Awards
OLS Academy prides itself on providing industry with high caliber Graduate Paramedics.
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During their studies, some graduates may qualify for additional recognition, over and above their Diploma in Primary Care Paramedicine from OLS Academy.
Awards & Recipients:
Top Achiever
This is an annual award given to the graduate with the highest grade in the academic environment.
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The graduate must also be in compliance with all academic policies and have no disciplinary actions on their record.
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Recipients:
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Z. Taylor (2022)
K. Whiteway (2023)
Valedictorian
This is an annual award that is voted on by members of the graduating class.
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The graduate is elected to represent the class during the graduation ceremony and to provide the final farewell.
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Recipients:
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Z. Taylor (2022)
R. MacDonald (2022)
K. Whiteway (2023)
Rising Star
This is not an annual award and is only issued should there be a member of the graduating class who qualifies.
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The award is issued based on Faculty and/or Administration nomination.
The graduate must have demonstrated tremendous growth during their studies at OLS Academy.
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Recipients:
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D. O'Brien (2023)
True Grit
This is not an annual award and is only issued should there be a member of the graduating class who qualifies.
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The recipient must have faced challenges in their journey to become a Paramedic, that without a strong character and unwavering resolve, would have otherwise resulted in failure.
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Recipients:
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J. Doiron (2022)
X. Roomere (2023)
Diploma in Primary Care Paramedicine - with Distinction:
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To be granted a Diploma in Primary Care Paramedicine - with Distinction, the Graduate must:
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Achieve an overall grade of 95% or higher in the academic environment.
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Be in compliance with all academic policies.
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Have no disciplinary actions on their record.
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Achieve mastery on all summative evaluations.
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No Global Remediation(s) + Retest(s) were required.​
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