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Delivery: Full-time Length: 350 Didactic Hours; Clinical/Hospital Practicum (Minimum 60 Hours); Transfer Practicum - Subject to availability); Ambulance Practicum (Minimum 192 Hours and 30 Calls) Class Size: Maximum 24 Candidates. Some classes are capped at 12 or 18 candidates. Description: The second level of care in paramedicine in Canada is Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), known as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Alberta. EMT/PCP is the largest group of paramedics in Canada and provides medical services in a variety of settings from urban to industrial. Many EMTs/PCPs are employed by industry, ambulance or EMS services, fire services and the military. The EMT/PCP Program at Emergency Services Academy Ltd. (“ESA”) is accredited with the Canadian Medical Association and approved by the Alberta College of Paramedics. This allows successful students to apply nationwide for EMS employment. ESA ensures that all Alberta College of Paramedics EMT core competencies are met or exceeded and that CMA Accreditation is maintained. The program strives to provide the opportunity for the student to become a highly trained, well-practiced EMT/PCP 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 at ESA, each student is scheduled to complete field practicums; Clinical/Hospital, Transfer (dependent on availability) and Emergency Ambulance. The EMT/PCP Program takes between six and twelve months to complete, depending on scheduling and practicum availability. It is the equivalent of four months of full-time work based on required hours. The ESA Advantage: • Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Six Year Accreditation provides students with national recognition. • Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) Six Year Program Approval • Excellent Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) Exam Success rates • Excellent student to instructor ratio for practical training • Modern EMS equipment including an ambulance • Excellent practicum sites • Practicums coordinated by ESA • Instructors are experienced Fire Fighters, EMTs, Paramedics and Registered Nurses. • Case based program design • A variety of field trips to enhance learning • Use of iPads to track competencies online Accreditation: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/PCP) Program at Emergency Services Academy Ltd. 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/PCP Program at ESA must meet the following prerequisites: • Email address. Free email is available on Google (gmail) and Hotmail. Correspondence between ESA and students will be sent by email. • Minimum 18 years of age • High School Diploma, GED/equivalent or post secondary education • Minimum Class 5 Driver's License • Basic Rescuer - CPR Level C or Health Care Provider (Heart & Stroke Foundation, St. John's Ambulance or Red Cross). Dated within one year, current on first day of EMT. • EMR Certificate or EMR Transcript • Registered EMR with the Alberta College of Paramedics OR letter from ACP showing Proof of Registration for the next ACP Exam. Students must be registered with ACP as an EMR before proceeding to practicum. • Security Clearance with a Vulnerable Sector Check (original) from your local policing agency – dated within 6 months of program commencement confirming that a search based on your name and birth date showed a clear record with no criminal convictions or record of Criminal Charges and/or Disposition(s) in the Federal and/or Provincial Court Systems. The clearance must clearly state that a Vulnerable Sector Check has been performed. Please allow sufficient time, as a security clearance may take 4 to 6 weeks to process. If you have criminal convictions or record of criminal charges and/or Disposition(s) (unclear security clearance), an Original Summary of Convictions must be submitted to ESA. The Summary of Convictions must provide the date of the conviction, the nature of the conviction, and the resultant disposition. The Summary of Convictions may be obtained locally, or you may have to request the documents from Ottawa; this involves a finger print check. Please note the process can take from 4 to 6 months. The Summary of Convictions documentation must be included with your application and meet ESA's competition closing requirements. If you have an unclear security clearance (May or May Not Exist), ESA requires a letter from the RCMP which specifies the date of the complaint/conviction, the nature of the complaint/conviction and the resultant disposition. In addition, ESA requires that you provide a written summary of the circumstances surrounding the complaint/conviction(s). The application and submitted clearance information will be reviewed by the Registrar to determine eligibility to continue in the EMT competition. • Driver's Abstract (Current) - Maximum 6 demerits, dated within 3 months of program commencement • Medical Exam (original) signed by a physician - dated within 6 months of program commencement • Updated immunization records indicating vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), hepatitis B, tetanus/diptheria (within 10 years) and mantoux/tuberculosis screening (within one year). The hepatitis B