Training & Clinical Education Services

Training & Clinical Education Services2025-07-21T10:34:46-04:00

world-class training from certified, trusted professionals in remote healthcare.

Training & Clinical Education Services

The AMS Healthcare Education unit can provide many nationally recognized healthcare certification programs including a wide range of courses from First Aid to Advanced Cardiac Life Support. We are currently working with the Canadian Medical Association to receive accreditation for our Critical Care Flight Paramedic and Nurse Program.

We have recently developed a technical medical simulation lab where students are trained and conduct advanced medical procedures on high-fidelity, critical care manikins. This simulation lab is mobile and can travel across Northern Canada to increase access to healthcare education and skill development.

This lab is the first of its kind that is accessible to healthcare professionals in the North. Healthcare professions can obtain and maintain certifications and ongoing continuing medical education through AMS’s online training academy that is accessible from remote communities.

We would love to bring these classes to your community or team. AMS can also design custom course offerings for your specialized learning needs.

Special Notes

  • Some courses require completion of an online module.

  • ACLS and PALS require a current Heart and Stroke CPR for Healthcare Providers Course.

  • Course costs include books and training materials.

Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) specializes in delivering certified first aid, CPR, and emergency response training in remote, rural, and northern environments. We work closely with clients to ensure each course is tailored to their operational needs and delivered where and when they need it most.

If you would like us to organize a course for your group or team, please contact: training@advancedmedic.com

Select a course below for more details:

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Duration: Level A – 4 hours | Level C – 5 hours
Learn the skills to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking in adults (Level A) or all age groups including children and infants (Level C). AED training included.
Ideal For: General public, workplaces, government agencies
Resources: Textbook provided in class

Emergency First Aid
Duration: 7 hours
One-day course covering essential lifesaving first aid and CPR skills. Meets OH&S and provincial regulations.
Ideal For: General public, workplaces, government agencies
Resources: Textbook provided in class

Standard First Aid
Duration: 14 hours
Comprehensive two-day training in first aid and CPR skills. Includes the latest safety and emergency response guidelines.
Ideal For: Employees needing workplace certification or individuals seeking advanced training
Resources: Textbook provided in class

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Duration: 4 hours stand-alone | 5 hours with airway management
Focused CPR and rapid assessment skills for healthcare providers. Optionally includes Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy.
Ideal For: Health professionals, first responders
Resources: BLS Field Guide provided in class

Oxygen Therapy
Duration: 1–2 hours stand-alone | 1 hour when combined with BLS
Covers safe handling and delivery of supplemental oxygen.
Ideal For: Health professionals, first responders
Resources: BLS Field Guide provided in class

Psychological First Aid
Duration: 12 hours in-class or blended option
Learn to support people in crisis using the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model. Focuses on self-care and emotional resilience.
Ideal For: Youth, workplaces, professional responders
Resources: Textbook provided in class

Basic Marine First Aid
Duration: 16 hours
Two-day course focused on marine-specific first aid and CPR. Meets Transport Canada TP 13008 standards.
Ideal For: Marine personnel, fishing industry, near-coastal certification seekers
Resources: Textbook provided in class

Advanced Marine First Aid
Duration: 31 hours
Comprehensive marine-focused first aid training including patient transfer and shipboard emergencies.
Ideal For: Seafarers needing advanced certification
Resources: Emergency Care textbook provided in class

Wilderness & Remote First Aid
Duration: 20 hours
Combines Standard First Aid with wilderness-specific content. Training occurs partly outdoors.
Ideal For: Remote workers, outdoor enthusiasts
Resources: Wilderness First Aid Field Guide provided in class

Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid
Duration: 40 hours
Advanced care training for extended remote emergencies. Outdoor-based learning with a higher physical requirement.
Ideal For: Outdoor guides, supervisors, remote industry staff
Resources: Wilderness First Aid Field Guide provided in class

Wilderness First Responder
Duration: 100 hours
Comprehensive wilderness medicine course that prepares individuals to manage medical emergencies in remote settings where evacuation may be delayed. Topics include extended patient care, leadership in emergencies, environmental emergencies, trauma management, and improvisational techniques.
Ideal For: Outdoor professionals, remote workers, expedition leaders
Resources: Wilderness First Responder Field Guide provided in class

First Responder
Duration: 40 hours
In-depth training in CPR, patient assessment, and emergency care for acute conditions. Engaging, scenario-based learning.
Ideal For: Fire services, sports medicine professionals, ski patrol, rescue teams
Resources: Emergency Care textbook mailed pre-course

