Health Care
CAD 34618
| Year | Name | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 8616 | 8616.0 |
| 2nd Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 8574 | 8574.0 |
| 3rd Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 9024 | 9024.0 |
| 4th Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 8404 | 8404.0 |
| Starting Date | Application Deadline | Status |
|---|
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their
eligibility for admission; OR
* Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
* General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
* Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change).
Program Eligibility
* English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
* Mathematics, (Grade 12 MCT4C) or (Grade 11 MCR3U) or equivalent; or (Grade 12 MAP4C with a grade of 80% or higher) or (Grade 11 MCF3M with a grade of 70% or higher).
1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Application fee of $95 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal (Ten Agents).
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
| Code | Course name and Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENL1423T |
Communication in Healthcare Students learn effective communication skills, as well as documentation, including protocols and industry standards for documentation including charting, ambulance call reports and incident reports. Students learn to apply medical-legal legislation, regulations and policies created by federal, provincial and municipal governments to the emergency healthcare industry. In addition, skills for testifying at inquests and trials are developed. Students also learn how research plays an integral role in advancing patient outcomes and prehospital care in general. |
28.0 |
| PAR3618 |
Patient Care Laboratory I Students apply selected assessment and intervention skills for the provision of pre-hospital emergency care in simulated laboratory settings. The focus is on primary and secondary survey, vital signs, aseptic technique, bandaging, splinting, and the use of various immobilization devices. Students also apply selected practical skills in various simulated laboratory settings. They integrate skills, recognize complications and minimize them, and provide comprehensive and accurate reports following simulated scenarios. |
56.0 |
| PAR3619 |
Theory of Patient Care I Students learn selected theory behind the assessment and intervention skills required for the provision of pre-hospital emergency care. Students learn the foundations of the primary and secondary patient survey, the theoretical basis of equipment used in the pre-hospital environment, kinematics of blunt and penetrating traumatic injury, the vital signs, aseptic technique, hand-washing and gloving, wound assessment, wound cleaning, hemorrhage control, wound dressings, orthopaedic assessment and management principles. |
42.0 |
| PAR3621 |
Mastering Anatomy and Physiology Students develop essential study skills to master anatomy and physiology. Students participate in small group learning, creating mind maps and taking part in micro teaching sessions. Students are provided an opportunity to discuss complex physiology of their choosing based on the Anatomy and Physiology lectures. |
7.0 |
| PAR3623 |
Anatomy and Physiology I Students develop essential knowledge of the structure, function and physiology of the human body in addition to the acquisition of appropriate medical terminology through a system for analyzing and building medical words by using Latin and Greek prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Interrelated body systems are explored through the connections between form and function. An emphasis on developing reasoning of physiological processes is integrated throughout. The basis for an understanding of pathological conditions is provided. |
70.0 |
| PAR3638 |
Professional Development Professions are complicated far beyond the skills needed to "do the work". It is imperative to comprehend labour relations, legislation, ethics, continuing education and confidentiality. Students consider the demand within a profession to be critical thinkers, new technology specialists, researchers, even client advocates. They also address the importance of inter-professional, inter-agency relations and strive to envision their role as leaders and agents of change in their chosen career field. Guest speakers, inter-professional online group activities and projects and self-directed research lead to broader considerations of the scope of their chosen profession. An observation ride-along with a Paramedic Service is facilitated. |
42.0 |
| PAR4610 |
Patient Lifting and Movement I Students are provided with a job-specific level of fitness in order to safely perform the daily physical tasks of a professional paramedic. The focus is on the safe usage of all lifting and moving equipment utilized by paramedics, emphasizing cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility. Students learn how to interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals, ensuring personal safety and contributing to the safety of partners, patients and others through effective communication |
14.0 |
| Code | Course name and description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PAR3600 |
Pharmacology Drug sources, drug categories and classifications, drug indications and adverse reaction, interactions and toxicity are examined. Drug dosage calculations and routes administration are included. The principles of drug legislation, paramedic responsibilities, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are covered. Intravenous therapy and maintenance are also taught. |
56.0 |
| PAR3601 |
