1) Program Admission Requirements

The admission process consists of three stages. Application is competitive.

Stage 1:

Academic (minimum grade)

1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English 12 (B) or equivalent 
3. Pre-calculus 12 (B) or equivalent
4. Physics 12 (B) or equivalent
5. Biology 12 (B) or equivalent 
6. Completion of a Medical Terminology course (B) (MOA 155) consisting of a minimum of 60 instructional hours (Note: The Medical Terminology Assessment administered through Island Health may not be used to meet this requirement.)

Non-Academic

• Complete Physical Requirements Online Form
• Attendance at an information session (online info session is available for anyone unable to attend in person)
• 40 hours of volunteer work in a patient-related environment
• Resume outlining work experience and personal achievements

Stage 2:
After the document submission deadline, all qualified applicants will receive scheduling instructions for their non-academic assessment. Students may take the assessment one time per application cycle and must do so within the prescribed timeframe indicated by the program.

Once all applicants have completed the non-academic assessment, the program calculates an aggregate score for each applicant by equally weighting the academic (combined GPA of admission requirements) and non-academic assessment scores (indicators of program and future professional success) to determine which applicants will receive program seat invitations.

Stage 3:
The top students each year will be offered seats. To confirm your seat, you must:

• accept assigned clinical site placements (subject to availability and capacity)
• have a yearly respiratory mask fit-testing done (prior to the first clinical practice)
• hold current Standard First Aid and CPR level C (prior to the first clinical placement; currency must be maintained throughout the program);
• submit a negative TB skin test or clear chest x-ray dated no more than 6 months before practicum start
• provide proof of immunizations against preventable, communicable diseases (current immunizations as per the Practice Education Guidelines of BC are highly recommended)  
• complete a criminal record check done through the Ministry of Pubic Safety & Solicitor General (instructions will be provided by Camosun College) 

Admission Advice

1. The program ranks students according to academic preparedness and non-academic qualities including situational judgement, proven to be reliable predictors of personal commitment and future professional behaviours. Applicants with the highest overall rankings are offered seats in the program. This process enhances students’ likelihood of program success and future employability.

2. Recommended immunizations are found on the Health Sciences Placement Network of Canada website by searching for immunization guidelines. Failure to comply with immunization guidelines could impact a student’s ability to successfully complete the clinical/practicum placement and/or a clinical/community rotation.

3. Students must provide their own transportation, meals, and accommodations while completing their clinical placement.