Program Description:
The program of study is delivered over a 16 month period. Spaced breaks appear for independent study and holidays. The total program consists of 1057.5 instructional hours and 563 clinical hours.

Didactic
The curriculum is taught using an Integrated Medical Model where as single topic is the focus on a weekly basis beginning with Anatomy on the first day of the week, Pathology on the second, the third day focuses on the Patient Care Theory of the same topic, and the fourth day the practical component is covered.

Clinical Experience
The student will gain knowledge of the use of skills acquired during theory and clinic/practical classes and apply this knowledge in the field in a variety of settings including hospital/clinic and land ambulance, all under the supervision of a qualified preceptor. Placements are scheduled throughout the school calendar at Hospitals and Ambulance services within commuting distance of Burlington. Availability for weekends and shift work is a requirement.

Program Hours:
Total Program Hours: 1620.5
Didactic: 1057.5 hours
Clinical Experience: 563 hours
Classroom instruction: approximately 25 hours/week
Independent Learning: 10-20 hours/week is recommended

Degree Completion
Our Primary Paramedic Program has been recognized by Charles Sturt University (CSU), Australia for degree completion (through distance education) in the Bachelors Degree of Clinical Practice (Paramedic). As a Canadian Therapeutic College Primary Care Paramedic Graduate, you will receive 96 credit points, and need only complete 12 subjects to obtain the Bachelor degree. Charles Sturt University will advise of credit options when an offer of a place is made. For more degree completion information, please visit www.edu-au.ca, an approved International Recruitment Representative for Charles Sturt University.