Offered by Portage College in Lac La Biche, Canada, Cert in Emergency Medical Responder is a certificate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme. The programme runs for 20 weeks, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 20 weeks
Delivery: Hybrid
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The Emergency Medical Responder certificate prepares students to provide entry-level medical and trauma care in emergency medical services, industrial, and other health service settings. The program combines online theoretical coursework with in-person laboratory weeks and a clinical practicum, delivered over 20 weeks at the Lac La Biche campus. Coursework covers patient assessment, basic life support, trauma management, and emergency response procedures required of an Emergency Medical Responder. Students must hold current First Aid and Basic Life Support certification, a valid Alberta driver's license, and complete required police and immunization checks before starting clinical placements. Graduates are prepared to work as Emergency Medical Responders in ambulance services, industrial sites, and other frontline health settings. The certificate is offered through Portage College's Health and Wellness division.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require English Language Arts 30-1 with a minimum of 60% or English Language Arts 30-2 with a minimum of 70%, Math 20-2 with a minimum of 60%, and Biology 30 with a minimum of 60%. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold current First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, a valid Alberta driver's license, and complete required criminal record and immunization checks.
