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| School | St. Lawrence College | | |
| Location | Kingston, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 4,972
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 70% | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade11 Biology
- Grade11 Chemistry
- Grade11 Mathematics
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| Prerequisites Notes | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level. For OSSD equivalency options, see our Admission Requirements. | | |
| Cost | | | |
| Scholarships | 2 scholarship(s) | | |
| Description | This program produces graduates that meet workforce needs by providing them with:
- A solid background in the sciences and theory related to pre-hospital emergency care;
- The ability to manage pre-hospital medical emergencies;
- Knowledge of and the ability to work in accordance with health and safety regulations and the Ambulance Act, as well as other Acts and regulations specific to the field of paramedics in Ontario;
- The theory and skills needed to communicate effectively with patients and other emergency team members.
Accreditation: Graduates of the program are required to write the provincial AEMCA exam to be certified as a Primary Care Paramedic. This certification is required for full and part-time employment in an emergency medical service in Ontario.
This program is not open to International students. | | |
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*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.
