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
CPR Health Care Provider 'C' AED or equivalent
* Evidence of verification may include one of the following:
a Saskatchewan Polytechnic transcript indicating successful completion of all Primary Care Paramedic courses implemented during the 2013-2014 academic year or later;
a Saskatchewan Polytechnic transcript indicating successful completion of Primary Care Paramedic Upgrade (EMER 1638);
a valid Saskatchewan College of Paramedics licence indicating unrestricted practice of 2011 National Occupational Competency Profile at the Primary Care Paramedic level
Non-Saskatchewan Polytechnic graduates are granted admission to this program on a case-by-case basis.
We are currently accepting a minimum overall score of 105 on the online Duolingo English Test as the equivalent to the minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, for most programs. Program-specific ELP requirements still apply.
If you're a primary care paramedic who wants to enhance your skills, career mobility and earning power, Saskatchewan Polytechnic's nationally recognized Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) program will be of interest to you. More in-depth knowledge and training means you'll be able to administer a greater range of medications and perform life-saving interventions.
The Advanced Care Paramedic program also positions you for leadership roles in a growing number of settings. ACPs are in high demand in traditional emergency medical services, collaborative emergency centres, and industrial and community settings.
Advanced Care Paramedic is a two-year diploma program offered through Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina campus and Saskatoon campus. The program builds on the Primary Care Paramedic program. You’ll get advanced training in recognizing and managing medical and trauma emergencies, particularly neonatal, pediatric and geriatric. You’ll focus on:
anatomy, pathophysiology, physiology, pharmacology
body system assessments
critical thinking and decision making
certifications in
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Difficult Airway Course (DAC)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
The Working Mind (TWM - formerly Road to Mental Readiness)
More information:click here
Health insurance from the Saskatchewan government is completely free and is valid once the student is admitted to the University of Saskatchewan.
