FULL-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS PAPRF-DP Paramedicine - Primary Care Paramedicine

Overview

Admission Requirements

Before applying:

• Carefully review the admission requirements 
• Review the Allied Health Sciences FAQs
• Successfully complete admission requirements 1 through 6 to ensure you can submit proof of completion.

• Your application will be cancelled without a refund of the non-refundable/non-transferable application fee if you cannot submit all required documentation within 15 days of applying.
• We require verification of your complete academic history including any public or private high school, college, university, or technical institutions you have attended.
• Only official post-secondary transcripts are acceptable for admissions. They must be issued within 6 months prior to your application date and submitted directly from the post-secondary institution.
• If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so.  See Regular Admission Requirement 4 for more information.

***The following exception applies only to applications submitted after January 1st, 2025. 

Apply:

• After completing admission requirements 1 to 6, submit an RRC application

After applying:

• Submit proof of meeting admission requirements 1 to 6
• Submit an Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form (admission requirement 7)
• Complete the mandatory Casper Test (admission requirement 8)

Annual application deadline: March 1

Admission Requirements

1. Grade 12
• Submit proof of graduation from Grade 12. You must have completed one credit in each of the following courses with a minimum grade of 65% or 'C+':
• Grade 12 English (40S)
• Grade 12 Applied Math or Pre-Calculus Math (40S) (Essential Math and Consumer Math do not meet this requirement)
• Grade 12 Chemistry or Physics (40S)
  and
2. Human Anatomy and Physiology (6-credits)
• Submit proof of successful completion of 6-credits of acceptable Human Anatomy and Physiology (A & P) courses. 
• View RRC Polytech's list of recommended A & P courses
• Courses must include a lab component
• A minimum grade of C+ is required in each course. However, grades of Pass, Complete or Satisfied will be accepted for courses completed in Winter 2020, Spring 2020 or Summer 2020 only.
• Athabasca University's BIOL 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology (6 credits) will only be accepted if the course start date was between January 1, 2020 and before February 1, 2024.
• You must have completed the course(s) within the last five academic years of your application date. For example:
• If you apply to RRC for the Fall 2025 start date your course(s) must have been completed in the Fall 2019/Winter 2020 academic year or later
  and
3. Medical Terminology (3-credits)
• Submit proof of successful completion of 3-credits of Medical Terminology. For a list of recommended courses, click here
  *Official transcript required. Certificate of Completion is not acceptable.
• A minimum grade of C+ is required. However, grades of Pass, Complete or Satisfied will be accepted for courses completed in Winter 2020, Spring 2020 or Summer 2020 only.
• You must have completed the course(s) within five years of your application date. For example: If you apply to RRC Polytech on January 15, 2025 your course must have been completed on or after January 15, 2020
  and
4. English Language Requirements (ELRs)
• Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
• If YES, you meet English language requirements.  Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review
  or
• If NO, submit proof of meeting an ELRs option.  If you choose the English language assessment option, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
  or 
• If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school, submit your transcripts* for review. 
• * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
  and
5. Driver's License
• Submit proof of a complete full stage driver’s license valid in Manitoba
• Class Stage of 5F
  or
• Class Stage of 5I with a Date Code of C indicating Stage F is in effect (indicated on Manitoba Graduated Driver's Licenses)
• Learner and Intermediate level licenses are not acceptable
• Information on Driver's Licenses from other provinces
  and
6. First Aid Course
   
• Submit proof of current certification in the appropriate First Aid course.  To confirm which course you need to complete for this program click here
  and
7. Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
• Submit a completed Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
  and
8. Casper Test
   
• Successfully complete each of the following:
• Casper Test - an online situational judgement test that assesses personal competencies including non-academic attributes and people skills
  Final Casper sitting for Fall 2025 start date: April 8, 2025
• Visit RRC Polytech's Casper webpage for additional information and a list of Casper assessment dates
• Results will be used to select applicants with the highest potential for success
• You may complete the Casper assessment once per admission cycle (April to March annually)
• Your results will be valid for all applicable RRC Polytech programs applied to during the admissions cycle (April to March) and cannot be used for future admissions
• You are responsible for the cost of the Test
• Your Casper results will be submitted directly to RRC Polytech (you do not need to submit your results)
• Recommended assessment preparation:
• Casper Test Prep
• Casper Frequently Asked Questions
• Casper  support team 

Program Progression Requirements
Program progression requirements should be submitted before you start Term 4.

• Criminal Record and Adult and Child Abuse Checks
• This program requires students to submit current original/official versions of one or more of the following checks:
• Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Provincial Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR)
• Adult Abuse Registry Check (AAR)
  
• If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete the program
• If you are listed on an Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete the program
• For details on this program's requirements, when to obtain and submit the documents, review the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
• These documents have expiration dates and should not be obtained prior to timeline indicated on the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents form
• For general information on why RRC requires these checks and for links to check providers such as the Winnipeg Police, visit our Criminal Record Checks webpage
• Submit your check documents to the RRC program contact listed on the Contact Information section of your program
  and
• Immunizations and Testing
• Review the Healthcare Program Immunizations information
• Submit your completed RRC Healthcare Program Questionnaire to RRC's Health Services
• and
• Paramedic Physical Fitness Assessment
• Submit proof of successful completion of the following:
• University of Manitoba Paramedic Physical Fitness Assessment
• Completion of this requirement will be due prior to students attending clinical placement
• The assessment is valid for 1 year from the date of completion
• Costs, including travel, incurred by students related to the physical fitness assessment are the responsibility of the student

Who Should Enrol?

Program Outline

CO-OP/Practicum Information

Computer/Laptop Requirements

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College Polytechnic programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College Polytechnic students require, at minimum:

1.  Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2.  A high speed internet connection

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.

Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.

Recent Changes

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Graduation Requirements

Employment Potential