- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 51.0904
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2026
- Field
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Advanced Care Paramedic diploma at SAIT in Calgary prepares you for one of the most demanding and rewarding roles in emergency medicine. This PGWP-eligible program builds advanced clinical skills in patient assessment, pharmacology, advanced airway and cardiac care, and complex pre-hospital decision-making.
Through high-fidelity simulation and clinical and field placements, you’ll graduate ready to provide advanced life support as part of emergency medical services teams.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
International admission requirements:
- High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- English: at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 (or 60% in English 30-2 equivalent).
- Sciences: Biology 30 and/or Chemistry 30 and Math 30-1/30-2 as required (varies by program).
English proficiency (one of): IELTS Academic 6.0 (typically higher for clinical programs), PTE 53, TOEFL iBT 80 (min 20 each), or Duolingo 115. Many health programs are competitive-entry and may limit international seats.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
- Advanced Care Paramedic
- Emergency Medical Services Professional
- Critical Care Transport Paramedic
- Industrial / Remote Paramedic
- Community Paramedic
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
