Primary Care Paramedic
Primary Care Paramedic Program
Start Date: February & September
Duration: 15 Months
Credential: Diploma
Start Date: February & September
Duration: 15 Months
Credential: Diploma
Program Overview:
Ignite Your Career in Primary Care Paramedicine!
Are you dedicated to helping others and thriving in dynamic environments? Our 15-month nationally accredited Primary Care Paramedic Program is designed for you! Upon graduation, you’ll have the opportunity to explore diverse career paths in ground and transport medicine, industrial paramedicine, community paramedicine, injury prevention, and even with some fire departments.
This program includes practical skills training in our lab, along with 18 weeks of hands-on clinical and practicum experience in real-world settings. This ideal blend of knowledge, theory, and hands-on experience is necessary to successfully pass the accreditation exams and obtain your licensure for employment.
If you’re passionate about emergency care and making a difference, enroll today and take the first step toward a rewarding and impactful career!
*Cost breakdown: Book a meeting with one of our Admissions Advisors for a detailed breakdown of costs, tuition and financial aid available for our Primary Care Paramedic Program. They can provide tailored information and help you understand all financial aspects. Schedule your appointment today to get all the details you need!
- Our faculty have many years of experience in various aspects of EMS, from working on ground
ambulances, providing medical care in the industrial setting, experience in EMS management and
dispatch, educational experience with numerous different programs and organizations.
• We believe in providing a well-rounded educational experience-this allows you to adapt easily to any
career or EMS related field you choose nationwide.
• You have access to and utilize an actual ambulance during your educational time at Oulton College. The
ambulance is configured and stocked the same as other local ambulances-it became a training aid when it
was taken out of active duty from Ambulance New Brunswick.
• We strive to keep you up to date on all the current teaching methods outlined for adult education.
• Our facility is modern, bright, and inviting. We use current smart board technology in our classroom.
• Laboratory sessions are held in a dedicated location that is designed to allow students to work in small
groups, equipment is well maintained and upgraded as new items are introduced into the industry
- Our faculty have many years of experience in various aspects of EMS, from working on ground ambulances, providing medical care in the industrial setting, experience in EMS management and dispatch, educational experience with numerous different programs and organizations.
- We believe in providing a well-rounded educational experience-this allows you to adapt easily to any career or EMS related field you choose nationwide.
- You have access to and utilize an actual ambulance during your educational time at Oulton College. The ambulance is configured and stocked the same as other local ambulances.
- We strive to keep you up to date on all the current teaching methods outlined for adult education.
- Our facility is modern, bright, and inviting. We use current smart board technology in our classroom.
- Laboratory sessions are held in a dedicated location that is designed to allow students to work in small groups.
- Our program is longer than many programs-this allows more time to develop and perfect skills before entering the clinical and practical portions of the program.
- We work closely with potential employers to meet their expectations – this aids you in the hiring process.
- We have an excellent employment rate.
- We offer certifications and training to our primary care paramedic students.
Primary Care Paramedic Program:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Communication, Documentation, and Professionalism
- Pathophysiology (the physiology of abnormal states of the body)
- Pharmacology
- Medication Administration
- Health Assessment and Care in multiple settings
- Evidence-Based Paramedicine and Research Methodologies
- Nutrition
- Paramedicine Terminology
- CPR and First Aid
- WHMIS
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Emergency Vehicle Operation Course
Admission Requirements:
- Grade 12 Diploma, Adult Diploma or GED.
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology* with a minimum average of 65%.
- Grade 11 or 12 Academic Math* with a minimum average of 65%.
- Grade 11 or 12 English* with a minimum average of 65%.
- 19 years of age prior to commencement of practicum.
- Meeting with an Admissions Advisor.
- Valid drivers license no later than 30 days after program start date.
- Successful completion of the health science application process.
International students whose first language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency, unless they have completed a minimum of three years of study at a school where English is the language of instruction. Please see the international application process here.
