Advanced Care Paramedic Training Opportunity

All eligible Primary Care AND Level II Paramedics may apply to the following Advanced Care Paramedic Training Opportunity.

Selection Process:

All candidates will be required to write a selection exam. Candidates who are successful on the written exam will then be ranked based on seniority (senior qualified) to determine their eligibility to enter the course. There are twelve (12) training positions available. The didactic component of the course will tentatively start on January 30, 2023 with a tentative graduation date of September 30, 2023.  

NOTE:

Successful candidates will not be authorized to take vacation or leaves of absence during any portion of the pre-course, didactic, clinical, preceptorship, or certification components of the course. Failure to meet program attendance requirements may result in removal of the student from the program as per educational program policy.

Successful candidates will be required to complete on-line pre-course modules prior to the start of the program.  In addition, successful candidates will be required to attend a three-day pre-course program tentatively scheduled for the week of January 16, 2023.

During the program your schedule will be changed. Training may be postponed or cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, or based on operational demand. Training will be provided by Toronto Paramedic Services, and will be subject to any Public Health restrictions.

Graduates of the program will be required to write the Provincial Ministry Certification Exam tentatively on October 18, 2023 prior to Base Hospital Certification.

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Eligibility:

  1. You must hold current certification as a Primary Care or Level II paramedic under Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine (Base Hospital) and be in good standing.
  2. You must have a minimum of three (3) years paramedic experience, with at least two (2) years at Toronto Paramedic Services at time of selection exam.
  3. You must currently be in good standing with your Commander at your current level of practice. Commanders will use the following criteria to determine good standing:
    • No greater than a Step 1 Attendance Management Letter currently on file;
    • Must have no more than four (4) late occurrences on file within one (1)year from the date of the evaluation request;
    • Must have no significant disciplinary record currently on file [one (1) day suspension or greater]; and
    • Must have no more than four (4) “Paramedic Attitude” complaints on file within one year from the date of the evaluation request.
  1. If you are on WSIB/light duties, you must supply a physician’s note stating that you will be fit for duty (without any restrictions) prior to the start of the course and that you are medically capable of performing all manual and technical skills in the didactic lab sessions.

Written Exam:

Interactive modules are available online that may assist you in preparation for the selection exam. They can be found on the Education Portal: www.temseducation.com

Once you have logged into the portal, you can self-register in the “ACP Study Material” under the heading “Self-Enrollment Courses”.

A maximum of 30 participants will be allowed per exam date. If accommodations are required please email acp@toronto.ca. All accommodations are subject to approval from the Commander of Education. Subject to availability, please choose from the following exam dates (Note: exam is to be written off-duty):

  • Wednesday, December 14; 0900-1100
  • Friday, December 16; 1900-2100
  • Monday, December 19; 0900-1100
  • Wednesday, December 21; 1900-2100
  • Friday, December 23; 1300-1500

Exams will be held at 4330 Dufferin Street.

How to apply for this training opportunity:

  • All interested candidates must submit their intent to apply to Paula Doyle at acp@toronto.ca by 23:59 hours on Monday, December 12, 2022. Applications may be emailed, faxed or mailed (see below). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure receipt of their intent to apply. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Your letter of intent must include:
  1. Subject line “Winter 2023 ACP Training opportunity”
  2. Name, Email Address, Contact Phone Number
  3. Home District
  4. Order of preferences for written exam date – include all choices

(Note: Date and time may change based on availability)

If you have any questions relating to this Training Opportunity, please contact:
A.J. Grass at 437-335-5194 or by email at acp@toronto.ca