Primary Care Paramedic Diploma is a diploma in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme offered by Northern Lakes College in Slave Lake, Canada. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: Hybrid
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This 46-week diploma prepares students for entry-level practice as primary care paramedics through labs and scenario-based training, with an emphasis on communication, personal wellness, safety, critical thinking, and professionalism. Coursework covers anatomy and physiology, paramedic foundations, pharmacology, advanced emergency, cardiac and pulmonary care, gynecological and obstetrical care, research methods, and sociology, alongside ambulance-based clinical practicum placements. Delivery is full-time and blended, combining face-to-face onsite seminars with distance learning components across four terms from September to August. The program is also available to high school students through dual credit. Graduates are prepared to write Alberta College of Paramedics certification examinations for primary care paramedic practice.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age for full-time status, hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent, and have current BLS/CPR certification. A clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check and a completed immunization record are required. Academic requirements are Biology 30 (60%), English 30-1 or equivalent (60%), and Math 20-1 or equivalent (50%). Applicants also need core computer skills and a mobile tablet device with a screen no smaller than 9 inches.
