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Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Biomedical Science 1
PARA1300
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: PARA1325
Professional Practice 1
PARA1310
This course is designed to provide the student with relevant knowledge of the federal and provincial legislation and regulations applicable to the field of Paramedicine. The student will focus on the accountability and responsibility of his/her own on scene actions and behaviours in reference to the legalities governing his/her professional duties. The student will understand his/her role as an advocate for a patient's right to dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and consent to treatment.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Paramedic Procedures 1
PARA1325
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Paramedic Patient Management 1
PARA1330
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: PARA1300 OR PARA1305 AND PARA1325
Field Placement Preparation
PARA1460
This course provides students with the preparatory knowledge required to participate in clinical experiences in the community. Students will be introduced to paramedic operations and learn about the requirements for successful participation in work integrated learning experiences and the student expectations while attending clinical locations. This course is mandatory to complete prior to moving forward to attend any clinical fieldwork experiences for the Paramedic Program.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: PARA1330 OR PARA1335
Psychology for Emergency Medical Services
PSYC1190
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Field Placement II (Paramedic)
FPLT1450
This Course provides an opportunity for the paramedic student to receive practical experience in Long Term Care setting and at an Ambulance Communication Centre. The student will be able to communicate effectively with personnel from other professions in the clinical setting to provide optimal care to patients.
The paramedic student will be under direct supervision of preceptors and clinical staff while interacting with patients.
- Hours: 36
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1325 AND PARA1330 OR PARA1335
- CoRequisites: PARA1390 AND PARA1400 OR PARA1405
Biomedical Science 2
PARA1355
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1300
- CoRequisites: PARA1390
Pharmacology 1
PARA1360
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1300 OR PARA1305
- CoRequisites:
Professional Practice 2
PARA1370
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1310 OR PARA1315
- CoRequisites:
Community Populations
PARA1380
This course is designed to foster knowledge and understanding of a variety of community populations encountered in Paramedical practice. It will provide the student with the theoretical concepts and practical skills necessary for responding to situations involving a variety of physical, psychological and environmental factors. Developing effective responses to people with different, and frequently complex, presenting problems and behaviours will serve as an underpinning thread throughout the course. This course focuses on addressing diverse community populations throughout the lifespan. Students will participate in reflective and simulated activities to maximize sensitivity and empathy towards a broad patient demographic.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1300 OR PARA1305 AND PARA1325 AND PSYC1190 OR PSYC1195
- CoRequisites:
Paramedic Procedures 2
PARA1390
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1300 OR PARA1305 AND PARA1325
- CoRequisites: PARA1400 OR PARA1405
Paramedic Patient Management 2
PARA1400
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1330 OR PARA1335
- CoRequisites: PARA1390
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Field Placement III (Paramedic)
FPLT2345
This course provides the opportunity for the paramedic student to receive practical experience in Hospital, Community Care, and Paramedic Services within the community. The student be will be assigned a health care professional and/or preceptor, and under the direct supervisor, the student will review, participate in, and analyze situations which will form a basis for the professional practice in the future. Note: Time frame for delivery of Practicum III may vary depending on available resources.
- Hours: 75
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: FPLT1450 OR PARA2140 AND PARA1390 AND PARA1400 OR PARA1405
- CoRequisites: PARA2125 AND PARA2130
Pharmacology 2
PARA2100
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1360
- CoRequisites:
Professional Practice 3
PARA2110
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1370
- CoRequisites: PARA2125
Paramedic Procedures 3
PARA2125
In this course, students will learn advanced assessment and diagnostics to determine appropriate prehospital management for a variety of medical and trauma presentations. Emphasis will be placed on respiratory diagnostics as well as ECG monitoring and interpretation. Students will also learn how to assist the Advanced Care Paramedic with airway emergencies.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1390
- CoRequisites: PARA2110 OR PARA2115 AND PARA2130
Paramedic Patient Management 3
PARA2130
In this course, the student will develop their critical thinking, decision making and prioritization skills as they assess and manage increasingly complex situations in patient care simulated scenarios. Students will also develop the ability to deliver medications through a variety of routes, initiate and maintain intravenous therapy, apply electrical therapy and hone their ability to effectively manage various medical/trauma emergencies of pre-hospital patients. The appropriate incorporation of Ministry of Health ALS Standards/Directives will be an emphasis this term.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: PARA1390 AND PARA1400 OR PARA1405
- CoRequisites: PARA2110 OR PARA2115 AND PARA2125
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Field Placement IV (Paramedic)
FPLT2355
- Hours: 400
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: FPLT2340 OR FPLT2345
- CoRequisites:
Paramedic Comprehensive Review
PARA2090
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: FPLT2350 OR FPLT2355
Professional Practice 4
PARA2155
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: PARA2110 OR PARA2115
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
- Communicate and interact effectively and appropriately with patients and others.
- Assess patients using relevant theory and practices and in compliance with current legislation, regulations, standards, and best practice guidelines.
- Establish patients’ treatment and transport priorities based on assessment findings.
- Implement preventive and therapeutic patient management strategies to maintain and promote patients’ well-being in compliance with current legislation, regulations, standards, and best practice guidelines.
- Integrate and perform delegated controlled medical acts in a simulated, clinical, and field setting.
- Evaluate in an ongoing manner the effectiveness of patient management strategies used and adapt or change strategies to provide optimal care for patients.
- Report and document patient information completely, accurately, and in a timely manner, in compliance with current legislation, regulations, standards, and applicable policies and procedures in a simulated, clinical, and/or field setting.
- Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of partners, patients, and others.
- Ensure the operational safety and preparedness of an ambulance and its equipment and operate an ambulance-type vehicle in a simulated setting.
- Collaborate with a broad range of personnel such as first responders, paramedics, emergency services personnel, health care professionals, and other allied health care workers.
- Integrate and meet legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities while providing optimal care for patients.