Applied Health Science — Paramedic

The Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Paramedic) Degree has been created to meet the emerging needs of patients, practitioners and employers. The Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Paramedic) Degree is a Canadian Medical Association accredited program for Advanced Care Paramedic. The program prepares practitioners in accordance with the Paramedic Association of CanadaпПХs National Occupational Competency Profile and the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile for Paramedics and equips you to write the Alberta College of Paramedic registration examinations. The Medicine Hat College curriculum extends beyond the learning of discipline specific skills to encompass broader learning goals that will prepare the graduate to excel in the present as well as the future health care environment. Transferability of some courses, which are taught from a multidisciplinary perspective, enhances the educational opportunities for graduates. Paramedics think critically and clearly, act quickly, and respond calmly, while reassuring patients and families in a variety of stressful situations. Paramedics possess general skills in patient management and communication as well as skill sets specific to their discipline. Paramedics are confident and assertive in their professional role. They seek to understand the roles of other professionals however, and strive to work in a collaborative manner with a variety of health care disciplines. Paramedics accept responsibility and demonstrate personal integrity and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. A paramedic responds to both emergent and non-emergent health care and transport needs with individuals, groups and, if necessary, in a mass casualty multi-disciplinary environment.Your previous education and qualifications may be applied to the program. If you currently hold a PCP/EMT certificate, from a CMA accredited program, you may be able to gain admission into the program and receive credit for experience and education through Medicine Hat Colleges Prior Learning/Advance Credit assessments.

Field of study: Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)