Emergency Services Fundamentals

Program Overview

The world of emergency services holds many career paths and it may be difficult to know where to start. This two-semester, which is unique to Durham College program, will provide you with the fundamentals and basic skills required in many emergency service or health science careers. Once you have a foundation you will have a better idea of which path you would like to pursue, such as, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training, Fire and Life Safety Technician, Police Foundations, Protection, Security and Investigation, or 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications. The program will also concentrate on the historical context and current operation of Canada’s legal system, biology, chemistry, practical mathematics and sensitivity training in preparation for a post-secondary diploma program in a related field. The program is also designed to familiarize you with college life, and the workload required for success in your destination program.

Pathways

Helping Others

Crisis Intervention

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Open	Closed

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

Core Courses

Optional Courses (students choose two of the following)

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Career Options

As a graduate you will be prepared to pursue further studies in other emergency service programs.

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Program Details

If you are interested in exploring your post-secondary options in emergency services or preparing for a specific emergency services or health science diploma (e.g. Paramedic; Practical Nursing; Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training; Police Foundations; Protection, Security and Investigation; 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications; or Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician), this certificate program will give you a strong knowledge base in the emergency services sector. Your certificate will include the opportunity to obtain selected course credits toward a diploma and/or external certifications.

In just two semesters, you will gain the academic foundation for success in related emergency response programs in addition to developing skills and knowledge in areas such as:

Addictions and mental health
Communications
Ethics
Leadership
Physical fitness
Public safety telecommunications

Your options include:

From one to four credits that can be used toward diploma programs
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials certification
Ontario Security Guard license

The program will also concentrate on the historical context and current operation of Canada’s legal system; biology; chemistry; practical mathematics; and sensitivity training in preparation for a post-secondary diploma program in a related field.

Please note: Admission to other programs is not guaranteed.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

Courses

SEMESTER 1

Core Courses

Optional Courses (students choose two of the following)

SEMESTER 2

Core Courses

Optional Courses (students choose two of the following)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$2,722	$13,322
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337	$1,812
Program Incidental	$0	$0
Total Fees:	$4,059	$15,134

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

As a graduate you will be prepared to pursue further studies in other emergency service programs.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications; Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training; Paramedic; Police Foundations; Protection, Security and Investigation or an allied health science program.

Through this program, you may also acquire:

Up to four credits that can be used towards diploma programs
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials certification
Ontario Security Guard license

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions.

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

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Emergency Services Fundamentals

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Core Courses

Optional Courses (students choose two of the following)

Career Options

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

SEMESTER 1

Core Courses

Optional Courses (students choose two of the following)

SEMESTER 2

Core Courses

Optional Courses (students choose two of the following)

Costs

Career Options

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]