Critical Care Paramedic Program

Credential Earned

Certificate of Completion

Length

  • Part time: 48 weeks

See  Plan of Study details for more information.

Delivery

  • Online and in-person learning
  • In-person classroom and skills and simulation sessions in Halifax
  • Clinical placements

Dates

  •  To Be Determined

Registration Deadlines

  •  To Be Determined

Overview

The Critical Care Paramedic Program (CCPP) prepares Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) to work in a variety of critical care settings. This competency-based program will stretch your understanding of critical care theoretical concepts and best practice guidelines. You will gain insight into factors that influence safe care and interprofessional teamwork, and become proficient in providing high-quality, safe, effective, person-centred care in critical care practice environments. Upon completion of the program, learners can seek licensure from the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia (CPNS) as a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP).

Requirements

  • Active-practicing ACP license with the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia (CPNS)
  • Sponsorship by an employer to participate in the program

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The Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers offers education programming designed to meet the needs of learners across the province and strengthen our health care system. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed programming that enables providers to develop and maintain foundational and specialty competencies.