Paramedic

Our Program

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Humber’s Paramedic diploma program gives you a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills needed for this intense, fast-paced profession. Learn how to effectively deal with medical and traumatic emergencies through practical courses in paramedical science; human anatomy, physiology and psychology; pharmacology; patient lifting and transfer techniques, and rescue procedures. Your in-depth paramedic training will also include instruction in the communication skills needed to interact with patients and to collaborate with colleagues in a health-care team.

Learn about the various contexts in which paramedics work and put classroom concepts to use through two clinical practice courses, which will expose you to the role of paramedics in a chronic care setting, and in hospital departments such as acute and emergency care. Two field internships will give you first-hand work experience on an ambulance service as you evaluate and treat patients under the supervision of a paramedic preceptor.

Note: Out-of-province and/or international applicants are not considered for the Paramedic program.
Professional Accreditation
The Ontario Ambulance Act requires the successful completion of this program before applying for the provincial paramedic examination.

Your Career
Be on the front lines of emergency and critical situations, where can use your medical expertise, compassionate nature and ability to think on your feet to respond to emergencies and save lives.

As a vital health-care professional, you are a first-responder at the scenes of accidents, medical emergencies and other incidents who assesses patients and uses specialized techniques, equipment and medicine to provide aid. As a paramedic, you are well-prepared to address a variety of medical conditions and prepare patients for further care at the hospital. Your lifesaving capabilities extend to your ability to communicate effectively with doctors and nurses in emergency departments to ensure the safe transition of patients.

As a graduate of Humber’s Paramedic diploma program, and upon successfully completing the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care A-EMCA, you can find part-time or full-time employment in Ontario’s ambulance system. You can also pursue work on emergency response teams, with transfer services and in sports injury management services, with potential to progress into advanced paramedical services and management.

Workplacement
Students graduate with more than 500 hours combined experience in both the ambulance services and chronic and acute-care hospital settings. Beginning in semester two, students may spend blocks of time or single days in these settings, depending on the placement.

Admission Requirement
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language visit the English Language Proficiency Policy
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U), or equivalent
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4C or SCH4U) or equivalent
- Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U)
- Completion of admission testing for senior-level biology, chemistry, writing skills, and arithmetic (fee $35)
- Submission of documented proof of current CPR-C for HCP and Standard First Aid certifications
- Submission of documented proof of completion of current full Class G or G2 driver’s licence
Selection into this program is based upon the results of the admission testing. Previous high school and/or postsecondary grades are not considered.

Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Additional Requirements
- Complete immunization record including immunization against Hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, tetanus, diphtheria, MMR, chickenpox, influenza and test negative on the Two-Step Tuberculin Skin Test
- Valid CPR-C for HCP and Standard First Aid certificates
- Police Record Check: Students in programs or occupations involving direct contact with vulnerable persons are required to undergo a Police Record Check. Refer to the Admission Information section in this publication. Humber reserves the right to deny admission to this program based on an unpardoned criminal record that would be relevant to the academic or placement requirements of the program. Paramedic students are not required to submit a Police Record Check until the second semester of the program. The Police Record Check may have to be renewed every three to six months thereafter. For more information and application instructions regarding the Police Record Check, visit healthsciences.humber.ca/field-clinical-placement/prc
Physical Fitness Requirements

At the end of semester one, students must successfully pass a fitness test including a shuttle run, push-ups, abdominal crunches and flexibility. Students who are unsuccessful in the fitness test will not be allowed to participate in Field Internship 1, and therefore will not meet the graduation requirements.

Additional Information
Why Choose Humber?

We Know What it Takes

The Ontario Ambulance Act requires the successful completion of this program before applying for the provincial paramedic examination. Some classroom components provide a theoretical basis for skills needed to deal with medical and traumatic emergencies. Others emphasize the ability to communicate effectively with patients, and to work in a health care team environment.

Clinical placements include rotations through both chronic and acute-care hospital settings. Field placements in ambulance services provide opportunities to assess and treat patients in an actual work environment.

