Courses in this certificate

Designed as a foundational program for full-time, part-time or casual Community Paramedics, this program is an accessible, research-based micro-certificate program designed to provide paramedics with the fundamentals of Community Paramedicine care. The Micro-cert in Community Paramedicine Care bridges existing skills and experience with advanced chronic disease and psychosocial concepts, critical thinking and professional communication required to support full-time Community Paramedics and overall program goals in this growing field. Note: this course does not cover pharmacology, advanced assessments, specialized therapeutics, care planning. If you are looking for more comprehensive training for your Community Paramedics, check out the Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care. *Ask us about our full in-house curriculum licenses!

What's included

This comprehensive certificate program allows program coordinators to focus on the important role of program and community-building while staff receive the training they need to excel in this essential specialty.

  • Textbooks & Resources

    All textbooks and resources are included in the program fee and are embedded directly in the courses meaning students can seamlessly access and download textbook readings on their mobile devices or computer. Resources are regularly reviewed to ensure up-to-date standards and research. *Textbooks are available in PDF and/or eBook format.

  • Engaged evaluations

    Students are evaluated through multiple-choice questions, reflection questions, virtual OSCEs and a final capstone case-study assignment. Evaluations are designed not only to assess the student's knowledge but also promote research.

  • Flexible learning

    Courses are designed as micro-learning experiences allowing students to easily work through each module in short bursts. This method makes it easier for those with busy schedules to get the most out of their learning. Learning can take place on or off-duty to help alleviate any scheduling challenges. Mobile learning is included!

Micro-Cert Program objectives

Providing existing highly-skilled paramedics with the foundational knowledge to support Community Paramedic programs on a part-time or casual basis.

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Community Paramedic and allied agencies

  • Understand and apply knowledge of the social determinants of health

  • Identify and manage compassion fatigue, empathic strain, burnout and secondary traumatic stress

  • Understand and apply support for the psychological effects of chronic disease

  • Understand anatomy & physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems

  • Integrate knowledge of the aging process and common pathologies with assessments and treatments for the older adult patient

  • Analyze common disease processes treated by Community Paramedics

  • Perform basic assessments and appropriately refer/report on common disease processes treated by Community Paramedics

Registration options

A comprehensive training option for your Community Paramedicine team.

Register individual paramedics

$1890

Students have access to all courses in this certificate for one year after their start date. Enrollment is ongoing with no cohorts.

Looking for comprehensive training programs for community paramedic?

  • Micro-cert in community paramedicine care
  • Certificate in community paramedicine care
  • Advanced certificate in community paramedicine care
  • Community paramedicine care refresher

E-mail us with questions or for a quote for EFT payment. [email protected]

[email protected]

Optional electives

Hoping to create a more tailored refresher program? Select one or two electives to add on to the certificate at a reduced rate. See tuition details for current costs.

FAQ

  • How long do students have to complete the program?

    The Micro-cert in Community Paramedicine Care can be completed in as little as 3 months. Students will complete courses asynchronously and will be able to access courses through their computer or mobile device.

  • What if some of my CPs complete this program and then want to advance their education by taking the Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care?

    This is exciting news for your program! We can certainly coordinate a transition into these programs by awarding credit for the courses they have completed in the Micro-cert program. Please contact us to learn more about tuition fees for this option.

  • Is this program accredited?

    We are currently working on our accreditation application! The program has been designed as a competency and research-based education in preparation for advancements in national and provincial Community Paramedicine framework. The program will be updated annually as research, best practices and policy changes. *This program is recognized as CE credits with the Alberta College of Paramedics

  • Can I register our staff for the program anytime or are there specific cohorts?

    We understand the unique challenges of prehospital scheduling, staff contracts and program budget planning. We also appreciate that each service has a different model for delivering training for their staff. That's why this program is designed so staff can be registered at any point in the year and their learning is self-paced an asynchronous (including mobile learning!), fitting easily in to your service's unique staffing needs. They will still be able to communicate with other students who are registered in the program through online discussion boards! E-mail us at [email protected] with your questions.

  • How do I know my staff are competent at CPs after taking this program?

    Program outcomes are aligned with national and international competency standards for Community Paramedicine. Students receive formative (knowledge check points) and cumulative (final exams). Evaluations are based on the content provided in videos, interviews, research papers and required readings. If you are looking for training that encompasses the full set of Community Paramedicine competencies, we recommend the Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care. Content is competency-based meaning each course addresses specific competencies necessary for CPs to master. Instruction is provided using a range of resources and much of the content is reviewed or taught by healthcare experts in their respective fields for specific courses. We always recommend implementing a continuing education program for staff to ensure knowledge retention, patient safety and clinical competence and confidence. Program Coordinators can request a training resources to aid in supporting staff during their education and continued role as a Community Paramedic. If you need help creating a continuing education program, get in touch to chat about our in-house curriculum licenses and elective courses!

