u/Different-Pension501

I recently got accepted into the Paramedic Program at Conestoga College and wanted to know what I should already know before starting. I’m a mature student and haven’t been in school for a few years, so I’d like to start studying and preparing ahead of time.
What topics, skills, or subjects would you recommend I review before the program begins? I want to be as prepared as possible and get a head start so I’m not overwhelmed when classes start.

I applied to Conestoga’s Paramedic program, and they emailed me saying I need to submit a digital portfolio. Has anyone gone through this process before or have any tips on how to approach it?

This is what they asked for:

A 250-word written description that highlights your qualities and attributes and how they
position you for potential success as a paramedic

Proof of volunteer experience or leadership experience

Certificates, diplomas, degrees, and earned awards

Any documentation that supports your attributes and skills as a potential paramedic

I’m currently 200 lb at about 24% body fat, and my goal is to get down to around 15% body fat, which I estimate will put me somewhere around 175 lb. My plan is to do a 6-day water fast, followed by 1 day of refeeding, then repeat that cycle until I reach my target. I’ve successfully completed a week-long water fast before, so I’m familiar with what to expect.
My biggest concern is muscle atrophy. I know it’s impossible to prevent muscle loss completely during prolonged fast, but I’d like to minimize it as much as possible. What’s the best way to preserve muscle while following this type of fasting schedule?

I’m 23 years old and have been working in the automotive industry for the past five years. I’m planning to apply to the January 2027 intake for the Conestoga paramedic program. Right now, I’m upgrading my high school courses and only have Biology left to complete. By the time I finish, I expect to have an 86% average across all the required prerequisite courses.
I currently have my Standard First Aid, CPR-BLS certification, and I’ve recently earned my Class F licence. However, I don’t have any volunteer experience or any experience working in the medical field.
Based on my background, what are my chances of being accepted into the program? I’m also hoping to avoid taking the Pre-Health program because I don’t want to leave my full-time job to spend a year completing an additional prerequisite. Do you think that’s likely to hurt my application, or do I still have a realistic chance of being accepted?