This Primary Care Paramedic program offers a rewarding and challenging career for individuals interested in providing emergency medical services to the sick and injured in a prehospital care environment. This is an entry-level medical program that gives you the hands-on training you need to provide emergency medical services to the sick and injured.
Using a combination of simulation training, practicum placements in active treatment hospitals, training in advanced life support ambulance services and experience working with other allied health professionals, the Primary Care Paramedic program can get you started on the path to becoming an advanced care paramedic. Not for the faint of heart, you'll discover a career in emergency medical services is challenging yet rewarding.
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Upon successful completion of the Primary Care Paramedic certificate, you will be ready to save lives in any corner of the province in settings such as:
- Emergency Service Departments
- Large Industrial Job Sites
- Provincial, Private and Industrial Ambulance Services
- Other Health Care Related Environments
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145+
number of students, instructors and volunteers involved in the annual simulated emergency that teaches crisis response in real time
12
the number of months it takes to complete the program
240 hours
of work-integrated learning
At-a-Glance
Starts-in
January
Credential / Accreditation
Certificate
Duration
1 year
Dates and Deadlines
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Program Availability
Admissions
This program is not available for International Students.
New applicants are accepted into the Primary Care Paramedic program for Winter (January) term.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements indicated in the Admission section of this calendar, applicants must also satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalencies):
- English 30-1 or 30-2
- Math 20-1 or Math 20-2
- Biology 30 or Science 30
- English Language Proficiency
Non-Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of Medical First Responder program. Students who are enrolled in the Emergency Medical Responder program by the application deadline but have not yet completed the program must submit proof of enrollment by the application deadline.
- 18 Years of age - Students must turn 18 years of age prior to the program start date. A copy of a government-issued ID must be submitted.
- CPR-C (Basic Life Support - BLS) - Students must provide evidence of current BLS certification for entry into the program, and remain current throughout clinical training.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Primary Care Paramedic certificate.
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Delivery Formats
The Primary Care Paramedic program is available through the following delivery formats.
On Campus
This program is delivered in a face-to-face format on the main Lethbridge College campus. Lectures, labs and hands-on training opportunities will all take place on campus in Lethbridge.
Courses
Courses run in Winter, Spring (short), and Fall terms. Students have July and August off.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| Courses offered in Winter (January) | ||
| PCP-1130 | Essential Life Sciences | 6 |
| PCP-1131 | Foundations of Assess. & History Taking | 6 |
| PCP-1132 | Foundations of Paramedic Practice | 3 |
| PCP-1133 | Interprofessional Healthcare Education | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Term II | ||
| Courses offered in Spring Short (May) | ||
| PCP-1134 | Trauma Emergency Care | 3 |
| PCP-1135 | Medical Emergency Care | 6 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Term III | ||
| Course offered in Fall (September) | ||
| PCP-1136 | Hospital and Ambulance Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Tuition and Fees
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$11,250.00
|
$1,357.50
|
$2,600.00
|
Tuition and fees under review.
Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.
Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage prior to the end of the first week of class.
Fees subject to GST.
All tuition and fees are non-refundable.
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