Upon successful completion of the Advanced Care Paramedicine program, graduates will be able to:
- Perform advanced skills in respiratory, cardiac, trauma, obstetric care, pediatrics, pharmacology, and medical emergencies.
- Meet the entry-to-practice competencies and requirements of an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) as defined by the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR).
- Contribute productively as a member of the health care team.
- Use judgement and critical thinking skills to reach decisions that will best benefit the patient and work autonomously in their areas of responsibility.
- Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills that promote logical and independent decision-making in the provision of ACP care.
During the program students will complete the following certificate (s)/ Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Incident Command System (ICS 100)
- Trauma informed Care
Clinical placements are a required element of this program and students will be assigned placements at approved training sites. There is no guarantee that students will receive a placement at their preferred clinical site. All expenses associated with the completion of clinical placement will be the responsibility of the student.
Students require a clear Certificate of Conduct (Criminal Record Check and Vulnerability Sector Check) to be permitted into a clinical placement. Students with an unclear Certificate of Conduct are advised to contact student.placements@cna.nl.ca prior to beginning the program.
For programs with competitive admissions, clinical placements are not affected by ranking in the competitive admissions process and will be determined under institutional guidelines.
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has incentive funding for students enrolled in the ACP program, including:
Tuition Relief Program for Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) and Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Students
Students entering their first year of either the PCP or ACP programs in the province beginning in September 2025 are eligible for tuition relief. Tuition relief will be applied directly towards the cost of tuition.
For programs that are two years in length, there is no return-in-service requirement to avail of tuition relief for the first year, however a one-year return-in-service with NL Health Services is required for the cohort of students to avail of tuition relief for year two.
Educational Travel Subsidy for Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) & Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs)
Students completing the Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) to Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program, as well as the Advanced Care Paramedic Program (ACP) through College of the North Atlantic (CNA) may be eligible for an Educational Travel Subsidy to assist with costs associated with travel to St. John’s or Stephenville as required for laboratory and clinical education. This is a one-time subsidy available to current students (prorated based upon year of study), as well as students beginning year one of the respective programs in September 2025.
For more information visit
the Department of Health and Community Services website.