Paramedic | St. Clair College
Program Code: K940
Status: Open
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Two Year - Ontario College Diploma
Starts: September

Emergency Alternate Delivery Plan:
Winter 2023 Emergency Alternate Delivery

Contact:
Windsor
John Lassaline
519-972-2727 ext. 5613
Chatham
Carolyn Ross
519-354-9714 ext. 3249

This is to make you aware that, although a COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend St. Clair College, all of our clinical placement sites are requiring students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible to attend. Students who are not fully vaccinated cannot be provided with a clinical placement for their program and therefore will not be able to complete their programs. Please be advised that COVID-19 booster shots and or other requirements may become mandatory for clinical placement, however, they are not currently required.

If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, please contact our St. Clair College Health Centre at 519-972-2727 ext. 4484 (in Windsor) or 519-354-9100 ext. 3729 (in Chatham).

Program Overview

A paramedic is at the forefront of emergency health care services in times of accident or crisis. They provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, airway management, administration of life-saving drugs, control of severe bleeding along with immobilization of spine, neck and bone injuries. This program will appeal to students who are able to work under extremely stressful situations. They must be critical thinkers, able to problem solve and multi-task. They must be strong and in good physical condition.

Program Highlights

  • Clinical hospital/ambulance field experience.
  • Hands-on training in well-equipped labs and simulation suites.
  • Graduates are eligible to apply to write the Ontario Ministry of Health Advanced EMCA (Primary Care Paramedic) examination.

Career Opportunities

Paramedics are employed by both public and private ambulance services. Graduates may also progress to the level of Advanced Care Paramedic and/or Flight Paramedic requiring additional years of education at various institutions throughout Ontario.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

  • Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U with 60% or better
  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U) with 60% or better
  • Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U) with 60% or better
  • Senior Level Biology (C) or (U) with 60% or better

OR

  • Equivalent courses from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program or the Academic and Career Entrance program.
  • Applicants must have a G2 Driver’s License when applying to the program. Once you have been accepted and registered into the program, you MUST obtain your G license by the end of your first semester in the program, to continue in the program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

For more information, see the Admission Procedures document on the Registrar's Office page.

Important Information

This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Apply by February 1 to be considered for this program. See Admission Procedures for details.

Health Requirements (Mandatory)

Field/Clinical Placements

Applicants are required to have the following completed prior to clinical placement. You are responsible for the associated costs.

  • Standard First Aid (online courses are NOT acceptable)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) BLS with AED (Annual renewal is required regardless of the expiry date on the card. Online courses are not acceptable)
  • N95 Mask Fit Testing
  • Employer requirement for up-to-date CLEAR POLICE CLEARANCE (vulnerable sector screening)
    • MUST be obtained by you, the student.
    • Obtain the Police Clearance by the first week of your first semester
  • Clinical placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts ANYWHERE within Ontario.
  • You are responsible for travel and accommodation costs.

Selection Procedure

For high school applicants, all of your Grade 11 courses and the first semester of your Grade 12 courses will be averaged and ranked in order to make the selection for acceptance into this program. When final grades are released applicants must meet the minimum requirement in mandatory courses.

Selection Process

Applicants who possess some of the following items may earn additional points in the selection process:

  • Senior Level Physics
  • CPR, First Aid, AED and other emergency training
  • Emergency responder, fire service
  • Post secondary education from individual courses to diplomas or degrees
  • Instructor certifications in CPR, First Aid
  • Work experience in health care agencies
  • Class F driver's license

The questionnaire is a mandatory requirement for consideration into this program. Only applicants who return the questionnaire will be considered for admission.

    Employment Requirements

    Requirements under the Ontario Ambulance Act and Criminal Code of Canada must be met to be employed as a Paramedic in Ontario. If you have concerns regarding possible traffic violations, criminal records, or medical conditions that may affect your potential employment, contact the program Coordinator. Applicants MUST possess a VALID Ontario Driver's license.

    Courses

    The curriculum below is for incoming students:

    Semester 1
    Code Title Credits
    ELEC1030
    Choose 1 Elective Course
    3
    PARA100
    Patient Care Theory I
    4
    PARA102
    Patient Care Procedures I
    4
    PARA104
    Medical Legal Aspects
    2
    PARA106
    Anatomy And Physiology I (Paramedic)
    3
    PARA110
    Physical Education I (Paramedics)
    2
    PARA112
    Communication For Emergency Health Workers I
    2
    PARA207
    Human Behaviour And Crisis Intervention
    2
    Semester 2
    Code Title Credits
    ELEC1030
    Choose 1 Elective Course
    3
    PARA200
    Patient Care Theory II
    4
    PARA220
    Patient Care Procedures II
    4
    PARA204
    Ambulance Operations
    3
    PARA206
    Anatomy And Physiology II (Paramedic)
    3
    PARA118
    Pre-Hospital Pharmacology
    2
    PARA254
    Ambulance Field Experience I
    4
    PARA210
    Physical Education II (Paramedic)
    2
    Semester 3
    Code Title Credits
    PARA300
    Patient Care Theory III
    4
    PARA320
    Patient Care Procedures III
    3
    ELEC1030
    Choose 1 Elective Course
    3
    PARA305
    Hospital Clinical
    3
    PARA306
    Advanced Skills Theory
    2
    PARA308
    Advanced Skills Procedures
    2
    PARA313
    Ambulance Field Experience II
    6
    PARA312
    Communication For Emergency Health Workers II
    2
    Semester 4
    Code Title Credits
    PARA402
    Paramedic Comprehensive Review
    2
    PARA412
    Ambulance Field Consolidation
    27

    Your Investment

    The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

    2022-2023 Tuition Fees  

    For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses is at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

    Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found through the Bookstore website.

    Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

    Program Physical Demands Analysis

    Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

    Paramedic Program (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 51637)

    The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

    1. Communicate and interact effectively and appropriately with patients and others.
    2. Assess patients using relevant theory and practices and in compliance with current legislation, regulations, standards, and best practice guidelines.
    3. Establish patients’ treatment and transport priorities based on assessment findings.
    4. Implement preventive and therapeutic patient management strategies to maintain and promote patients’ well-being in compliance with current legislation, regulations, standards, and best practice guidelines.
    5. Integrate and perform delegated controlled medical acts in a simulated, clinical, and field setting.
    6. Evaluate in an ongoing manner the effectiveness of patient management strategies used and adapt or change strategies to provide optimal care for patients.
    7. Report and document patient information completely, accurately, and in a timely manner, in compliance with current legislation, regulations, standards, and applicable policies and procedures in a simulated, clinical, and/or field setting.
    8. Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of partners, patients, and others.
    9. Ensure the operational safety and preparedness of an ambulance and its equipment and operate an ambulance-type vehicle in a simulated setting.
    10. Collaborate with a broad range of personnel such as first responders, paramedics, emergency services personnel, health care professionals, and other allied health care workers.
    11. Integrate and meet legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities while providing optimal care for patients.

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