At Great Plains College in Macklin, Canada, Cert in Primary Care Paramedic is offered as a certificate in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition is CAD 10,325 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 10,325 / total
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This program leads to a Primary Care Paramedic certificate at Great Plains College, credit-granting through Saskatchewan Polytechnic, delivered full-time over one year at the Warman campus with an eighteen-course curriculum covering anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, cardiac and respiratory care, trauma management, medical emergencies and community paramedicine. Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on hospital and ambulance practicums, and includes industry certifications such as BLS Health Care Provider, Gentle Persuasive Approach, International Trauma Life Support and PEPP (pediatric prehospital care). Admission requires a Grade 12 average of at least 60 percent in specified subjects, Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, and completion of a physical fitness evaluation during the program, along with a criminal record check, immunization records, First Aid/CPR certification and N95 mask fit testing before starting. Graduates become eligible to write provincial paramedic licensing exams and can pursue roles across ambulance services, air ambulance, fire protection, military and industrial paramedic positions, with the program suiting students prepared for the physical and clinical demands of prehospital care.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Entry requires Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 60% across English Language Arts A30 or B30, Biology 30 or Chemistry 30, and Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30, Foundations of Mathematics 30, or Pre-Calculus 30. Applicants must meet Great Plains College's institution-wide Saskatchewan Colleges English Language Requirements: a minimum overall IELTS Academic band of 6.5 with no band below 5.0, TOEFL iBT overall 81 with at least 19 in each skill, PTE Academic overall 63 with component minimums of 50, or Duolingo English Test 110. Applicants must also be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and, prior to placement, must provide a criminal record and vulnerable sector check, current immunization documentation, Standard First Aid/CPR 'C' with AED, Transferring/Lifting/Repositioning training, N95 respirator fit testing, and 2015 WHMIS training; candidates must show physical strength and fitness consistent with professional practice.
Application Details
Start Date:December
Application Deadline:Great Plains College does not publish fixed application deadlines by intake for either domestic or international applicants. Domestic admission runs on an ongoing basis through the college's general 'apply today' process, with no stated opening or closing date. International applications are processed on a rolling basis: the college responds within 7-10 business days of a completed application, applicants must pay a tuition deposit within 30 calendar days of their offer letter, and are advised to apply for a study permit at least three months before their program starts. No cycle year or program-specific deadlines are published on the college's site. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
