The Alberta College
of Paramedics
Regulating the Paramedic Profession Together in the Service of Albertans
APPROVED
PROGRAMS
Paramedicine education programs in Alberta must meet standards and teach to the requirements set by the College.
REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS
Practitioners must fulfill the registration requirements to hold an active practice permit.
A Regulated Health Profession
The Alberta College of Paramedics serves the interests of the public and public safety by enforcing regulations and upholding Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. As paramedics achieve higher levels of performance, proficiency and care, we gain greater ground together.
Together with practitioners, schools, employers and government, we are advancing the paramedic profession.
President’s Message – Welcome to 2025/2026 Membership Year
G'day, I would like to begin this message by expressing my appreciation to Adam, our former president. I have said this to him directly, but I would like to acknowledge in a public forumRead More
Registration Updates: Following COPR’s Lead
On July 2, 2025, Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) implemented a new administrative policy which redefined candidate eligibility. Under COPR’s new policy, candidates are limited to three attempts to write the COPR exam,Read More
Understanding the Standards: Patient Record Management and Retention
As you may know, the Standards of Practice set out the minimum standards in paramedic services. Each regulated member is required to understand and comply with these Standards, but how does this translate inRead More
CEO Message – Looking Back on a Productive Summer
Hello, everyone. I hope you have all had an enjoyable summer. With fall right around the corner, our team has much to look back on from these past few months, and much to lookRead More