Advanced Care Paramedic Emergency Medical Technologist

Program Description: The Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic (EMT-P) program is the top of EMS training in Alberta. The Portage College EMT-P Program is offered as a full-time blended Distance Education model. This format allows practicing Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) who are unable to leave their family, employment and/or community commitments, the opportunity to pursue a Paramedic diploma. By using the multi-modal approach to instruction, students can do the majority of work from home. There are eleven mandatory on-site weeks to confirm the practical skills part of the training. The training is completed with two ambulance placements and a clinical placement. Successful completion of this program will qualify the student to apply to write the Alberta College of Paramedics provincial registration examination. Entrance Requirements: Grade 12 with minimum 50 per cent in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 (30 or 33), Chemistry 30 or Biology 30 or other 30 level Science, Math 20 or 23, Math 20-1 or 20-2,  Math 20 (Applied or Pure). Must be a registered EMT with the Alberta College of Paramedics, ITLS/PHILS within two years of course start date, CPR level C within one year, Criminal Record Check Waiver form, Criminal Record Check, Immunization record, medical form, Class 4 Driver's License and resume highlighting field experience. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have an Ipod touch or Iphone for use with Comp-tracker program used for practicum competency tracking. Must attend onsite program orientation. Completion of Year 1 is required to enter Year 2. For software requirements, please refer to the following link. http://moodle.portagecollege.ca/file.php/1/MinimumRequirements-Moodle/Technical_requirements.htm