Ready to help those in need?

As a primary care paramedic, you’ll provide emergency medical services to sick or injured patients in the critical period before they get to the hospital. Through a mixture of class lectures and hands-on learning in ambulances, emergency rooms and long-term care settings, this two-year program gives you the skills and confidence to save lives. After graduation, you’ll be ready for an in-demand career in emergency medical services, or you can continue your education to become an advanced care paramedic.

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Our Simulation Hub is one of only four such centres in Canada accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. All PCP students spend extensive time honing their skills in this immersive learning experience.

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the number of years it takes to complete the program

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hours of work-integrated learning in hospital and ambulance service settings where you’ll complete your training alongside experienced emergency service professionals.

Career Opportunities 

Upon successful completion of the Primary Care Paramedic diploma, you will be highly employable in a variety of settings, including: 

  • emergency service departments
  • large industrial job sites
  • provincial, private and industrial ambulance services
  • other health-care-related environments

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