Program Supervisor: W. Tavares
Program Coordinator: Jenn Chaskavich paramedicine.utsc@utoronto.ca
The Honours Specialist (Joint) Program in Paramedicine is administered by the Department of Health and Society. Students who complete the requirements of the program will qualify for an Honours Bachelor of Science degree and an Ontario College Diploma in Paramedicine from Centennial College. This ensures students are provided with theoretical breadth related to health and society and the practical knowledge, skills, and eligibility to take the Ministry of Health exam required to qualify as a Primary Care Paramedic in Ontario.
Enrolment Requirements
This program has limited enrolment. Applicants must fill out a Paramedicine Declaration Form that outlines additional details about their enrolment. Prior to taking courses at Centennial College, students must also fill out a medical certificate and have current qualifications in CPR and Standard First Aid. Other non-academic requirements such as a vulnerable sector police check, fitness standards, F-class driving licensure, and face mask fit certification will also ultimately be required. Additional details regarding these requirements may be found at Centennial College's website. Applicants may arrange to complete some of these requirements during their first year of study at the University of Toronto Scarborough. For more information on admission and deadlines, see the Joint Programs section of the UTSC Calendar.
Program Requirements
This program requires 17.0 core credits. Additional electives and breadth courses are required as part of overall degree requirements (see the Academic Calendar page on Degree Requirements for details). Students should take 2.5 credits in each semester of their four year degree.
Note: Three PMD courses and two HLTD-level research course options are 1.0 (Y) credit.
1. 0.5 Credit of Introductory Biology Course
BIOA11H3 Introduction to the Biology of Humans
2. 1.0 Credit of Introductory Psychology Courses
PSYA01H3 Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
PSYA02H3 Introduction to Clinical, Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology
3. 0.5 Credit of B-Level Psychology Courses
PSYB32H3 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
4. 1.5 Credits of Introductory Health and Society Courses
HLTA02H3 Exploring Health and Society: Theories, Perspectives, and Patterns
HLTA03H3 Navigating Health and Society: Research, Practice, and Policy
HLTA20H3 Physiology Through the Life Course: From Birth Through Death
5. 1.0 Credit of Statistics/Data Analytics Courses
STAB23H3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
HLTB27H3 Applied Statistics for Public Health
6. 3.0 Credits of Core Health & Society Courses
HLTB15H3 Health Research Methodology
HLTB16H3 Public Health
HLTB40H3 Health Policy and Health Systems
HLTB41H3 Social Determinants of Health
HLTB80H3 Paramedicine as a Community Based Health and Social Service
HLTC81H3 Health Professions and Practice
7. 1.0 Credit from the following C-Level HLT courses:
HLTC19H3 Chronic Diseases
HLTC22H3 Health, Aging, and the Life Cycle
HLTC27H3 Community Health and Epidemiology
HLTC42H3 Emerging Health Issues and Policy Needs
8. 1.0 credit from the following D-level HLT courses, including at least one *research-based course:
HLTD02H3 Health Research Seminar (*research-based course)
HLTD05H3 Directed Research on Health Services and Institutions (*research-based course)
HLTD71Y3 Directed Research in Health and Society (*research-based course)
HLTD80H3 Critical Health Education
HLTD81H3 Health Professions Education
HLTD82H3 Solving Black Health Disparities: Education and Promotion
HLTD96Y3 Directed Research in Paramedicine (*research-based course)
9. 7.5 Credits of Paramedicine Courses
*PMDB22H3 Pre-Hospital Care 1: Theory and Lab
*PMDB25H3 Therapeutic Approaches to Behaviour in Crisis
*PMDB30H3 Alterations of Human Body Function I
*PMDB32Y3 Pre-Hospital Care 2: Theory, Lab and Clinical
*PMDB33H3 Anatomy
*PMDB36H3 Pharmacology for Allied Health Pre-requisite
*PMDB41H3 Professional Issues, Research and Leadership
*PMDC40H3 Alterations in Human Body Function II
*PMDC42Y3 Pre-Hospital Care 3: Theory, Lab and Field
*PMDC43H3 Medical Directed Therapeutics and Paramedic Responsibilities
*PMDC54Y3 Pre-Hospital Care 4: Theory, Lab and Field
*PMDC56H3 Primary Care Practice Integration and Decision Making
Recommended Course Sequence
*Please note: We recommend that, where possible, students complete UTSC courses during Summer terms to avoid taking courses at both Centennial and UTSC during the Fall/Winter. Please consult the Program Coordinator for help with navigating your pathway through this program.
