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. 

• Be at least 18 years old, at the time of program graduation.  

• Submit a transcript of highschool marks demonstrating a final grade of 65% or higher in three or more of the following domains, at the Grade 11 or 12 level:

  • English

  • Mathematics

  • Science

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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 (cellphone or tablet) 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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A Laptop will work for the majority of the program. However, students must have a cellphone or tablet for the Clinical Practicum, that is able to run the CompTracker application. 

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For specific device requirements, click here. 

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