Primary Care Paramedicine
Diploma · 2 Years
The Primary Care Paramedicine program prepares students to work in pre-hospital care as part of the health care team. Graduates will understand human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it relates to medical and traumatic emergencies, perform complete patient assessments including physical examination and history taking, identify and perform appropriate life support procedures, and communicate effectively using oral and written methods for documenting patient care.
| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 2 Years |
| Campuses | Prince of Wales Campus |
| Start dates | September 2026 |
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
- Grade 12 academic biology or chemistry and English, minimum of 70%
- Grade 11 academic math, minimum of 65%
- Valid Class 5 (cars and light trucks) Stage 3(G) driver’s license
- Standard First Aid
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider from Heart and Stroke
- Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) certificate
- Completion of Immunization Verification Form (required after acceptance)
- Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, memberships, awards, and relevant information
- Valid Class 4 driver’s license required at beginning of Year 2, Semester 3
Courses
Section titled “Courses”- SAFE-1005
- ANAT-1000
- COMM-1050
- HLTH-1100
- HLTH-2100
- NCPR-1045
- NCPR-1046
- NCPR-1080
- NCPR-1108
- NCPR-2045
- PARA-1000
- PARA-1010
- PARA-1020
- PARA-1030
- PARA-1040
- PARA-1050
Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/primary-care-paramedicine/index.php