Paramedic Refresher Program
The paramedic refresher program is designed for paramedics that have let their provincial registration lapse or for paramedics that are in jeopardy of not meeting their provincial re-registration process to maintain their registration.
To qualify for this program you will need:
- To contact your provincial regulator to verify that completion of our paramedic refresher program will meet the provincial requirements for re-registration.
- Once evaluated you will need to complete a Competency Assessment. The assessment is a two-day process that evaluates your performance, based on the national scope of practice for that level, through skill and scenario-based environments. The cost of the assessment is $1500.00 that must be paid prior to the assessment.
The assessment is a summative evaluation only and is not meant for correcting or teaching any of the required competencies. Following the assessment, you will be provided with an overall report on the assessment as well as a copy provided to the provincial regulator.
The recommendation provided in the report will note either that the candidate being assessed is able to practice at that scope of practice independently, the candidate would require remedial/refresher style of program prior to practising independently, the candidate could benefit from modular training on specific competencies prior to practice, or the candidate is not safe to practice independently and they should complete a new program.
We are pleased to offer this program through a combination of distance learning and in-class training. The didactic portion is completed on-line with an instructor using our Learning Management System (LMS) and Virtual Classroom software. This format allows you to attend the program from anywhere you have access to the internet and provides live interaction with the instructor and fellow classmates. As such, students will require access to a computer, internet and a must have a microphone. The skills and scenario based portions of the program is done as in-class sessions at either our Dartmouth or Moncton campus.
Prior to beginning the program there will be an orientation session that will need to be completed by the student followed by two weeks of self-study and preparation. The program itself is conducted over approximately 11 weeks.
Primary Care Paramedics
PCPs will complete 20 days of theoretical and simulation with 8 of those days being done in-class at one of the campuses. They will also be required to complete a minimum of 96 hours of preceptorship at an approved ambulance site as well as obtain the minimum competencies required for the program.
Advanced Care Paramedics
ACPs will be required to complete 30 days of theoretical and simulation with 12 of those days being done in-class at one of the campuses. . They will also be required to complete a minimum of 96 hours of preceptorship at an approved ambulance site, obtain the minimum competencies required as well as a minimum of one shift in an OR suite to obtain the minimum requirements of intubations.
We currently do not have any Refresher programs scheduled. Please Please fill out the show of interest application below to be added to our wait list.