Career Opportunities:
At Oulton College, our Primary Care Paramedic Program equips graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities. This program paves the way for a variety of exciting career paths. With our thorough training and practical practicum placements, you’ll develop the skills and experience essential for success in these critical and fulfilling roles. Here are just a few of the diverse opportunities you can explore:
- Ambulatory Care and Transportation
- Hospitals
- Fire Departments
- Government Departments and Agencies
- Manufacturing Firms
- Industrial Settings
- Other Private Sector Establishments
- Also, as Managers, Supervisors and Directors of Emergency Services
Course Descriptions:
This primary care paramedic course introduces the sciences of anatomy and physiology and the basic structure, functions, and assessment of
the human body in its state of wellness. Integration of systems and maintenance of homeostasis within the body will
also be discussed.
This primary care paramedic course introduces the sciences of anatomy and physiology and the basic structure, functions, and assessment of the human body in its state of wellness. Integration of systems and maintenance of homeostasis within the body will also be discussed.
Primary care paramedic students are trained in the Medical First Responder Program, which allows them to provide medical coverage at
public events. Students are required to obtain 20 medical and 20 non-medical volunteer hours.
This primary care paramedic course introduces the principles of pharmacology and the basic drug groups and uses. Proper terminology and the familiarization of their uses in planning and delivery of care will be discussed. Topics covered will include drug nomenclature, legal issues, pharmaco-kinetics and principles of pharmacology.
This theory course teaches the principles of medication administration. Primary care paramedic students learn how to administer medication via multiple routes, learn medication math calculations, as well as how to give injections and start IVs.
This course will include an introduction to the skills required to be able to gather patient information, assess the patient’s condition, and initiate medical interventions. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to perform basic skills that are commonly required in the care of patients. These skills are required in acute, long term and community settings. The student must be successful in both the theory and all lab components of this course.
Students will work on their strength and fitness to ensure that they are able to perform the physical functions of a paramedic. Students are assessed via the Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (PPAT) and must complete it successfully prior to beginning their preceptorship on the ambulance.
Through an interactive classroom setting, students will gain knowledge of theory of organ systems and pathophysiology. Primary care paramedic students will gain an understanding of how the body functions in both normal physiological conditions as well as during disease process and shock states of multiple body systems, as well as learning to acquire and read EKGs.
Primary care paramedic students will learn the anatomy of the human airway and how to use basic and advanced airway adjuncts and when to apply these skills. They will also learn about traumatic mechanisms of injury, trauma top major body systems, hemorrhage and various states of shock and how to treat them, as well as treating soft tissue injuries. Assessment and management of burns and patients with spinal, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal and head and facial injuries.
This problem-based course is based around the student’s experiences during the labs and clinical phase of the program. Students review patient cases.
This course introduces primary care paramedic students to Ambulance Operations and driving skills required to safely operate such a vehicle.
The CEVO 4 emergency driving theory course and practical driving skills are included.
This course teaches the fundamentals of research to support students’ understanding of innovations in paramedicine, and the evolution of best practices in patient care, for the primary care paramedic.
This theory course teaches the fundamentals of healthy living. It also fosters patients’ learning and practice of self-care practices and how these relate to total patient health. This class will include in class theory as well as activities.
Through an interactive classroom environment, the student will gain the basic skills and techniques necessary to communicate appropriately with staff, patients, clients, families and other health care providers and emergency personnel. Focus will also be given to the importance of proper documentation and reporting.
The lab experience will continue to be a time for students to integrate their knowledge and skills in providing simulated care to fellow students and simulation equipment. The level of care the students will be able to provide will be of a higher level and their critical thinking will be tested with each scenario given.
This primary care paramedic course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the process of care that is required in the care of different patient populations, for example pediatric and geriatric patients.
Students in the Primary Care Paramedic Program will engage in 18 weeks of offsite placements to gain real-world experience in the daily responsibilities of a paramedic.
This experience is divided into two phases: first, a 6-week clinical placement at the hospital on various floors. Following this, students will spend an additional 12 weeks on an ambulance with a preceptor, actively applying their assessment skills and treatment techniques while working as part of a paramedic team.
This hands-on training, fosters professional relationships and prepares students for diverse work environments. Completion of your practicum is essential for the graduation of this program.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, WHIMIS, CEVO certificate and Medical First Responder.
*Content is subject to change by administration as required to meet program and profession standards.
