Thank you for your interest in the CTS Canadian Career College one-year Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program, unique in the province of Ontario. To ensure the highest patient care standards, we have instituted a rigorous admissions process. This process is designed to attract the very best students to our program. It is our goal to select students who possess the appropriate academic background that will enable them to successfully meet the challenges of our curriculum. We also strive to select only those students who will serve as stellar representatives of the College as well as the emergency medical care community. We are keenly interested in those students who have the ability and motivation to make a positive contribution to both CTS Canadian Career College and our health care system.

Your application for consideration will be evaluated by the college's review and acceptance committee upon receipt of a complete application, fee and the following documentation:

Application Requirements
			Proof of Grade 12 OSSD or GED (Equivalent)
			Applicants must provide either proof of a Senior Biology credit with a grade of at least 60%, or must write the Biology Equivalency Examination (pass of 60%)
			A clear Criminal Records Check must be supplied to the registrar prior to start date. The document must be dated within 1 year of the date of the start date. Note: Services require a record check that is no more than 90 days old from start of field placement. Students are responsible for providing this additional record check. Some services may require a “Vulnerable Persons” check.
			Copy of a Class G or better driver’s license must be supplied to the registrar
			A current driver’s abstract report showing less than 6 demerit points.     Note:  Pursuant to regulation 257/00, EMS operations cannot hire anyone who has six or more demerit points within a two year time frame
			Standard First Aid/CPR Level “C” Certificate, Lay Rescuer/Lay Person Note: Some services may require certificate that is no more than 90 days old from start of field placement.  Students are responsible for providing this additional certificate.
Practicum Requirements
			Students enrolled in this program are required to provide a record of up-to-date immunization and provide a statement of health (Par-Q). See Schedule A (download)
			A clear Criminal Records Check must be supplied to the registrar prior to start date. The document must be dated within 1 year of the date of the suitability interview. Note: Services require a record check that is no more than 90 days old from start of field placement. Students are responsible for providing this additional record check. Some services may require a “Vulnerable Persons” check.
			Proof of a valid Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C – Lay Rescuer/Lay Person), PRIOR to placement. Note: Some services may require certificate that is no more than 90 days old from start of field placement. Students are responsible for providing this additional certificate.
			The college provides lift tests on a graduated basis as follows: After the first quarter of Skills classes, students must competently perform a minimum of 165 lb Stair Chair Lift Test. Students are re-tested at the halfway point of Skills classes. In order to continue on in the program they must achieve this required weight using the accepted format of the college.  The final lift test near the end of Skills classes is for 210 1bs.

Please mail or fax your information to the campus you wish to attend. The contact information is listed below. Upon approval, your application will be forwarded to the Suitability Interview Committee who will contact you to arrange a Personal Suitability Review. If you do not meet minimum admissions requirements, our admissions department will contact you. You may wish to discuss your educational alternatives or steps to take to improve your eligibility.

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