Field internship occurs in both hospital and ambulance settings beginning in semester two. Students may spend blocks of time or single days depending on the placement setting. Students graduate with over 550 hours of combined hospital and ambulance experience.

More For You at Humber

Classes and labs are taught by trained paramedics with road experience. Students have access to leading-edge simulation and skills labs that provide them with the opportunity to learn and practice in a controlled environment. As well, students complete an extensive field placement with a minumum of 550 hours on an ambulance as a requirement of graduation.

Professional and Community Partnerships

Humber maintains strong partnerships within the community - and is the preferred choice by many agencies and facilities because of The School of Health Sciences reputation. It is the best known program in Ontario with graduates working in almost every hospital and ambulance service across the province.

Student Diversity

Be part of the culturally diverse student population of Humber. The average age of students at Humber is 26 years old, but students range from recent high school graduates to students with children of high school age. There will always be students just like you with similar experiences and goals.
Study Options
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.

Fees
The 2011/2012 fee for two semesters was

– domestic $3,317.08.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.

Fees are subject to change.

For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

Additional Costs
Additional Costs
$800 for uniforms, medical supplies and infection control equipment; $600 for books.

Student Testimonial

Cynthia D.

Why did you choose Humber?
After speaking with medics in the field and hearing about Humber’s reputation and high level of training, I knew this would be the right school.

What are your career aspirations?
Become a paramedic.

How have the faculty helped you on your road to reaching your goals?
By providing real world experience through scenarios, teaching and practical exams.

What would you say has been the single best learning experience in the program you are in?
The experience of the faculty and the practical scenario and lab time.

What elements of the program are best preparing you for your career?
Theory and skills classes.

Would you recommend this program to others, and why?
Absolutely. The faculty members offer their experience and time whenever help is needed.

Student Testimonial

Cynthia D.

Why did you choose Humber?
After speaking with medics in the field and hearing about Humber’s reputation and high level of training, I knew this would be the right school.

What are your career aspirations?
Become a paramedic.

How have the faculty helped you on your road to reaching your goals?
By providing real world experience through scenarios, teaching and practical exams.

What would you say has been the single best learning experience in the program you are in?
The experience of the faculty and the practical scenario and lab time.

What elements of the program are best preparing you for your career?
Theory and skills classes.

Would you recommend this program to others, and why?
Absolutely. The faculty members offer their experience and time whenever help is needed.

