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College Certificate - Primary Care Paramedic

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Main — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Study Level: Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: CAD 12,390
Application Fee: CAD 150
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

This program offers a rewarding and challenging career for those individuals interested in providing emergency medical services to the sick and injured in a prehospital care environment. Primary Care Paramedic (formerly known as Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance) training utilizes the facilities at NAIT, active treatment hospitals, basic and advanced life support ambulance services and other allied emergency services. Hands-on, industry-relevant skills In this certificate program students will learn about providing basic emergency care, including assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of medical disorders and injuries. The student learning environment will consist of lectures, labs, clinical simulations and practicum. Areas of learning will be focused on but are not excluded to: Introduction to emergency medical services and pre hospital care Human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology Basic life support skills including medical and trauma management Pharmacology Diverse patient populations including management of some pediatric disorders and assisting with childbirth Students will also be trained in physical and mental health self-care, to ensure they are prepared for a demanding patient care environment. Practicum will consist of placement with an ambulance service and one week in an acute care hospital emergency department. Students will be expected to work shifts including evenings, nights and weekends, and they may be required to travel outside of Edmonton for their practicum placement.

Faculty / school: —
Field of study: —
Credential: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: CAD 12,390
Application fee: CAD 150
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 1 August 2027
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Main

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

11762 - 106 Street

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, Alberta, is a leader in technical training and applied education. NAIT students earn degrees, diplomas and certificates focused on the career fields of business, IT, engineering technologies, health sciences, culinary arts and environmental management. In addition, NAIT is Canada’s leader in apprenticeship training for skilled trades. Everything NAIT does is focused on giving students the skills needed to build strong futures. With small class sizes and a commitment to hands-on, practical education, NAIT is able to provide studen...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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