In Ontario, high school graduates who wish to become a paramedic must attend a recognized college Paramedic program.  Almost all college Paramedic programs are 2 years in length. 

Generally colleges require the following prior to the start of their program:

• Current Standard First Aid (or equivalent) certificate

• Current CPR (C) - Basic Rescuer level (or equivalent) certificate

• Senior Biology high school course (grade 11 or higher)

• Senior Science high school course (other than biology)

• High School graduation diploma

• Class 'F' Drivers License - Ontario

• Current Immunizations (including Hepatitis B, Chicken Pox -if needed-, & flu shot recommended)

• Be Communicable Disease free

• Be physically fit & able to lift

• Possess good communication skills & be able to fluently read & write English (French also required for francophone programs)

• Be at least 18 years old prior to beginning preceptorship (on-the-job) training