Program Overview

Community Paramedicine (Micro-credential) Recognition of Achievement program

Program Description

The Community Paramedicine Micro-certificate is designed to provide experienced paramedics with in-depth skills and knowledge in community health and care coordination with an emphasis on patient advocacy and interprofessional practice. Graduates of the program demonstrate the ability to safely and competently care for a diverse patient population while working within a multidisciplinary team. Students engage in a variety of learning activities including but not limited to didactic instruction, case-based learning and student reflection, skills and simulation labs, and placement.

Program Information

• Program Code: CPMC
• Duration: 398 hours
• Credential: Recognition of Achievement
• Program Delivery: Part-time, micro-credential
• Program Delivery Method: Hybrid

Course Offerings and Equivalents

• Anatomy and Physiology-Systems Review (Micro-credential): HSCI 0305
• Community Clinical Placement (Micro-credential): HSCI 0311
• Health Assessment for Community Paramedics (Micro-credential): HSCI 0307
• Health Promotion Through the Lifespan (Micro-credential): HSCI 0304
• Introduction to Community Paramedicine (Micro-credential): HSCI 0303
• Pathophysiology - Systems Review (Micro-credential): HSCI 0306
• Pharmacology for the Community Paramedic (Micro-credential): HSCI 0309
• Simulation Lab for Community Paramedics (Micro-credential): HSCI 0310
• Therapeutics for the Community Paramedic (Micro-credential): HSCI 0308

How to Apply

• Part-time students do not go through an application process for this program.
• To register for courses, you’ll need a Georgian College student number.
• From the course listing, select the course(s) you want to register for
• Add the course(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout for payment
• If you’re a first-time registrant, you’ll need to request student number via the online form

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Finance and Fees

• Are part-time students eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?
  • As a part-time student, you may be eligible for OSAP funding, depending on the number of courses you take per semester.
• What is the cost of the program?
  • As a part-time student, you can take one to three courses per semester, paying on a course-by-course basis.
  • For course fee information, select a course from the course information section of this page.

Online Learning

• What is an OntarioLearn (ODE) course?
  • These courses are offered through OntarioLearn. Visit the OntarioLearn webpage to learn more.
  • OntarioLearn courses are set up as equivalents to the Georgian courses. You can choose to take the ODE courses or the Georgian courses.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

• Can I transfer credits or prior life or work experience to fast track my studies?
  • Previous postsecondary education: If you’ve completed courses, or some or all of a program, at another accredited postsecondary institution, you may be able to transfer all or some of your courses into a related program at Georgian.
  • Relevant work or life experience: If you have relevant work and/or life experience that relates to your program(s) of interest at Georgian, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is an academic credit option.
  • To learn more about transfer credit and PLAR, visit the Credit for Prior Learning webpage.