Primary Care Paramedic

The Primary Care Paramedic program is uniquely structured to help students succeed. By the end of the two-year diploma, students will have fulfilled all prerequisites to be eligible for the PCP COPR exam. Successful completion of this exam grants licensure from the College of Paramedics of Manitoba to practice as a Primary Care Paramedic.

Students can exit the program after the first year, receive an EMR certificate, write the national EMR COPR exam, and, in turn, become licensed by the College of Paramedics of Manitoba to practice as an EMR. Upon completing the first year, all students will receive a certificate necessary for eligibility to sit the national exam. Although the decision to take the national exam is voluntary, it is recommended as it enhances success in passing the PCP national exam.

For students who wish to exit after the first year, there is a time limit for them to return to complete the second year of the PCP diploma program. Students who opt not to work as an EMR will have one year to return and complete the second year of the PCP program. For students who choose to work as EMRs, they will have up to four years to return to complete the PCP program.

Students need to maintain a B grade for all PAR courses and a C grade for Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Aboriginal Studies.

Academic Admission Requirements

Grade 12 graduate, and
English 40S, and
Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S or Essential Mathematics 40S, and
Chemistry 40S, Biology 40S or Physics 40S

Non-Academic Admission Requirements

All students must meet the Non-Academic Requirements prior to program start date. Any costs associated with the Non-Academic Admission Requirements are the student's responsibility.

Child Abuse Registry Check

Applicants must provide a Child Abuse Registry check by June 1. As it can take up to 120 days to obtain this document, it is recommended that applicants apply for the Child Abuse Registry check between March 1 and March 15 in the year of application. Any applicant on the Child Abuse Registry will be denied admission.

Adult Abuse Registry Check

Applicants must provide an Adult Abuse Registry check by June 1. As it can take up to 120 days to obtain this document, it is recommended that applicants apply for the Adult Abuse Registry check between March 1 and March 15 in the year of application. Any applicant on the Adult Abuse Registry will be denied admission.

Criminal Record

Applicants must provide a Criminal Record Search Certificate, including Vulnerable Persons Search, by June 1. As it can take up to 120 days to obtain these documents, it is recommended that applicants apply for the Criminal Record Search certificate and Vulnerable Persons Search between March 1 and March 15 in the year of application. A criminal conviction will not necessarily result in denial of admission to the PCP program. However, criminal offences will be reviewed by Shared Health and a determination will be made as to the availability of clinical placements for the student in question.

Immunization

Applicants must submit their immunization record by June 1. As it may take a number of months to complete the immunization requirements, it is recommended that all applicants start their immunizations in November, prior to application, in order to meet the June 1 deadline.

CPR Certification

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Heart and Stroke Healthcare Provider (c) is the requirement for admission to PCP. Certification should be obtained no earlier than April of the year of application, as it must be valid for the entire academic year. It must be submitted to the PCP faculty by June 1.

Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s License

At the time of application to the program, the student must possess a valid Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s License or be capable of obtaining one.

Tablet/Computing Electronic Requirements

For the duration of the program, all students must have an Apple iPad with the latest version of iOS. Students are also required to have an internet connection, either via WiFi or a high-speed cellular phone.

Transfer from other Programs

Transfer requests from other institutions/programs will be assessed individually. The Faculty of Health requires supplemental information for applicants who have attended but have not completed a professional health-related program at another institution in addition to the required admission requirements. Please refer to Policy AC-03-15 Supplemental Information for Applicants from Professional Health-Related Programs.

Form and Links

Occurrence/Incident Report Form and the Non Medication Unusual Occurrence Incident Report Form (Students are to complete a form as soon as possible following an incident or occurrence that has taken place during a clinical rotation, whether it is a near miss or an actual error.)

Immunization: click on this link to access a copy of the UCN Nursing Programs Immunization form

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