Curriculum

Semester 1
Course Code	Course	Credits
BIOS 101	Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Course Code: BIOS 101 Credits: 4 This course is required for students in the Funeral Services Education, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, and programs in the School of Health Sciences. It is designed for those with limited background in human biology. With a focus on anatomy, structure and function of the human body will be discussed to provide a background, which will enable the student to understand the basic concepts of health and of disease.	4
COMM 200	College Writing Skills College Writing Skills Course Code: COMM 200 Credits: 3 College Writing Skills emphasizes elements of the writing process. Although subject matter and format may change from one program to another, the skills necessary for effective writing remain the same, as do the professional standards that all Humber students are expected to attain. Students will practice the reading and writing skills that will be valuable in their college programs and build a strong base for professional business writing. Those students who plan to further their studies will develop the fundamental skills for writing acceptable academic English. To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; essay organization and development; and the elements of clear writing, including grammar and punctuation skills. To complete COMM 200 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the attached criterion sheet.	3
HUMA 024	Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science Course Code: HUMA 024 Credits: 3 The Humanities course focuses on fundamental questions individuals ask of themselves as they proceed through life. Why are we the way we are? Do we have free will or are we prisoners of our past experience or our biological inheritance? What motivates societies to change? Why do societal changes so often divide people into opposing camps? Why do so many people find contemporary life at home, at work, and in the community unfulfilling? What constitutes good government? How should injustice be fought? Can nations successfully deal with global problems? What is science and how does it differ from other kinds of inquiry? Can scientists provide solutions to the problems we face? What is art and does it offer answers of its own? What is its relationship to beauty, to knowledge, and to ethics? Is objectivity about art (or anything) possible? These questions are organized into units that begin with issues concerning the nature of the individual and then extend outward to various social, cultural and physical contexts. The issues explored in this course are too complex to have any one right answer. Rather, individuals must search for answers that make sense of their experiences via various theoretical perspectives. The Humanities course supports this endeavour through study of different thinkers presented in the readings and exploration of different points of view explored in class discussions. ESL students should consider taking the ESL Humanities course. Students may transfer into ESL Humanities (HESL 024) either at the Registrar?s Office or the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Office (K201) on a first-come, first-served basis before the Last Day to Add.	3
PCPM 100	Paramedical Science 1 Paramedical Science 1 Course Code: PCPM 100 Credits: 5 This course is designed to introduce you to the basic principles of medical and trauma emergencies, which form a basis for prehospital patient care.	5
PCPM 102	Legal and Professional Issues Legal and Professional Issues Course Code: PCPM 102 Credits: 2 This course will examine prehospital care from a historical perspective and will concentrate primarily on all legislation and documentation that pertains specifically to the provision of pre-hospital care. Effective and efficient communication skills will be emphasized. The safe and efficient operation of the ambulance vehicle will be introduced.	2
PCPM 110	Paramedic Skills 1 Paramedic Skills 1 Course Code: PCPM 110 Credits: 2 This course is designed to introduce the basic practical skills that form the basis for prehospital patient care. You will be instructed in the use of various basic life support equipment.	2
PCPM 112	Fitness Appreciation Fitness Appreciation Course Code: PCPM 112 Credits: 1 This self-directed course will examine fitness training techniques and principles of conditioning in the areas of cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance as they apply to the field of paramedic services.	1
PSYC 121	Psychology Applied 1: Paramedic Psychology Applied 1: Paramedic Course Code: PSYC 121 Credits: 3 This course is designed to provide Paramedic students with an introduction to a variety of psychiatric problems. Effective treatment for any patient demands knowledge of acute stress reactions as well as the rudiments of abnormal behaviour. Initially, students will be introduced to ways of contrasting normal with abnormal behaviour, and to begin to evaluate the life-threatening potential of a psychological emergency. Through case studies, discussions and research, students will have an opportunity to develop successful management strategies for coping with their patients. Only students in the Paramedic program can take this course.	3

