Ontario College Diploma in Paramedic in Ottawa Canada | Algonquin College

Algonquin College | Ottawa Canada
Visit institution website for more information
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 19,098
(c. USD13,707.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

This highly-regarded Paramedic Ontario College Diploma program prepares graduates for rewarding careers in emergency medical services. As vital healthcare professionals, paramedics serve in both rural and urban settings, with this program blending hands-on training and academic study to equip students with essential competencies.

Students master all facets of Paramedicine, including emergency response techniques and effective communication with patients, relatives, and medical staff. The curriculum culminates in a final-term practicum where learners apply their expertise in real-world scenarios. During this 420-hour immersive experience, participants handle diverse emergency calls while demonstrating their ability to function as valuable team members under the guidance of working paramedics.

Instruction methods include:

classroom-based theory
digital coursework
hands-on lab sessions
advanced simulation training


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification 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

IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with the minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 20,

Tuition CAD 19,098

Similar programs for you