Emergency Services Communication
Ontario College Certificate
2 Semesters / 1 Year
School of Community Services
Key Details
Program Start Dates
January 2025
September 2025
January 2026
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Program Duration
4 SemestersCurrently not available for international students
Program Contacts
Jason Lane
Program Coordinator / Professor
jason.lane@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Reap the rewards of a challenging career saving people’s lives
Gear up to handle the rigours of the intense, fast-paced, but satisfying paramedic profession under the guidance of our highly skilled and experienced faculty. Courses cover basic and advanced emergency care with comprehensive hands-on training in the safe transport of ill and injured patients.
You will learn how to prevent or reduce complications for the sick and injured during the crucial pre-hospital and transport phases of patient care. A rotation of clinical placements in area hospitals and in-town and out-of-town ambulance services provides extensive hands-on experience. A 14-week preceptorship provides feedback and polishes your performance.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Limited enrolment
- Two clinical rotations and a 14-week preceptorship
- Cambrian’s PET Test ensures your physical fitness level meets professional standards
- Grads are eligible to write the A-EMCA exam set by the Ministry of Health, Emergency Health Services Branch to become a certified paramedic
- Free tuition and funding supplies for eligible Ontario residents through the Learn and Stay Grant
Admissions
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 (C) or (U) or grade 12 biology (U)
- Any grade 11 (U) or grade 12 chemistry (C) or (U)
Please note: A minimum of 60% is required in each prerequisite course.
Note: Cambrian College’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHPG) program is the designed preferred preparatory program for admission to Cambrian College’s limited enrolment Health Sciences programs. Limited enrolment programs are identified within the detailed program descriptions. The minimum GPA and grades required for successful admission will be determined by the quality and quantity of the applicant pool.
Additional admission requirements
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate
- Current CPR-HCP
- Must obtain a valid Ontario Class "G" driver’s license prior to December 31 of the enrolled year (F class preferred and required for career employment)
- Criminal record check (Vulnerable Sector Screening included) to satisfy the requirements of the Ambulance Act (prior to Dec. 31 of enrolled year).
- Hepatitis B immunization and immunization status current
- Students are required to attend an information session prior to receiving final admission into the program. Although attendance is required, this session is not a pass/fail component. This session includes participation in fitness exercises, which will be at a reasonable additional cost to the student
- Applicants should have a good level of physical fitness, flexibility, and lifting strength. Physical fitness testing will be ongoing throughout the program. Students must meet the college’s minimum requirements to graduate.
Academic Upgrading
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Program delivery
Program delivery
2024-2025
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2025
- Semester 2: Spring 2025
- Semester 3: Fall 2025
- Semester 4: Winter 2026
2025-2026
Fall term start
- Semester 1: Fall 2025
- Semester 2: Winter 2026
- Semester 3: Fall 2026
- Semester 4: Winter 2027
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2026
- Semester 2: Spring 2026
- Semester 3: Fall 2026
- Semester 4: Winter 2027
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1107 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| PAR 1002 | Patient Care Procedures I | 4 |
| PAR 1100 | Medico – Legal Aspects | 2 |
| PAR 1141 | Patient Care Theory I | 4 |
| PAR 1242 | Ambulance Operations | 2 |
| PSY 1106 | Tactical Communication | 3 |
| FIT 1101 | Physical Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 23 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIO 1207 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| ENG 1121 | Research & Writing/Health Sciences | 3 |
| FIT 1201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| PAR 1003 | Patient Care Procedures II | 4 |
| PAR 1006 | Clinical Experience | 2 |
| PAR 1241 | Patient Care Theory II | 4 |
| PAR 1251 | Principles of Pharmacology | 2 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 23 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENG 1215 | College Writing II | 3 |
| PAR 1004 | Adv. Skills/Primary Care Para | 5 |
| PAR 1007 | Ambulance Field and Clinical | 3 |
| PAR 1105 | Patient Care Procedures III | 4 |
| PAR 1301 | Independent Fitness & Evaluation | 1 |
| PAR 1320 | Adv Skills/Primary Care Para Theory | 2 |
| PAR 1335 | Prof. Issues, Research & Leadership | 2 |
| PAR 1341 | Patient Care Theory III | 4 |
| PAR 1345 | Lifting Competency Evaluation | 1 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 28 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PAR 1008 | Ambulance Field Consolidation | 11 |
| PAR 1405 | Paramedic Comprehensive Review | 2 |
| PAR 1410 | Independent Study | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Work-integrated learning (WIL) resources
Fieldwork or placement details – You will have a rotation of clinical placement in area hospitals and in-town and out-of-town ambulance services. You must be prepared to cover the cost incurred in clinical and preceptorship. You may be required to be educationally certified by a provincial Medical Direction prior to preceptorship based upon service requirements. You will be required to cover this cost.
Field of Study
School of Emergency Services
The demanding emergency services field requires you to possess an exceptional blend of courage, compassion, quick thinking, and unwavering dedication. The paramedic and advanced care paramedic programs provide you with high quality training to excel as a future first responder while making a positive impact on the community. Not only will these programs sharpen your technical skills but also shape your distinct personality to meet the requirements of critical and in-demand emergency services careers.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system
- Web browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher
- Apple Mac
- OS X operating system
- Web browser: Firefox or Safari
You’ll be accessing industry-standard software as part of your program. Your program coordinator and IT will set you up with access on your computer or within our campus labs. If you have any questions about these technology requirements, please email info@cambriancollege.ca or call (705) 566-8101, ext. 7303.
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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