


See frequently asked questions about our Allied Health Sciences programs.
Admission decisions are based first on the Program Readiness Video Scores. If there are applicants who achieve identical scores, the date of application may be used.
The Admissions Officer will have access to your RRC Polytech transcript. However, you may include an unofficial version from HUB with your admission documents.
You are required to sign and submit the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form as part of the application process.
Do not submit record checks at this time. These are Progression Requirements and will be required once you are accepted into an AHS program.
You are not required to submit immunization records as part of the application process. This is also a Progression Requirement and will be arranged once you are accepted into an AHS program.
Yes. Applicants have 15 days from their date of application to submit all admission documents.
If you apply between January 1 and the application deadline, you will have until May 15 to submit official final transcripts for any Winter term courses.
If your institution cannot provide your post-secondary transcript by May 15, you may email the Admissions Officer to request a short extension. All other admission documents must be submitted within the 15-day timeframe.
As long as the institution you are attending (or attended) considers a course to meet a Science requirement, RRC Polytech will accept it as meeting the Science requirement.
Applicants cannot meet admission requirements through RPL or a challenge exam.
If you completed Human Anatomy and Physiology or Medical Terminology more than five years before your application date, you must retake these courses before applying to the program.
If you are a previous or current RRC Polytech student, you may already meet some of the 27 required credits for application.
It is also possible to complete the 27 required credits through RRC Polytech’s School of Continuing Education.
For more information, fill out our online intake form and an academic advisor will contact you within three business days. Advisors are available Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
RRC Polytech will accept transcripts sent directly from the institution, either by mail, digital delivery (documents@rrc.ca), or through MyCreds.
Transcripts must be official and issued within six months of your application date. Unofficial transcripts, web transcripts, and grade reports will not be accepted.
You must submit transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended. Transcripts must be current—you cannot submit a transcript that has been in your possession for more than six months.
Any education completed outside of Canada requires an International Credential Assessment. You will receive an email request to submit your international documents after submitting all other admission documents. See RRC Polytech’s fees for the cost of a credential assessment.
You need the 16-hour First Aid course. To confirm which 16-hour course you need to complete for these programs, see this list.
Important: Emergency First Aid is not acceptable for any Allied Health Sciences program.
Yes. Applicants have 15 days from their application date to submit all admission documents. If you are currently in Grade 12 or upgrading your courses, you must submit proof of enrolment within 15 days of applying. You will then have until July 15 to provide your official final transcript showing proof of successful completion of all required courses with the minimum grades.
Applicants are responsible for uploading documents to each application. However, if your post-secondary transcript(s) are sent directly from your institution(s) to RRC Polytech, one official transcript from each institution is sufficient. RRC Polytech will then attach it to all your applications.
Yes. Post-secondary English (ENGL or COMM), Math (MATH or CALC), Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), and Physics (PHYS) 1000-level courses that are a minimum of three credit hours may be accepted to meet the 40S courses. Please note, the minimum grade required for a post-secondary course to meet the academic requirement is a B.
Yes, as long as you meet the minimum grade requirement at each level. A minimum of 80% is required at the Grade 12 (40S) level and a minimum of a B is required at the post-secondary level.
It is possible to meet the academic requirements through RRC Polytech’s Adult Learning Centre or School of Continuing Education.
For more information, fill out our online intake form and an academic advisor will contact you within three business days. Advisors are available Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm.
High School Transcripts: May be uploaded to your Future Student Account or emailed to documents@rrc.ca. They must be official and include a school signature and seal.
Post-Secondary Transcripts: Must be sent directly from the institution, either by mail, digital delivery (documents@rrc.ca), or through MyCreds. Transcripts must be official and issued within six months of your application date. Unofficial or web transcripts will not be accepted.
Any education completed outside of Canada requires an International Credential Assessment. You will receive an email request to submit your international documents after submitting all other admission documents (including your English Language Assessment or DRP, if applicable). See RRC Polytech’s fees for the cost of a credential assessment.
The minimum grade requirement for 40S courses is 80%. If your grade is lower than 80, you do not meet admission requirements.
16-hour First Aid course required for:
To confirm which 16-hour course to complete, see this list.
4-hour Basic Life Support – Provider (BLS Provider) required for:
To confirm which BLS Provider course to complete, see this list.
Important: Emergency First Aid is not acceptable for any Allied Health Sciences program.
Each program that requires a video submission has a page with the outlined requirements. They are listed on the Other Information tab under each program. Example: Medical Radiologic Technology
No. Each program has a separate set of questions to answer and specifications to follow. Applicants must submit a separate video for each program, tailored to each one.
No. All video submissions must meet the minimum/maximum time requirements. Videos shorter than 5 minutes or longer than 7 minutes exactly will be rejected.
SlideRoom and your Future Student Account are not connected. Your Admission Officer will periodically check the SlideRoom submissions and update applications accordingly. Please allow 1-2 weeks for your video supplemental item to be updated to received status after you submit to SlideRoom.
No. Platforms like these have privacy policies in place that will remove your video due to the requirement of showing your photo identification. If you upload your video through one of these platforms, it will be rejected.
No. Each applicant is only permitted one video submission, per program, per admission cycle. Please ensure you are submitting the final version of your video when completing your SlideRoom application.
If you are having issues submitting your video to SlideRoom, please contact the platform directly for assistance.
For help with application-related questions, use the chat icon in the lower-right corner of the help center, or contact them at support@slideroom.com. They typically provide responses within 48 business hours.
Yes. Your video should be a maximum of 500MB. Videos larger than 500MB would need to be compressed to be submitted. If you require assistance or are having issues with compressing your video, please contact SlideRoom directly.
To contact SlideRoom support, use the chat icon in the lower-right corner of the help center, or contact them at support@slideroom.com. They typically provide responses within 48 business hours.
To meet the Photo ID requirement, you must show a piece of government issued Photo ID or an RRC Polytech student card. Examples of government issued ID are:
If you are unsure if your ID will be accepted, please contact admissions@rrc.ca before recording your video to confirm. Videos that do not show acceptable photo ID will be rejected. Student cards from institutions other than RRC Polytech will not be accepted.
Your Photo ID must be clear and legible in your video. If your ID is blurry or not legible, your video will be rejected. We strongly recommend you review your video in full before submitting to ensure your ID is presenting properly.
Video submissions will be accepted until 11:59 PM Central time on the deadline.
No. Videos will not be accepted after the deadline under any circumstances. While technical difficulties can be out of our control, they should be accounted for when planning your video submission. We strongly recommend you have your video ready to submit before the deadline so that you have time to address any technical issues that may arise.
Note: Both RRC Polytech and SlideRoom are not available outside of business hours to assist with troubleshooting.
Each program has a unique link through SlideRoom for applicants to submit their completed videos. You will receive this link via email after you have applied to the program, submitted all required documentation and your Admissions Officer has confirmed you meet admission requirements.
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