Ontario College Diploma in Paramedic

Centennial College's Paramedic program takes pride in its exceptional standards, high-quality graduates and high employment rates. You'll spend two years in Paramedic courses that will cover emergency, medical, trauma and psychological situations through hands-on training in state-of-the-art lab facilities at the College's Morningside campus. Besides physical care, you'll also learn to provide support to people in crisis, drawing on a unique combination of analytical and professional therapeutic skills. Your career advantage will be furthered by the fact that paramedics who actively work in the field teach the courses. Once you complete the Paramedic program, you'll be eligible and well prepared to take the Ministry of Health exam for Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA). Graduates have consistently scored above the provincial average on the A-EMCA certification exam. Because ministry regulations require this certification for employment as a paramedic in Ontario, Paramedic graduates enjoy an excellent reputation in the field.

Academic RequirementsOntario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalentGrade 12 English (C or U) or equivalent (minimum grade required). The course used for admission must have been completed within seven years of the program start date. Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) Mathematics, or equivalent (minimum grade required). The course used for admission must have been completed within seven years of the program start date. Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) Biology, or equivalent (minimum grade required). The course used for admission must have been completed within seven years of the program start date. Grade 11 (C or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) one additional science (Physics, Chemistry, or Exercise Science), or equivalent (minimum grade required). The course used for admission must have been completed within seven years of the program start date.English, Science, and Math assessment will not be accepted in place of the English, Science, and Math requirements.Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics test (CASPer).