Advanced Care Paramedic - Niagara College
ADVERTISEMENT
1
2Advanced Care Paramedic
Graduate Certificate
Thank you for your interest in the Advanced Care Paramedic program. To assist you in understanding the selection
process, please carefully review the following information.
Admission Requirements:
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Diploma AND
a) PCP diploma program is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) OR
b) Current employment as a PCP under Base Hospital Medical Authority (letter from employer required)
A-EMCA Certification or equivalent from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Education Branch.
Applicants with pending status are eligible to apply
A minimum score of 70% on a pre-admission test regarding primary care theory, symptom relief and
defibrillation
Required Documentation
Item
Submit to
Deadline
or
Transcript(s)
admissions@niagaracollege.ca
Letter of employment (If required)
admissions@niagaracollege.ca
Within 21 days from the date on the
A-EMCA certification
enclosed letter
Pre-Admission Test
Register at:
Work Biography Chart (attached)
advancedcareparamedic@niagaracollege.ca
with supporting documentation
Selection Criteria:
Primary Care Paramedic Diploma either from an accredited institute OR accompanied by proof of employment
as a PCP under Base Hospital Medical Authority
A-EMCA Certification
Completion of Pre-admission Testing (minimum score of 70%).
The test session is a 130 multiple choice question Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) exam that is linked to the National
Occupational Competency Profiles for the PCP. Approximate content is:
15 questions relating to Trauma
25 questions relating to Symptom Relief and Pharmacology knowledge
25 questions relating to Defibrillation and Cardiac Pathophysiology
10 questions relating to the Nervous system
15 questions relating to Acid Base/Fluid and Electrolyte
20 questions relating to Oxygenation, Respiration and Ventilation
10 questions relating to general anatomy and physiology
10 questions relating to PCP medical math and IV drip rates
Testing is offered at the Welland Campus. For Campus Maps and driving directions, please visit
If you are a student with a disability and require accommodation to complete this testing, there will be a “Pre-Admission
Testing and Accommodation Request Form” that should be completed at the end of the online registration form. More
information can be found at
Should you have any questions regarding your application, please contact our
Admissions Office at 905-735-2211 ext. 7619 or email
admissions@niagaracollege.ca
ADVERTISEMENT
0 votes
Related Articles
Related forms
Related Categories
Parent category: Miscellaneous