
Join the front lines of emergency medical care as a paramedic
Paramedic Ontario College Diploma program
Preparing students with the knowledge and skills to practise emergency out-of-hospital medical and trauma care. Featuring state-of-the-art learning technology and a nationally-recognized faculty.
Program information
Program description
Students are prepared with the knowledge and skills to practice emergency out-of-hospital medical/trauma care and to function as an integral member of the health care team in assisting victims of injury or illness. Graduates of the program will have demonstrated the ability to safely and competently care for a diverse population in emergency and non-emergency situations. They will also be expected to administer medical interventions, including controlled medical acts, and provide compassionate care. The program is comprised of classroom, laboratory, hospital clinical and field placement experience.
This program is highly competitive. Learn about admission requirements for highly competitive programs.
Intake information
Start date | Campus |
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Fall 2021 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
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Work integrated learning
This program includes a field placement component where you will gain practical, hands-on work experience in a setting relevant to your program.
What are the admission requirements for the Paramedic program?
Paramedic admission requirements
OSSD or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry or Physics (C or U)
All applicants must possess a minimum G2 driver’s licence (applicants with demerit points may not be eligible for employment).
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Pathways
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
Admission details
Before enrolling in this program, applicants should be aware that under the provisions of the Ambulance Act, employment as a paramedic is prohibited to any individual who, in the past year has:
- Received six or more demerit points on his/ her driving record
- Had his/ her driver’s license suspended in the previous two years
- Been prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code of Canada within the past three years
- OR has been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude for which she/ he has not been pardoned.
These regulations can be found under the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
Completion of college immunization record
What career paths can I take in paramedicine?
Your Paramedic diploma gives you many career opportunities
Graduates of the program are eligible to write the Ontario Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant Examination (A.E.M.C.A.). If successful, graduates are eligible to seek employment with paramedic services and other agencies throughout Canada. Opportunities for graduates may also be found in the field of health and safety, event medical services and the military. Please note that employment in Ontario as a paramedic requires a current class ‘F’ license and it is the graduate’s responsibility to acquire this license prior to seeking employment.
Accreditation
Paramedic Association of Canada
The Paramedic program at Georgian College follows the National Occupational Competency Profile for Paramedics as approved by the Paramedic Association of Canada and is accredited by EQual™ Accreditation Canada.
What courses are included in the Paramedic diploma program?
Course overview
21 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
2 Clinical Placements
2 Field Placements
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Paramedic program outline.
- BIOL 1023 – Anatomy and Physiology – Introduction
- BIOL 1024 – Human Pathophysiology – Introduction
- PARA 1002 – Paramedic Fitness Training
- PARA 1003 – Patient Care Theory 1
- PARA 1005 – Medico Legal Aspects
- PARA 1012 – Communication for Paramedic
- PARA 1013 – Patient Care Procedures – Introduction
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Do you have questions about Paramedic? Contact us!
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- 705.722.5152
- recruitment@georgiancollege.ca
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- 705.722.1511
- registrar@georgiancollege.ca
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- 705.728.1968, ext. 1218
- international@georgiancollege.ca
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