Paramedic

Academic Requirements

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

College Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; 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.

International Applicants:

International applicants who meet the program eligibility requirements are required to complete preparatory courses (4-months in duration): Introduction to Canadian Health Studies (ICHS). Students who successfully complete the introduction will then proceed to their original health program of choice. The ICHS requires applicants to submit an academic IELTS score.

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 2. 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.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

For the Paramedic Diploma program, the following English language proficiency tests are accepted:

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

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.