Programs
Advanced Care Paramedic
School of Emergency Services
Key Details
Program Start Dates
No intakes currently available.
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Duration
2 SemestersCurrently not available for international students
Program Contacts
Jason Lane
Program Coordinator / Professor
jason.lane@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Augment your Primary Care Paramedic training to advance your career
Upgrade your career and increase your salary while making a difference in your community with advanced paramedic training that exceeds the National Occupational Competency Profile for Paramedics. You’ll refine your skills through a combination of classroom, simulation, and clinical advanced training.
You’ll also complete a real-world on-the-job experience with an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) land ambulance service. Depending on available opportunities, you may qualify to continue working as a Primary Care Paramedic while you enhance your training.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Limited enrolment
- Semester 2 blends on-campus training with 420 hours of fieldwork with an ambulance service
- Possibility to work while you learn
- Successful completion qualifies you to write the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Advanced Care Paramedic Theory Examination
Admissions
Admission requirements
Graduate of a Primary Care Paramedic program or equivalent. Students must possess an Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) certificate, issued by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, prior to program commencement.
Additional admission requirements
- Complete an entrance exam in order to be considered for acceptance
- Criminal record check including vulnerable sector screening – this must not show evidence of a crime of moral turpitude
- CPR (Health Care Practitioner level) and Standard First Aid which must be valid through the duration of the program
- Class F driver’s license
- Current immunization status as outlined by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch as well as additional requirements as determined by various clinical sites. This information is provided once accepted into the program.
- AODA and WHMIS 2015 training
- N95 and P100 Mask Fit Testing, to be completed prior to program commencement (students are responsible for the fee)
- A lift test may be required for those students completing field placement at select EMS services
Program Delivery
Program delivery
2024-2025
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2024
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2025.
Program of Study
Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| APG 1002 | Advanced Pharmacology and Laboratory Tests | 2 |
| APG 1004 | Clinical Experience | 8 |
| APG 1005 | Adv. Assessment & Treatment | 12 |
| APG 7100 | Professional Responsibilities | 2 |
| APG 7111 | Physiology and Pathophysiology | 4 |
| Credits | 28 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| APG 1000 | ACP Review & Evaluation | 1 |
| APG 1007 | ACP Field Experience | 8 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
Cambrian College will endeavour to schedule clinical shifts at local facilities, and preceptorship at a location of the student’s preference. However, this is not always possible and in such cases students will be required to incur the associated travel costs and living expenses.
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Work-integrated learning (WIL) resources
Your program may give you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement. Before starting your program it’s important to understand the differences between the opportunities as well as the requirements.
Field of Study
School of Emergency Services
The demanding emergency services field requires you to possess an exceptional blend of courage, compassion, quick thinking, and unwavering dedication. The paramedic and advanced care paramedic programs provide you with high quality training to excel as a future first responder while making a positive impact on the community. Not only will these programs sharpen your technical skills but also shape your distinct personality to meet the requirements of critical and in-demand emergency services careers.
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system
- Web browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher
- Apple Mac
- OS X operating system
- Web browser: Firefox or Safari
You’ll be accessing industry-standard software as part of your program. Your program coordinator and IT will set you up with access on your computer or within our campus labs. If you have any questions about these technology requirements, please email info@cambriancollege.ca or call (705) 566-8101, ext. 7303.
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended Storage for Assistive Technology: 8 GB of available Hard Drive of Solid State Drive Space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended Audio: Speakers or Headphones for Text-to-Speech and Microphone for Speech Input
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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