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Duration: 100 hours
Advanced emergency care course aligned with the Paramedic Association of Canada’s NOCP. Prepares learners to assess, treat, and transport patients.
Ideal For: Professional responders, EMS candidates
Resources: Emergency Care textbook mailed pre-course (must be read before class)

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Duration: 16 hours
Blends classroom and hands-on trauma care training. Includes advanced airway, spinal immobilization, and chest decompression (advanced level).
Ideal For: EMS, paramedics, trauma nurses, physicians
Resources: ITLS textbook mailed pre-course

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Duration: 14.5 hours
Instructor-led course focused on managing cardiac emergencies, emphasizing teamwork and clinical decision-making.
Prerequisite: Current Heart & Stroke BLS
Ideal For: Paramedics, nurses, physicians
Resources: ACLS textbook mailed pre-course; pocket guide provided in class

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Duration: 14.5 hours
Scenario-based pediatric emergency training using a team approach.
Prerequisite: Current Heart & Stroke BLS
Ideal For: Paramedics, nurses, physicians
Resources: PALS textbook mailed pre-course; pocket guide provided in class

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Duration: 4 hours in class + 4 hours online
Evidence-based newborn resuscitation training for delivery room professionals.
Prerequisite: Current Heart & Stroke BLS; online exam required pre-class
Ideal For: Nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists
Resources: Course size limited to 6; textbook mailed pre-course

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Duration: 16–20 hours
Standardized pediatric emergency care training for nurses. Emphasizes early intervention and family-centered care.
Ideal For: Nurses, advanced paramedics
Resources: ENPC textbook mailed pre-course (must be completed prior to class)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Duration: 16–20 hours
Premier trauma care course for nurses. Includes rapid injury assessment and scenario-based learning.
Ideal For: Nurses, advanced paramedics
Resources: TNCC textbook mailed pre-course (must be completed prior to class)

Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
Duration: 6–8 hours
Enhance triage skills using CTAS and CEDIS guidelines. Prioritize care and improve emergency department efficiency.
Ideal For: Nurses performing triage in rural or urban facilities
Resources: Workbook provided during class

ICS 100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System
Duration: 6–8 hours
Provides a basic introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), focusing on its principles, structure, and role in emergency management. This foundational course is a prerequisite for more advanced ICS training.
Ideal For: First responders, emergency services, government personnel, and NGOs
Resources: ICS 100 Participant Manual provided in class

ICS 200 – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
Duration: 14–16 hours
Expands on ICS 100 by introducing leadership roles, incident planning, and resource management in a scalable, flexible incident command system.
Ideal For: Supervisory-level responders and personnel involved in emergency response operations
Resources: ICS 200 Participant Manual provided in class

ICS 300 – Intermediate Incident Command System
Duration: 24 hours
Provides training on the management of expanding incidents. Topics include unified command, resource management, and planning process. Scenario-based group activities enhance practical understanding.
Ideal For: Mid-level incident managers and those assuming command and general staff positions
Resources: ICS 300 Participant Manual provided in class

Position-Specific ICS Courses
Duration: Varies by role (generally 16–24 hours)
Role-specific training designed for personnel serving in key ICS functions such as Incident Commander, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer. Courses focus on roles, responsibilities, and tactical decision-making.
Ideal For: Experienced ICS practitioners assigned to specific roles during an incident
Resources: Role-specific manuals provided in class

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service related FAQ’s

Do you hire internationally trained paramedics?2025-07-07T07:15:41-04:00

To be eligible to work with AMS, you must hold a valid license with a recognized governing body in Canada.

What roles do you hire for?2025-07-10T12:39:04-04:00

We mainly hire for the following roles: Advanced Care Paramedic, Primary Care Paramedic, Emergency Medical Responder, Flight Paramedic, Nurse, Flight Nurse, and Physician Assistant. If you’re interested in working for us, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us at: Careers@AdvancedMedic.com

Can you provide an overview of your Northern Partnerships?2025-07-07T07:16:53-04:00

The AMS service model is built on cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with our clients through meaningful partnerships. Rather than viewing our clients as customers, we approach them as business partners. This philosophy has allowed us to work more effectively alongside Indigenous communities and the broader populations we serve, wherever possible.

Our northern partnerships include:

  • Eastern Arctic Medical Solutions
  • Medic North- Innu Medical
  • Medic North – Misiway
  • Medic North – Nunavut
  • Det’on Cho Medic North
  • LEE-BO Medical Solutions

 

What provinces/territories does AMS service?2025-07-07T07:14:16-04:00

We proudly service the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

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