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Delivery: Full-time Length: 34 Didactic Days; Hospital Practicum (60 Hours); Interhospital Transfer Practicum (40 Hours); Ambulance Practicum (192 Hours and 30 Calls) Class Size: Varies from 6 to 24 candidates Description: The second care level in paramedicine in Canada is Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), known as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Alberta. EMT is the largest group of paramedics in Canada and provides medical services in a variety of settings from urban to industrial. Many EMTs are employed by industry, air ambulances, and the military. The EMT Program at Emergency Services Academy Ltd. ("ESA") is accredited with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and approved by the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP). ESA ensures that all Alberta College of Paramedics EMT core competencies are exceeded and that CMA Accreditation is maintained. The program strives to provide the opportunity to become a highly trained, well practiced EMT by using a variety of facilitative techniques in program delivery and low student-to-instructor ratios in lab sessions. After successful completion of the classroom component, each student is scheduled to complete three field practicums; with an ambulance service, interhospital transfers and within a hospital setting. The EMT Program offered at ESA is four months of full-time study. The actual duration of the program varies for each student, depending on scheduling and practicum availability. Accreditation: The Emergency Medical Technician program holds six year Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Accreditation and is approved by the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP). Prerequisites: Applicants for the EMT Program at ESA must meet the following prerequisites: • Minimum 18 years of age • High School Diploma, GED/equivalent or post secondary education • Minimum Class 5 Driver's License • CPR Level C (Heart & Stroke Health Care Provider Level C, St. John’s Ambulance Level B, or equivalent) • EMR Certificate and Transcripts • Registered EMR with the Alberta College of Paramedics OR EMR temporary ACP number and proof of registration for the next ACP examination • Security Clearance Driver’s Abstract • Medical Exam • Updated immunization records • Completed interview with an EMT or EMT-P, industry research and personal assignments • Resume • Two letters of character reference Competition: Upon submission of the required documentation, applicants are invited to participate in the next stage of the ESA EMT application competition: • EMR level written theory examination • Interview with ESA Program Faculty • Test scenario Applicants who achieve the highest scoring during the admission competition will be admitted into the EMT program. Examinations: Students need a minimum of 80% to successfully complete the ESA EMT Program. Successful students may then proceed to register as an EMT with the Alberta College of Paramedics. Credentials: The successful ESA Emergency Medical Technician student will receive the following certifications: • Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (Primary Care Paramedic) • 12(1) Skills Certification including: • Intravenous Therapy • ECG • Military Anti-Shock Trousers • Entonox Administration • Nasotracheal Suctioning • D50W Administration • Pneumatic CPR Devices • Basic Trauma Life Support Basic Provider Level Certificate (BTLS International approved) • BTLS Access Certificate (Vehicle Extrication – BTLS International approved) • Heart & Stroke Health Care Provider Level C Update • Ambulance Orientation/Defensive Driver Certificate (Alberta Safety Council approved) Employment Standards: Emergency Services Academy Ltd. (“ESA”) is committed to providing an EMT program that will produce a confident and competent Emergency Medical Services field provider. ESA holds six year Accreditation with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), a status held by very few training schools in Canada. This accreditation allows our graduates to be employed across Canada. Other: CMA Accreditation The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program at ESA holds six year accreditation with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), a standard held by very few training schools in Canada. This accreditation allows our graduates to be employed across Canada. This is a highly regarded standard for an EMT program, as shown in the following information from CMA. Enrol in a CMA accredited program for high quality education!! The CMA believes that relevant educational preparation is critical to ensuring competent health professionals who can contribute to effective and safe patient care as a member of the health care team. CMA accreditation is an external validation of program quality. Graduating from a CMA accredited program means: * your program