What does it take to be granted a seat in our Primary Care Paramedic program?

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You first must qualify to attend a Selection Day. These days are scheduled throughout the year and are held at our Moncton Campus. (See Schedule)

 

To qualify for selection, you must meet the mandatory pre-requisites:

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Traditional Admissions Pathway: 

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• Provide proof of successful completion of Grade 12. (Diploma or GED) 

  • If you are currently in Grade 12, a letter from your school indicating you are a student in good-standing, is required. 

• Successfully complete the following courses, (academic level) with a minimum average of 65%:

  • Biology 11 or 12

  • English 11 or 12

  • Math 11 or 12

• Be at least 19 years old, prior to the start of the Preceptorship Phase. (April 2025)

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Mature Student Admissions Pathway:

 

OLS Academy understands that changes in life’s trajectory can occur at any stage.  It is strongly felt that no individual should face undue challenges in changing that trajectory no matter the timing of their decision to do so. Individuals classed as "Mature Students" will have the opportunity to enrol into OLS Academy’s Primary Care Program via an alternate admissions path.

 

A Mature Student is an applicant who:

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• Is at least 21 years of age AND

• DOES NOT meet the admission requirements for direct acceptance via the traditional admissions pathway

 

The eligibility for Mature Students will be evaluated on a case by case basis, with the following taken into consideration:

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• Work experience

• Panel interview results

• Comportment

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Candidates pursuing the Mature Student Pathway to admission, must submit:

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• Proof of High School graduation or GED

• Resume with Cover Letter 

 

Regardless of admissions pathway, all candidates must submit the following:

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• A copy of your Driver's License or Government issued I.D.

  • Note: A valid Class 4 Driver's License will be required to obtain employment as a Paramedic ​

• Submit a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. 

  • Valid within the past 30-days.​

• Complete the Pre-Selection Package:

  • Candidate Information Form

  • Pre-admission Self-Interview Questionnaire

  • Interview with a Paramedic Form

  • Letter of Reference Form

• Pay application fee. ($100 plus HST)​

• *Submit Immunization Record or Proof of Immunity to: ​

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)​

  • Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

  • Tetanus

  • Diphtheria

  • Hepatitis B

  • Varicella

• Proof of two-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening ​​​

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*Vaccination/ Proof of Immunity prerequisites are a mandatory requirement to participate in Term-3. (Ambulance Preceptorship/Clinical Practicum) If you are missing one or more of these items, talk to our admissions team to see how you could still qualify to attend Selection.  

** Additional fees may be incurred to obtain prerequisite items such as a Criminal Record Check, Immunizations, Blood work, and TB Screening. These fees remain the responsibility of the applicant.

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Requirements for the program:

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Items included in the tuition, can be found under Tuition & Fees.

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In addition to these included items, students are required to have an electronic device during the program. The Academy uses the CompTracker System, which allows faculty to track student progression throughout the program. Students will want to select a device that they are comfortable typing on, as it will be used to chart using our Electronic Patient Care Reporting System. 

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*For specific device requirements, click here. 

 

Examples include:

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• Cellphone or Tablet (iPhone or Android) 

• Laptop

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Language Proficiency:

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OLS Academy’s Primary Care Paramedic program is provided exclusively in English. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English, prior to being granted acceptance into the program.

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Candidates can demonstrate English proficiency in one or more of the following ways:

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• The candidate indicates that their first language is English; or

• The candidate provides proof of successful completion of high school or post-secondary education, where course delivery was in English; or

• The candidate provides proof of an Intermediate Plus or higher result on the New Brunswick Language Proficiency Evaluation or equivalent.

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Faculty reserves the right to request that the candidate complete an approved Language Evaluation, at any time during the selection process.

 

The cost of the language assessment remains the responsibility of the candidate. (Estimated Cost: $60)