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Applied Arts & Technology  Programs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate
A One-Year Program
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 disability and death.
This program prepares you to function within a multi-disciplinary health care team. PCAAT's program offered in partnership with Professional Medical Associates (St. Albert, AB). Our partnership ensures that students are enrolled in a program that is accredited through the Canadian Medical Association at the PCP level. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for the Provincial Registration Exam with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
The EMT portion of the program is normally completed in the January semester. The first semester includes courses for the Associate of Arts in Religious Studies as well as the EMR certification if required (see admissions requirements below).
Note: To fulfill all of the requirements for the Associate of Arts program some additional courses will normally need to be completed beyond the one-year on campus. This can be accomplished either through distance education or an additional semester on campus.
Students have an additional year to complete Introduction to Sociology, Old Testament and another elective to meet their Associate of Arts in Religious Studies requirements.
Admissions 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 in the Fall semester. For more details, please contact the admissions office.
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 requirements, 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.
2010-2011 Schedule (Subject to change)
August Modular Class
BT 101 The Grand Story: Reading the Bible in the 21st Century
Fall Semester (September-December)
TH 125 Pursuing God Faithfully: The Christian Life (1.5 cr)
TH 105 Theology in Vocation (1.5 cr)
EMR Course
Winter Semester (January-April)
TH 125 Pursuing God Faithfully: The Christian Life (1.5 cr)
TH 105 Theology in Vocation (1.5 cr)
EMT Course
Spring Modular Class (May 2 - May 11)
NT 110 Jesus and the Gospels
Practicum (May 12 - June 22)
Note: We cannot guarantee that practicum sites will be available in Three Hills. Any travel incurred is the responsibility of the students. Practicum length is dependant on call volume and student aptitude.
Fees
The 2010-2011 fees for Emergency Medical Services programs are (fees are per semester and are subject to change):
Semester 1 (EMR & 6 cr of Bible College Classwork*)
Tuition - ($260 per credit hr)
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$1,560 |
| College Services** - ($55 per credit hr ) |
$495 |
| EMR Fee |
$1,500 |
| Residence (double occupancy room) |
$1,130 |
| Refundable Residence Damage Deposit |
$250 |
| Meal Plan |
$1,620 |
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| *Includes August Modular (BT 101) |
| **Includes student union, printing, fitness, intra-mural, technology, library, orientation, graduation & spiritual formation fees. |
Semester 2 (EMT & 6 cr of Bible College Classwork*)
Tuition - ($260 per credit hr)
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$1,560 |
| College Services** - ($55 per credit hr ) |
$165 |
| EMT Fee |
$5,500 |
| Residence (double occupancy room) |
$1,000 |
| Refundable Residence Damage Deposit |
$250 |
| Meal Plan |
$1,430 |
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| *Includes May Modular (NT110) |
| **Includes student union, printing, fitness, intra-mural, technology, library, orientation, graduation & spiritual formation fees. |
Note: Students choosing to take their practicum as an international practicum will be assessed a one-time travel fee to the applicable semester. Travel fees are over and above tuition fees and can range from $1,000.00 to $2,500.00. Fees are adjusted each year and are dependent upon individual travel cost estimates.
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Textbooks and supplies are not included.
Textbooks
A list of textbooks will be suppied soon. Please check back.
Additional program costs
Textbooks
Criminal Record Check
Stethoscope
Uniform
Note: Cost of the provincial registration and testing is the responsibility of the student.
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