Advanced Care Paramedicine

Graduate Certificate · 1 Year (September intake, Prince of Wales Campus) / 2 Years (January intake, Distance)

Advanced Care Paramedicine is a post-graduate certificate program for licensed Primary Care Paramedics seeking expanded emergency response roles. Students build operational and procedural skills alongside critical decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities. The curriculum covers airway management, cardiovascular and prehospital care across multiple body systems, pharmacology, toxicology, and advanced life support certifications. Physical fitness is addressed through the Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (PPAT), and psychological well-being support is integrated. Clinical and practicum placements provide supervised hands-on experience. Offered in one year at Prince of Wales Campus or two years via distance learning.


Credential	Graduate Certificate
Length	1 Year (September intake, Prince of Wales Campus) / 2 Years (January intake, Distance)
Campuses	Prince of Wales Campus, Distance Learning
Delivery	In-person, Online
Start dates	September 2026, January 2027

Prerequisites

Graduation from an AC accredited 2-year Canadian Primary Care Paramedicine program or equivalent
A copy of current registration or license to practice as Primary Care Paramedic within Canada
Current Heart and Stroke BLS
Completion of Immunization Verification Form (required after acceptance)
Valid Class 4 (taxi, ambulance or small bus) driver’s license
Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other relevant information

Courses

SAFE-1005
NCPR-3005
NCPR-3010
NCPR-3020
NCPR-3025
PARA-3000
PARA-3005
PARA-3010
PARA-3020
PARA-3030
PARA-3040
PARA-3054
PARA-3055
PRAC-3000
PRAC-3010

Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/advanced-care-paramedicine/index.php