Primary Care Paramedic

Choosing a paramedic program is not just about tuition—it’s about preparation, certification, and career outcomes.

Oxford students complete:

• ✔ 480 hours of hands-on practical lab training
• ✔ 92% AEMCA pass rates
• ✔ 90%+ graduate employment outcomes
• ✔ Median wages of $42.17/hour

We understand that 16 months is a serious commitment.

Primary Care Paramedics work in life-critical situations, which is why this program is delivered full-time and in person.

The advantage:

Oxford graduates can enter the workforce in 16 months, compared with many public programs that take 24 months or longer.

That means you can start building your career—and earning sooner.

Oxford students consistently achieve 92% AEMCA pass rates.

Why?

• ✔ 480 hours of hands-on lab training
• ✔ Clinical preparation from Semester 1
• ✔ Scenario-based emergency simulations
• ✔ Guidance from 16 instructors who are Oxford PCP alumni

Oxford’s curriculum is designed to prepare students not just to graduate—but to become licensed and job-ready.

To apply for Oxford’s Primary Care Paramedic diploma program, applicants must meet one of the following:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
OR
• Mature Student Status with Wonderlic assessment AND one of the following academic pathways:
  • Grade 12 Biology, Grade 12 Chemistry, and Grade 12 Math
  OR
  • Completion of Oxford’s PCP Prep Course This program is designed for students who are ready for a fast-paced, full-time healthcare education.

No. Oxford’s Primary Care Paramedic program is delivered in person only and requires full-time attendance.

Program schedule:

• Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Because paramedics work in life-critical situations, students complete hands-on training every semester using simulation labs, clinical placements, and a fully equipped ambulance. This program is not available online or part-time.

90%+ of Oxford PCP graduates get hired within the first 6 months.

Oxford graduates have been hired by:

• Peel Regional Paramedic Services
• Hamilton Paramedic Service
• York Region Paramedic Services
• Halton Region Paramedic Services
• Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service

Graduates may also pursue careers in:

• Emergency Medical Services
• Patient Transfer Services
• Hospital Emergency Support
• Private Event Medical Services

(Note: client must confirm whether final published metric is “1–3 months” or “6 months,” as the brief contains both.)

Oxford’s Primary Care Paramedic program was designed for students who want to enter the workforce faster without compromising hands-on preparation.

Key differences include:

• 480 hours of practical lab training over 16 months
• Training begins in Semester 1, with 120 lab hours in the first semester alone
• Practice using a fully equipped ambulance
• Clinical placements with hospitals and paramedic services
• 92% AEMCA certification pass rate (4-year average)
• One of the few Ontario paramedic programs that publicly shares certification outcomes

Oxford also offers three intakes per year (September, January, and May), compared with many public programs that only admit once annually.