Paramedic

Academic Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

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 will be charged.

Program Eligibility:

• English Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 70% or higher.
• Mathematics Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) with a grade of 70% or higher.
• Biology Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 70% or higher.
• Chemistry Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 70% 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.
• 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).
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Additional Requirements:

1. Standard First Aid Certificate and Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate C.P.R. (or CPR HCP).
2. Signed Mandatory Paramedic Information Sheet.
3. Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector (Students must be 18 years of age to apply).

Clinical Placement Eligibility:

To be eligible for placement, applicants must complete the list of required documents below and have proof of all when meeting with ParaMed to be cleared for placement during Level 02. All associated costs are to be paid by the applicant.

• Seasonal influenza immunization
• COVID-19 vaccination (mandatory) ParaMed
• Placement Pass Health Form (with serology): Measles/Mumps/Rubella; Varicella; Tuberculosis; Pertussis; Polio; Hepatitis B; Communicable Diseases Attestation
• Standard First Aid
• CPR HCP (Level C is no longer accepted)
• N95 fit testing (provided by Algonquin College)
• Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector
• WHMIS (provided by us)
• AODA - Accessibility Training (provided by us)
• MOL - Safety Awareness for Workers Training (provided by us)
• Driver`s License
• Affirmation of mandatory second uniform and safety items

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. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible.

Language Requirements

For international students applying to programs, the following English language proficiency tests are accepted:

• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band
• TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22;
• Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

Applicants can be exempt from taking a test or EAP Program if they meet any of the conditions listed on the website. Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.