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Diploma in Primary Care Paramedic

Our paramedic students will have placements with BC Emergency Health Services and local Health Authoritites. Unique to Sprott Shaw, preceptorships and practicums are woven throughout the curriculum so that students gain their practical experience during the program.

Licensed to administer patient care, most BC paramedics are PCPs, and they handle the majority of 9-1-1 calls. The role of a paramedic varies widely across the world, as emergency medical services (EMS) providers operate with many different models of care. In the Anglo-American model, paramedics are autonomous decision-makers. However, in some countries, such as the United Kingdom and Australia, the paramedic role has developed into an autonomous health profession, which is Canada’s direction.

Paramedics mainly work as part of the EMS, most often in ambulances and due to the nature of their job, paramedics work in diverse and dynamic environments. Paramedics also work in non-emergency situations, such as transporting chronically ill patients to and from treatment centres and, in some areas, address social determinants of health and provide in-home care to sick patients at risk of hospitalization, a practice known as community paramedicine.

Students will learn all aspects of paramedicine to a national standard. They can expect to participate in discussions and reflective exercises in a safe and supportive environment facilitated by their instructors. They will also engage in hands-on and practical training in clinical skills through various formats such as role plays, skill labs, scenarios, simulations, recorded or live demonstrations, and practicums.

Graduates qualify for licensure with the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB) and once licensed, for membership of the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC).

Sprott Shaw College is an approved EMALB Educational program. Students of the Primary Care Paramedic program will initially be issued with a student license to practice under supervision and, once complete, eligible for a full license for independent practice.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Established in 1903, Sprott Shaw College is a private post-secondary institution with 16 government-designated campuses across British Columbia. We take great pride in educating and preparing our students for rewarding and relevant careers in Administration, Business, Trades & Design, Nursing & Healthcare, and Child, Family & Community Support.

Sprott Shaw College is the subsidiary company of CIBT Education Group, one of the fastest-growing companies in BC according to Business in Vancouver. As an organization, we cultivate professional growth and positive working environments for our employees, which fosters our values of Community, Diversity, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Results-Oriented.

We are a proud partner of Pride at Work Canada. Pride at Work Canada was founded in May 2008 by a group of dedicated individuals with a vision — to improve the climate of inclusiveness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans–identified (LGBT) employees in the workplace.

Sprott Shaw understands the importance of a sustainable and meaningful career so we make it a priority to help our current and graduated students find permanent employment positions in their dream career path.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All Business Programs
All Tourism/Hospitality Programs
All ECE Programs
All CSW Programs
All SETA/EA Programs
Note: exceptions are listed below

• Sprott Shaw College’s English Language Assessment (minimum
score or 20/40); OR
• IELTS overall score of 5.5 (minimum); OR
• TOEFL iBT score of 46; OR
• Completion of an ESL program from one of SSC’s partner ESL
schools; OR
• Equivalent on the table listed below

Global Business Management (Post
Graduate Diploma)

Diploma or degree from an accredited college or university

• Diploma or degree from an accredited college or university
AND
• Sprott Shaw’s English Language Assessment with a minimum
score of 25/40; OR
• Minimum IELTS Score 6.0 Overall or IBT TOFEL Score 6.0; OR
• Completion of an ESL program from one of SSC’s partnered ESL
schools

Sprott Shaw College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada