Niagara College Canada

Advanced Care Paramedic

Program Code (0854)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
One Year
Welland Campus
Start date: September

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Career Opportunities

Continue working as a primary care paramedic while taking your skills to the next level. Upon successful completion of this program and provincial examinations, you will be eligible for employment in Ontario as an advanced care paramedic.

Ontario emergency medical service organizations are seeking to increase their quotas of advanced care paramedics. As a result, graduates may:

• Be promoted to advanced care paramedics within their current organizations
• Find such positions with other employers

The Niagara College Difference

• Niagara College has offered the Primary Care Paramedic program for more than 20 years
• Advanced Care Paramedic students complete up to 620 hours of practical work experience
• Faculty are experts in the field with strong backgrounds in delivering quality education
• Welland campus location makes travel time manageable for students employed in the area
• Didactic portion of the program is offered over two days each week, allowing students to maintain employment

Testimonials and Profiles

“Helen Robinson graduated from our Paramedic program in 2001. After 5 years of working as a Paramedic for Niagara Emergency Services, Helen returned to Niagara College to complete her Advance Care Paramedic training. In 2006 Helen graduated at the top of her class, and currently works full-time as an Advanced Care Paramedic for the Niagara EMS organization.”

“The program further enhanced the patient assessment and treatment skills I previously learned in the Primary Care Paramedic program. I use these advanced skills every day in my work for Niagara Emergency Medical Service.”

Laura Connolly,
Advanced Care Paramedic (Graduate Certificate) graduate

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2008-09 (OSS):

• A-EMCA Certification or equivalent.
• Primary Care Paramedic Diploma from a College of Applied Arts and Technology, OR equivalent plus an OSSD including Grade 12 English at the (C) or (U) level, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of paramedic experience (full-time PCP or combined part-time PCP employment, or equivalent health related experience will be looked at on an individual basis)
• A letter of support/sponsorship from the Base Hospital where the applicant is currently certified, which provides proof of Symptom Relief and Defibrillation certification.
• A minimum score of 70% on a pre-admission test regarding primary care theory, symptom relief and defibrillation.

Selection & Ranking Process:

Selection will be based on a point system, giving merit to:

• years of experience as a working paramedic
• additional post-secondary education or work-related education
• results on pre-admission test

Note:

• Proof of all post-secondary education and/or work experience must be submitted for evaluation at the time of pre-admission testing. Originals or copies of actual certificates, or official letters from employers/sponsors will be acceptable.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

• View Degree Opportunities by Institution
• View Degree Opportunities by Subject

For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult the Niagara College Transfer Guide.

Program Related Inquiries

Contact Information

Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Admissions Office: 905-735-2211, ext 7619

Apply now for this program online at www.OntarioColleges.ca

Information Last Modified:
Wed, February 04, 2009 at 09:18:06 AM ET

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