2026/2027 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar's Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program related expenses include:

• Some clinical placements are outside of Ottawa. Placements are designated and assigned by the Program. Students must be prepared to go to any placements/rotation selected and for any amount of time as directed. It is the responsibility of the student to research the cost of living, travel and parking costs, and to finance all expenses related to Clinical Practicum. Students are required to make their own arrangements for relocation and are responsible for all associated expenses.
• The fees to write the National Certification exam are approximately $600, plus applicable taxes (subject to change). These fees are current at the time of publication and are subject to change. Further information may be obtained by browsing the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists website (www.csct.ca)

The costs below are in addition to your tuition. Please note that these are estimates and are subject to change and will differ depending on where you obtain items. These are noted for your information to prepare for additional costs you may incur in each semester.

LEVEL 01

• Expendable supplies (e.g., pens, paper, etc.): $200.00
• Books: $1000.00
• Locker: $25.00
• Crisis Management and De-escalation Techniques Training: $250.00
• Lab attire (e.g., scrubs, shoes, gowns, etc.): $600.00
• Nametag: $15.00
• Stethoscope: $150.00
• Laptop: $1000.00
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check and ParaMed: $175.00
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/First Aid: $200.00
• N-95 Mask Fit Test: $50.00

LEVEL 02

• Expendable supplies (e.g., pens, paper, etc.): $200.00
• Books: $500.00
• Locker: $25.00
• Miscellaneous Medical Checks for Clinical Placement: $100.00
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check and ParaMed: $175.00

LEVEL 03

• Expendable supplies (e.g., pens, paper, etc.): $200.00
• Books: $250.00
• Expenses related to Clinical Practicum 1: Variable depending on location

LEVEL 04

• Expendable supplies (e.g., pens, paper, etc.): $200.00
• Books: $250.00
• Locker: $25.00
• BLS Recertification: $200.00
• Miscellaneous Medical Checks for Clinical: $100.00
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check and ParaMed: $175.00
• N-95 Mask Fit Test (annual update): $50.00

LEVEL 05

• Expendable supplies (e.g., pens, paper, etc.): $200.00
• Books: $250.00
• Intravenous Certification (not mandatory): $300.00
• Expenses related to Clinical Practicum 2: Variable depending on location
• CSCT Registration Exam Prep Course: $400.00
• CSCT Registration Exam: $600.00

College Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent;
• Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 60% or higher.
• Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) with a grade of 60% or higher.
• Biology, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.
• Chemistry, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.
• Physics, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.
• All applicants must complete an assessment of their knowledge and skills through the Test Centre, and pay an exam fee. Results from the Algonquin College Health Program Admissions Test (AC-HPAT) will be utilized to establish minimum eligibility and applicant ranking. The AC-HPAT can only be written once per academic cycle. For further information on the HPAT and how to book your assessment, please visit Algonquin's Test Centre.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4.5, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4.5; Listening 4.5; Speaking 4.5; Writing 4.5; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

International Applicants
International applicants who meet the program eligibility requirements are required to complete preparatory courses (4-months in duration): Introduction to Canadian Health Studies (ICHS). Students who successfully complete the introduction will then proceed to their original health program of choice. The ICHS requires applicants to submit an academic IELTS score.

Please click this link for more information http://www.algonquincollege.com/healthandcommunity/ICHS/

College Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
• Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 60% or higher.
• Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) with a grade of 60% or higher.
• Biology, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.
• Chemistry, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.
• Physics, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.
• All applicants must complete an assessment of their knowledge and skills through the Test Centre, and pay an exam fee. Results from the Algonquin College Health Program Admissions Test (AC-HPAT) will be utilized to establish minimum eligibility and applicant ranking. The AC-HPAT can only be written once per academic cycle. For further information on the HPAT and how to book your assessment, please visit Algonquin's Test Centre.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component:Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

International Applicants International applicants who meet the program eligibility requirements are required to complete preparatory courses (4-months in duration): Introduction to Canadian Health Studies (ICHS). Students who successfully complete the introduction will then proceed to their original health program of choice. The ICHS requires applicants to submit an academic IELTS score.

Please click this link for more information http://www.algonquincollege.com/healthandcommunity/ICHS/