Paramedic

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This two-year Ontario College Diploma program is delivered on-campus through in-class theory, online learning, practical courses, simulations, and clinical placements. Students learn emergency care skills, patient assessment, and communication with healthcare teams. The final term includes a 420-hour paramedic practicum with active paramedics. The program prepares students to work in pre-hospital emergency care across Ontario and Canada.

2 years, 60 credits, includes co-op practicum and clinical placements.

Graduates are eligible to write the Ontario A-EMCA exam and may be employed as paramedics in emergency services across Ontario and Canada.

High school diploma or equivalent with English 12 (ENG4C) and Mathematics 12 (MAP4C) at 70% or higher, Biology and Chemistry at 70% or higher. Must pass the AC-HPAT admissions test. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 88 (min 22 per section), or Duolingo 120 (min 120 literacy, no score below 105). Additional documents: First Aid, CPR HCP, criminal record check, and health forms.

On-campus, full-time, 2 years.

Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada, is a publicly funded English-language college founded in 1967 that serves about 21,000 students, including roughly 3,000 international learners. The college provides more than 300 programs across business, media and design, health and community studies, hospitality and tourism, technology and trades, and more. With multiple campuses in the Ottawa region, Algonquin combines applied learning with a broad program portfolio to meet diverse career goals.

Algonquin is known for experiential learning, offering co-ops, internships and industry partnerships that place classroom knowledge into real-world contexts. Industry-aligned curriculum, simulation labs and applied research projects give students practical experience valued by employers. The college also emphasizes innovation and sustainability, integrating green practices across facilities and programming to reflect current industry standards.

International students benefit from targeted supports, orientation services and career resources designed to ease transition and enhance employability in Canada and beyond. Ottawa’s bilingual, multicultural environment and proximity to government and tech employers provide additional opportunities for networking and work experience. Prospective students seeking hands-on training, clear career pathways and a supportive campus in Canada’s capital will find Algonquin offers practical programs and strong industry connections.