Program Schedule

The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) certificate program at Columbia is an exciting way to enter the ever expanding field of paramedicine. This program has recently undergone a significant update following our Academy’s move to a 1-year program in the Fall of 2024. 

With more than twice the instructional time found in our legacy programs, students will benefit from the addition of an extended anatomy & physiology course, the additional of numerous new modules in areas such as professional practice, cultural sensitivity, and and community paramedicine, to name a few.  At the same time, a considerable amount of in-class simulation time has been added to allow students the opportunity to further practice and refine their skills before heading out on practicum.  We are excited to introduce these changes to ensure our students continue to acquire the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to deliver exemplary care in the field.  

This updated program meets the licensure scope changes contained in Ministerial Order 292/2022, and has incorporated key elements of the new PERRs and NCFP national standards.  We are excited to deliver this new program as part of our commitment to deliver best-in-province paramedic training in a flexible learning format, delivered locally in communities throughout BC.