  • Are staff provided with learning content or are they required to source content based on case studies?

    While case studies are used as one of many learning tools in this program, students will work through carefully curated learning content in the form of videos, interviews, podcasts, research papers, articles, best-practice guidelines and textbook readings in order to assimilate knowledge in each course. Students will receive required and recommended resources throughout the course allowing them to feel confident completing test-based evaluations. Students are evaluated throughout the course through knowledge checks, quizzes and exams.

  • What are the prerequisites to enrol in this program?

    At this time, enrolment is only open to students who are currently working as PCPs or ACPs for a Canadian paramedic service. If you are an international paramedic service, please get in touch with us at [email protected] to chat about details.

  • How are we billed for our staff's tuition?

    When you're ready to register, we'll send over a registration package that includes the legal contract, student registration link and an invoice for tuition.

  • I have more questions!

    And we've got answers! Feel free to get in touch with us by e-mail at [email protected]

Enrolment options

Please get in touch when you're ready to enrol and we'll send you the legal documents for your team and instructions on how to bulk-enrol your staff!

  • Micro-cert in Community Paramedicine Care

    Designed for part-time or casual Community Paramedics, this program is an accessible, research-based micro-certificate program designed to provide paramedics with the fundamentals of Community Paramedicine care. The micro-cert in Community Paramedicine Care bridges existing skills and experience with advanced chronic disease and psychosocial concepts, critical thinking and professional communication required to support full-time Community Paramedics and overall program goals in this growing field.

  • Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care

    Students receive a certificate upon completion. Program includes asynchronous competency and research-based didactic lessons and one program coordinator guide to aid in supporting staff. The Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care bridges existing skills and experience with advanced chronic disease and psychosocial concepts, critical thinking and professional communication required to support full-time Community Paramedics and overall program goals in this growing field. This program includes advanced courses and a final capstone cast study.

  • Advanced Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care

    Students receive an advanced certificate upon completion. Two pathway options: clinical and health educator. Clinical program includes asynchronous competency and research-based didactic lessons, a skills program and a 240 hour clinical placement. Health Educator program includes asynchronous competency and research-based didactic lessons, additional elective options and a final health education project. (Note: specific clinical placement sites are coordinated by the paramedic service).

  • Community Paramedic Care Refresher

    Designed for seasoned CPs to review core advanced concepts and assessments. Program includes asynchronous competency and research-based didactic lessons.

  • Stand-alone Community Paramedicine Skills Program Package

    Designed for services who have not yet developed their own skills program, this competency-based program structure includes instructor guides, skills sign-offs, resources and evaluations. (Note: instructors are not provided for this program, paramedic services are required to use their own expert instructor(s)).

  • Full Curriculum License

    Designed for services who would like a flexible in-house program that is available to any staff or new CPs. This competency-based asynchronous program structure includes all core CP courses (13 courses), 3 elective courses, and the skills & clinical programs which includes instructor guides, skills sign-offs, resources and evaluations. (Note: instructors are not provided for this program, paramedic services are required to use their own expert instructor(s) for supplementary in-person training). This package also includes a one-year subscription to the Thinkific Learning Management System and full upload of all courses into the LMS (Ongoing LMS cost is approximately $1200/year. If you would like to integrate courses into your existing LMS, we'll have this option available in 2024. E-mail us to get the updates!). This option allows the paramedic service to assign and manage all courses to any staff.

  • Elective courses

    Students in both the certificate and advanced certificate programs are required to select 2 electives (included in tuition). Many of our CP courses are available for purchase as electives at an individual or team pricing. Students may be registered in these courses independently from the certificate programs.

  • CP Medical Directive Program Package

    This package is designed for services needing an online program that trains their CPs (and non-CP staff) on medical directives specific to your service. The package will include a training package (for an unlimited number of students) on your service's medical directives, case-based learning components and test-based evaluations.

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Registration options

A comprehensive training option for your Community Paramedicine team.

Register individual paramedics

$1890

Students have access to all courses in this certificate for one year after their start date. Enrollment is ongoing with no cohorts.

Looking for comprehensive training programs for community paramedic?

  • Micro-cert in community paramedicine care
  • Certificate in community paramedicine care
  • Advanced certificate in community paramedicine care
  • Community paramedicine care refresher

E-mail us with questions or for a quote for EFT payment. [email protected]

[email protected]

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