Academic Certification allows Ontario Paramedic Students from Colleges both affiliated (through a signed Service Agreement) and not affiliated with SWORBHP, the opportunity to practice advanced medical procedures (including controlled acts) in a supervised setting, allowing them to gain experience in performing these acts in a protected clinical environment. The objective of Academic Certification is to facilitate the college with educating/training Paramedic Students by exposing them to Provincial Medical Directives, and familiarity in performing advanced medical procedures (including controlled acts) as part of preparing the Paramedic Student for clinical practice.

A College in Ontario affiliated with SWORBHP through a signed Service Agreement will share accountability with SWORBHP for developing the appropriate curriculum and delivering certification training. In addition, training aimed at remediating variance(s) or promoting change in practice will be delivered by the SWORBHP or the College as agreed upon by both parties.