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
malcolmd@7generations.org

Rachel Sitar

Kenora campus
(807) 468-3096
rachels@7generations.org

Nicole Robertson

Sioux Lookout campus
(807) 737-2897
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

#MYSGEI

I enjoy the small, more intimate class sizes. I personally think it allows for a better learning experience and a more thorough delivery of the content we are learning. With a smaller class size, we are able to have frequent discussions and a space to feel comfortable asking questions.
Tianna Masotti
SGEI Student

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