Aeromedical Theory Course Process
New applicants are welcome, enrollment is available to both Ontario and non-Ontario residents. Please view below for a breakdown of the course content and requirements:
Course Content:
Course Number 1: Medical Administration and Patient Care, Clinical Education
Course Number 2: Aeromedical Systems and Operations Section 1
Course Number 3: Survival
Course Number 4: Flight Operations, Safety and Emergency Procedures
Course Number 5: Aeromedical Systems and Operations Section 11 – MATC (Optional)
Admission Requirements:
This course is open to external stakeholders who have an interest or are currently working in the field of Paramedicine.
As a Paramedic, the admission requirements are as follows:
- Paramedics must hold a Ministry of Health and Long-term Care (MOHLTC) Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate or equivalent.
- To successfully pass this course, the participant must achieve a minimum score of 70% (without critical error) on the final examination
As General Interest participant, the admission requirements are as follows:
- General Interest participants are only required to have access to internet.
- To successfully pass this course, the participant must achieve a minimum score of 70% (without critical error) on the final examination
Course Cost and Application:
The Aeromedical Theory Course costs $250 CAD. To register, please fill out the application form with a form of payment (credit card, certified cheques or money orders payable to Ornge). Personal cheques or cash cannot be accepted.
- The individuals who hold an AEMCA or equivalent certification must attach a copy with their application (if certificate is pending, please attach AEMCA Theory application or confirmation letter).
Note: Once the payment has been authorised access to the Aeromedical Course is granted within 24hrs. An orientation email will be sent with course instructions and contact information.
Course Completion:
Once successfully completing the Ornge Aeromedical Theory Course a certificate of completion will be issued by email. The candidate will then be eligible to write the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Aeromedical Theory written examination.
Note: Prior to the MOHLTC Aeromedical Theory Exam, a MOHLTC Coordinator will contact Ornge's Aeromedical Administrator for verification on students completion.
Have any questions or concerns? Contact the Education and Training Department via academy@ornge.ca.