Advanced Care Paramedic Program
Program Information
The Medavie HealthEd Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Distance Program is delivered through a combination of interactive web-based instructor-led classes, in-class practical simulation labs, as well as clinical and practicum experiences. This format provides students with the unique opportunity to complete their didactic education via a virtual classroom where they have the ability to interact, not only with their instructor, but with other students as well, all from the comfort of their home. The program meets the competency requirements of the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine (NSRoP), the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick (PANB), and the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP); as well as the National Occupational Competency Profile, as established by the Paramedic Association of Canada, for Advanced Care Paramedics.
It is strongly recommended that students complete all self-directed study at home. Therefore, students should anticipate completing three hours of self-directed study for every one hour of didactic time. To assist in the self-directed process, students will have access to a number of enriched online sessions. Practical simulation labs will be conducted at one of our campus/delivery sites.
The total didactic time for this program is 478 hours with practical simulation labs totaling 340 hours. A total of 192 clinical hours will be completed in emergency departments, operating rooms, intensive care/cardiac care units and obstetrical units, while another 504 practicum hours are completed in the ambulance setting. To complete the distance program, not including self-directed study time, a student must have completed 1514 hours of training.
Program Requirements
To apply as a general applicant to the Medavie HealthEd ACP program, a candidate must meet the following prerequisites:
- Be physically and mentally able to perform all required duties.
- Be in good health with all appropriate immunizations as verified by a completed immunization record.
- Supply an acceptable Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). This can be obtained from the RCMP, local police detachment or some online agencies such as myBackCheck.com (please ensure you submit for both a CRC AND VSC).
- Be registered/licensed as a Primary Care Paramedic (or equivalent in another jurisdiction).
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program Application Process
Thank you for your interest in the Medavie HealthEd Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program!
Our admissions process has been designed to ensure applicants have the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to succeed in the program. The process is completed in three phases, outlined below.
Phase One- Application & Initial Screening
Online Application
To begin your application, please submit the following:
• Complete the online application form.
• Submit the non-refundable application fee of $55.00.
* We’ve reduced the application fee to account for the addition of the Casper test.
PCP Diploma
Applicants must provide an official copy of their PCP Diploma (submitted electronically through the document submission form below).
Casper Assessment
All applicants are required to complete Casper as part of their application for the 2026/27 admissions cycle. Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test that takes 65-85 minutes to complete.
Casper measures different personal and professional skills that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program. It will complement the other tools we use for applicant review and evaluation, and we require Casper as part of our efforts to enhance fairness in our selection process.
CASPer test scores must be completed during the same application cycle in which you are submitting an application. That is, CASPer test scores are valid for one application cycle only. CASPer results from previous application cycles are not eligible for future application cycles.
More details on how to sign-up will be given to you once you submit an application.
Help with Casper
If you have any questions about what to expect you can also review their collection of Frequently Asked Questions.
Resume
Submit an up-to-date resume through the document submission form below.
Driver’s License
Submit a copy of your valid driver’s license through the document submission form below. Please note that in order to be considered for this program you must be eligible to obtain a class 4 license within the first six months of the program start.
Paramedic license
Submit a copy of your current, unrestricted and unconditional paramedic license.
English Language Proficiency
If English is your second language. You must meet our English Language proficiency standards to be considered for this program. Please see the “English Language Proficiency” tab for more details.
Submit Your Supporting Documents
Once you have gathered your documents, please upload the following using our Application Document Submission Form:
- PCP Diploma
- Resume
- Driver’s License
- Have Casper results sent to us
- Paramedic License
- English Language Proficiency (If required)
ACP: Application Document Submission Form
Once all required Phase 1 documents have been received, your application will undergo an initial admissions review. Applicants who meet the admission requirements will be invited to proceed to Phase 2.
Phase Two- Interview & Assessment
Asynchronous Video Interview
Applicants selected to move forward will complete an asynchronous video interview.
These assessments evaluate communication skills, professionalism, critical thinking, and readiness for the ACP program.
Important: You will have one week to complete your online interview. If you do not complete it within the specified timeframe, you will not be considered for admission to that cohort.
Applicants who are successful in Phase 2 will receive a Conditional Offer of Admission.
Phase Three- Conditional Acceptance
Applicants who receive a Conditional Offer of Admission must submit the following documentation prior to beginning the program:
- Sign your seat confirmation and submit the non-refundable $500.00 seat fee.
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (CRC/VSC)
- MHE Immunization Form and Immunization Records
- Download the immunization form, click here.
- Completed MHE Medical Form
- Download the medical form, click here
- Learners are also required to purchase an iPad that has not been “jail broken”. Students must ensure that the iPad is supported by Apple for the duration of their program (According to Apple, iPads are supported for five years from their release date).
Additional information regarding submission deadlines and document requirements will be provided upon conditional acceptance.
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you the very best throughout the admissions process. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Admissions Team.
English Language Proficiency
If your first language is not English, you may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency. If proof of proficiency is necessary, you must achieve, at least, the minimum scores noted below.
English Competency Testing
Medavie HealthEd requires a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 8 for English programming or an Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) of 8 for French programming.
- International applicants may provide current testing results from approved testing organizations such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test d’évaluation de français (TEF).
Resulting scores will be compared to the CLB/NCLC equivalency charts as prescribed by the Government of Canada (https://www.canada.ca).
For information on financial assistance, rebate programs, potential employment opportunities upon graduating, and other relevant information, please visit our helpful links page by clicking here.
