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Graduate Certificate in Paramedic – Advanced Care, Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario
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18 Months
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About this course
This program prepares students to become advanced care paramedics, providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to help injured and critically ill patients. It is designed for students with previous education in paramedicine and offers extensive training in advanced airway management, electrical therapy, monitoring, diagnostic skills, intravenous therapy, pharmacology, and patient management. The program emphasizes a problem-based learning model, research appraisal, classroom and lab activities, computer-assisted learning, and clinical and field placements. Students gain practical experience through lab access and simulations, preparing them for real-life emergency situations. The curriculum is accredited by Accreditation Canada and approved by Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch.
Why this course is highly recommended
Students who complete this program will be equipped with advanced skills that are vital in emergency medical services, making them highly valuable in a variety of work settings. The program’s rigorous curriculum, practical lab work, and clinical placements ensure students are well-prepared to deliver high-quality patient care, which is crucial in life-saving situations. Additionally, the program’s accreditation and approval by relevant health authorities underscore its quality and relevance.
Specialisation
This program specializes in advanced paramedic skills, focusing on critical thinking, decision-making, and advanced clinical techniques necessary for higher-level emergency care. It prepares students for roles in hospital emergency rooms, municipal, private, and rural paramedic services, with practicum opportunities across semesters to build competence and confidence in real-world situations.
Course fees
Application fees
9.93L
1st year tuition fees
9.93L
Living cost
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Living cost
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Degree requirements
Applicants need a Paramedic Ontario college diploma or an equivalent credential, or completion of an Accreditation Canada-accredited Primary Care Paramedic program. Also required are a written evaluation or testing, and attendance at a mandatory orientation session. For working as a paramedic in Ontario, a current Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant license is necessary, though it is not required for admission into the program.
English language test
DUOLINGO
115
PTE
60
TOEFL
88
IELTS
6.5
Career prospects
Graduates can pursue careers as advanced care paramedics. They may find employment in hospital emergency rooms, municipal paramedic services, private and event paramedic services, or in rural and remote settings. The program also includes practicum opportunities to help students gain hands-on experience for their future roles.
FAQs
What are the admission requirements for this program?
Applicants must have a Paramedic Ontario college diploma or equivalent, or have completed an Accreditation Canada-accredited Primary Care Paramedic program, along with written evaluation/testing and attendance at a mandatory orientation.
What are the post-admission requirements?
Students need to provide a CBC with Vulnerable Sector Screening, CPR certification, first aid certification, immunization forms, and a disease clearance report to be eligible for clinical and field placements.
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