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Applied Arts & Technology  Programs
Emergency Medical Technicial (EMT) Certificate
A One-Year Program
Credentials Awarded
Associate of Arts in Religious Studies from Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology. Emergency Medical Certificate from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).
Program Description
The EMT program is designed to train Emergency Medical services personnel to adequately assess and appropriately treat sick and injured people at a Basic Life Support (BLS) Intermediate level of care. The provision
of pre-hospital emergency care in medical emergencies has greatly reduced the incidence of disablility and death.
This program prepares you to function within a multi-disciplinary health care team. PCAAT's program offered in partnership with NAIT is accredited through the Canada Medical Association at the PCP level. Graduates are
eligible for the Provincial Registration Exam with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
Transferability
EMT Graduates are eligible to apply for the EMT Paramedic program or transfer into one of Prairie's 4 year programs.
Academic Requirements
• High School Diploma
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C OR
CPR for Health Care Providers
• Successful completion of an Emergency Medial Response (EMR) course (An EMR course is offered at PCAAT prior to the start of the EMT program). For more details, please click here.
Non Academic Admission Requirements
• 18 years old or older
• Up-to-date immunizations.
For detailed information, click here.
• Current criminal record check
• You must be free of any medical condition that would interfere with your performance as an EMT such as: infectious diseases, a physical condition that would prevent you from lifting and carrying a stretcher with an
adult patient, uncontrolled epilepsy or other convulsive disorders.
Should you require further information about our admissions policy, please contact the Admission Office at (800) 661-2425.
Transfer Credit Request
Students wishing to transfer into the program who have completed some college or university, may receive transfer credit for up to 3 courses (9 credits). These credits may transfer in place of Bible, Theology, Spiritual Formation and/or the Arts & Sciences portion of the program. Beyond this number, students may substitute other courses instead of receiving transfer credits. For complete details please contact the Admissions Office.
Program Requirements
For a description of each individual course, please download the program requirements by clicking here. All courses are three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated.
Fees
Please see the tuition and fees section of the website for more information
Additional program costs
Textbooks
Criminal Record Check
Stethescope
Uniform
Note: Cost of the provincial registration and testing is the responsibility of the student.
Note: We cannot guarantee that practicum sites will be available in Three Hills. Any travel incurred is the responsibility of the students.
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