Paramedicine & Health Sciences

We train first responders, emergency medical responders, and paramedics. Our programs prepare them to treat patients in the community, at the workplace, or in their homes.

We also provide professional development and continuing education for health and emergency caregivers. These opportunities focus on life support practices.

Discover a career as a Paramedic

Scope of Practice Ministerial Order (M292)

PCP Scope Update Ministerial Order (M292) - Theory and Skills 

The following PCP Scope Update sessions support licensed PCPs in completing training and updating their skills to align with the new PCP scope of practice. You must register for both courses at the same time and continuation into PARA-1271 is conditional on successful completion of PARA-1270.

PARA 1270 – Scope Update Theory M292 (Online)

  • July 27 - August 21, 2026 (Register by July 9)
  • August 3 - 28, 2026 (Register by July 16)

PARA 1271 – PCP Scope Update Skills M292 (In-class)

  • September 16 - 18, 2026 at JIBC New Westminster  

If you have any questions about the process, please email: scopeofpractice@jibc.ca

PROGRAMS

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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Associate Certificate
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Refresher
Professional Training
Advanced Care Paramedicine (ACP)
Advanced Diploma
Health Sciences (EMS)
Diploma
Primary Care Paramedicine (PCP)
Certificate

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