PCP – Primary Care Paramedic

Are you a critical thinker? Can you make quick decisions? Are you seeking a profession in which no two days are the same? Are you interested in subject areas such as anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, patient assessment, and pharmacology?

Paramedicine may be an excellent career for you.
The second level of care in paramedicine in Canada is Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), formerly known as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Alberta.

PCP is the largest group of paramedics in Canada. Many PCPs are employed by industrial companies, ambulance or EMS services, fire services and the military.

The PCP Program at Emergency Services Academy Ltd. (“ESA”) is accredited by Accreditation Canada and approved by the Alberta College of Paramedics. This allows successful students to apply nationwide for EMS employment. ESA students are taught by experienced practitioners and instructors who are career Paramedics, Firefighters, Nurses and Medical Doctors. Instructors use a variety of program delivery techniques with an emphasis on repetition and hands-on skill and scenario training. ESA maintains excellent student to instructor ratios during practical training to ensure students receive continuous evaluation and direct feedback throughout the program.

After successful completion of the online pre-study and didactic components at ESA, each student is scheduled to complete field practicums: Clinical and Emergency Ambulance.

The PCP Program at ESA is a six month program including didactic and practicums. Graduation dates can vary depending on the location or length of practicums.