Diploma in Paramedic
This Paramedic program from St. Clair College will appeal to students who are able to work under extremely stressful situations. They must be critical thinkers, able to problem solve and multi-task. They must be strong and in good physical condition.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
TBA
Location
Windsor & Chatham-Kent, Canada
About the program
A paramedic is at the forefront of emergency health care services in times of accident or crisis. They provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, airway management, administration of life-saving drugs, control of severe bleeding along with immobilization of spine, neck and bone injuries.
The Paramedic Program from St. Clair College Highlights:
- Clinical hospital/ambulance field experience.
- Hands-on training in well-equipped labs and simulation suites.
- Graduates are eligible to apply to write the Ontario Ministry of Health Advanced EMCA (Primary Care Paramedic) examination.
Career Opportunities
Paramedics are employed by both public and private ambulance services. Graduates may also progress to the level of Advanced Care Paramedic and/or Flight Paramedic requiring additional years of education at various institutions throughout Ontario.
Courses Included
- Patient Care Theory
- Patient Care Procedures
- Medical Legal Aspects
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Physical Education
- Communication for Emergency Health Workers