ObjectivesThis two-year program provides the skills and knowledge to practice emergency pre-hospital medical care and to function as an integral member of the health team in assisting victims of accident or illness. Graduates will have demonstrated the ability to apply relevant theory, practice safely and competently, as well as comply with current legislation, regulations, standards and established policies and procedures.
Academic titleParamedic Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionFirst Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
AB 100 Patient Care Theory I 4
AB 101 Patient Care Procedures I 4
AB 102 Medico - Legal Aspects 2
AB 103 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
AB 104 Human Behaviour and Crisis Intervention I 3
AB 105 Physical Education I 2
AB 106 Communications for Paramedics I 2
CS 021* Communication Fundamentals I 3
PY 299 Developmental Psychology 3 Total 26
Second Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
AB 200 Patient Care Theory II 4
AB 201 Patient Care Procedures II 4
AB 202 Pathophysiology in Emergency Medical Care 3
AB 203 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
AB 204 Crisis Intervention II 2
AB 205 Physical Education II 2
AB 210 Clinical Experience 6
CS 031* Communication Fundamentals II or General Education Elective 3 Total 27
Third Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
AB 300 Patient Care Theory III 4
AB 301 Patient Care Procedures III 3
AB 302 Professional Issues, Research and Leadership 3
AB 306 Communications for Paramedics II 2
AB 307 Ambulance Operations 3
AB 308 Advanced Skills for Primary Care Paramedics - Theory 2
AB 309 Advanced Skills for Primary Care Paramedics - Lab 2
AB 314 Paramedic: Ambulance Field Experience 9 Total 28
Fourth Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
AB 310 Paramedic: Hospital Clinical 3
AB 405 Ambulance Field Consolidation 18
AB 412 Paramedic Comprehensive Review 2 Total 23