Paramedic

South Campus - Windsor (H840)
Thames Campus - Chatham (K940)

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

September

Chatham
Carolyn Ross
(519) 354-9714, ext. 3249
cross@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

• Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U with 60% or better
• Grade 12 Math (C) or (U) with 60% or better
• Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U) with 60% or better
• Senior Level Biology (C) or (U) with 60% or better
• Valid Ontario Driver's License required

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

IMPORTANT NOTE - This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Important information about how applicants are ranked for entry into this program can be found here.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who possess some of the following items may earn additional points in the selection process:

• CPR, First Aid, AED and other emergency training
• Emergency responder, fire service
• Post secondary education from individual courses to diplomas or degrees
• Instructor certifications in CPR, First Aid
• Work experience in health care agencies
• Class F driver's license

The questionnaire is a mandatory requirement for consideration into this program.

PROGRAM GOALS
A paramedic is at the forefront of emergency health care services in times of accident or crisis. They provide cardio pulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, intermediate airway management, administration of life saving drugs, control of severe bleeding along with immobilization of spine, neck and bone injuries. This program will appeal to students who are able to work under extremely stressful situations. They must be critical thinkers, able to problem solve and multi-task. They must be strong and in good physical condition. They also need to be compassionate with a good attitude and a desire to serve the public.  It's also important to be able to work well with others and be part of a team.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Clinical hospital/ambulance field experience
• Hands on training in well equipped labs
• Graduates are eligible to apply to write the Ontario Ministry of Health Advanced EMCA (Primary Care Paramedic) examination

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Paramedics are employed by both public and private ambulance services. Graduates may also progress to the level of Advanced Care Paramedic and/or Flight Paramedic requiring additional years of education at various institutions throughout Ontario.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Requirements under the Ontario Ambulance Act and Criminal Code of Canada must be met to be employed as a Paramedic in Ontario. If you have concerns regarding possible traffic violations, criminal records, or medical conditions that may affect your potential employment, contact the program Coordinator. Applicants MUST possess a VALID Ontario Driver's license.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by the first week of your first semester and the first week of each semester thereafter you will be unable to attend clinical placement which would result in you not meeting the requirements for graduation eligibility.

Placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts anywhere within Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the clinical area. The College is not able to guarantee placements in Windsor and/or Chatham or on a bus route.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to hospital clinical and ambulance field experience. These medical immunizations and communicable disease forms will be completed at the students own expense and may total several hundred dollars. A NIOSH N95 Respirator Fit Testing is also required.

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: H840 / K940
• Police Clearance

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,357.70 (Windsor)
$3,142.69 (Chatham)
$600 - $800
$500.00
$150.00
$250.00
$200.00
$85.00
$75.00

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.