EMR / PCP/ Fire Combined

Combined EMR - PCP - Fire Program Details

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

With the combination of these Three programs you will earn both your EMR and your Primary Care Paramedic Certification Recognized by the Alberta College of Paramedics and your 1001/1002 Pro Board Seal Fire Certification

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 of the PCP or Fire will depend where we are at in our cycle.

Length of course:

Your total time in both programs combined including practical is 36 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.

With the combination of these two programs you will earn both your 1001/1002 Pro Board Certification and your Primary Care Paramedic Certification Recognized by the Alberta College of Paramedics.

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

PCP 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)***
Driver’s License - Class 5 minimum.
Please include one of the following:
- Current Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Alberta College of Paramedics Practice Permit
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate/Transcript *
- Medical First Responder (MFR) Certificate
- Advanced First Aid (AFA) Certificate
An Alberta College of Paramedics Practice Permit is NOT required to apply for the PCP Program.
Pay $100.00 Application fee

Phase 2: Skills and Knowledge Review

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)

Phase 3: 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 4: Financial

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

Delivery of PCP Phase

Phase 1: Online (2 Weeks)

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 of 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.

Fire Phase

Application Process:

Phase 1: Academic Review

The first part of this process 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
Copy of your Standard First Aid and CPR Training or Higher.
High School Diploma, GED/equivalent OR Post Secondary Education equivalent to or above a grade 12
OR Mature Student Application ( Contact us for mature student application process)
Driver’s License - Class 5 minimum.
Pay $100.00 Application fee

Phase 2: Interview

Complete an Interview (Bring Copies of your Reference letters to this portion of the Process)

Phase 3: 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 4: Financial

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

Phase 5: ICS 100 and 200 and Hazmat Awareness

These programs are all on line and need to be completed before the start of your program. Once your application is complete, you will be provided all the information.

Fire Delivery:

The delivery of the fire program will be a combination of Online, In class and on site. This will Take place over a 14 week period.

- 2 Weeks online

-12 weeks in class on site.

Funding Options

Funding for the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) and Professional Fire Program through the

The Western Institute of Emergency Education is eligible for Federal and Provincial Student Funding.

To apply for for funding please follow these steps.

Go to the Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Site (Click button Below)

Provincial Student Funding

If you need help with the process you can contact the Student Aid Help Centre - Call 1-855-606-2096