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Essex County
$350 + HST
Address will be emailed after signing up
Holding a test outside of the Windsor-Essex testing facility is contingent upon meeting a minimum number of registered candidates. If this requirement is not met three days before the test date, Medic Strong will notify candidates by email and move the session to Essex County. By registering, candidates agree to travel to Essex County if a minimum number is not met and understand that no refunds will be issued for non-attendance. Please email us if you have any questions.
Please email us at [email protected] if you are looking for a test date that is not currently listed and we’ll work with you to schedule your test.
FAQ
How much is the test?
$350 CAD +
When should I arrive?
Arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Applicants are scheduled in groups throughout the day
How long is the test?
The test must be completed in under 20 minutes from start to finish. Applicants who exceed 20 minutes do not pass
When do I get my results?
You will receive an email of your pass/fail results within 72 hours of completing the PFAT
How do future employers/services get my results?
Official results will then be sent to the Service(s) that you selected when you filled out the intake form.
Who will be administering my test?
An experienced, practicing paramedic will be administering your test
How does scoring work?
The instructions that are provided will be the same for every candidate in order to keep the test standard. Each station will have physical components of the job with a strict score system of minor, major, and critical errors. A combination of minor and major errors or a single critical error can result in an unsuccessful test
What if I don’t pass?
You are eligible to re-take the PFAT after an unsuccessful attempt at the next available test day
How can I fail the PFAT?
- Exceeding the 20 minute time limit.
- A combination of minor and/or major error or a single critical error (compromising safety) can result in an unsuccessful test
Who will my lifting partner be?
Your lifting partner will be an experienced, working paramedic
Which services accept Medic Strong’s PFAT?
To Medic Strong’s knowledge, the following services accept the PFAT:
- Essex-Windsor EMS
- Chatham-Kent EMS
- Middlesex-London Paramedic Service
- Lambton County EMS
- Elgin EMS
- Oneida Nation of the Thames Paramedic Service
- Hamilton Paramedic Service
- Halton Region Paramedic Services
- Peel Regional Paramedic Services
- Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services
Please be aware that this may not be an inclusive list, as some services may accept the PFAT without directly updating Medic Strong.
