Thunder Bay – News – Confederation College and Collège Boréal have signed a five-year partnership agreement to jointly deliver the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) program in Northeastern Ontario. Thanks to a $279,000 investment from the Government of Ontario, this collaboration will make the ACP program more accessible to paramedics who are already certified professionals, providing advanced training through a flexible, blended learning model.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to improving access to advanced paramedic education across Northern Ontario,” said Shane Strickland, Dean of Academic Programming, Confederation College. “By combining the strengths of both institutions, we’re helping paramedics build on their existing expertise through flexible, high-quality training that supports the evolving needs of our communities.”
About the program and partnership
The ACP program, recognized and currently delivered by Confederation College, is designed for practising paramedics seeking to advance their skills and qualifications. Thanks to this new agreement, Collège Boréal will now host the program at its Sudbury campus, expanding regional access and supporting the ongoing professional development of emergency medical personnel.
As part of Boréal’s Continuing Education and Corporate Training offer, the program is delivered using a combination of online virtual classrooms, in-person instruction, laboratory sessions, and independent study. Both institutions collaborate on curriculum development, quality assurance, and annual program reviews to ensure the highest standards of education and compliance with provincial and accreditation requirements.
Key features of the agreement
- Joint program delivery: Confederation College’s ACP program is now offered at Collège Boréal, with both institutions working together on curriculum, quality assurance, and student support.
- Support for certified paramedics: The program is open to paramedics who have already obtained recognized qualifications and are seeking advanced training.
- Blended learning model: Flexible delivery options include online, classroom, and laboratory components to accommodate working professionals.
- Commitment to student success: Comprehensive support services and clear pathways to program completion are available to all participants.
“Collège Boréal is proud to enhance the skills of paramedics – highly qualified professionals – through the quality of its facilities and the expertise of a faculty recognized on multiple occasions by the profession, said René Lapierre, Paramedic Program Coordinator, Collège Boréal. “Our virtual reality lab and state-of-the-art ambulance simulator are among the innovations that will help refine the knowledge of these specialists, who are in high demand across Northern Ontario.”
Related links
- Advanced Care Paramedic | Confederation College
- Collège Boréal paramedic students can now train on a new high-tech ambulance simulator
- Continuing Education and Corporate Training at Collège Boréal
About Confederation College
Confederation College has been serving the citizens of northwestern Ontario since 1967, providing transformative education across a vast 550,000 square kilometre region. Our main campus in Thunder Bay, together with seven regional sites in Dryden, Longlac, Kenora, Marathon, Fort Frances, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout, and an expanding Distance Education division, open pathways to personal advancement and professional achievement for over 7,000 full- and part-time students each year. With 600+ staff, we drive personal and community growth, contributing significantly to the local economy with a $707.3 million annual impact. At Confederation College, we champion the spirit of courage, advocating for actions and decisions that empower our community; we uphold the principle of equity, ensuring fair access and opportunity for all to realize their potential; and we value and cultivate relationships that foster collaboration and understanding among students, staff, and the communities we serve.
