Diploma in Primary Care Paramedicine (Dip. PCP)

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate within 2-3 years of graduation.

Within a few years of graduation from the Diploma in Primary Care Paramedicine (Dip. PCP) program, graduates will be able to:

PEO01. Model professionalism in all aspects of their practice, by demonstrating respect, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and patient advocacy; by maintaining appropriate interactions with patients, coworkers, employers, allied agencies, and the public; by integrating ethical behavior and compliance with all legal requirements; by displaying appropriate deportment and personal hygiene; and by participating in continuing education and professional development

PEO02. Contribute to a safe work environment by maintaining and promoting good physical and mental health; by valuing safety in the performance of their duties; and by recognizing and mitigating the hazards inherent in the practice of paramedicine

PEO03. Apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in the program, combined with sound clinical judgement, to help patients and the community as a whole achieve and maintain optimal health

PEO04. Contribute to the provision of evidence-based care within their organization

PEO05. Actively promote the practice of paramedicine in particular, and health maintenance and injury prevention in general, within the community

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate immediately upon graduation.

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Primary Care Paramedicine (Dip. PCP) program, graduates will be prepared to:

SLO01. Reflect professionalism through personal deportment and public interactions

SLO02. Integrate assessment, diagnostic, and treatment procedures into the holistic management of patients in the out-of-hospital setting

SLO03. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills that promote logical and independent decision making in the provision of evidence-based paramedic care

SLO04. Maintain a level of physical and mental health necessary to perform the bona fide occupational requirements

SLO05. Demonstrate all required skills, knowledge, and abilities, as prescribed by the Canadian National Occupational Competency Profile for Paramedics, for practice at the Primary Care Paramedic level

SLO06. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to serve patients and employers with the highest degree of competence

SLO07. Demonstrate ethical behavior, empathy and respect for individuals

SLO08. Meet the entry-to-practice competencies of an Ambulance Paramedic (AP) as defined by the State of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health scope of practice for paramedics