Paramedic
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Program Overview
Humber’s Paramedic diploma program gives you a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills needed for this intense, fast-paced profession. You will learn how to effectively deal with medical and traumatic emergencies through practical and theory courses in paramedical science, human anatomy, physiology and psychology, pharmacology, and patient lifting. Your in-depth paramedic training will also include instruction in the communications skills needed to interact with patients and to collaborate with colleagues on a health-care team.
You will learn about the various contexts in which paramedics work and put classroom concepts to use through a clinical practice course, exposing you to the role of paramedics in hospital departments such as acute and emergency care.
This program is not available to international applicants.
Semester 2 |
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| PCPM 150: Field Experience 1 - Entry to Practice Readiness |
| PCPM 155: Paramedical Science 2 |
| PCPM 156: Paramedic Skills 2 |
| PHYS 150: Basic Human Physiology |
| PSYC 221: Applied Psychology 1 |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED : General Elective |
Work-Integrated Learning
Students graduate with more than 400 hours combined in both the paramedic services and experiential learning settings. Beginning in Semester 2, students may spend blocks of time or single days in these settings, depending on the placement.
Visit Future Students > Work-Integrated Learning > to learn more about your WIL power and other success stories.
Also take time to explore the digital Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness Student Handbook to learn foundational WIL concepts, plus requirements specific to this program.
Professional and Community Partnerships
Humber maintains strong partnerships within the community - and is the preferred choice by many agencies and facilities due to the outstanding reputation of the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness. The paramedic program is well known across the province for graduating top quality paramedics who have gone on to be employed in almost every paramedic service across the province.
The Humber Advantage
State-of-the-art Facilities
Well-equipped labs feature leading-edge equipment, which will aid in you gaining practical experience.
We Know What it Takes
Some classroom components provide a theoretical basis for skills needed to deal with medical and traumatic emergencies. Others emphasize the ability to communicate effectively with patients, and to work in a health care team environment.
The Humber Experience
The Right Fit
Are you a leader with the ability to stay calm in any situation? Are you good at multi-tasking, confident, independent and able to work under pressure? If you’re interested in life sciences, caring for people in stressful situations and enjoy continuous learning you could have a very rewarding career in the field of paramedicine ahead of you.
Testimonials
Interested in Paramedic at Humber College yet want to know more before enrolling?
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Casey Rowed
Casey speaks about what he enjoyed most about the Paramedic Diploma program.
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Rachael Butler
Rachael speaks about why she chose Humber's Paramedic Diploma program.
Math Proficiency
To assist in describing the math proficiency level in this program, view the sample math questions.
Your Career
Be on the front lines of emergency and critical situations where you can use your medical expertise, compassionate nature and ability to think on your feet to respond to emergencies and save lives.
As a vital health-care professional, you are a first responder at the scenes of accidents, medical emergencies and other incidents, assessing patients and using specialized techniques, equipment and medicine to provide aid. As a paramedic, you are well prepared to address a variety of medical conditions and prepare patients for further care at the hospital. Your lifesaving capabilities extend to your ability to communicate effectively with doctors and nurses in emergency departments to ensure the safe transition of patients.
As a graduate of the program and once certified, you may find part-time or full-time employment in Ontario Paramedic Services. You can also pursue work on emergency response teams with patient transfer services and in sports injury management services with potential to progress into advanced paramedical services and management.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Provincial Paramedic Examination
The program helps to prepare students to write the provincial paramedic examination.
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Program Availability
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | North | Open |
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | North | Not Available |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Block-Based | North | Not Available |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
Lawrence Saindon
Watch the video and hear Lawrence share about his personal experience, mental toughness and the top three traits to longevity in the Paramedic field.
News Feed
How to Find Strength and Success as a Paramedic
Fri, July 08, 2022
Lawrence Saindon, Paramedic, 1996, talks about adaptability, resiliency, mental health and the top three traits required to succeed as a Paramedic.
Saving Lives One Simulation at a Time
Tue, May 31, 2022
“IPE gives the students the varied experience from other agencies and better replicates the experience that they will encounter in the real world.”
Paramedic, Broadcast Journalism Programs Team Up for Global Impact
Thu, March 24, 2022
“The instructional videos are designed to help ordinary Ukrainian citizens who lack formal first-aid experience but may need to perform first-aid during the war.“
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