The Ontario government is making it easier for students to get a post-secondary education as a paramedic.
The province has announced that it will be expanding enrollment for paramedic programs by creating an additional 300 student spaces at colleges across Ontario, including Lambton College and St. Clair College.
“There is a significant demand for paramedics in communities across the province, and our government is making it as easy as possible for those who want to train and work in this important profession,” said Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones in a news release. “In partnership with the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs, we are strengthening Ontario’s paramedic workforce for years to come.”
According to the provincial government, the program expansion will ultimately bolster the paramedic workforce and make sure emergency services are available to respond to emergencies when and where Ontarians need them.
Expanded enrollment will be available at 14 Ontario colleges beginning in September 2023.
