centennial college paramedic

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https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/paramedic/


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Academic Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
• English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
• Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
• Biology Grade 11 or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
• One additional science (Physics, Chemistry or Exercise Science) Grade 11 or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
• Courses must have been completed within seven years of the program start date
  

Notes:

• This program fills early. To be considered for the program, you should apply prior to the Ontario Colleges equal consideration date of February 1 and submit transcripts as early as possible. Applicants are ranked based on an average of the four required subjects as well as application date. Offers are sent to the top ranked applicants only. Meeting minimum requirements for admission will not guarantee an offer. For information on minimum grade requirements and approximate cutoff point for offers, please contact admissions@centennialcollege.ca.
• Before taking this program, applicants should be aware that under the provisions of the Ambulance Act of Ontario, 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
      
  • Requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
    
  
  

Field Placement Requirements

After admission but prior to beginning the clinical and/or field placement, you are required to:

• Provide a medical doctor's statement, certifying a standard of health acceptable to Centennial College, clinical and affiliated EMS agencies. The statement must be, as outlined in the Ambulance Act, used in practical experience, and as required for a Class "F" driver's license
• Not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude (clear vulnerable persons police background record searches are completed throughout the program)
• A Class "F" license is required for employment in the province of Ontario (but not for program admission)
• Successfully complete and annually renew a recognized course in CPR (health care provider level)
• Successfully complete a recognized course in standard first aid
• Attend mask fit testing provided by Centennial College (shaving of portions of face is required if applicable to meet safety standards)
  

Note: It is strongly recommended that applicants have a high level of fitness when entering the program. There is a lifting evaluation process that students must pass each semester in order to progress.