has met national standards * your program has patient care and student welfare at the forefront * your education is relevant to current medical practice * you have access to professional registration * you have attained the competencies required for entry into practice * your education is recognized by employers and the public * you have greater mobility as a health science practictioner The CMA's leadership brings together stakeholders to ensure national standards for the education of about 40,000 health care practitioners. This peer review process includes about 120 accredited programs involving over 900 academic and clinical facilities across Canada. For more information on the CMA conjoint accreditation, please visit www.cma.ca/accredit. Practicum Placements Practicum placements occur after the didactic portion of each EMT program and are arranged for each student by the ESA Practicum Coordinator. An EMT student may refuse one hospital and one ambulance placement. Upon refusal, the student's name will be added to the end of the current practicum placement waitlist. Once a second practicum placement is offered, the student can either attend the practicum placement at the scheduled date and location, or withdraw from the EMT Program at ESA. The first practicum is the hospital practicum. This requires the EMT student to complete a minimum of 60 hours in a hospital setting. Time is spent in the Emergency Room assessing patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The EMT may also visit other hospital departments to gain valuable educational experience. Recent Alberta hospitals providing hospital practicums for ESA students include Fort Saskatchewan, Stony Plain, Wetaskiwin, Camrose and Bonnyville. A second practicum is done with Interhospital Transfers in Edmonton. This consists of a minimum of 40 hours transferring patients. The third practicum is the ambulance practicum. EMTs are required to complete a minimum of 192 hours and 30 calls at a Basic Life Support (BLS) or an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance provider. EMS providers may be single service (providing ambulance only) or integrated services (providing ambulance and fire). Recent services providing ambulance practicums include Strathcona County Emergency Services, Parkland Ambulance Authority, Camrose EMS, Muskwachees Ambulance (Hobbema) and Emergency Response Department, City of Edmonton (Edmonton Ambulance). Following practicum completion and graduation, students are welcome to return to ESA and use the facilities and equipment to prepare for the Alberta College of Paramedics provincial exam. Program Highlights The EMT Program at ESA includes some study components which exceed accreditation requirements, including the following: Interaction and Assessment of Specific Populations: * Challenged Patients - Each EMT class spends some time with the clients at the Robinhood Association, Sherwood Park, Alberta. This allows students to become comfortable around patients with disabilities. * Geriatric Patients - EMT classes spend a couple of hours at Cloverbar Lodge, Sherwood Park, Alberta with the resident seniors. The class breaks into small groups and takes vital signs, ask histories, and then conducts a question and answer period. The focus of this visit is to help students in dealing with senior citizens, as this is the largest population group requiring care from EMTs. * Pediatric Patients - Students interact with children during pediatric classes. Pediatrics tend to be the most stressful calls, so this assists students in working with this age group and provides some practical exposure before practicums. Tour of Station 1, Strathcona County Emergency Services, Sherwood Park AB This tour familiarizes the EMT class with a very active ambulance service and the equipment on a very up-to-date ambulance. Current EMS Trends The Medical Director for ESA addresses EMT students with a focus on current medical trends and the role of EMS. Online Tracking of Competency Skills ESA is using online tracking of competencies during the EMT Program, rather than lab and practicum logbooks. Each student is provided with a Tungsten E2 Palm Pilot which allows them to view and track their progress in lab scenarios, hospital and ambulance practicums. This process is online through the CompTracker website. The Palm Pilot is included in EMT Program Fees (part of Program Materials) and becomes the responsibility and property of the EMT student. Autopsies EMT students have the opportunity to view an autopsy at the Office of the Medical Examiner, Edmonton, if scheduling at the office permits. Graduates: Graduates from the ESA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program are working for various ambulance services and industries in Canada. Current places of employment include: • Edmonton Emergency Response Department AB • Parkland County AB • Strathcona County Emergency Services AB • Spruce Grove Fire Department AB • Calgary Fire Department AB • Delta Fire Department BC • Vancouver Fire Department BC • HSE Integrated • Interhospital Transfers |
