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 without any restrictions from lifting heavy weights.
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, 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)
- Paramedic Medical Requirements Form (Must be submitted and satisfactory in December)
- Immunization Form for Returning Students
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
|
Placement Requirements
Please be aware that although a COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend St. Clair College, some of our placement sites may require students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible to attend. Unfortunately, we cannot predict if a placement site will begin to require full vaccination and as such, we are encouraging all students to consider vaccination. If the requirement of your placement sites changes at any point, you will be notified immediately by the College.
It is important to note that if placement sites do require students to be fully vaccinated to attend their place of business, students who are not fully vaccinated cannot be provided with a placement for their program and therefore will not be able to complete their programs.
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).
Employers who provide our field placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student's expense.
PRIOR TO CLASSES
Entering Year 1 - (All documentation is due November 30th)
- Medical Requirements Form including all required vaccinations
- Passport to Health
- Police Clearance including Vulnerable Sector for the School of Health Sciences
- Current Certification in Standard First Aid and BLS CPR from a WSIB-approved agency (HSFC Guidelines) (Cannot be a course taken 100% online)
- Flu Shot
- P-100 Mask fit (Currently completed by placement agency - If this changes at any point, you will be notified immediately by the College.)
- G License by the start of Semester 2
PRIOR TO CLASSES
Returning Year 2 - Due September 15th
- Passport to Health
- Flu Shot (Updated by 4th semester)
- Police Clearance including Vulnerable Sector for the School of Health Sciences
- Tuberculosis Screening - 1 step if you can produce prior documentation of having 2-step screening done; otherwise 2 step is required.
- Current Certification in Standard First Aid and BLS CPR from a WSIB-approved agency (HSFC Guidelines) (Cannot be a course taken 100% online)
Program Physical Demands Analysis
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Paramedic Program (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 51637)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate and interact effectively and appropriately with patients and others.
- Assess patients using relevant theory and practices and in compliance with current legislation, regulations, standards, and best practice guidelines.
- Establish patients’ treatment and transport priorities based on assessment findings.
- 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.
- Integrate and perform delegated controlled medical acts in a simulated, clinical, and field setting.
- Evaluate in an ongoing manner the effectiveness of patient management strategies used and adapt or change strategies to provide optimal care for patients.
- 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.
- Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of partners, patients, and others.
- Ensure the operational safety and preparedness of an ambulance and its equipment and operate an ambulance-type vehicle in a simulated setting.
- Collaborate with a broad range of personnel such as first responders, paramedics, emergency services personnel, health care professionals, and other allied health care workers.
- Integrate and meet legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities while providing optimal care for patients.