Graduates are eligible to write the Ministry of Health licencing exam Advanced Emergency Medical Care Attendant (A-EMCA). Experience and further training may lead to opportunities as advanced and critical care paramedics. In addition, the Paramedic diploma has proved valuable to those seeking employment as firefighters and police officers.

• 3* Year PSW Opportunity Minimum 2 years of study.

College Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
• Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
• General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
• Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
• Be advised that all candidates must meet BOTH College and Program eligibility.

Program Eligibility

• English Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
• Mathematics Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
• Biology Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher.
• Chemistry Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher.
• All applicants must complete an assessment of their knowledge and skills through the Test Centre, and pay an exam fee. Results from the Algonquin College Health Program Admissions Test (AC-HPAT) will be utilized to establish minimum eligibility and applicant ranking. The AC-HPAT can only be written once per academic cycle. For further information on the HPAT and how to book your assessment, please visit Algonquin`s Test Centre.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with the minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20.
• First Aid Certificate and Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (C.P.R. - Level C).
• Applicants must submit a Health Assessment Form and provide an Immunization certificate prior to entry into the program. In order to progress in the program, students will be required to pass a physical fitness test measuring aerobic capacity, strength, and flexibility.

Police Records Check Documentation:

Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Paramedic program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate.

Clinical Placement Eligibility:

To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of a clear PRCSVS, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your placement. You will be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies.

It is your responsibility to obtain the PRCSVS from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your Department and to pay any associated costs.

Hospital and Field Practicums require Health and Safety, WHMIS and OWHSA training, an approved Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) course, as well as High Risk Personal Protective Equipment training prior to placements. These courses will be provided during the program of study. There are costs associated with this training that should anticipated by the students, which are not covered by tuition fees.

Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate – With an average of 60% and no core subject below 55%

Or: General Certificate of Education (0 Level). Require a minimum of five academic subjects, of which one is English with a grade of C

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•  A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based with no single test score below 20)
•  Or IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 5.5)
•  Or CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60

India

One of the following:

• CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) or ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) – Higher Secondary Certificate – With an average of 60% and no grade below 55%
•  Or Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat State Boards – Higher Secondary Certificate – With an average of 65% and no grade below 60%
•  Or all other State Boards – Higher Secondary transcripts – With an average of 60% and no grade below 55%

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•     1. Academic IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 6.0)

Nepal

High School Transcripts

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•  A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based with no single test score below 20)
•  Or IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 5.5)
•  Or CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60

Sri Lanka

One of the following:

•  Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level Examination Level results or
•  General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) At Ordinary Level (showing at least five subjects passed) or
•  National Diploma (Agriculture, Technology)

All of the above must be completed with a minimum grade representing 65 percent or higher in required program subjects

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

• A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based with no single test score below 20)
• Or IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single test score below 5.5)
• Or CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60