Emergency Medicine I Students focus on the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiological processes, resulting clinical features, complications and patient management of pediatric, adult and geriatric diseases and injuries commonly seen in emergency medicine. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills associated with the provision of a differential diagnosis based on patient assessment findings and focused incident and past histories. |
112.0 |
| PAR3615 |
Anatomy and Physiology II Students develop essential study skills to master anatomy and physiology. Students participate in small group learning, creating mind maps and taking part in micro teaching sessions. Students are provided an opportunity to discuss complex physiology of their choosing based on the Anatomy and Physiology lectures. |
42.0 |
| PAR3620 |
Theory of Patient Care II Students gain foundational knowledge to support practical labs, focus on patient assessment and intervention techniques for management and treatment. Specific areas include orthopaedic spinal assessment and management; oxygen therapy and delivery systems, 02 sat and end-tidal CO2 monitoring, gas laws, regulators and flowmeters; airway management, adjunct airway management devices suctioning procedures; as well as ECG and 12-Lead interpretation. |
42.0 |
| PAR3622 |
Patient Care Laboratory II The student continues to apply selected assessment and intervention skills for the provision of pre-hospital emergency care in simulated laboratory settings. A continued focus on primary assessment and intervention, and the introduction of oxygen therapy and ventilation, investigation of chief complaint, secondary patient assessment and intervention, spinal immobilization, lifting techniques and patient monitoring and reporting. Skills of drug administration are introduced. In simulated scenarios, emphasis is placed on the ability to competently problem-solve practical skills in the provision of emergency care, along with demonstrating both leadership and effective communication skills. |
56.0 |
| PAR4606 |
Patient Lifting and Movement II Students develop a general and job-specific level of fitness. Emphasis is placed on profession-specific lifting requirements. Cardiovascular fitness and flexibility are also stressed. In addition, students benefit from the development, implementation and monitoring of a personal training program. Other components include the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, and highlighting nutrition and stress management through sports and physical activity. |
14.0 |
| PSY4705 |
Psychopathology The scientific discipline of psychopathology begins in the 20th century and provides a framework for classifying and treating mental disorders. Historical, theoretical and ethical components explore the foundations, ethical issues, competing theories and treatment strategies for mental disorders. Students also gain knowledge of crisis theory, intervention models and local resources. |
42.0 |
| Code | Course name and Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MVM4626 |
Emergency Vehicle Operation Both theory and in-vehicle driving sessions emphasize driver communications, perceptions, effective vehicle operation, hazard avoidance and skid control. Emphasis is placed on defensive and safe driving techniques. |
15.0 |
| PAR3602 |
Emergency Medicine II Students focus on the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiological processes, resulting clinical features, complications and patient management of pediatric, adult, and geriatric diseases and injuries commonly seen in emergency medicine. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills associated with providing a differential diagnosis. |
112.0 |
| PAR3608 |
Paramedic Simulation I Through simulated scenarios and small group discussions, students integrate critical thinking skills and didactic knowledge to explore assessment and treatment pathways for adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with medical and traumatic emergencies. |
28.0 |
| PAR3630 |
Theory of Patient Care III Students focus on clinical reasoning skills that apply to patient assessment and development of a patient management plan. Using prioritization and differential diagnosis, students determine effective treatment plans based on the information available. Emphasis is placed on adapting treatment to meet the changing needs of patients. |
28.0 |
| PAR3631 |
Patient Care Laboratory III Students are presented with tutorial materials which require problem-solving skills. The learning is contingent on the students' input, which is derived from their clinical rotations in both hospital and ambulance, as well as other self-directed study. Case study presentations are based on a patient complaint-based approach. Topics include (but are not limited to) the unconscious patient, the patient with chest pain, the patient with dyspnoea, the patient with abdominal complaints, the multi-system trauma patient, the psychiatric and the violent patient. |
56.0 |
| PAR3634 |
Paramedic Practicum I Valuable practical field experience is emphasized. Under direct supervision of a paramedic crew students participate in the performance of basic patient assessment and intervention skills. Students are given an opportunity to improve and gain competence in patient communication skills, including a focused event history and past medical history; assessment and interpretation of vital signs; provision of safe lifting techniques; providing skills, such as oxygen therapy, splinting and bandaging, CPR and spinal immobilization. Students develop leadership and teamwork skills and demonstrate initiative and motivation. Students are also able to integrate their theoretical and laboratory experience into the practical setting. Students demonstrate professionalism through compliance with patient confidentiality, through dress and comportment, working under stress and taking responsibility for actions, adapting to shift work, by maintaining base knowledge, and through compliance with documentation and reporting. |
