Paramedic Training Programs at JIBC - Becoming a Paramedic

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The first step to becoming a licensed paramedic in BC is to learn more and register for the appropriate training program at the JIBC. This video explores the different levels of paramedic training, provides details of each program level, and describes the process for paramedic licensing after students complete their training.
2:24 EMR Program Information
3:35 PCP Program Information
5:03 ACP Program Information
Questions Answered:
What different levels of paramedic training programs are offered at JIBC?
Can you please tell me more about each program to help me decide what is best for me?
Will I get a license to practice when I finish the program?
Key Learning:
The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is the first step in the paramedic educational pathway. The next step is the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program, most paramedics working in BC have completed training at the PCP level. After gaining experience at the PCP level, paramedics may choose to continue their training in the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) program.
The EMR Program is three weeks long and focused on practicing practical skills. PCP program is 8 to 10 months of full time study. Clinical placements (on an ambulance or in a hospital) are part of the PCP and ACP programs. The ACP Program is about 20 months long and is only offered in a full time format. ACP program is only for experienced primary care paramedics. Full and part time options are available for the EMR and PCP training programs.
The licensing body oversees the licensing process after each training level is completed. Individual training schools do not provide licensing, rather this is done by an independent licensing board.
For more information visit:
EMR Program - www.jibc.ca/emr
PCP Program - www.jibc.ca/pcp
ACP Program - www.jibc.ca/acp
JIBC Student Services - www.jibc.ca/st...
BC Emergency Health Services - www.bcehs.ca/c...
Emergency Medical Assistance Licensing Board - www2.gov.bc.ca...