APPLICATIONS will be open Aug 4th, Tryouts are Sept 25th to 27th
I. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & ACADEMIC STANDING
- Applicant must be a student at Trent University, full-time or part-time and undergraduate or graduate
- Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 (60.0%)
II. PHYSICAL FITNESS
Applicant must be able to lift and carry a fully stocked medic pack containing an oxygen cylinder pressurized to no less than 2,000psi (413L) of fresh gas.
Applicants that suffer from severe medical disorders or chronic diseases that could become exacerbated with strenuous exercise or while under emotional/psychological stress are advised against participating in the tryouts process.
III. PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
All applicants must complete a set of at least 4 emergency simulations. Following a training session, applicants must demonstrate proficiency with the identification and subsequent treatment of some of the following life-threatening emergencies:
- Cardiac Arrest
- Choking & Respiratory Arrest
- Deadly bleeds
- Anaphylaxis and EpiPen Administration
IV. WRITTEN THEORY ASSESSMENT
Applicant must write the SFA-BLS exam at Red Cross Standard issued at the close of the standard first-aid course and achieve a grade of 80% or higher to be considered successful
V. PERTINENT DEADLINES
- Applicants must submit their Applicant Information Form (AIF) by: Mar. 12th at 11:59 pm.
- Applicants must attend lectures and practicum assessments on the weekend of: Mar. 20-21st, 27-28th
VI. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Negative Two-Step Tuberculosis Test
- Immunization Record