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Paramedic


Diploma


Program Code: 07651

Campus: North

Length: 4 semesters

Humber’s Paramedic diploma program gives you a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills needed for this intense, fast-paced profession. You will learn how to effectively deal with medical and traumatic emergencies through practical and theory courses in paramedical science, human anatomy, physiology and psychology, pharmacology, and patient lifting. Your in-depth paramedic training will also include instruction in the communications skills needed to interact with patients and to collaborate with colleagues on a health-care team.

You will learn about the various contexts in which paramedics work and put classroom concepts to use through a clinical practice course, exposing you to the role of paramedics in hospital departments such as acute and emergency care.

This program is not available to international applicants.

Students graduate with more than 400 hours combined in both the paramedic services and experiential learning settings. Beginning in Semester 2, students may spend blocks of time or single days in these settings, depending on the placement.

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the following 4 requirements:

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    Academic

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent

    or

    or

    and

    Mature Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

    College Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

    University Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

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    English Language Proficiency

    All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

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    International Credit Evaluation

    Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

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    Questionnaire

    You will be required to answer questions and submit any current certificates (or proof of enrolment) in CPR, First Aid, NLS or Ski Patrol, through SlideRoom. SlideRoom is a secure site where additional requirements are collected, scored and stored. Log-in to https://humber.slideroom.com and create your free account. There will be additional instructions once your account has been created.

    Submission Instructions

    https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/submission-instructions.html

How to Apply

Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.

Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

Placement Requirements

The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your first placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed information about your program’s placement pre-requisite requirements.

View Requirements

Physical Fitness Requirements

At the end of Semester 1, students must successfully pass a stretcher and stair chair lift of a 72.5 kg patient.

Fees

The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters is:

  • domestic: $3,985.24
  • international: N/A

Fees are subject to change.

Domestic Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,992.62
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,992.62
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $1,042.76
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $3,035.38
Semester 4 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,992.62

International Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition N/A
Compulsory Ancillary Fee N/A
Compulsory Student Union Fee N/A
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee N/A
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) N/A
Program Ancillary Fee N/A
Co-op/Placement N/A
Total N/A
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition N/A
Compulsory Ancillary Fee N/A
Compulsory Student Union Fee N/A
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee N/A
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) N/A
Program Ancillary Fee N/A
Co-op/Placement N/A
Total N/A
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition N/A
Compulsory Ancillary Fee N/A
Compulsory Student Union Fee N/A
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee N/A
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) N/A
Program Ancillary Fee N/A
Co-op/Placement N/A
Total N/A
Semester 4 2021-22 Fees
Tuition N/A
Compulsory Ancillary Fee N/A
Compulsory Student Union Fee N/A
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee N/A
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) N/A
Program Ancillary Fee N/A
Co-op/Placement N/A
Total N/A

*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

Equipment & Device Requirements

Semester 1

Details and Specifications Minimum Specifications Recommended Specifications
Processor Intel i5-8300H (PC)
4-core or higher 64bit (Mac)
Intel i5-8300H (PC)
4-core or higher 64bit (Mac)
OS Windows 10 (PC)
OS 10.15 (Mac)
Windows 10 (PC)
OS 10.15 (Mac)
Memory 8GB of RAM 8GB of RAM
Storage 256GB 256GB
Monitor Laptop Laptop
Other Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite

Additional Costs

$1,000 - uniforms and other medical supplies; $800 - books; $640 - driver education fee (for Year 2); $400 - CEPCP Educational Certification fee for students placed with York Region.

Pathways

Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.

Contact Information

Jennifer Breuer

,

interim program co-ordinator


Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness
416.675.6622

jennifer.breuer@humber.ca

Admissions Questions

Domestic Students

416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca

International Students

Contact the International Centre

international.humber.ca/contact

1-416-675-5067

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.

Print/Download Date: December 14, 2024