A 50-week diploma combines classroom learning, simulation, clinical placements and practicum experience. Students build patient-assessment and emergency-care skills while learning the professional responsibilities of paramedicine. Admission includes Casper and, for selected applicants, a video interview.
- Program
- Primary Care Paramedic Program
- Credential
- Diploma
- Location
- Dartmouth, Sydney and Fredericton, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Canada
- Casper
- Required
- Interview
- Interview
- Length
- 50 weeks
Casper Requirement for Medavie Health Ed Primary Care Paramedic
Medavie Health Ed Primary Care Paramedic requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.
- Test to book
- Casper
Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.
All applicants must complete Casper in the same application cycle. Previous-cycle results are ineligible, and booking instructions arrive after application.
Casper format
Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.
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Medavie Health Ed Primary Care Paramedic Application Deadlines 2026-2027
- Apply through
- Medavie HealthEd online application
- Applications open
- July 27, 2026 for PCP089 Dartmouth and PCP090 Fredericton
- Application fee
- $55, non-refundable
Both listed intakes currently say applications are closed, and Casper instructions are emailed after application. Complete the online form and submit supporting documents through the school's document submission form.
Eligibility Requirements for Medavie Health Ed Primary Care Paramedic
- Degree / credits
Grade 12 diploma or GED
- Citizenship
International students may apply under the school's stated conditions; applicants outside Canada without a valid study permit must use an approved agency partner.
- Language proficiency
If English is not the first language, demonstrate CLB 8 for English programming. Stated testing exemptions include qualifying English high-school study or at least one year of post-secondary study in the language.
Admission pathways
- International applicants: Accepted only at Nova Scotia locations; international transcripts used for prerequisites require validation.
Applicants must be at least 18 and physically and mentally able to perform required duties.
Other requirements
- Class 4 licence eligibility: Be eligible to obtain a Class 4 licence within the first six months of the program.
- Physical and health requirements: Be able to perform required duties and meet immunization requirements.
- Conditional-offer requirements: After a conditional offer, submit a signed seat confirmation and $500 non-refundable seat fee, driver's abstract and medical examination, criminal-record and vulnerable-sector checks, successful PC-PAT, Class 4 road-test receipt, immunization records and MHE medical form, and have a supported, non-jailbroken iPad.
Selection Factors Medavie Health Ed Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| English | Grade 11 or 12 academic/university preparatory |
| Mathematics | Grade 11 or 12 academic/university preparatory |
| Science | Grade 11 or 12 academic/university preparatory Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
Admissions tests
- English language proficiency (required for some applicants): Current approved results such as IELTS may be used.
Supplementary application
Submit an official high-school transcript, current résumé, copy of a valid driver's licence, Casper results sent to Medavie HealthEd, and English-proficiency evidence if required.
How applicants are ranked
Three phases: application and initial screening, interview and assessment, then conditional acceptance requirements.
Interview Format at Medavie Health Ed
Format: Interview
Asynchronous video interview assessing communication, professionalism, critical thinking and readiness, with one week to complete it.
- Who is invited
- Applicants who pass initial review.
- When
- Tentatively September 28 to October 4, 2026 for the listed Dartmouth and Fredericton intakes.
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- Program length
- 50 weeks
- Structure
Approximately seven months of classroom and simulation training plus four months of clinical and practicum training.
- Campuses
- Dartmouth Campus, Sydney Campus, Fredericton satellite location
Modules cover paramedicine foundations, anatomy, ethics, pharmacology, assessment, trauma, medical emergencies, integrated simulation, and supervised clinical and ambulance practicum experience. Mandatory short courses include BLS and emergency-vehicle-operator training.
Campus and facilities
Dartmouth is at 50 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Unit 154; its Sydney satellite is at 440 George Street; Fredericton is at 1115 Regent Street, Unit 212.
Tuition and Funding at Medavie Health Ed
- Approximate PCP program total: $21,000
- International tuition: $24,619.39 including seat fee
- International textbooks: $1,007.51
- International uniforms: $1,618.36
- International medical insurance: $800 with opt-out available
- International admin and tech: $1,885.09
- International overall total: $29,930.35
The stated approximate PCP program total includes books, uniforms, and training and resources for obtaining a Class 4 driver's licence. International fees may change; standard payment is 60% of tuition plus student fees on day one, then 40% about six months later.
Medavie Health Ed's Mission and Values
Develop paramedics with sound knowledge and skills, professionalism, caring, excellence, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
How to Prepare Your Medavie Health Ed Primary Care Paramedic Application
- Check Grade 11/12 English, mathematics and science courses.
- Gather the official transcript, résumé and driver's licence.
- Apply online and follow the emailed Casper instructions.
- Prepare concise examples for the asynchronous video interview.
- Check Class 4 licence eligibility.
- Plan for conditional-offer health, screening and PC-PAT documents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medavie Health Ed Primary Care Paramedic
Is Casper required?
Yes, Casper is required for all applicants.
Can I reuse an earlier Casper result?
No. Results must be from the application cycle.
What schooling is needed?
Grade 12 or GED, with the stated English, mathematics and science courses.
Is there an interview?
Selected applicants complete an asynchronous video interview within one week.
How long is the program?
50 weeks.
What does it cost?
Approximately $21,000 under the general program estimate; international fees are separately listed.
Can international students apply in New Brunswick?
The school currently accepts them only at Nova Scotia locations.
Sources
- Primary Care Paramedic Program — Medavie HealthEd
- Upcoming Courses — Medavie HealthEd
- International Students — Medavie HealthEd
- PCP Course Description — Medavie HealthEd
- Campus — Medavie HealthEd
Last updated: September 26, 2026