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:

  • TOEFL: iBT - minimum overall score of 79, with no score below 19
  • IELTS - minimum overall score of 7.0
  • CAEL - minimum overall score of 60
  • MELAB - minimum overall score of 80
  • Duolingo - minimum overall score of 115
  • PTE (academic) - minimum overall score of 65

In addition to meeting English Language Proficiency students must also present the appropriate coursework to meet the admission requirements for their chosen program.

 Practicum requirements
 Prior to beginning practicums, students must:
  • Complete course-provided medical forms;
  • Provide proof of your up-to-date immunizations;
  • Complete a police information check with vulnerable sector clearance no earlier than 90 days before the program; and
  • Complete N95 mask fit testing.

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) 
  • Minimum of 65% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2
  • Minimum of 60% in Biology 30
  • Minimum of 60% in Math 20-1 or 65% in Math 20-2, or 60% in Math 30-1, 30-2, or Math 31.
Mature Students (students who are 21 years or older by the first day of classes)
  • Minimum of 65% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2
  • Minimum of 60% in Biology 30
  • Minimum of 60% in Math 20-1 or 65% in Math 20-2, or 60% in Math 30-1, 30-2, or Math 31.
English Language Proficiency 
  • TOEFL: iBT – minimum score of 84 with no score below 21
  • IELTS – minimum score of 6.0 no score below 6.0
  • CAEL – minimum score of 60 no score below 60
  • MELAB – minimum score of 80 no score below 80
  • CLBA – no score below 8
  • Completing a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma program in Canada. The program must have involved at least two years of fulltime, consecutive academic study in English
Spoken Language Proficiency 
  • Proof of six or more years of full-time education in English, including your Grade 12 year at a Canadian school or an approved school outside of Canada;
  • A minimum score of 26 on the speaking band of the TOEFL:iBT;
  • A minimum score of 7.5 on the IELTS speaking band; or
  • A minimum of 50 on the University of Alberta's Speaking Test 
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:

  • Current Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS Provider course (will be provided in PCP 103, students who already have this certification, can recertify at this time to prevent expiry during practicum placement)
  • APDOC (will be provided in PCP 103)
  • Updated immunization record
  • N95 Respiratory Mask fitting
  • Security clearance- Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check
  • AHS Orientation Modules
  • WHMIS
  • ITLS Basic (will be provided in PCP 107, students who already have this certification, can recertify at this time to prevent expiry during practicum placement)

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

 

 Full Time Fees 2023-2024

Please note the 2023-2024 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

Domestic Full Time Fees  Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Tuition $3,760.00 $3,760.00 $1,645.00
Campus Rec Fee $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 
Health & Dental Fee *$126.00 *$126.00  
Student Association Building Fee $22.40 $22.40 $22.40 
Student Association Fee $140.00 $140.00 $140.00 
Technology Fee $95.00 $95.00 $95.00 
Lab Fees $258.00 $258.00  
Total Fees $711.40 $711.40 $327.40
Total Tuition & Fees ***$4,471.40 ***$4,471.40 ***$1,972.40

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

 Program Structure
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS 

Term 1

16

PCP 100

Communications for the Prehospital Care Professional 3

PCP 101

Health Assessment for the Prehospital Care Professional  4

PCP 102

Introductory Anatomy and Physiology 3

PCP 103

PCP Integrated Theory I 6

Term 2

15
PCP 104 Introduction to Paramedic Wellness 3
PCP 105 Pathophysiology  3
PCP 106 Pharmacology  3
PCP 107 PCP Integrated Theory II 6

Term 3

7
PCP 108 Acute Care Practicum  1
PCP 109 Ambulance Practicum 6