The Emergency Medical Technician program is a certificate program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association in which all provincial and national competencies are taught based on the National Occupational Competency Profile. The competencies are taught through lecture, self-study and extensive labs and practicums. Students learn to assess and treat patients in medical and trauma emergencies with 392 hours on campus followed by 40 hours hospital practicum and a minimum of 200 hours ambulance practicum.
Intakes: January/September
EMT Assessment: Selection for the EMT program is based on the results of an online interview process. Registration for EMT Assessment opens 5 months prior to program start date and prerequisites are required at this time.
Cost of textbooks, material fees, iPad, uniforms and boots are not included in the tuition or student fees. Selection for the program is based on the results of the EMT student assessment (mandatory prerequisite).
After successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to write the Alberta College of Paramedics www.collegeofparamedics.org provincial certification exam. Your ACP license is required for employment in Alberta.
Lethbridge College is proud to partner with NAIT and Southern Alberta EMS departments to provide this exciting program.
All applicants must contact Lenna Greer phone (403) 320-3310 or lenna.greer@lethbridgecollege.ca prior to registering with Student Services to ensure that all pre-requisites have been met. Once all prerequisites have been satisfied the student will be able to register.
You cannot register yourself online. Please contact Lenna at the phone number above.
Course Details
Tuition: |
$8,645.00 SUBJECT TO CHANGE
plus student fees ($250.00 + GST) non-refundable |
Program Length: |
392 hours theory; hospital and ambulance practicum to follow |
Pre-requisites: |
- Participants must be 18 years or older
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- Successful completion of EMR or NAIT
or Lethbridge College's MFR
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- Current heart and stroke CPR for health care providers
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- Sucessful completion of EMT Student Assessment
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**All fees and material fees are non-refundable for this course.