Northwestern Polytechnic offers Primary Care Paramedic Certificate, a certificate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme in Grande Prairie, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: nwpolytech.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Primary Care Paramedic Certificate is a one-year program at Northwestern Polytechnic that prepares students for careers as emergency medical care professionals. The curriculum teaches critical and basic life support skills through a combination of asynchronous online coursework, distance learning, and on-campus instruction at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, supported by hands-on clinical exposure and placements as part of the program's Work Integrated Learning component. Graduates are trained in patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transportation, and are prepared to provide basic life support and medical and trauma care in health services and industrial settings, including work as first responders, in remote areas, or alongside other EMS and healthcare providers. Graduates typically pursue employment with emergency medical services, industrial and remote-site medical teams, or continue toward advanced paramedic certifications.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires Biology 30 with a minimum of 60%, English Language Arts 30-1 with a minimum of 60% or English Language Arts 30-2 with a minimum of 70%, and Math 20-1 with a minimum of 50% or Math 20-2 with a minimum of 60%, plus the college's general English language proficiency requirement.