Semester 2
Course Code	Course	Credits
BIOS 211	Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Course Code: BIOS 211 Credits: 4 This course is designed to extend the study of human anatomy and physiology for students who have completed a course of study in BIOS 101 Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology. The emphasis will be on physiologic concepts.	4
GNED 000	General Education Elective General Education Elective Course Code: GNED 000 Credits: 3 The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Anthropology ANTH 002 Anthropology ANTH 005 Cultural Anthropology Economics ECON 004 People, Money and Markets ECON 005 Real-Life Economics ECON 006 The History of Money Geography GEOG 010 The Nature of Ontario GEOG 012 Political Geography: Conflict and International Affairs History CULS 300 Encounter with Latin America HIST 003 Monsters of the 20th Century HIST 017 History of War HIST 018 Making of the Modern World HIST 020 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly HIST 022 The Age of Europe: From the Enlightenment to 1989 MILE 100 Italy: History and Culture MILE 110 Great Cities: USA Humanities HESL 024 ESL ˗ Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences HESL 035 ESL ˗ World Religions: Western and Eastern Traditions HUMA 024 Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences HUMA 026 The Arts and the 21st Century Imagination: Longing for Paradise HUMA 028 Popular Culture: Shaping How We Live HUMA 029 Musical Pioneers HUMA 035 World Religions: Western and Eastern Traditions HUMA 036 China: The Next Superpower HUMA 037 Art Matters HUMA 038 Understanding Movies: An Introduction to Film Studies HUMA 039 Digital Culture HUMA 040 Law and Society HUMA 041 Exploring Music and Film HUMA 042 Vampires in Film and Literature HUMA 043 Crossing Borders: Migration and Culture HUMA 044 Ordinary Heroes: Extraordinary Lives HUMA 045 The Body: Beauty, Sex and Consumerism HUMA 046 Art and Artists – Money, Madness and Masterpieces HUMA 050 God, Religion and Science HUMA 060 The World of Myths and Legends HUMA 084 Pulp Fiction SPN. 100 Introductory Spanish 1 Literature ENGE 025 ESL Literature: Introduction ENGL 039 Dark Days Ahead ENGL 046 Contemporary Fiction ENGL 047 Life Stories ENGL 048 Voices from the Underground: Modern Narratives of the Self Philosophy PHIL 001 Ideas: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 008 The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 017 Ethical Issues PHIL 022 Justice PHIL 025 Philosophy of Love and Sex PHIL 027 Business Ethics PHIL 028 Success PHIL 029 Violence, Order and Justice: An Introduction to Poltical Philosophy PHIL 030 Environmental Ethics Political Science BEH. 002 Surveying Society POLS 004 Morality, Democracy and Politics POLS 019 Globalization POLS 023 War and Terrorism POLS 024 Justice, Equality and Rights POLS 025 Environmental Policy and Economics POLS 104 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 001 Psychology: Introduction PSYC 002 Psychology: Developmental PSYC 003 Psychology: Social PSYC 004 Psychology: Abnormal PSYC 007 Psychology of Sport PSYC 105 Psychology Applied - Recreation Leadership PSYC 121 Psychology Applied 1: Paramedic PSYC 122 Psychology Applied 2: Paramedic PSYC 123 Psychology Applied 3: Paramedic Science SCIE 008 Water: A Life or Death Issue SCIE 013 Astronomy: The Evolving Universe SCIE 016 Origins of Life SCIE 019 Dangerous Earth SCIE 020 The Universe in a Lab SCIE 021 The Environment SCIE 022 Global Warming Concepts SCIE 023 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe SCIE 024 Discovering Dinosaurs SCIE 028 The Science of Everything Sociology SOCE 006 ESL Canadian Society and Culture SOCE 037 ESL: Canada Today SOCE 039 ESL ˗ Citizenship, Immigration and Democracy SOCI 002 Sociology: Introduction SOCI 006 Canadian Society and Culture SOCI 014 AlterNative Pathways: Aboriginal People in Canada SOCI 019 Sport and Society SOCI 027 Environmental Citizenship SOCI 029 Understanding Diversity: The World in Canada SOCI 032 Gender, Power and Society SOCI 033 Sociology of Cultural Difference SOCI 034 Society and Conflict SOCI 036 Issues in Crime SOCI 037 Sociology of Fashion SOCI 038 Sociology of Food SOCI 040 Sociology of the Family SOCI 041 Risky Business: Living in a Dangerous World SOCI 042 Culture, Technology and Identity SOCI 046 Sociology of the Emotions SOCI 047 Leadership SOCI 048 Corporations, Modern Capitalism and Economic Disorder SOCI 049 Imagining the City SOCI 075 Racism and Discrimination SOCI 077 Introduction to Intercultural Communication	3
PCPM 200	Paramedical Science 2 Paramedical Science 2 Course Code: PCPM 200 Credits: 5 This course will provide advanced study of disease processes and trauma including their pathophysiology and clinical manifestations. The student will be prepared to provide more advanced pre-hospital care, including cardiac monitoring and medication administration.	5
PCPM 204	Clinical Interpretation 1 Clinical Interpretation 1 Course Code: PCPM 204 Credits: 1 This course is designed to introduce students to a case-based approach of assessment interpretations and priority management treatments.	1
PCPM 210	Paramedic Skills 2 Paramedic Skills 2 Course Code: PCPM 210 Credits: 2 This course is designed to refine the practical skills introduced in PCPM 110 Paramedic Skills 1 and to incorporate these skills into scenario-style practicals.	2
PCPM 212	Lifting and Transfer Techniques Lifting and Transfer Techniques Course Code: PCPM 212 Credits: 1 This course will emphasize the principles and importance of proper lifting and transfer techniques as they apply to the paramedic field. Various lifting and transfer techniques will be introduced with the emphasis on individual and crew safety, proper back care and group co-operation.	1
PCPM 220	Field Internship 1 Field Internship 1 Course Code: PCPM 220 Credits: 2 This course provides an opportunity for the paramedic student to receive practical experience in an ambulance service within the community. You will be assigned a paramedic preceptor and will have the opportunity to apply your classroom skills in the field.	2
PCPM 230	Clinical Practice 1 Clinical Practice 1 Course Code: PCPM 230 Credits: 1 This course will provide students with practical experience in a chronic care setting. This experience allows students to utilize theoretical and practical concepts studied within the Paramedic program.	1
PSYC 122	Psychology Applied 2: Paramedic Psychology Applied 2: Paramedic Course Code: PSYC 122 Credits: 2 In this course, you will trace human development from conception to death. You will study both the physical growth of the human person and the psychological growth throughout life. Included will be: the interaction of heredity and environment, the brain and its relation to behaviour, age group characteristics and physiological problems that appear from early childhood through the aging process. You will learn how the individual learns to cope and adjust to stress and predispositions throughout life. Only students in the Paramedic program can take this course.	2