84.0 |
| PAR3640 |
Hospital Clinical Practicum Practical clinical experience is provided such that students apply the knowledge and skills related to patient assessment, evaluation and management in a controlled and supervised environment. Rotations are done in both adult and pediatric emergency departments, obstetrics and other selected sites. In addition, students gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of other healthcare members in acute care settings, as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with the hospital setting. Students gain an understanding and appreciation for the continuity of care that is an essential aspect of emergency medicine. Students also develop important clinical reasoning skills, which aid in differential diagnosis of acute care patients. |
80.0 |
| PAR3648 |
Medical Directives Students acquire the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to perform advanced assessment and intervention to both trauma patients and the critically ill. This includes: advanced airway management, starting and monitoring IVs; cardiac monitoring with arrhythmia and 12 lead ECG interpretation; defibrillation; and administering medication based on Ministry of Health ALS PSC and BLS Standards. Students also become familiar with the equipment used by advanced care paramedics. |
42.0
|
| Code | Course name and Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PAR3609 |
Paramedic Simulation II Students experience low frequency, high acuity emergency call types in a high fidelity simulation setting. Students are provided the opportunity to demonstrate: leadership as the attendant in charge of a health care team: clinical reasoning through differential diagnosis; sound judgment in patient management and treatment and adaptability in response to changes in presentation. Through scenarios, students use critical thinking skills to explore assessment and treatment pathways for adult and pediatric patients with medical emergencies including cardiac, respiratory, shock, toxicology and altered mental states. |
28.0 |
| PAR3641 |
Paramedic Practicum II A concentrated period of field practical experience is provided. Students experience a wide variety of calls and demonstrate competence in working as an integral member of a team. Students also demonstrate competence in: scene management; patient interviewing techniques; physical assessments; critical thinking and clinical reasoning and patient management. They also demonstrate leadership, an ability to multi-task and delegate, an ability to adapt effectively to changing circumstances, as well as an ability to cope with stress through the nature of calls and the nature of shift work. Finally, competence in reporting and medical documentation is demonstrated. |
420.0 |
| PAR3646 |
Paramedic Consolidation Students relate and integrate theoretical concepts previously learned in clinical and field placements. Students participate in interprofessional scenarios and workshops with other healthcare professionals. Through a complaint-based approach students are presented with multi-dimensional case studies. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical reasoning in order to provide a sound management plan based on a provisional and differential diagnosis. Comprehensive evaluation is based on theoretical exams, and simulated practical scenarios, which demonstrates leadership, multi-tasking, delegation and sound clinical judgement and intervention. |
56.0 |
| Code | Course name and Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GED0620 |
General Education Elective Visit the general education electives site for details about how to select these courses. |
42.0 |
Bring your leadership to the dynamic field of emergency medicine.
Graduates from this top-rated Paramedic Ontario College Diploma program are ready for success in the workforce . Paramedics fill a critical role in our health care system with employment opportunities in rural and urban paramedic services. This program combines applied and theoretical experiences to provide you with the necessary skills.
In this program you learn all aspects of emergency medicine, how to deal with emergencies, and develop the means to communicate with patients, family members and healthcare professionals. In the final term of the program, you get the chance to put your knowledge and skills into practice through a paramedic practicum experience. It is in this setting that you experience a wide variety of calls and are able to display proficiency working as a necessary member of a team. This 420-hour practicum provides you with the opportunity work and learn alongside active paramedics.
The program is delivered through:
At the conclusion of the program, you are able to write the Advanced Emergency Medical Care Attendant exam.
After graduating, you may be employed in Paramedic Services throughout Ontario and Canada. Graduates may also choose to continue their studies to obtain advanced training to practice at higher levels of paramedicine.
This program is well-suited for students who:
For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
Note: All documents front and back sheet, (1 Photocopy set (clear) and notarized)
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)
Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.
For GIC: 10200 CAD (Funds must be transferred to Canada from student’s bank account in India)
Embassy Fee: 235 CAD (150 CAD VISA Fee + 85 CAD Biometric Fee)
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