Exam dates and applications
Find applications and guides for becoming an Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA), Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or to obtain Aeromedical certification.
Please note that all exams will be tested to the paramedic practice standards that are in force as of the exam date
Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) examination information and application package.
- You will not be able to complete the AEMCA application using a device with a Mac Operating System, smartphone or tablet. Make sure you are using Windows Explorer as other browsers may cause technical issues with the form.
- When you open and download the form you must save it to your computer and open this saved version using Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete the application. If you complete the form without using this saved version or complete the form in the web browser, you will not be able to complete your payment and your application will not be submitted.
- If your application form has been submitted successfully you will receive a confirmation email that confirms the Ministry of Health received your application and payment.
- If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us at CertificationExams@ontario.ca.
| Session | Exam date | Deadline date | Potential sites (Note: exam sites may change depending on the number of candidates for each exam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | February 11, 2026 | December 19, 2025 | London, Ottawa, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Kenora (June exam only), Toronto |
| Summer | June 10, 2026 | April 17, 2026 | |
| Fall | October 7, 2026 | August 14, 2026 |
Applications and guides
- 2026 application forms/packages will be available in the coming weeks
- AEMCA Examination Study Guide/Sample Questions
Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) and Aeromedical examinations
To complete an ACP or Aeromedical examination application, click on the appropriate Information and Application Package link below:
- you cannot submit your application online
- you must read the appropriate application guide in its entirety prior to completing the application form
- you must be sure you are eligible to apply by reviewing the Requirements for Eligibility section of the appropriate examination application guide
- ensure that all mandatory fields are completed
- sign and date your printed application form – only signed and dated applications will be accepted
- Ensure the application fee is in the form of certified cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance. Your application will be reviewed only once your application fee has been received.
Submissions are to be mailed or emailed to:
- Ministry of Health, Emergency Health Services
Certification and Patient Care Standards
5700 Yonge Street, 6th Floor
Toronto ON M2M 4K5 - CertificationExams@ontario.ca
As per Ontario government services standards, all emails will be acknowledged within 2 business days and answered within 15 business days.
Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) examination information and application package
| Session | Exam date | Deadline date | Potential sites (Note: exam sites may change depending on the number of candidates for each exam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | February 4, 2026 | December 12, 2025 | London, Niagara, Ottawa, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto |
| Spring | June 24, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | |
| Fall | October 14, 2026 | August 21, 2026 |
Applications and guides
- 2026 application forms/packages will be available in the coming weeks
- ACP Examination Study Guide/Sample Questions
Aeromedical examination information and application package
| Session | Exam date | Deadline date | Potential Sites (Note: exam sites may change depending on the number of candidates for each exam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | March 4, 2026 | January 9, 2026 | Kenora, Ottawa, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto |
| Summer | July 8, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | |
| Fall | November 4, 2026 | September 11, 2026 |
Applications and guides
- 2026 application forms/packages will be available in the coming weeks
- Aeromedical Examination Study Guide/Sample Questions
Contact us
For more information, please contact us by:
- mail:
Ontario Ministry of Health, Emergency Health Services
5700 Yonge Street, 6th Floor
Toronto ON M2M 4K5 - email: certificationexams@ontario.ca
Updated: November 20, 2025
Published: January 05, 2024