Semester 3
Course Code	Course	Credits
COMM 330	Professional Communications for Paramedics Professional Communications for Paramedics Course Code: COMM 330 Credits: 3 This course is designed to reinforce and expand on the skills students learned in COMM 200. In COMM 330, students will learn to design and write a variety of documents including incident reports, e-memos and a critical analysis. Students will also participate in program-related verbal communication and work to develop advanced editing and stylistic skills.	3
GNED 000	General Education Elective General Education Elective Course Code: GNED 000 Credits: 3 The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum. Anthropology ANTH 002 Anthropology ANTH 005 Cultural Anthropology Economics ECON 004 People, Money and Markets ECON 005 Real-Life Economics ECON 006 The History of Money Geography GEOG 010 The Nature of Ontario GEOG 012 Political Geography: Conflict and International Affairs History CULS 300 Encounter with Latin America HIST 003 Monsters of the 20th Century HIST 017 History of War HIST 018 Making of the Modern World HIST 020 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly HIST 022 The Age of Europe: From the Enlightenment to 1989 MILE 100 Italy: History and Culture MILE 110 Great Cities: USA Humanities HESL 024 ESL ˗ Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences HESL 035 ESL ˗ World Religions: Western and Eastern Traditions HUMA 024 Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences HUMA 026 The Arts and the 21st Century Imagination: Longing for Paradise HUMA 028 Popular Culture: Shaping How We Live HUMA 029 Musical Pioneers HUMA 035 World Religions: Western and Eastern Traditions HUMA 036 China: The Next Superpower HUMA 037 Art Matters HUMA 038 Understanding Movies: An Introduction to Film Studies HUMA 039 Digital Culture HUMA 040 Law and Society HUMA 041 Exploring Music and Film HUMA 042 Vampires in Film and Literature HUMA 043 Crossing Borders: Migration and Culture HUMA 044 Ordinary Heroes: Extraordinary Lives HUMA 045 The Body: Beauty, Sex and Consumerism HUMA 046 Art and Artists – Money, Madness and Masterpieces HUMA 050 God, Religion and Science HUMA 060 The World of Myths and Legends HUMA 084 Pulp Fiction SPN. 100 Introductory Spanish 1 Literature ENGE 025 ESL Literature: Introduction ENGL 039 Dark Days Ahead ENGL 046 Contemporary Fiction ENGL 047 Life Stories ENGL 048 Voices from the Underground: Modern Narratives of the Self Philosophy PHIL 001 Ideas: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 008 The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 017 Ethical Issues PHIL 022 Justice PHIL 025 Philosophy of Love and Sex PHIL 027 Business Ethics PHIL 028 Success PHIL 029 Violence, Order and Justice: An Introduction to Poltical Philosophy PHIL 030 Environmental Ethics Political Science BEH. 002 Surveying Society POLS 004 Morality, Democracy and Politics POLS 019 Globalization POLS 023 War and Terrorism POLS 024 Justice, Equality and Rights POLS 025 Environmental Policy and Economics POLS 104 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 001 Psychology: Introduction PSYC 002 Psychology: Developmental PSYC 003 Psychology: Social PSYC 004 Psychology: Abnormal PSYC 007 Psychology of Sport PSYC 105 Psychology Applied - Recreation Leadership PSYC 121 Psychology Applied 1: Paramedic PSYC 122 Psychology Applied 2: Paramedic PSYC 123 Psychology Applied 3: Paramedic Science SCIE 008 Water: A Life or Death Issue SCIE 013 Astronomy: The Evolving Universe SCIE 016 Origins of Life SCIE 019 Dangerous Earth SCIE 020 The Universe in a Lab SCIE 021 The Environment SCIE 022 Global Warming Concepts SCIE 023 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe SCIE 024 Discovering Dinosaurs SCIE 028 The Science of Everything Sociology SOCE 006 ESL Canadian Society and Culture SOCE 037 ESL: Canada Today SOCE 039 ESL ˗ Citizenship, Immigration and Democracy SOCI 002 Sociology: Introduction SOCI 006 Canadian Society and Culture SOCI 014 AlterNative Pathways: Aboriginal People in Canada SOCI 019 Sport and Society SOCI 027 Environmental Citizenship SOCI 029 Understanding Diversity: The World in Canada SOCI 032 Gender, Power and Society SOCI 033 Sociology of Cultural Difference SOCI 034 Society and Conflict SOCI 036 Issues in Crime SOCI 037 Sociology of Fashion SOCI 038 Sociology of Food SOCI 040 Sociology of the Family SOCI 041 Risky Business: Living in a Dangerous World SOCI 042 Culture, Technology and Identity SOCI 046 Sociology of the Emotions SOCI 047 Leadership SOCI 048 Corporations, Modern Capitalism and Economic Disorder SOCI 049 Imagining the City SOCI 075 Racism and Discrimination SOCI 077 Introduction to Intercultural Communication	3
PCPM 300	Paramedical Science 3 Paramedical Science 3 Course Code: PCPM 300 Credits: 5 This course will provide continued advanced study of disease processes and trauma including their pathophysiology and clinical manifestations. The student will be prepared to provide more advanced pre-hospital care, including cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, medication administration and IV initiation and maintenance.	5
PCPM 304	Clinical Interpretation 2 Clinical Interpretation 2 Course Code: PCPM 304 Credits: 1 This course is designed to continue the student's case-based approach of assessment interpretations and priority management treatments.	1
PCPM 306	Pharmacology 1 Pharmacology 1 Course Code: PCPM 306 Credits: 2 This course will provide the paramedic student with the foundations of pharmacology as they apply to common medication usage in the field. Emphasis will be placed on introductory concepts, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, specific drugs, drug dosages and legislative and medical control.	2
PCPM 310	Paramedic Skills 3 Paramedic Skills 3 Course Code: PCPM 310 Credits: 2 This course is designed to refine the practical skills introduced in previous paramedic skills courses and to adapt those skills to various situations. Students will also continue to master advanced life support skills such as the administration of symptom relief medication, intravenous initiation and semi-automatic defibrillation.	2
PCPM 314	Rescue Procedures Rescue Procedures Course Code: PCPM 314 Credits: 1 This course is designed to allow students to work as part of a team treating and extricating patients from a variety of situations. These situations will emphasize difficulties in access, egress and managing trapped patients. Situations that students will be exposed to in field placement will be addressed.	1
PCPM 330	Clinical Practice 2 Clinical Practice 2 Course Code: PCPM 330 Credits: 4 This course provides the student with a learning opportunity in many areas of the hospital setting. Acute care and emergency care hospital areas will provide students with an insight into post transit therapy. Availability of specialty areas is dependent upon individual hospital access.	4
PSYC 123	Psychology Applied 3: Paramedic Psychology Applied 3: Paramedic Course Code: PSYC 123 Credits: 2 This course examines the human relations and crisis intervention work of the paramedic. Classroom experiences will be combined with ideas and concepts from psychological sciences and clinical approaches to provide an integrated understanding of the complexities of dealing with the intervention and management of crisis situations in dealing with patient populations. Further the course will acknowledge the impact of crisis and trauma on paramedics and their families and will develop the capabilities of the student to deal with crisis in their own lives. Students will be able to demonstrate the effective use of nonverbal communication and mindful listening, as well as basic crisis intervention techniques. Students will develop an understanding of stress management techniques, and be able to compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy coping strategies. Only students in the Paramedic program can take this course.	2

