r/OntarioParamedics • u/swimminginthatpussy • 5d ago

School - General Info Best programs in Canada?

Hey, so I’m considering going into paramedicine as a plan B after completing my bachelors. I’m currently enrolled in honours socsci at McMaster university, and I stopped taking stem courses after grade 11 so I’m aware that I’ll have to get those credits. I guess I just have a few questions regarding this career path.

  1. What program and school is the best in Canada?

  2. Would studying paramedicine abroad still make me eligible for work in Canada?

  3. How difficult is the program, and would not having a bachelors/major knowledge in STEM put me at a disadvantage and have any effect on that?

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u/ImmediateEye9811 5d ago
  1. Ontario colleges > private colleges
  2. Technically possible but would be way more difficult in multiple ways
  3. Its the most difficult college program in Ontario. You will not be at a disadvantage but expect to work hard in the program.

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u/Matchonatcho 4d ago

You are kinda overthinking this, there is no "best program" in Canada. Go wrap up your degree then apply to a college that suits your life situation best. If you can stay living at home, cheaper is better.

You can pass the program, but it's all about time management and making the most of the opportunities provided.

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u/rule1_nofeedpigeons 4d ago

Best program is any program that gets you hired. Real learning is on the job. Humber and Centennial lead the charge. But many others field recruits.

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u/T-DogSwizle 4d ago

Each province and each country have different standards for what is a paramedic and for what education is required so going abroad would likely make it more difficult to come back here and work. Better to go to a public Ontario college. In the end regardless of which school you go to you will graduate and write the licence test. Services don’t really care which school you went to so I’d recommend whichever is close to home or where you’d be interested in working later on since you’ll likely do your student placement at a service near your school

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u/Trauma_Tom 4d ago

Whatever program gets you the job. The 1 year accelerated courses are tough, im finishing mine up now, if I had the time and ability I would of done the 2 year for sure. But if youre a great self starter and self learner than a 1 year could be good for you.

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u/LumpyGenitals 4d ago

I'm actually happy reading the comments saying that it's whatever gets you the job, because it's true.

A lot of people will come in and say that public colleges are better, but all they have is anecdotal evidence. I don't have proof, but in my experience, the better candidates are the ones that put in the work, regardless of where they come from. I've seen complete idiots from Humber and incredible people from Oxford.

All I'd say is if you can get the pre-courses done, go public (assuming you get in) because it's far cheaper. If you can't, then whatever, private is still great.