At Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada, Cert in Primary Care Paramedic is offered as a certificate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme. The programme runs for 40 weeks. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,545 per total (CAD 7,432 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 40 weeks
Local tuition: CAD 7,432 / total
International tuition: CAD 27,545 / total
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This 40-week certificate program prepares students for careers in pre-hospital emergency care as members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Coursework covers patient evaluation, diagnostic interpretation and critical interventions, developing proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) through simulation training in SAIT's Centre for Advanced Patient Care Simulation and Advanced Ambulance Simulation labs. Students complete required clinical practicums in hospital, urgent care and ambulance settings under the mentorship of experienced preceptors, with placements assigned based on stated location preference where possible; limited Calgary availability may require travel or relocation. Graduates receive a SAIT Primary Care Paramedic certificate and meet the admission requirements for SAIT's Advanced Care Paramedic program. The program accepts international applicants and meets the field of study requirement for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants educated in Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet the following requirements or equivalents: at least 50% in Math 20-1 or 20-2; at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2; and at least 50% in Biology 30 or Science 30 (SAIT's ANPH 209 course is accepted in lieu of the Biology/Science requirement). Applicants must also achieve a mark of at least 50% in the School of Health and Public Safety's entrance testing process, and must hold an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certificate or a medical sciences-related diploma or degree, or an accepted equivalent such as an LPN, RN or licensed physician with at least one year of experience, or an MFR/FMR with ITLS provider certification. Applicants must be at least 18 years old as of the start of the program's second semester. Applicants educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide an international document assessment confirming they meet the program's admission requirements.
