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PFAT Task Demonstration
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The Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (PFAT) is a standardized and structured assessment. The videos featured on this site have been created as individual task demonstrations for educational purposes, specifically showcasing the following major lifting components of the PFAT:
- 210lbs loading/unloading stretcher into ambulance
- 210lbs horizontal sheet drag
- 210lbs scoop/backboard lift
- 175lbs fore and aft lift
- 210lbs stair chair lift
*Weight in pounds (lbs) refers to the patient weight
These videos are not official representations of the full course and do not reflect the complete PFAT in its entirety.
Loading and Unloading a Weighted Stretcher | PFAT Task Demonstration
Horizontal Sheet Drag | PFAT Task Demonstration
Backboard Carry | PFAT Task Demonstration
Fore and Aft Lift | PFAT Task Demonstration
Stair Chair Carry | PFAT Task Demonstration
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.