vaccinations must be started at time of application, and all three steps must be completed before students will be allowed to continue to practicums. Mantoux / Tuberculosis Screening (within one year) - this is a two part process. In the first part, a small needle injects a small amount of a harmless test substance under the first layer of skin on the forearm. The second part of the test is done two or three days later. You must go back to have your reaction to the injection measured. Part one must be completed at the time the application is submitted to ESA; follow-up test results (part two) must be provided to ESA before or at the applicant's interview. Please note: Mantoux / Tuberculosis screening results are typically issued on a separate record and must be requested by applicant. • Signed EMT Program Graduate Report (part of ESA Application Package) • Completed interview with an EMT/PCP or EMT-P, industry research and personal assignments • Resume • Two letters of character reference • Proof of employment with Emergency Medical Service (optional) Competition: Upon submission of the required documentation, applicants are invited to participate in the next stage of the ESA EMT/PCP application competition: • EMR level written theory examination • Interview with ESA Program Faculty • EMR level scenario Applicants who are successful in the selection process will be admitted into the EMT/PCP Program at ESA. They will receive a letter by email which includes details about setting up an appointment to be measured for ESA EMT/PCP uniforms. Program Schedule: An Orientation Session is scheduled 2 to 3 weeks prior to the start date of the EMT/PCP Program (date will be listed in an acceptance letter). The program is reviewed. Students receive their course materials including an ESA EMT kit bag, an iPad, program binder, textbooks and manuals. Didactic sessions are held in the ESA EMS classroom from 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs, Monday to Friday. Practicums are scheduled after completion of the didactic sessions and depend on the service involved for scheduling. Practicums are the equivalent of two months of full-time training; actual schedules and requirements take longer than two months to complete. Following practicum completion and graduation, students are able to return to ESA and use the facilities and equipment to prepare for the Alberta College of Paramedics provincial registration exam. Examinations: Students need a minimum overall class mark of 80% to successfully complete the ESA EMT/PCP Program. Students who are successful in the ESA EMT/PCP Program may then proceed to write the EMT examination with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP). Upon successful completion of this exam, they may register with ACP and be qualified to work as Emergency Medical Technicians in Alberta. Credentials: The successful ESA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/PCP) student will receive the following certifications: • Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (Primary Care Paramedic) • 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/PCP program that will produce a confident and competent Emergency Medical Services field practitioner. Other: CMA Accreditation The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/PCP) Program delivered by Emergency Services Academy Ltd. ("ESA") has been accorded a six year accreditation status by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). This was renewed as of July, 2010. 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 signifies that the ESA Emergency Medical Technician Program has met national standards and that the education provided is relevant to current clinical practice. Ensuring that EMTs have the required competencies for entry to practice is an important contribution to Canada's health human resources. The CMA's Conjoint Accreditation Services ensures national educational standards for practitioners in 14 health science professions. For more information on accreditation, visit www.cma.ca/accredit. The program's accreditation status and expiry date are posted on the Official list of programs at www.cma.ca/accredit. The following information is provided by 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. Practicum Placements Practicum placements occur after the didactic portion of each Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/PCP) Program at ESA. These are arranged for each student by the EMT Practicum Coordinator. The Clinical (Hospital) Practicum requires an EMT/PCP student to complete a minimum of 60 hours (5 to 7 shifts) in a hospital setting. The student will assess patients in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The student may also have the opportunity to visit other hospital departments to gain valuable educational experience. Alberta hospitals recently providing clinical practicums for ESA EMT/PCP students include Fort Saskatchewan, Stony Plain, Wetaskiwin, Camrose and Bonnyville. A Transfer Practicum (subject to availability) requires the EMT/PCP student to complete a minimum of forty hours in a Transfer Ambulance setting under the direct supervision of an EMT/PCP or Paramedic. The student will assess atients during transfers to various