Semester 4
Course Code	Course	Credits
HLTH 213	Ethics - Paramedic Ethics - Paramedic Course Code: HLTH 213 Credits: 2 In this course students will be introduced to a number of ethical issues in paramedic services. Students will be exposed to ethics theory and ethics in emergent medicine. They will be challenged to reflect on their own values and beliefs, and through discussion to explore those held by others.	2
PCPM 400	Paramedical Science 4 Paramedical Science 4 Course Code: PCPM 400 Credits: 4 This course will allow for a knowledge base that will enable the graduate to interact with advanced care paramedics. An in-depth study of indications and contraindications relating to advanced life support interventions will occur.	4
PCPM 401	Advanced Concepts in Paramedicine Advanced Concepts in Paramedicine Course Code: PCPM 401 Credits: 2 This course will examine advanced concepts in paramedicine, including drugs administered by advanced care paramedics, 12 lead ECG introduction and advanced life support procedures.	2
PCPM 410	Paramedic Skills 4 Paramedic Skills 4 Course Code: PCPM 410 Credits: 2 This course allows you to consolidate all of the skills, interpretative processes, problem solving, and critical interventions taught throughout the paramedic program involving both basic life support and advanced life support in a scenario-style practical setting.	2
PCPM 412	Driver Education Driver Education Course Code: PCPM 412 Credits: 1 This course provides you with hands-on defensive driving practice. You are required to possess an F-class driver's licence to participate.	1
PCPM 420	Field Internship 2 Field Internship 2 Course Code: PCPM 420 Credits: 4 This course is a continuation of PCPM 220 Field Internship 1 and allows you to become fully prepared to work in the field upon graduation from the program.	4

