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Intermediate Care Paramedic


Location(s):  Regina    Saskatoon   

Intermediate Care Paramedic is an applied certificate program. It replaces the program formerly known as the Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced Program. You will receive enhanced training and skills as an intermediate health care team member working in the field of prehospital emergency care.

Note

Applications to the Intermediate Care Paramedic program are suspended, effective April 2010.

You will:

  • focus on leadership, professionalism, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, 3-lead electrocardiogram interpretation, patient assessment and patient management strategies

  • perform physical assessments and history taking of various body systems

  • build on your knowledge of various respiratory emergencies through the use of combi tubes and nasopharyngeal airway devices

  • recognize and manage various cardiac emergencies at an advanced level (including manual defibrillation)

  • perform peripheral intravenous therapy and intraosseous therapy

  • perform patient assessments through therapeutic integration


Upon successfully completing the theory components of the program, you must participate in a field (in ambulance) practicum and a clinical (in hospital) practicum.

The program is offered full-time at Wascana Campus (Regina) and Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon). It may be possible to take the program in your home community on a part-time basis through our partnership with regional colleges.

Length: 21 weeks (614 hours)

Classroom - 272 hours held over 15 weekends (part-time) or 10 weeks (full-time)

Clinical (in hospital) and field (in ambulance) practicums - minimum of 342 hours with a qualified preceptor

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Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment with ambulance operations, fire services (in conjunction with fire training), industrial sites, mining sites, military departments or special care homes.

For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.

Program Details

Start Date(s): January (Full-Time); November (Part-Time)

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Admission Requirements


  • Primary Care Paramedic certification from an accredited program or equivalent

  • International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider certificate

  • CPR Health Care Provider "C" AED or equivalent

  • English Language Requirement


Note

  • We accept applications for the program throughout the year. Full-time and part-time students must apply at SIAST. To apply, please submit a completed SIAST Application for Admission form and Supplemental Health Information form.

  • Accepted applicants may be required to provide evidence of a criminal records check prior to entering the practicum component of the program. At the discretion of the practicum agency, you may be declined access to a clinical or work placement based on the contents of the criminal records check. The cost of the criminal records check is your responsibility.



Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. You must review the details and program specific documentation concerning Special Admission.


The majority of SIAST programs have established ACCUPLACER© cut scores and Post-Secondary Success Requirements. Depending on the program, additional specific admission requirements may still need to be met.


ACCUPLACER ©     

ACCUPLACER© Cut Scores
for this program

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Post-Secondary Success

Post-Secondary Success Requirements
for this program

See Primary Care Paramedic


Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Learning Method(s)

SIAST offers a variety of learning methods for course delivery. The following learning methods are available for some of the courses in this program.
      Classroom
      Online
      Work Experience

Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the Fact Sheet. A detailed Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.



Transfer Credit and Future Study Options

SIAST may recognize formal learning from other educational institutions.



Courses
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  • EMER 157  Intermediate Care Paramedic Preparation

    • Your studies will focus on leadership, professionalism, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, 3-lead electrocardiogram interpretation, patient assessment and patient management strategies. This course will serve as a building block for the remaining courses in the program.

    2.0 Credit Units
    32.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

  • EMER 184  Patient Assessment

    • You will perform physical assessments and history taking skills on various patients suffering from various conditions (such as cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological). Your studies will include the interpretation of physical assessment findings and past medical history findings through a critical thinking process.

    1.0 Credit Units
    22.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 157 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • EMER 185  Emergency Cardiac Care

    • By building on your existing knowledge, your studies will provide you with the ability to recognize and manage various cardiac emergencies at an advanced level. You will also learn how to perform manual defibrillation.

    2.0 Credit Units
    32.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 157 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 184 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 186 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 164 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 165 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • EMER 186  Advanced Airway Management

    • Your studies will build on your existing knowledge and provide you with the ability to recognize and manage various respiratory emergencies at an advanced level (including medication administration). You will also learn how to insert a combi tube and nasopharyngeal airway devices.

    2.0 Credit Units
    32.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 157 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 184 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 164 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 165 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • EMER 187  Medical Emergencies

    • You will be able to recognize and manage common medical emergencies (including seizures, diabetes and stroke). You will also study common pediatric emergencies (such as croup and dehydration).

    3.0 Credit Units
    42.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 157 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 184 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 186 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 164 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 165 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • EMER 189  Trauma Management

    • Your studies will prepare you to recognize and manage common traumatic injuries (including spinal and head injuries and shock). The course content includes re-certificateion in Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS).

    1.0 Credit Units
    17.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 157 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 184 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 186 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 164 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 165 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • EMER 190  Patient Management and Integration

    • You will perform patient assessments and provide safe and competent care to simulated patients in prehospital and hospital environments. Therapeutic integration will follow Provincial Emergency Treatment Protocols. Some local hospital treatment protocols may apply.

    3.0 Credit Units
    45.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 184 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 185 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 186 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 187 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 189 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 164 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and PHAR 165 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • EMER 191  Clinical Practicum

    • You will perform as a member of the health care team. In a supervised hospital setting, your patient assessment, communication and management skills will be developed and evaluated.

    7.0 Credit Units
    99.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Work Experience -Individual

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 187 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 189 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 186 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 185 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 190 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • EMER 192  Field Practicum

    • You will participate as a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team. In a supervised pre-hospital setting, your patient assessment, communication and management skills will be developed and evaluated.

    16.0 Credit Units
    243.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Work Experience -Individual

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 187 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 189 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 186 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 185 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent) and EMER 190 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • PHAR 164  Fluid Therapy

    • Your studies will provide you with the ability to perform peripheral intravenous therapy and intraosseous theory.

    1.0 Credit Units
    20.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 157 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

  • PHAR 165  Pharmacology

    • Your studies will provide you with pharmacological concepts for the safe administration of prehospital medications according to scope of practice.

    2.0 Credit Units
    30.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard

    Prerequisites:
    EMER 157 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)


  • The Intermediate Care Paramedic (ICP) Bridge course (EMER 196) offers the CMA accredited Saskatchewan trained or Saskatchewan licensed EMT-A the opportunity to attain the credentials of an ICP.
  • Your studies will focus on the knowledge and skills of the Intermediate Care Paramedic Program while recognizing your prior learning experiences as an EMT-A.
  • For more information about the course and how to register, contact Sandy Peach at (306) 775-7474.

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