medical facilities. In the Emergency Ambulance Practicum the EMT/PCP student must complete a minimum of 192 hours and a minimum of 30 calls in the Emergency Ambulance setting under the direct supervision of an EMT/PCP or Paramedic. Recent services providing ambulance practicums include Strathcona County Emergency Services, Parkland Ambulance Authority, Spruce Grove Fire Department, Camrose EMS, Muskwachees Ambulance (Hobbema), Foothills Regional EMS, Prairie EMS, Associated Ambulance (formerly Medicare), and the Emergency Response Department, City of Edmonton (EMS). EMT/PCP Program Highlights The EMT/PCP Program at ESA includes some specialized study components: Interaction and Assessment of Specific Populations: * Challenged Patients - The EMT/PCP class interacts with the clients at the Robin Hood Association, Sherwood Park, Alberta. This allows students to become comfortable communicating with and assessing patients with disabilities. * Geriatric Patients - The EMT/PCP class interacts with the senior residents at the Cloverbar Lodge, Sherwood Park, Alberta. Students work in small groups and take vital signs, histories, and participate in a question and answer period. The focus of this visit is for students to gain confidence in communicating with and assessing senior citizens, as this is the largest population group requiring care from an EMT/PCP. * Pediatric Patients - The EMT/PCP class interacts with children during pediatric lectures and labs. Pediatrics calls tend to be stressful. This lecture/lab focus on communicating with and assessing pediatric patients provides some practical exposure before practicums. Tour of Station 1, Strathcona County Emergency Services, Sherwood Park AB - This tour familiarizes the EMT/PCP class with a progressive combined service and the equipment on a modern, fully-equipped ambulance. Current EMS Trends - The Medical Director for ESA addresses EMT/PCP students with a focus on current medical trends and the role of EMS in patient care. STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) - A tour of STARS, Edmonton, provides a presentation about the emergency air ambulance service available in Alberta. Students learn when STARS is required as a responder and how to work with STARS staff on scene. They are given a tour of the facility and the helicopter. Online Tracking of Competency Skills - ESA is using online tracking of competencies during the EMT/PCP program to supplement the practicum manuals. Each student is provided with an iPad which allows them to view and track successful completion of the NOCP competencies in all performance environments including academic, simulated settings, clinical and Preceptorship/Ambulance practicums. This process is completed online through the CompTracker website. The cost of the iPad is included in EMT Program Fees and becomes the responsibility and property of the EMT/PCP student. Autopsies - EMT/PCP students may have the opportunity to view an autopsy at the Office of the Medical Examiner, Edmonton, based on availability provided by the provincial Medical Examiner. Health & Wellness Yoga ESA provides two one hour yoga sessions (as available) as part of a Health & Wellness initiative. Yoga for Emergency Response Personnel will focus on relaxation and stress management techniques for emergency services personnel. Sessions are presented by a certified yoga instructor. Room & Board: ESA has a list of accommodations available in the Sherwood Park area. This list is not monitored by ESA. Students are responsible for contacting sources and making their own financial arrangements for room and board. Graduates: Each year ESA submits an EMT/PCP Program Graduate Report to Private Institutions, Alberta Learning as part of our licensing as a private vocational college. The following statistics are based on the report covering April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011: ESA EMT Graduation Rate: 95% of the students accepted into the EMT Program at ESA successfully completed the program. ESA Job Placement Rate: 73% of the graduates from the EMT Program at ESA were successful in obtaining training related employment. Graduates from the ESA Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/PCP) Program are working for EMS and Fire services across Canada. 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 Application: It is the responsibility of an applicant to ensure an application submitted to ESA is complete and meets all prerequisites. An applicant will not be scheduled for an interview to the competition for an EMT/PCP Program until a complete application has been received and processed by ESA. If a student is accepted to an EMT/PCP Program at ESA and withdraws before the first day of classes, the Application Fee, Program Materials Fee and Student Fees are non-refundable. The refunds available for a student withdrawing from the EMT/PCP Program at ESA after the program has commenced are based on The Private Vocational Training Act of Alberta. The refunds depend on the percentage of training provided as of the withdrawal date. For details, please contact ESA. |