 2008 Dates: EMT 0801 - January 7 to February 29, 2008 Practicums in session or students have completed program EMT 0805 - May 5 to June 27, 2008 Practicums in session. EMT 0809 - September 8 to October 31, 2008 Didactic in session. Practicums commence: November 2008 ESA Fees: EMT Program Fees The EMT Program fees listed below have been revised as of August 1, 2008 and were effective as of the EMT Program starting September 8, 2008: Application Fee $100.00 Program Materials (5% GST included) $1,200.00 Tuition $4,700.00 ESA Student Fees $100.00 TOTAL $6,100.00 Application fees are non-refundable. Program materials include textbooks, EMT student binder, Tungsten E2 Palm Pilot and access to the CompTracker website to track competencies during lab scenarios, hospital practicum and ambulance practicum and an EMT kit bag. EMT Student Fees provide an ESA student ID Card, an ESA hat, accidental health and dental insurance coverage for students while attending ESA classes, off-site training, practical assignments and practicums, and WCB coverage during hospital and ambulance practicums. Fees listed above apply to Canadian residents (Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant or Permanent Resident). International Students are welcome to take the EMT Program at ESA if they meet the prerequisites and if the training will meet their needs. Please submit an inquiry by email to determine the suitability of the EMT Program at ESA before submitting an application. International students will pay a 120% surcharge on tuition and comprehensive fees. The fee for International students for this program is $7,320.00 Cdn. Program Fees are subject to change without notice. When submitting an application to ESA, please confirm fees on this website. All Program Fees are payable to Emergency Services Academy Ltd. Future Dates: • EMT 0901 First Day of Classes: January 5 Application Deadline: November 24, 2008 Last Day of Classes: February 27, 2009 Practicums commence: March, 2009 • EMT 0905 First Day of Classes: May 4, 2009 Application Deadline: March 23, 2009 Last Day of Classes: June 26, 2009 Practicums Commence: July, 2009 • EMT 0909 First Day of Classes: September 8, 2009 Application Deadline: July 27, 2009 Last Day of Classes: October 30, 2009 Practicums Commence: November, 2009 Additional Expenses: Students are required to purchase the following equipment and supplies for the EMT Program at ESA: • Stethoscope, pocket mask, mini maglite, universal shears • Safety boots - black, steel toe and shank, OH&S approved • Protective eye wear • Uniform - Short sleeved EMS shirt and EMS pants. Estimated cost of one uniform with cresting, hemming and GST is $125.00. Two uniforms recommended. Uniforms are to be purchased from: Derk's, 8111 - 102 Street, Edmonton AB T6E 4A4, Tel: (780) 431-4292 / (800) 565-6664. • Optional equipment: Instrument holster, EMS fanny pack Recommendations: Applicants are advised to submit applications well in advance of application deadlines, as a limited number of students are accepted into the EMT Program at ESA. Some consideration will be given to early applicants. Further Information: Post Graduate Costs EMT graduates must pass the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) provincial exam and be registered with ACP within one year of graduating before they are licensed to work as EMTs in Alberta. These fees are payable to the Alberta College of Paramedics: • 2008 ACP Provincial Exam Fee $675.00 • 2008 ACP Partial Rewrites $350.00 • 2008 ACP Initial Administration Fee $50.00 • 2008 ACP Annual Registration Fee $325.00 • 2009 ACP Provincial Exam Fee $747.00 • 2009 ACP Partial Rewrites $386.00 • 2009 ACP Initial Administration Fee $50.00 • 2009 ACP Annual Registration Fee $325.00 Regional provincial exam dates are scheduled by ACP throughout the year and are independent of training at ESA. Exam dates and current fees can be obtained by phoning ACP: (780) 466-2772 or (877) 351-2267 and are listed on the ACP website (www.collegeofparamedics.org). Registration procedures will vary with each province and territory in Canada. Please confirm requirements and costs with the regional governing body. Applications for Canada Student Loans - EMT Program at ESA The Province of Alberta/Alberta Students Finance provides grants to full-time students in need of additional funds to meet their educational expenses. The same application form is used to apply for both grants and student loans. Application may be made online at www.alis.gov.ab.ca using the following information: • Program weeks: 7 (Instruction) + 5 (Practical) = 12 weeks total • Program costs: Tuition $4,725.00 + Books/supplies $1,250.00 + Uniform and equipment $350.00 • ACP Provincial Registration Exam $725.00 |
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