Ambulance Operations
Delivers the Ministry of Health core programs in standard ambulance service operations. Ambulance “Street sense”, the procedures necessary for Paramedic Personal Safety and the EMA Driver Improvement Program are covered.

Anatomy and Physiology
Delivered over 2 semesters, this course is a study of the structure and function of the human body.  The course material provides an overview of human biochemistry, cellular structure and function and organ systems.

Communications
Provides knowledge in the areas of medical terminology, communicating with patients, other health care professionals and allied emergency services. The use of Emergency Communication Equipment will be introduced.

Comprehensive Review
A review to prepare the student for the provincial examinations. The student will be evaluated on their theoretical and practical knowledge.

General Education
Delivered over two semesters, this course is designed to help students to achieve their maximum potential. Through written assignments and a guest lecture series, the student will gain knowledge on topics such as study skills, test anxiety, time management, essay writing as well as identifying and dealing with issues of societal concern

Human Behaviour and Crisis Intervention
Gives a basic understanding of psychological development from infancy to elderly. Maladaptive behaviour will be studied and students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the areas of critical evaluation and appraisal of relevant research in the area of Paramedicine. The concept of stress will be examined and the student will learn the theoretical and practical concepts of intervening in a crisis.

Medical Legal Issues and Ethics
Covers relevant legislation and regulation as it pertains to patient advocacy and patient rights including dignity, consent to treatment, privacy and confidentiality.

Patient Care Lab Practice
Is an instructor supervised practicum where students are able to explore their newly learned skills in a small group setting. Students are able to use their independent learning skills and also have access to an instructor for direction and review.

Course Name: Patient Care Lab (Procedures)
Patient Care Lab is a practicum for physical assessments in a low stress, process focused practical environment. Ambulance stabilization and extrication equipment is introduced.  Patient Care Lab II focuses on developing diversity in assessment methodologies and approach modifications for various patient presentations.  Advanced Patient Care Lab III is a practicum where the student focuses on refining their assessment and treatment process through scenario practice and introduces Advanced Life Support Skills in the practical environment.

Patient Care Theory
Patient Care Theory introduces the student to emergency medical management of basic illnesses and injuries.  Patient Care Theory II continues to develop knowledge, skill and a critical thinking base related to assessments and interpretation of assessment findings as well as their implications for patient management. Advanced Patient Care Theory III completes the process of understanding theory related to patient assessments and develops diversity in assessment methodologies and approach modifications for various patient presentations and introduces Advanced Life Support Skills.

Pathophysiology
Delivered over 2 semesters, this course presents an overview of the pathological disease processes that occur in the various organ systems of the human body.

Pharmacology
Will teach the student about drug actions, interactions indications and contraindications for use.  The student will also gain an understanding into relevant legislation and regulation regarding of prescription and non-prescription medication routes of administration, IV therapy and medical math.

Introduction to Research
Introduces the fundamental concepts regarding research and associated methodologies. The primary purpose of this course is that the student becomes familiar with basic research principles including the scientific method, data collection, manipulation and interpretation.

Paramedic Care Body Mechanics
Combines the basic knowledge of nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and focuses on physical core strengthening and training techniques as it applies directly to the paramedic profession. Ambulance lifting devices will be introduced along with targeted muscle groups associated with the safe movement of both the paramedics and patients.

Placement
Throughout the Primary Care Paramedic Program the students will gain knowledge of the use of skills acquired during theory and practical classes and apply this knowledge in the field in a variety of settings including Hospitals and Land Ambulance Services.  There will be direct supervision provided for the student in all of the clinical settings.