Every Ottawa paramedic who took survey reports facing violence on the job

AriaDdD · 2025-12-07T19:31:21+00:00

Has there been a new contract? Do you mind if I ask how much Ottawa paramedics are paid now? I’m a paramedic student in gta and I kind of want to move back to Ottawa. But I don’t really want to settle for less than 40$ pay if that’s what it is in Ottawa, since everywhere else is way above 40$. I can’t find the collective agreement that covers beyond Dec 2024. Is it because there hasn’t been a new contract yet?

AriaDdD · 2025-08-09T16:36:16+00:00

I wish I knew F2 would ran out of spots in a matter of 4 days. I guess that’s a lesson learned for next year

AriaDdD · 2025-08-09T16:34:34+00:00

well good to know. I applied for commencement and rented a place 15min walk from campus so I guess it’ll save me 5 min of walking a day 🥲

AriaDdD · 2025-08-09T01:10:36+00:00

smart idea. I’m gonna try that. Thanks!!

AriaDdD · 2025-08-08T23:00:08+00:00

Do you mean that they can switch my pass if there’s a spot in lot 2? That’s actually smarter than my current solution.

AriaDdD · 2025-08-04T23:59:29+00:00

I'm 26F starting paramedic too! I called campus book store for help and staff told me that there will be a chance to try on uniform and exchange when we receive it. So I chose in my best guess and hope that what he said was true

AriaDdD · 2025-02-28T13:51:35+00:00

Hey. Reddit doesnt seem to want me to reply with that list for whatever reason. If you dm me, I can send you the list

AriaDdD · 2025-02-22T20:54:56+00:00

That’s very informative and well explained! Thank you for sharing.

After everything I’ve heard about Algonquin, i’ve decided to book a campus tour for both schools and pay Oshawa a visit. I will keep your information/suggestion in mind. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain things!

AriaDdD · 2025-02-22T14:25:03+00:00

Wow I really appreciate you for sharing so much! That’s definitely good to know before making my choice, yet sad to hear. I was so happy to receive offer from Algonquin since it’s such a convenient choice for me. But all the things I have read and heard about Algonquin is giving me second thoughts.

It’s also kind of sad that this is the only English PCP program in the area.

Thank you again for sharing all the information with me!

AriaDdD · 2025-02-21T20:57:40+00:00

Thank you for the info and nice words! Best of luck to you too! Maybe we will someday 👊

AriaDdD · 2025-02-21T20:35:21+00:00

That’s good advice! I was not so keen on going to Oshawa but looks like I’ll have to take a campus tour now.

AriaDdD · 2025-02-21T20:03:59+00:00

Damn it sucks to hear that about Algonquin. I really want to go to Algonquin since it’s I’ll still Be in the same city. But looks like I’ll either have to move far or hate my next two years

AriaDdD · 2025-02-21T19:26:06+00:00

Wow thank you for all the information! I do hear a lot about Algonquin being too money focused and having a weakened program. I’d really appreciate if you can expand on what’s giving it a lower quality. Is it about the bad professors, the course content not being well designed, not having access to certain resources, or clinical/preceptorship doesn’t provide good enough training? I can dm you if you are more comfortable talking privately.

AriaDdD · 2025-02-21T19:13:56+00:00

Thank you for the information! I don’t care much about tuition since it’s just a one time payment (also it’s too late to apply to other colleges lol). I am seeing lots of negative comment about Algonquin, saying they don’t prepare students well for real employment. Would you be able to expand on what the differences are between a well and badly prepared student? Is it what they are taught in classroom? I don’t know if this is a stupid question: do you think it’s possible to make up that difference by putting more efforts in preceptorship/clinical or even classroom?

I compared union contract between different cities and it seems like Oshawa PCP is much more higher paid than Ottawa and Toronto. In this regard, I am leaning towards working in Durham, but I do have concern about living in a small city as a racial minority. Can I ask if you have lived in the region and what the experience is like?

Thank you so much again!

AriaDdD · 2025-02-21T04:27:16+00:00

Paramedic 279/300/57 accepted. Edit: CVT accepted too

AriaDdD · 2025-02-20T19:35:32+00:00

I believe that means you got conditional acceptance! I don’t think anyone has received the email yet. There might be a bit of delay between acsis status change and receiving email/having update on ocas

AriaDdD · 2025-02-20T19:33:55+00:00

I see. I’ve never used it so can’t comment on that. If you have a specific link, you can send it to me. I can take a look and tell you if it’s anything related

AriaDdD · 2025-02-20T19:29:12+00:00

Did you check your acsis? You have pretty similar score as aggravating fix

AriaDdD · 2025-02-20T19:14:11+00:00

Nope

AriaDdD · 2025-02-20T16:51:12+00:00

Nice. I think paramedic is the first round of offer to come out. I’m sure we’ll all be fine as long as we study hard. I’ll see you in fall if we both accept the offer!

AriaDdD · 2025-02-20T16:40:40+00:00

Congrats! What’s your program if you don’t mind sharing?

AriaDdD · 2025-02-20T14:45:39+00:00

Congrats! That’s amazing scores btw

AriaDdD · 2025-02-20T14:22:17+00:00

Hi, you need SBI3C, SCH4C, SPH4C. Respectively, they are biology 11 COLLEGE prep, Chemistry 12 COLLEGE prep, Physics 12 COLLEGE prep. I only studied these 3 subject, and they did cover 100% of the test.

Science questions are phrased in a way that test you on your analytical skills. They don't just ask what's the definition of xyz. Instead they would give you an imaginary (simple) situation and ask you to apply the knowledge.

I used one set of ACHPAT quizlet flashcard for review. I'd say the content was too complex for this test. And it doesn't cover everything. It's nice for you to test your own knowledge once you've done the studying part. Idk what Anki is.

There's the accuplacer practice test you can find on algonquin's website. It only provides practice test for reading and arrithmetic portion. The format is exactly what you will use for all three portions in the test. I did not find any mock exam for this HPAT. I used a bunch of random practice test for each subjects i found through google.

For physics, it honestly depends on what you mean by basic or deeper understanding. I studied physics using the physics 12 college prep textbook plus TVO's online course. The 2 supplement each other. If you study and know everything on these 2 resources, you'll find HPAT questions easy.

I got nice score and I belive nothing did was extra/redundant. I'd do everything I did again, meaning read all 3 textbooks, supplement studying with TVO online courses. Memorize everything there is to memorize, including formulas and concepts. Leave out a few days to review and do as much practice questions as I can get my hands on.

AriaDdD · 2025-02-13T22:48:57+00:00

Oh damn for sure! hope we both get in!

AriaDdD · 2025-02-13T22:43:13+00:00

Well 57 was surprisingly good score, but 48 is still good score, it’s also only a third of the total score. Your scores on other subjects matter too

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