Ontario College Diploma

At St. Clair College, tuition is The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year: Fall 2026 Tuition Fees.

The Paramedic program prepares individuals to work in emergency health care during accidents or crises. It teaches life-saving tasks such as CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and injury immobilization. Training includes hands-on practice in labs and simulation suites. Clinical field experience takes place in hospitals and ambulances. Graduates can write the Ontario Ministry of Health Advanced EMCA (Primary Care Paramedic) exam.

Patient care theory and procedures are studied over four semesters. Courses include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, human behaviour, ambulance operations, and crisis intervention. Two ambulance field experiences and one hospital clinical placement are completed. The final semester focuses on reviewing and reinforcing skills through field work.

The program begins in September and no longer accepts new applications. A G2 driver's license is required at application. A full G license must be held by the end of the first semester. Health requirements and background checks, including a vulnerable sector police clearance, must be met before placements start.