Canadian Therapeutic College (CTC) | Programs

Primary Care Paramedic Diploma
Full-time Program

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Primary Care Paramedic Diploma Full-time Program (Weekend) Program Overview

Program Description:
The program of study is delivered over a 20 month period. Spaced breaks appear for independent study and holidays. The total program consists of 1057.5 instructional hours and 563 clinical hours.

Schedule

The program is offered on weekends.

Friday nights, 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Course Descriptions

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.

►	PCP Full-time Weekday Program
►	PCP Full-time Weekend Program

Program Eligibility:
►	Proof of Grade 12 Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
►	Senior level Biology and one other senior science
►	Minimum of Grade 11 Mathematics
►	Proficiency in the English Language
►	Completion of a confidential Entry Immunization Form
►	Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification
►	Two letters of personal character reference
►	Motivational Letter
►	Current (written) criminal background check from the applicant's local Police department
►	Physical and Written Pre-Entry Testing
►	Application and Pre-Entry Testing Fees

Please note that knowledge of word processing (MS Word or WordPerfect), PowerPoint and Internet may be needed to complete required assignments. Access to a computer as well as the Internet will be required.


Paramedic Program Financial Information
Application Fee* (submitted with application)		75
Testing Fee (submitted with application)		75
Tuition Deposit (due at registration appointment)		1,200
First Tuition Installment (due on Orientation Day)		10,800
Materials Package * (due on Orientation Day)		2,000
Final Tuition Installment (due 1 year after Orientation Day)		4,000
TOTAL		$ 18,150
Bursaries up to $3000 are available. Apply now! (Weekend Paramedic Program is not eligable for OSAP funding)
Paramedic Program Entry Testing Dates
►	March 28/08
* Non-refundable fee ** Fees subject to change Please note: vaccinations, textbooks, transportation and living expenses are not included in these costs and are the students responsibility. * Textbooks approximately $1,200.00