First Year
5.0 credits as follows:
BIOA11H3 Introduction to the Biology of Humans
HLTA02H3 Exploring Health and Society: Theories, Perspectives, and Patterns
HLTA03H3 Navigating Health and Society: Research, Practice, and Policy
HLTA20H3 Physiology Through the Life Course: From Birth Through Death
HLTB80H3 Paramedicine as a Community-Based Health and Social Service
PSYA01H3 Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
PSYA02H3 Introduction to Clinical, Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology
STAB23H3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
1.0 additional elective credits
Second Year
5.0 credits as follows:
*PMDB22H3 Pre-Hospital Care 1: Theory and Lab
*PMDB25H3 Therapeutic Approaches to Behaviour in Crisis
*PMDB33H3 Anatomy
*PMDB41H3 Professional Issues, Research and Leadership
*PMDB30H3 Alterations of Human Body Function I
*PMDB32Y3 Pre-Hospital Care 2: Theory, Lab and Clinical
*PMDB36H3 Pharmacology for Allied Health Pre-requisite
HLTB15H3 Health Research Methodology
HLTB40H3 Health Policy and Health Systems
Third Year
5.0 credits as follows:
*PMDC40H3 Alterations in Human Body Function II
*PMDC42Y3 Pre-Hospital Care 3: Theory, Lab and Field
*PMDC43H3 Medical Directed Therapeutics and Paramedic Responsibilities
*PMDC54Y3 Pre-Hospital Care 4: Theory, Lab and Field
*PMDC56H3 Primary Care Practice Integration and Decision-Making
HLTB16H3 Public Health
HLTB41H3 Social Determinants of Health
0.5 elective credit
Fourth Year
5.0 credits as follows:
HLTB27H3 Applied Statistics for Public Health
HLTC81H3 Health Professions and Practice
PSYB32H3 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
1.0 credit from the following:
HLTC19H3 Chronic Diseases
HLTC22H3 Health, Aging, and the Life Cycle
HLTC27H3 Community Health and Epidemiology
HLTC42H3 Emerging Health Issues and Policy Needs
1.0 credit from the following that includes at least one *research-based course:
HLTD02H3 Health Research Seminar (*research-based course)
HLTD05H3 Directed Research on Health Services and Institutions (*research-based course)
HLTD71Y3 Directed Research in Health and Society (*research-based course)
HLTD80H3 Critical Health Education
HLTD81H3 Health Professions Education
HLTD82H3 Solving Black Health Disparities: Education and Promotion
HLTD96Y3 Directed Research in Paramedicine (*research-based course)
1.5 additional elective credits
*Students are encouraged to consider the routes and threads available through the Department (e.g., Aging, Development and the Lifespan; Body Systems; Contemporary Issues in Health; Disability, Ableism, and Health Humanities; and more). See Health and Society.
*A grade of 60% is required in PMD courses both to pass the course and to maintain standing in the program. All PMD courses are taught at Centennial College. Note, that some PMD courses require that 60% or a "pass" be achieved in all components of the course (i.e., lecture component, practical component, and clinical-placement component).
Note: To remain in the program, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 should consult the program supervisor to discuss their options. Please also note, space in some Centennial College courses is limited. Students who must repeat one of these courses and whose cumulative GPA has fallen below 2.0 will be allowed to register in these courses only if space permits.
Prospective students with a recognized Diploma from Centennial College or other publicly funded and approved College in Ontario can be considered for enrollment in this Specialist program. Course credit will be considered for PMD credits listed above.
