Combined EMR and PCP Program Details

** Each Student must complete and be successfull at the EMR Component before Starting the PCP component ***

With the combination of these two programs you will earn both your EMR  and your Primary Care Paramedic Certification Recognized by the Alberta College of Paramedics. 

To complete this process each student will begin with the EMR course. Once all programs and requirements have been met then the student will be accepted and advance on into the PCP program. 

The Delivery is completed in two Separate Phases. Depending on the ration of the Programs will determine what phase you will start with. 

 Length of course:

Your total time in both programs combined including practical is 35 weeks. 

EMR Phase: 

Acceptance Requirements 

Phase 1: Academic Review 

The first part is to apply and submit proof of your academic history to date. The required Items for this review outlined on your application form as well as here. 

• Minimum 18 years of age 
• High School Diploma, GED/equivalent OR Post Secondary Education equivalent to or above a grade 12 OR Mature Student Application 
  
• Current BLS Provider, CPR Level C or Health Care Provider (Heart & Stroke Preferred)***
  
• Current Standard First Aid Certification 
• Driver’s License - Class 5 minimum.

Phase 2: Submissions of final required documents

• Criminal Record check with Vulnerable sector completed within 90 days 
• Proof of all Immunizations up to date. 
• Completed Medical Form

Phase 3: Financial

•  Proof of student loan approval or student funding
• Or payment contract signed with first payment received.

Phase 4: Skills and Knowledge Review ( This Phase is for PCP and will be completed prior to starting the PCP program)

• Complete a 300 question Comprehensive EMR Knowledge Exam 
• Complete a Scenario at the EMR level
• Complete a Interview (Bring Copies of your Reference letters  to this portion of the Process)

Delivery of EMR Phase 

Phase 1: Online (2 Weeks)

The first part of the program will be an Anatomy & Physiology Module for Pre-Hospital Providers. This section is delivered online and will be self paced through JB Learning Management Software (LMS), with occasional instructor online lessons. This will help the student review and prepare themselves for the in-class portion of the course.  Total time on this course is 30 hours.

Phase 2:  In Class (6 Weeks)

In Class sessions are Monday to Friday.  Class times are 08:30 - 16:00 each day, for the duration of the 6 weeks in person sessions. Once you have been successful at this portion of the program, you will proceed on to the clinical and practicum placement section of your program.

Phase 3: Practicum: (20 Hours)

The Clinical Practicum setting requires a PCP student to complete the following:

• 20 hours of patient contact and can vary between Ambulance, ER, and LTC facility.

Phase 4: Licensing 

 - This phase is completed at the discretion of the student and is an additional cost. It is set up by registering and completing the Canadian Organization Paramedics Regulators Exam or the  COPR  Exam

- Once completing the COPR Exam you then need to register with the Alberta College of Paramedics.

PCP Phase

Once the applicant has completed all phases of the EMR program they will then complete Phase 4 of the Application process. Once this is completed and the student meets the requirements, they will then begin the PCP phase of the delivery. 

Delivery Of PCP Phase 

Phase 1: Online (2 Weeks)

The first part of the program will be an Anatomy & Physiology Module for Pre-Hospital Providers. This will be an expansion of the base knowledge.  This section is delivered online and will be self paced through JB Learning Management Software (LMS), with occasional instructor online lessons. This will help the student review and prepare themselves for the in-class portion of the course.  Total time on this course is 30 hours.

Phase 2:  In Class (14 Weeks)

In Class sessions are Monday to Friday.  Class times are 08:00 - 17:00 each day, for the duration of the 16 weeks in person sessions. Once you have been successful at this portion of the program, you will proceed on to the clinical and practicum placement section of your program.

Phase 3: Practicum: (272 Hours)

The Clinical Practicum setting requires a PCP student to complete the following:

• 16 hours in a Long Term Care Facility 
• 16 Hours in an Operating Room
• 50 Hours in an Emergency Room Setting
• 190 hours of combined Ground Ambulance / Air Ambulance setting.

Phase 4: Licensing 

 - This phase is completed at the discretion of the student and is an additional cost. It is set up by registering and completing the Canadian Organization Paramedics Regulators Exam or the  COPR  Exam

- Once completing the COPR Exam you then need to register with the Alberta College of Paramedics.