Diploma in Advanced Care Paramedic

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Canada,Alberta

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24 Months

Duration

CAD$ 27,066/year

Tuition Fee

CAD$ 150

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Canada, Alberta

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1916

Total Students: 55,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4, Canada

Diploma in Advanced Care Paramedic

Program Overview

This program was formerly known as Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic.

The SAIT Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) program is a five-semester, full-time program offered to those who wish to extend their professional training and credentials to work as paramedics. In the ACP program, students become extensively familiar with human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, as well as wide variety of pharmacological and other therapies.

The program commences each year in the fall and consists of three semesters in the first year and two semesters in the second year. Students spend their fall, winter and spring semesters of the first year acquiring a strong theoretical framework in areas such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, treatments for various medical and traumatic emergencies, adult advanced life support, neonatal resuscitation protocol and assessment skills. Opportunities to practice these skills and integrate theory into practice are provided through simulation laboratory classes.

Students return to SAIT in the fall of year 2 where they begin their clinical and ambulance practica placements. In the winter semester of year two students also learn about precepting and professional practice as well as prepare for registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics as an ACP.

Note: Students may have to travel anywhere in Alberta to complete their practica based on practicum spot availability