Paramedic

Today’s paramedics must be both highly skilled first responders and compassionate caregivers. In this program, students will build the diverse skillset needed to succeed in the field with a focus on medical theory and techniques, social and communication skills, critical thinking and effective decision-making. Training includes clinical and field placement components, as well as an emphasis on physical and emotional wellness. Students are provided with access to SGEI’s healthcare lab and practice space to support their learning.

Start Date

September 2023

Program Length

Two years, Full-time

Location

Fort Frances, Kenora, Sioux Lookout

Credential

Ontario College Diploma
Durham College

Admission Requirements

Option A

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or mature student status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U level),
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U level),
  • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U level), and
  • Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U level)

Option B

  • Emergency Services Fundamentals Certificate

Fees

Tuition (Year 1):
$7,711 (estimated)

Tuition (Year 2):
$7,711 (estimated)

Textbooks:
TBD

Successful applicants to SGEI’s Paramedic program may be eligible to receive the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant that provides free tuition in exchange for a commitment to work in the region following graduation.

Coordinator

Malcolm Daley (Fort Frances)
(807) 271-2877 ex.1223
malcolmd@7generations.org

Rachel Sitar (Kenora)
468-3096 ex.3230
rachels@7generations.org

Your Future Career

Paramedic program graduates can expect to find work as:

  • Medical attendants
  • Military medical technicians
  • Paramedics
  • Primary care paramedics

Related Programs

Courses

SEMESTER 1
ANTY 1401 Paramedic Anatomy/Physiology
CLIN 1400 Paramedic Clinical
FITS 1401 Paramedic Fitness and Wellness
GNED 0000 General Education Elective
GNED 1000 General Elective Credit
LEAD 1400 Leadership
THEO 1401 Paramedic Theory I
THEO 1402 Paramedic Theory Lab I
SEMESTER 2
ANTY 2400 Paramedic Anatomy/Physiology II
CLIN 2400 Paramedic Clinical II
FITS 2401 Paramedic Fitness And Wellness II
GNED 0000 General Education Elective
MATH 2400 Paramedic Medical Mathematics
MED 2400 Paramedic Medical Legal Issues
THEO 2400 Paramedic Theory II
THEO 2401 Paramedic Theory Lab II
SEMESTER 3
ANTY 3400 Paramedic Anatomy/Physiology III
EMEG 3401 Paramedic Crisis Management
PRAT 3400 Paramedic Practicum I
THEO 3400 Paramedic Theory III
THEO 3401 Paramedic Theory Lab III
SEMESTER 4
ETH 4400 Paramedic Ethical Issues
PRAT 4400 Paramedic Practicum II
THEO 4400 Paramedic Theory IV
THEO 4401 Paramedic Lab Theory IV
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