Emergency Medical Technician /Primary Care Paramedic

Schedules

    PCP November 2009 Schedule

    PCP Program  2010 Schedule EMT 78284

    2010 PCP/EMT Dates

APPLICATION

     EMT Application & Registration Package

Prerequisites

Tuition & Fees

Financial Aid

Registration Policies

Medical Requirements

ACP Prep Dates

EMT ACP Prep Registration

Refresher Program Dates

EMT Refresher Application

Student Forms

 Download  PCP Information &  Application

The Primary Care Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician Program delivered by Flatline Response Inc. is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA)  and the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP).

The CMA believes that relevant educational preparation is critical to ensuring competent health professionals who can contribute to effective and safe patient care as a member of the health care team.  CMA accreditation signifies that the Primary Care Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician  Program has met national standards and that the education provided is relevant to current clinical practice.  Ensuring that Primary Care Paramedics/Emergency Medical Technicians have the required competencies for entry to practice is an important contribution to Canada's health human resources.

This program is competency based with  Students assuming a greater responsibility for their own learning.  As an EMT student you will be motivated and organized in order to meet the objectives of the program in the designated time frame.  Students are assessed by observing their performance in conditions similar to those in an occupational setting.  Those items you learn and practice in the class days and from the modules are things that a good EMT must have a working knowledge and understanding of in order to provide the proper and effective patient care.

The PCP/EMT also focuses on the aspects of  patient assessment and care, professional communication with other PreHospital professionals and hospital staff, and the required procedures for proper charting and recording.

Students are given the opportunity to learn and apply new pre-hospital skills in practical based scenarios.  Flatline Response utilizes a full range of equipment including a full time on-site  ambulance to prepare you.

Instructors for the course are personnel who are currently registered members, in good standing, with the Alberta College of Paramedics. 

Emergency Medical Responder Certification is one of the prerequisites for the Emergency Medical Technician program.

Please download the  EMT Application and Program Package  for a complete overview of the program and requirements and review the Registration Policies for all EMS Program registration. 

All students must complete the Intake Application Examination process.   The Intake Exams are completed on Fridays at 10:00 and or 12:00 noon and will take from 3 - 5 hours to complete.  Please be sure that you book your Intake exam with the administration department.

PREREQUISITES

• Minimum age - 18 years old.

• Emergency Medical Responder graduate.

• Current Alberta College of Paramedics/ ACP. registration at the EMR Level

• C.P.R. certification of Health Care Provider Level qualification within the past 6 months

• A high level of reading comprehension, and written and oral communication skills.

• Attend Pre-selection written examination, and Health Occupations Basic Entrance Exam

• Written interview

TUITION & FEES

** Program Tuition Includes: Non Refundable Course Materials:  Pre-study/independent courses, CBT, Semester Administration  Fees, required textbooks Exam Fees, Log Books 

A tuition  deposit must be paid within five working days of acceptance into the program. This deposit will be credited towards your tuition fees. The balance due a minimum of 7 days prior to the orientation, independent study component may begin in a different time period.  There are no refunds on issued course materials, exam setup fees, CBT programs and pre- study fees .  Tuition refunds are based on the guidelines defined by Alberta Advanced Learning.

 Uniforms – Costs vary and are the responsibility of the student

GST is not included

 Please note that Tuition, Fees and course schedules are subject to change without notice  

Fees and Tuition do not cover the costs associated with:

¨    additional study resources – required or recommended reading, uniforms, additional programs

¨    obtaining security clearance documents

¨    obtaining a medical statement,

¨    any required immunizations,

¨    obtaining a Class 4 License

¨    completion of PET (physical evaluation test) – University of Calgary by end of 2nd semester

¨    travel to and from the practicum sites,

¨    accommodations at the practicum sites,

¨    meals while at the practicum sites.

¨    examination fees for the Alberta College of Paramedics

¨    registration fees for your discipline

¨    practicum placement fees

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Produce a medical statement indicating;  (form included with application package)

• No infectious diseases

• No back problems or other medical problems that would prevent them from lifting and carrying a stretcher with an adult patient.

• No uncontrolled epilepsy or other convulsive disorder.

  • Proof of current immunization.  Students will be asked to start gathering this information upon acceptance into the program.  The immunization requirements include:

  • Tetanus within the past 10 years

  • Diphtheria with the past 10 years

  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella

  • Mantoux (TB) test – negative result within the past 12 months.

  • Hepatitis B vaccinations (It takes six months to get these shots.  Students must have all three shots prior to commencing their practicum).

   

• Cost of all shots and medical paperwork is the responsibility of the student.  Students will not be allowed to commence their practicum if their shots are not up to date.  No extensions will be granted to students who do not have their shots up to date.