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Advanced Care Paramedic
This diploma program provides the entry-level knowledge and skills you need to practice emergency pre-hospital medical/trauma care and to function as a vital member of the health care team.
At NLC, we understand our students need the flexibility to balance work and home. Our paramedic programs are flexible enough to fit into your lifestyle:
- Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning with face-to-face lab components
- Apply as a full-time student
This program has limited seats, applicants are admitted to the program on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Program Dates
+September - June
Areas of Study
+The Advanced Care Paramedic diploma program is designed to prepare graduates with entry-level knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to provide safe, competent, compassionate, and professional Advanced Life Support. Courses include:
- Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Paramedic Foundations and Care of the Trauma Patient
- Pharmacology for Paramedics
- Advanced Emergency Care for the Medical Patient
- Advanced Cardiac Care for Paramedics
- Advanced Pulmonary Care for Paramedics
- Gynecological, Obstetrical and Neonatal Care for Paramedics
- Advanced Skills and Special Populations
- Paramedic Development
- Intermediate Practicum (Ambulance)
- Paramedic Practicum (Hospital)
- Paramedic Practicum -Advanced Ambulance
- Psychology for the Health Care Professional
- Introduction to Research
- An Introduction to the Study of Society
Career Potential
+Graduates licensed with the Alberta College of Paramedics, are eligible to work in rural, urban, industrial ground or air ambulance emergency services. In addition, graduates are employed in roles within acute care and community care settings.
Further Educational Opportunities
+Graduates of this program may pursue degree completion at a later time in their careers. Opportunities for applied degree completion will be available through a partnership with Medicine Hat College. Northern Lakes College has a 2 plus 2 degree completion opportunities with Athabasca University and Thompson Rivers University.
Program Requirements, Fees, and Additional Information »
Primary Care Paramedic
The field of paramedicine offers you an exciting and rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in the lives of others. The Primary Care Paramedic program allows students to gain hands-on experience through labs and scenario-based training. Communication, personal wellness, safety, critical thinking, and professionalism are emphasized throughout the program.
The program has a flexible schedule that allows students the freedom and flexibility to remain employed in their home communities while increasing their skills and knowledge.
- Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning with face-to-face lab components
- Apply as a full-time student
This program has limited seats, applicants are admitted to the program on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
This program is available to high school students. Talk to your high school counsellor for more information.
Learn more about Dual Credit.
Program Dates
+September - August
Areas of Study
+The Primary Care Paramedic program is a full-time program with independent study, online lectures, and face-to-face onsite sessions. Courses include:
- Anatomy & Physiology: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to English Language and Literature
- Health Education: Personal Health and Wellness
- Pathophysiology
- Primary Care Paramedic Foundations I
- Primary Care Paramedic Foundations II
- Primary Care Paramedic Practicum I
- Primary Care Paramedic Practicum II
- Prehospital Care Foundations I
- Pharmacology: An Introduction to Pharmacology
Career Potential
+Upon registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics, graduates are eligible to work in rural, urban, clinical, or industrial settings, and ground or air ambulance services.
Further Educational Opportunities
+Successful completion will allow graduates to work in entry-level Emergency Medical Service positions and is a prerequisite for the Advanced Care Paramedic program.
