Overview

This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

This Paramedic programme at Algonquin College combines applied and theoretical experiences to provide you with all the necessary skills. Paramedics fill a critical role in our health care system with employment opportunities in rural and urban paramedic services.

Quick Facts:

In this programme you learn all aspects of Paramedicine, how to deal with emergencies, and develop the means to communicate with patients, family members and healthcare professionals.

In the final term of the programme, you get the chance to put your knowledge and skills into practice through a paramedic practicum experience.

It is in this setting that you experience a wide variety of calls and are able to display proficiency working as a necessary member of a team. This 420-hour practicum provides you with the opportunity work and learn alongside active paramedics.

The programme is delivered through:

in-class theory

online learning

practical/laboratory courses

high-fidelity simulation

hospital clinicals, and

practicums

At the conclusion of the programme, you are able to write the Ontario Advanced Emergency Medical Care Attendant exam.

Careers

Graduates are eligible to write the Ontario Ministry of Health licencing exam Advanced Emergency Medical Care Attendant (A-EMCA).

Experience and further training may lead to opportunities as advanced and critical care paramedicine. In addition, the Paramedic diploma has proved valuable to those seeking employment as firefighters and police officers.

Post-Graduation Work Permit

This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication in Healthcare

Patient Care Laboratory

Theory of Patient Care

Mastering Medical Physiology

Medical Physiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

February 1: Equal Consideration Date. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17612 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4862 CAD / year

≈ 4862 CAD / year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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