About Paramedic in Niagara College

Are you passionate about assisting members of the community with emergent and non-emergent healthcare issues?

As a Primary Care Paramedic you will have the skills and abilities to act as an integral part of the health care system. You will receive education and experience that will prepare you for a career providing assistance to members of the community at the Primary Care Paramedic level.

Highlights

• Expert faculty who are active paramedics with a focus on current health care techniques.

• Immersive interprofessional education experience as part of an allied health team.

• Over 580 hours of clinical and practical field experience offer robust employment opportunities.

• Program is fully accredited by the EQual™ Accreditation Canada.

• Graduates are eligible to write provincial paramedic examinations for licensing with a program success rate of 100 percent the past several years and may choose to pursue further training to become flight or advanced care paramedics.

Career Opportunities

• Primary care paramedic for Ontario ambulance services
• Enhanced application to police and fire departments

Academic qualification equivalents

• An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
• TOEFL    :    79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
• PTE         :    53-57

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Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.