Advanced Care Paramedic
Introduction
Advanced Care Paramedic is a program taught at Algonquin College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 Year) options.
Algonquin College’s Advanced Care Paramedic Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed to educate current Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) in all aspects of advanced care paramedicine. Students study foundations for advanced care paramedic practice and build skills in advanced airway management, advanced cardiac care, and advanced care for medical emergencies, trauma, and environmental injuries.
The program has three components: a didactic and scenario practice portion scheduled three days per week for 14 weeks, a hospital clinical practicum of approximately 200 hours across the second and third semesters, and a preceptorship with a 672-hour paramedic practicum scheduled over a 17-week period. Students complete a comprehensive written examination and an oral board examination with the program medical director at the end of the practicum.
Modules
- Foundations for Advanced Care Paramedic Practice
- Advanced Airway Management, Respiratory Care and Communications
- Advanced Cardiac Care
- Advanced Care for Medical Emergencies
- Advanced Care for Trauma and Environmental Injuries
- Skills and Scenario-Based Practice
- Hospital Practicum
- Critical Appraisal of Research
- Acp Preceptorship
- Comprehensive Examinations
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Advanced Care Paramedic at Algonquin College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Algonquin College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Algonquin College as pre-requiste for admission in Advanced Care Paramedic.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Entry Requirements
To enroll in the Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma, candidates typically need:
- A completed secondary education or equivalent.
- Prerequisite courses in subjects such as biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.algonquincollege.com/ppsi/program/advanced-care-paramedic/
More Information
English Language Requirements
International students are generally required to demonstrate their English proficiency through standardized tests. Expectations may include:
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5, with no band lower than 6.0.
- TOEFL: A minimum score of 83 on the iBT, with specific section requirements.
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.