Humber Polytechnic

Paramedic

Humber Polytechnic

Faculty:Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,379

Fees are subject to change.



Scholarships:8
Careers:Emergency Medical Technicians (Paramedics)

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.

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.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

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

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    Test Scores:
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      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 the Applicant Portal. The Applicant Portal is a secure site where additional requirements are collected, scored and stored. There will be additional details contained within the portal.

      To register for the mandatory admissions testing and submit your additional requirement(s), please visit the Applicant Portal.


      * 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.

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