 Dates: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/PCP) Program Dates - 2012 • EMT 1201 - January 2 to March 9, 2012 (Didactic); no class February 20 (Family Day, Alberta) Practicums commence March, 2012 Application Deadline: 18 students have been accepted into this class. Orientation Session: December 5, 2011 • EMT 1205 - May 7 to July 13, 2012 (Didactic); no class May 21 (Victoria Day) or July 2 (in lieu of Canada Day) Practicums commence July, 2012 Application Deadline: 12 noon, March 19, 2012 Competition: March 26 to 30, 2012 Orientation Session: April 4, 2012 • EMT 1209 - September 10 to November 16, 2012 (Didactic); no class October 8 (Thanksgiving Day) Practicums commence November, 2012 Application Deadline: 12 noon, July 23, 2012 Competition: July 30 to August 3, 2012 Orientation Session: August 8, 2012 ESA Fees: EMT/PCP Program Fees for 2012 (effective with EMT 1201): Application Fee (non-refundable) $100.00 Program Materials (5% GST included) $2,750.00 Tuition $5,400.00 ESA Student Fees $100.00 TOTAL $8,350.00 Program Materials include: • a full set of EMT/PCP textbooks • ESA EMT/PCP Program binder and printouts • an iPad • access to the CompTracker website to track competencies in all performance environments • a fitted N95 face mask for use on practicums • an EMT kit bag • two ESA EMT/PCP uniforms. Uniforms consist of two short sleeved shirts and two pairs of pants. Uniforms are required for both the didactic and practical portions of the program. Access to ESA training equipment including an ambulance and a full selection of EMS equipment is included. EMT/PCP Student Fees provide 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. Application Fees ($100.00, non-refundable) must be submitted with an application. Upon acceptance into a program and after signing the Student Contract and paying fees, the application fee is credited to ESA Tuition Fees, making a total of $8,250.00 for Program Fees. Program Materials and ESA Student Fees ($2,850.00) must be paid before or at the EMT Orientation. Tuition fees ($5,400.00) must be paid on the first day of classes. PLEASE NOTE: ESA cannot accept tuition fees until the first day of classes unless government approved funding is involved. If funding by government sources or scholarships is pending, documentation must be provided to ESA on or before the first day of classes showing confirmation of same and dates of payment(s). An alternate source of payment such as credit card information will be required in case the funding is not received by ESA. The EMT/PCP Program at ESA is licensed under Alberta Learning and operates under the Private Institutions Branch of the Province of Alberta. Cancellation and refund policies for the EMT/PCP Program are based on the Private Vocational Schools Act Retention and Repayment of Fees, Extract Alberta Regulation 341/2003, consolidated up to 349/2009. Fees listed above apply to Canadian residents (Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant or Permanent Resident). International Students are welcome to take the EMT/PCP 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/PCP Program at ESA before submitting an application. International students will pay a 120% surcharge on tuition and comprehensive fees. Program Fees are subject to change without notice. When submitting an application to ESA, please confirm fees on this website or by phoning 780.416.8822. All Program Fees are payable to Emergency Services Academy Ltd. Additional Expenses: Students are required to purchase the following equipment and supplies for the EMT/PCP Program at ESA: • Stethoscope - Littman Classic II recommended. • Penlight • Universal shears • Safety boots - black, steel toe and shank, OH&S approved • Protective eye wear • Optional equipment: Instrument holster, EMS fanny pack Further Information: Funding for the Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP) Program at ESA Canada Student Loans and Student Finance Grants The EMT/PCP Program at ESA has been designated as eligible for Canada Student Loans and provincial grants. The Canada Student Loans Program and The Province of Alberta/Alberta Students Finance provide loans and grants to full-time Alberta students in need of additional funds to meet their educational expenses. Apply through Alberta Advanced Education and Technology www.alis.gov.ab.ca to determine your eligibility for student financial assistance. The same application form is used to apply for both grants and student loans. Application may be made online. Similar funding programs are available in other provinces for this EMT/PCP program. Funding may also be available through Canada Employment and Immigration. In Alberta, contact BGS Enterprises in Edmonton or Calgary. In other provinces, contact a Canada Manpower Office. For further suggestions for funding, please refer to the top menu of this website: Coming to ESA / Student Services / Student Financial Aid. 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 an Emergency Medical Technician in Alberta. These fees are payable to the Alberta College of Paramedics (effective October 1, 2011): • ACP Provincial Exam Fee $747.00 • 2010 ACP Initial Administration Fee $50.00 • 2010 ACP Annual Registration Fee $425.00 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) 449-3114 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. |
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