lift test may be required for those students completing field placement at select EMS services

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on May 19, 2024