College Certificate – Primary Care Paramedic (formerly Emergency Medical Technician)

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program provides comprehensive education and training for pre-hospital care professionals, preparing them for roles within multi-disciplinary healthcare teams.

• Core Focus: Taught by experienced practitioners, covering all aspects of pre-hospital emergency care including Advanced Life Support (ALS) assistance, patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment, and critical interventions.

• Delivery Model: Competency-based, fast-paced, blended-delivery format combining online learning with mandatory face-to-face sessions for theory and psychomotor skill acquisition.

• Clinical Practicums: Includes full-time participation in two supervised practicums under a preceptor:

  • One clinical practicum (hospital and/or urgent care setting)

  • One ambulance-specific practicum

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $57,188/yr (Range: $41K – $76K) | 3,295 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $56,664/yr (Range: $41K – $77K) | 242 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Eligibility: This program is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Final approval rests solely with the IRCC based on fields in long-term shortage or meeting new requirements.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.