Primary Care Paramedic
Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Structure
The one-year Primary Care Paramedic Program will prepare students to provide excellence in client care across different emergency medical services settings for this high-demand career. The program introduces foundational concepts, building in necessary skills, and solidifying the student’s knowledge prior to going into practicum experiences in emergency, acute care, and community care settings. The program embeds the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare students to write the national Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) Examination. Program graduates are eligible for registration with provincial regulatory bodies
Applications are accepted for Fall or Winter semesters. Please submit your application as soon as possible as many programs fill up quickly.
Student experience
View our video of a previous student's experience while taking the PCP program.
Admission Requirements 2023/2024
To be eligible for the program, you must:
- Be at least 18-years-old;
- High school diploma or grade 12 equivalent or GED
- Have received your Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate from an approved training program;
| English language proficiency |
| Achieve your English Language Proficiency with the following scores:
In addition to meeting English Language Proficiency students must also present the appropriate coursework to meet the admission requirements for their chosen program. |
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Prior to beginning practicums, students must:
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Applications for this program will close on the first day of class. Offers of admission for eligible applicants may continue based on available seats until the end of the first week of classes. Students will be required to register in the program on or before the end of the first week of classes.
Admission Requirements 2024/2025
Proof of completion of an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate program OR Medical First Responder (MFR) certificate with Chair approval.
18 Years of age - Students must turn 18 years of age by the first day of classes (A copy of a government-issued ID must be submitted).
Proof of current Class 5 Alberta driver’s license
Class 4 driver's license prior to completion of program
| High School Diploma (or equivalent) |
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| Mature Students (students who are 21 years or older by the first day of classes) |
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| English Language Proficiency |
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| Spoken Language Proficiency |
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| Practicum Requirements |
| Due to limited practicum placements for the paramedicine programs provincially, the practicum component of the program may go beyond typical program expected end dates. Successful candidates will be informed of the allocation of their practicum placement by the Practicum Placement Coordinator. There is no guarantee that students will be placed at their desired practicum location. Special considerations of personal circumstances will not be given regarding assigning practicum placements. Students will be responsible for fees associated with practicum such as entrance requirements, relocation, and travel costs. In compliance with the practicum agreements with our placement partners, successful candidates will be requested to provide proof of the following requirements:
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Applications for this program will close on the first day of class. Offers of admission for eligible applicants may continue based on available seats until the end of the first week of classes. Students will be required to register in the program on or before the end of the first week of classes.
Tuition and Fees
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Please note the 2023-2024 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.
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Please note, these estimates are based on 100% enrollment for all semesters and include mandatory laboratory fees.
* Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage - deadlines can be found at StudentCare website.
*** Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.
For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar.
Program Structure
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