Humber Polytechnic
Paramedic
| School: | Humber Polytechnic |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness |
| Degree: | Diploma; Co-op |
| Field of Study: | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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| Description: | 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. |
| URL: | Paramedic at Humber Polytechnic |
| Length: | 2 Year(s) |
| Cost per year:* |
Cost is an approximation for a single year of study. |
| Scholarships: | 7 |
| Careers: | 1 |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
or
Mature student status
or
College or university transfer status |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | A questionnaire is required.
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.
At the end of semester one, students must successfully pass a fitness test including a shuttle run, push-ups, abdominal crunches and flexibility. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.