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Primary Care Paramedic

Keyano College

Keyano College

www.keyano.ca
The one-year Primary Care Paramedic Program will prepare students to provide excellence in client care across different emergency medical services settings for this high-demand career. The program introduces foundational concepts, building in necessary skills, and solidifying the student's knowledge prior to going into practicum experiences in emergency, acute care, and community care settings. The program embeds the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare students to write the national Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) Examination. Program graduates are eligible for registration with provincial regulatory bodies.
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Office of the Registrar
8115 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta, T9H2H7, Canada

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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Certificate
  • Length 1 Year or Less
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, with:

  • Minimum of 65% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2
  • Minimum of 60% in Biology 30
  • Minimum of 60% in Math 20-1 or 65% in Math 20-2, or 60% in Math 30-1, 30-2, or Math 31.

Proof of completion of an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate program OR Medical First Responder (MFR) certificate with Chair approval.

18 Years of age - Students must turn 18 years of age by the first day of classes

Proof of current Class 5 Alberta driver’s license

Class 4 driver's license prior to completion of program

Mature Students
Mature students (students who are 21 years or older by the first day of classes) may be admitted by:

  • Minimum of 65% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2
  • Minimum of 60% in Biology 30

Minimum of 60% in Math 20-1 or 65% in Math 20-2, or 60% in Math 30-1, 30-2, or Math 31.

Proof of completion of an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate program OR Medical First Responder (MFR) certificate with Chair approval.

18 Years of age - Students must turn 18 years of age by the first day of classes

Proof of current Class 5 Alberta driver’s license

Class 4 driver's license prior to completion of program

English Language & Spoken Language Proficiency Requirement
In addition to the appropriate coursework to meet the admission requirements for their chosen program students must also meet English Language Proficiency and Spoken Language requirements. For more information on English Language Proficiency and Spoken Language Proficiency please visit keyano.ca/programs


Application Deadline

Applications for this program will close on the first day of class. Offers of admission for eligible applicants may continue based on available seats until the end of the first week of classes. Students will be required to register in the program on or before the end of the first week of classes.


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2023/08/01 to 2024/07/31*.

  • Tuition $3,345.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $679.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments N/A Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated October 06, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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