Program Overview

Advanced Care Paramedic

Diploma

School of Health Sciences

Overview

The Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) program is designed for primary care paramedics who want to enhance their skills, career mobility, and earning power. The program provides in-depth knowledge and training in recognizing and managing medical and trauma emergencies, particularly neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric.

Start Date and Length

• Start date: September
• Length: 71 weeks

Locations

• Regina
• Saskatoon

Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Primary Care Paramedic certification from an accredited program or equivalent
• Registered as a PCP of the 2011 National Occupational Competency Profile for Paramedics training (Paramedic Association of Canada, 2011)
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider certificate
• Basic Life Support Provider (former CPR Health Care Provider 'C' AED) or equivalent
• English Language Requirement

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment.

Admission Method

• First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA)

Tuition and Fees

• Year 1: $10,840
• Year 2: $8,510

Courses

Year 1 - Semester 1

• APHY-170: Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology (2 credits)
• BIOL-102: Anatomy and Physiology 1 (3 credits)
• BIOL-103: Anatomy and Physiology 2 (3 credits)
• EMER-117: Introduction to Advanced Care Paramedic (4 credits)
• LEAD-100: Leadership and Professionalism (3 credits)
• PHAR-103: Pharmacology (4 credits)
• SOCI-171: Culture and Diversity in Canadian Society (3 credits)
• TCOM-102: Workplace Communication (3 credits)

Year 1 - Semester 2

• EMER-118: Advanced Respiratory Care (4 credits)
• EMER-119: Advanced Airway Management (3 credits)
• EMER-121: Advanced Cardiac Care (4 credits)
• EMER-159: Patient Management and Integration 1 (4 credits)
• EMER-175: Medical 1 (4 credits)
• FTNS-162: Personal Wellness (3 credits)
• PATH-100: Pathophysiology 1 (3 credits)

Year 1 - Semester 3

• EMER-120: Reflective Practitioner Project (1 credit)
• PRAC-109: Clinical Practicum 1 (6 credits)

Year 2 - Semester 4

• EMER-201: Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (3 credits)
• EMER-202: Medical 2 (4 credits)
• EMER-203: Medical 3 (3 credits)
• EMER-204: Pediatric Care (4 credits)
• EMER-205: Advanced Trauma Care (3 credits)
• EMER-281: Patient Management and Integration 2 (4 credits)
• PATH-200: Pathophysiology 2 (3 credits)

Year 2 - Semester 5

• PRAC-212: Field Practicum (34 credits)
• PRAC-213: Clinical Practicum 2 (9 credits)

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways, including acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

Student Awards

Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.

Accreditation

Accreditation Canada / EQual Canada

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Advanced Care Paramedic program is fully accredited by Accreditation Canada/EQual Canada. This qualifies you to write the national Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) entry to practice exam. With examination success, you'll be eligible for licensure by the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics and other Provincial Regulators across Canada.

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Additional Information

• Indigenous Student Experience
• School of Health Sciences