University of Alberta transfers three emergency medical services programs to Lakeland College
Three emergency medical services programs will be transferred to Lakeland College.
March 5, 2009 - Camrose-The University of Alberta and Lakeland College finalized an agreement on March 5 to transfer three emergency medical services programs from the university's community education unit at the Augustana Campus to Lakeland College.
Effective this September, new intakes of paramedic and emergency medical-technician programs will be offered by Lakeland College. These programs are offered primarily online with some days spent in class learning technical skills. The on-site portion of the programs will continue to be offered in Camrose.
"We're proud of the innovative programs that our dedicated staff team has built, particularly to serve students and communities in rural Alberta," said Roger Epp, dean of the Augustana Campus. "But in our current circumstances we're convinced that Lakeland is the right long-term home for these EMS programs and that it can provide new educational advancement opportunities for graduates."
The program transfer corresponds with the Government of Alberta's recent definition of appropriate roles and mandates for public post-secondary institutions. It does not affect students already enrolled in EMS programs through the university, provided that they complete diploma requirements within the specified time period. The university's online emergency medical-responder program was also transferred to Lakeland College.
"The paramedic diploma and EMT certificate programs are a great addition to Lakeland College's emergency services offerings," said Chris Senaratne, dean of the emergency training centre at Lakeland College. "The people at Augustana have done a tremendous job with these programs and I can assure future students that we intend to meet and hopefully exceed the high standards they've set."
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