About this program
Start Date
September 2025
Campus
Rainy Lake
Kenora
Program Length
Two years
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Durham College
About the program
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.
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 |
Admission
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
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition (Year 1): $7,711 (estimated)
- Tuition (Year 2): $7,711 (estimated)
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more. Successful applicants to SGEI’s Paramedic program may be eligible to receive the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, which provides free tuition in exchange for a commitment to work in the region following graduation.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
Malcolm Daley
Rainy Lake Campus (807) 274-2796 x 1223 malcolmd@7generations.org
Rachel Sitar
Kenora Campus (807) 468-3096 x 3230 rachels@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
Paramedic program graduates can expect to find work as medical attendants, military medical technicians, paramedics, or primary care paramedics.
Where you might work
- Emergency rooms
- Hospitals
- Emergency Services organizations