Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic Year 1

Program Details

Program Phone Number

780-623-5347

Program Description

Many practicing Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are unable to leave their family, employment and/or community commitments in order to pursue a Paramedic diploma. The format of the Portage College Paramedic program offers EMTs a unique alternative to traditional full-time on-campus programs. By providing multi-modal instruction in a computer-mediated delivery format so students can remain in their home communities for the majority of the training period. Students attend a total of ten on-site training weeks in addition to the three field placements during the two years of training.

Credential

N/A

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 with minimum 50% in English 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.

Please refer to the following link for minimum technical requirements at our Moodle Site.

Practicum

N/A

Career Potential

A significant demand for Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic throughout the Province in rural, urban and industrial settings provides graduates with a broad range of career opportunities. Graduates are also eligible to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Administration at Athabasca University, Bachelor of Health Sciences at SAIT, and Bachelor of Applied Emergency Services Administration at Lakeland College. Please contact these institutions for information regarding other prerequisites which may be required for admission to the stated programs.

Transferability

N/A

Program Schedule, Fees & Locations:

Please refer to the link below for current schedule and fees.

Program Schedule & Fees 2011 - 2012

Program Schedule & Fees 2012 - 2013

Course List

• EMTP203 - INTERMEDIATE SKILLS

  Course ID: EMTP203

  Name: INTERMEDIATE SKILLS

  Hours: 210

  Credits: 6

  This course provides the student a review of basic life support (BLS) skills and knowledge. Students perform assessment surveys while administering treatment at the BLS level in scenario situations. On-site labs are required. EMTP 203 is a core course.

  
  
• EMTP211 - INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY

  Course ID: EMTP211

  Name: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course introduces students to the pharmokinetics and pharmacodynamics behind medication administration. Students learn about pre-hospital medication characteristics, classifications, calculations and administration. Prerequisites – EMTP 203, EMTP 221, EMTP 230

  
  
• EMTP221 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HISTORY GATHERING

  Course ID: EMTP221

  Name: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & HISTORY GATHERING

  Hours: 65

  Credits: 3

  This physical examination course is designed to help students learn the intricate functions of the human body. Students learn to perform skilled, efficient, thorough, and systematic physical examinations when working with patients who are in different states of physical, mental, and emotional health.

  
  
• EMTP223 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

  Course ID: EMTP223

  Name: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

  Hours: 90

  Credits: 6

  Pathophysiology is the study of the biologic basis of disease. It is a required course for diagnosis-based treatment in pre-hospital care. The course is divided into two themes of learning. The first deals with central concepts in pathophysiology related to cell-tissue biology, and mechanisms of self-defense including anatomic barriers, biochemical barriers, mechanical clearance, inflammation, and immunity. The second theme deals with pathophysiologic alterations to organs and systems. Prerequisites – EMTP 203, EMTP 221 EMTP 230

  
  
• EMTP226 - OBSTETRICS

  Course ID: EMTP226

  Name: OBSTETRICS

  Hours: 65

  Credits: 3

  This course focuses on complications related to obstetrics. However, it must be emphasized that the majority of pregnancies are uneventful and require no intervention. It is essential to become familiar with the normal progression of pregnancy, labour, and delivery, so the abnormal is quickly recognized. Timely and appropriate intervention can have lifelong benefits for both the infant and the mother. On-site labs are required. Prerequisites – EMTP 221, EMTP 230

  
  
• EMTP227 - PROFESSIONAL PARAMEDIC

  Course ID: EMTP227

  Name: PROFESSIONAL PARAMEDIC

  Hours: 85

  Credits: 3

  This physical examination course is designed to help students learn the intricate functions of the human body. In this course students learn to grow from being a paramedic practitioner to the "professional paramedic" desired by industry employers. This course is about reinforcing professional practice through leadership and responsibility, enhancing personal attitudes and skills, developing ethical and legal accountability, and preparing personal portfolios and professional correspondence for employment.

  
  
• EMTP230 - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

  Course ID: EMTP230

  Name: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

  Hours: 45

  Credits: 3

  This course is a study of the fundamentals of human body structure and functions, with emphasis on those systems of particular importance to the training of paramedics. It builds upon the previous education students have had in this area. An orientation to the human body, basic chemistry, the cell, the skeletal system and blood are briefly covered. More attention is paid to tissues, the integumentary system, joints, muscle and muscle tissue, the special senses, the endocrine system, blood vessels and circulation, the lymphatic system and immunity, the urinary system and pregnancy and human development. The greatest attention is paid to the nervous system including central, peripheral and autonomic, the heart, the respiratory system, and the digestive system. Homeostasis and the contribution of all systems to it is a central theme throughout the course. Students are encouraged to integrate the functions of all the systems in their learning experience.