- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 51.0904
- Duration
- 10 Months
- Open intake
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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 Primary Care Paramedic certificate at SAIT in Calgary (formerly Emergency Medical Technician) trains you for front-line emergency medical care in about 10 months. You’ll learn patient assessment, emergency care, trauma and medical response, and safe patient transport, with hands-on simulation and ambulance practicum.
This PGWP-eligible certificate prepares you for a fast entry into emergency medical services as a registered Primary Care Paramedic.
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
Who can apply (guide for Indian students):
- Education: Completed Class 12 (10+2). For health programs you usually need Biology and/or Chemistry in Class 12.
- English test (any one): health programs usually need a higher score — IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), or equivalent PTE 60 / TOEFL iBT 86 / Duolingo 120.
Health certificates are competitive and seats for international students may be limited.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- 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
- Primary Care Paramedic
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Ambulance Attendant
- Medical First Responder
- Industrial Medic
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Reference No.
- O18761749692
