Paramedical Care

Familiarize yourself with the complex equipment used by paramedics, assessment and emergency response techniques, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, and the administration of medications and intravenous fluids. Acquire knowledge in general and specialized pre-hospital care, and learn to work with advanced care paramedics. Intermediate English proficiency level is highly recommended.

During the first year, the student acquires the basic techniques and the fundamental notions of pre-hospital care. In the 3rd stage, he looks more specifically at specialized pre-hospital care and completes internship hours in hospitals and in the paramedical services of the region. Finally, the last step is dedicated to the ambulance clinical internships. The student is paired with a preceptor, and under his supervision, becomes responsible for all primary level patient care.

Although the training is offered in French, bilingual capacity (French and English) is an asset due to certain scientific texts used in the classroom. In addition, a large number of practical internships are available in an English-speaking environment.

What You’ll Learn

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and others.
• Assess patients on the scene, using relevant theories and practices and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Determine patient treatment and transportation priorities based on assessment results.
• Implement preventive and therapeutic management strategies to maintain and promote patient well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and best practice guidelines.
• Integrate and perform delegated authorized medical acts in a simulated or clinical setting and in the field.
• Continually assess the effectiveness of the management strategies used and adapt or modify them in order to provide optimal patient care.
• Prepare patient documentation in a complete and accurate manner, in a timely manner, and submit a report, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and policies and procedures, in a simulated or clinical setting and in the field.
• Ensure their own safety and contribute to that of colleagues, patients and others.
• Ensure the operational safety and readiness of an ambulance and its equipment, and operate an ambulance-type vehicle in a simulated environment.
• Collaborate with a wide range of employees, including first responders, paramedics, emergency service employees, medical professionals and other healthcare workers.
• Assume legal, ethical and professional responsibilities in providing optimal patient care in an integrated manner.