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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. Graduates will be able to perform the competencies identified in the National Occupational Competency Profile for Advanced Care Paramedics and will write a provincial registration exam.
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:
- Advanced Cardiac Care for Paramedics
- Advanced Emergency Care for the Medical Patient
- Advanced Pulmonary Care for Paramedics
- Advanced Skills and Special Populations
- An Introduction to the Study of Society
- Ethics in Helping Professions
- Gynecological, Obstetrical and Neonatal Care for Paramedics
- Intermediate Practicum (Ambulance)
- Introduction to English Language and Literature
- Introduction to Research
- Paramedic Development
- Paramedic Foundations and Care of the Trauma Patient
- Paramedic Practicum (Hospital)
- Paramedic Practicum - Advanced Ambulance
- Pharmacology for Paramedics
- Psychology for the Health Care Professional
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 »
Applications now open for classes starting September 2022!
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 - June
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
- Emergency Medical Technician Foundations I
- Emergency Medical Technician Foundations II
- Emergency Medical Technician Practice I
- Emergency Medical Technician Practice II
- Health Education: Personal Health and Wellness
- Introduction to English Language and Literature
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology: An Introduction to Pharmacology
- Prehospital Care Foundations I
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.
