Save Lives. Provide Emergency Care

Program Overview

16-Month Diploma Program in the Greater Toronto Area.

Feel the satisfaction of saving lives for a living – get Primary Care Paramedic career training at Oxford College. Paramedics are true heroes without a cape. They are the ones we rely on in times of medical crisis. If you are level-headed, unfettered in emergency situations, and think you could provide emergency medical care, then being a paramedic could be the right career move for you.

As a Paramedic, you would:

• Be responsible for responding to emergency medical situations, stabilizing the patient, and getting them to the hospital quickly and safely.
• Coordinate with other emergency workers, and assist hospital staff when needed, documenting the illness or injury and treatment provided.

Oxford College’s Primary Care Paramedic program equips you with the necessary skills and

knowledge to work in this dynamic profession. Our graduates get jobs – 95% are successful in six months following graduation!

Invaluable Primary Care Paramedic Skills

During the Primary Care Paramedic program, you will:

• Assess the extent of injuries or medical illnesses of trauma victims, patients with respiratory disease and stress, overdose and poisoning victims, industrial accident victims, and other ill or injured individuals to determine emergency medical treatment
• Administer pre-hospital emergency care to patients such as oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), spinal immobilization, bandaging, and splinting
• Apply adjunctive equipment for ventilation and circulation complications, administer medications, and provide other advanced emergency treatment to patients
• Transport patients to a hospital or other medical facilities for further medical care
• Collaborate with ambulance dispatch centres, hospital staff, police, firefighters, and family members to ensure relevant information is collected and proper treatment is administered
• Document and record the nature of injuries and illnesses and treatment provided
• Maintain ambulances and emergency care equipment and supplies
• Train and supervise other workers in this unit group

We Equip You with Relevant Skills

Oxford College’s Primary Care Paramedic program equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in this dynamic profession. As one of the few private postsecondary institutions in Canada that offer this program, Oxford College brings you unparalleled specialized training.

As a Primary Care Paramedic, you will administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients with injuries or medical illnesses and transport them to hospitals or other medical facilities for further medical care. Through hands-on learning, you will develop critical-thinking and decision-making skills to effectively deal with medical emergencies. You will also be trained to communicate with patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals in a professional and compassionate manner.

Get Certified And Become More Employable

The clinical component of our Primary Care Paramedic Program is regulated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC). Our curriculum follows the guidelines of the Primary Care Paramedic’s scope of practice and prepares you to take the AEMCA examination offered by MOHLTC. Becoming certified shows that you meet the MOHLTC’s professional standards, which employers look for. Gaining this certification shows you are capable and competent, and it can open employment opportunities to you.

Train Using a Fully Equipped Ambulance

The fully outfitted ambulance will provide you with the chance to learn in facilities that are similar to what you will encounter when you enter the working work. Training with actual equipment means you will already have bridged any potential knowledge gap when you pursue work as a Paramedic. You’ll be familiar with the equipment and procedures, and that confidence will be apparent to your employer, coworkers, and patients.

Scholarships

Ian Campbell was a student in our Primary Care Paramedic Program who passed away in a tragic accident on March 20, 2006. The Ian Campbell Memorial Scholarship Award was created to remember Ian Campbell and honor a hard-working student who exhibits the same characteristics that Ian displayed. The total fund award is up to $20,000 per year! Applicants must be a recent Oxford College Primary Care Paramedic graduate to qualify. Learn more about our scholarship opportunities by visiting our Scholarships page.

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Passionate Instructors! Quality Education!

Oxford College is proud of its highly skilled and experienced instructors. Each one of them is passionate about providing quality education and dedicated to helping you develop the skills you need to succeed in the workforce and attain a meaningful career.

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Countless Career Opportunities

Graduates are employed by private ambulance services, hospitals, fire departments, government departments and agencies, manufacturing firms, mining companies, and other private sector establishments.

Upon completion of the program, you may find employment as:

• Primary Care Paramedic
• Patient Transfer
• Private Events

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary Student Diploma (OSSD)

OR Mature Student Status with Wonderlic

AND Sr. Biology, Sr. Chemistry, Grade 12 Math

OR Completion of PCP Prep Course

Financial Aid

Many people need extra financial aid to attend school. At Oxford College, we believe that finances should not be a barrier for anyone seeking higher education. That’s why we have many funding programs in place, including OSAP, Second Career, and private student loans, to name a few. We will also collaborate with you to set up manageable monthly payment plans.
Sit down with a Financial Aid Advisor today. They will assess your situation.
And create a funding plan that works for you.

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