Diploma in Paramedic

Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Paramedic at Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology in Sarnia, Canada is a diploma in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 4,250 per year for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Health Sciences

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,250 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: lambtoncollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year Ontario College Diploma prepares students to assess, manage and transport patients in emergency situations. Theory is combined with practical skills training and clinical placements with ambulance services and hospital departments. Graduates write the Ontario Ministry of Health's Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) examination for certification and are employed by paramedic services across Canada.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 English (C or U), Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C or U), Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C or U) and Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U), completed no later than the first day of term-one classes. Access to a vehicle is required to attend clinical sites in terms 2, 3 and Consolidation in term 4; students are encouraged to obtain an Ontario Class F driver's licence to prepare for employment. Placements require a Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and proof of immunizations.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting September 2027 the application opens 26 September 2026 and 1 February 2027 is both the general equal-consideration date and the deadline Lambton states for its own competitive programs; later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain, and Lambton names no specific competitive programmes on its admissions page. International applicants apply directly to Lambton or through an authorised agent, with applications processed within two to five business days; the college publishes no fixed international closing date, and offers carry their own acceptance and payment deadlines. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 10,000

Programs: 62

Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Paramedic award?

Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology awards a Diploma in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Paramedic take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Paramedic cost?

Tuition is CAD 4,250 per year for local students.

Can Diploma in Paramedic be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology.

What language is Diploma in Paramedic taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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