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.

 

Winter 2027 Registration (Deadline December 4, 2026)

PARA 1270 – Scope Update Theory M292 (Online)

  • January 4, 2027 to January 31, 2027

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

  • February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2027 at JIBC Chilliwack Campus 

 

Winter 2027 Registration (Deadline February 5, 2027)

PARA 1270 – Scope Update Theory M292 (Online)

  • March 1, 2027 to March 28, 2027

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

  • April 13, 2027 to April 15 at JIBC New Westminster Campus 

 

Winter 2027 Registration (Deadline March 12, 2027)

PARA 1270 – Scope Update Theory M292 (Online)

  • April 5, 2027 to May 2, 2027

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

  • May 18, 2027 to May 20, 2027 at JIBC New Westminster Campus 

 

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

PROGRAMS

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

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