Paramedic

Students are prepared with the knowledge and skills to practice emergency out-of-hospital medical/trauma care and to function as an integral member of the health care team in assisting victims of injury or illness. Graduates of the program will have demonstrated the ability to safely and competently care for a diverse population in emergency and non-emergency situations. They will also be expected to administer medical interventions, including controlled medical acts, and provide compassionate care. The program is comprised of classroom, laboratory, hospital clinical and field placement experience.

Graduates of the program are eligible to write the Ontario Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant Examination (A.E.M.C.A.). If successful, graduates are eligible to seek employment with paramedic services and other agencies throughout Canada. Opportunities for graduates may also be found in the field of health and safety, event medical services and the military.

What You’ll Learn

• Utilize the process and criteria provided for primary and secondary patient assessment to determine manifestations and priorities of treatment.
• Evaluate priorities of assessment and effectiveness of interventions selected in response to changes in assessment findings and or conditions.
• Practice effective and safe care by following established policies and procedures, current legislation, regulations and standards.
• Integrate and perform controlled medical acts.
• Communicate with patients, utilizing therapeutic approaches.
• Communicate and work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Provide safe operation and necessary readiness checks of emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain the level of physical fitness required by the profession.
• Employ environmentally sustainable practices within the profession.
• Apply basic social entrepreneurial strategies to identify and respond to new opportunities.