School of Health Sciences		2012/2013 Program Availability
Type: Diploma	Campus: North
Program Code: 07651	Length: Four semesters, beginning in September
CONTACT INFORMATION: Lynne Urszenyi, program co-ordinator \| 416.675.6622 ext. 4978 \| lynne.urszenyi@humber.ca

School of Health Sciences

2012/2013 Program Availability

Why Choose Humber?

We Know What it Takes

More For You at Humber

Professional and Community Partnerships

Student Diversity

Student Testimonial

Cynthia D.

Student Testimonial

Cynthia D.

Semester 1

Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

College Writing Skills

Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science

Paramedical Science 1

Legal and Professional Issues

Paramedic Skills 1

Fitness Appreciation

Psychology Applied 1: Paramedic

Semester 2

Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology 2

General Education Elective

Paramedical Science 2

Clinical Interpretation 1

Paramedic Skills 2

Lifting and Transfer Techniques

Field Internship 1

Clinical Practice 1

Psychology Applied 2: Paramedic

Semester 3

Professional Communications for Paramedics

General Education Elective

Paramedical Science 3

Clinical Interpretation 2

Pharmacology 1

Paramedic Skills 3

Rescue Procedures

Clinical Practice 2

Psychology Applied 3: Paramedic

Semester 4

Ethics - Paramedic

Paramedical Science 4

Advanced Concepts in Paramedicine

Paramedic Skills 4

Driver Education

Field Internship 2