About this program
Start Date
September 2023
Campus
Fort Frances
Kenora
Program Length
Two semesters
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Certificate
Durham College
About the program
The two-semester EMSF program is designed for those interested in exploring post-secondary options in emergency services or preparing for a specific emergency services or health science diploma. Students will learn communications, mathematics, science, addictions and mental health, ethics, and other relevant topics to prepare them for a certificate or diploma program in a related field. Please note that admission to other programs is not guaranteed.
Semester 1
| PREP 1300 | – | Preparing for Academic Success | |
| COMM 1805 | – | Communication Foundations - Justice and Emergency Services | |
| ETHC 1307 | – | EMSF Ethics | |
| MATH 1314 | – | Practical Mathematics for Emergency Services | |
| BIOL 1700 | – | Pre-Health Biology I | |
| CHEM 1701 | – | Pre-Health Chemistry I | |
| FITS 1301 | – | Fitness I |
Semester 2
| ADMH 1301 | – | Addictions and Mental Health | |
| LAWC 1301 | – | Introduction to Law/Civics | |
| LEAD 1400 | – | Leadership | |
| SENT 1301 | – | Diversity and Inclusion for First Responders | |
| FITS 2303 | – | Fitness 2 | |
| PFP 102 | – | Introduction to Psychology | |
| SKILL 2300 | – | EMSF Skills Certification |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and ENG4C/ENG4U, equivalent, or mature student test.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses during the summer, or we can arrange for you to complete a test to enter the program. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition (Semester 1): $2193.16
- Tuition (Semester 2): $1908.95
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
Malcolm Daley
Fort Frances Campus (807) 274-2796 x 1223 malcolmd@7generations.org
Rachel Sitar
Kenora Campus (807) 468-3096 x 3230 rachels@7generations.org
Nicole Robertson
Sioux Lookout Campus (807) 737-2897 x 4204 nicoler@7generations.org
Have questions? Connect with a coordinator!
Have questions about this program? Contact a coordinator directly or submit your question(s) below and a program coordinator will reach out to you.
Career options
Emergency Services Fundamentals program graduates may go on to pursue programs including:
- Paramedic
- Practical Nursing
- Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
- Protection
- Security and Investigation
- 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications