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Practice & Learning
- About Paramedics
  
  Paramedics respond when people are in distress and provide emergency care.
- Approved Programs
  
  Paramedicine education programs must meet standards and teach to the requirements set by the College.
- About Practice
  
  All regulated members must adhere to the College’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
- Continuing Competence
  
  Continuing competence fosters individual improvement and growth of professional practice. The CC cycle follows the renewal year.
Registration & Exams
- Applicant Types
  
  There are four types of applications you can fill out to become registered or change your registration status.
- Registering
  
  Practitioners must be registered in one of three registers: General, Provisional and Courtesy.
- Registration Fees and Requirements
  
  Practitioners must fulfill the registration requirements to hold an active practice permit.
- Registration Examinations
  
  The registration exams for Alberta registration are now offered by COPR.
- Reinstatement
  
  Reinstatement is for former members who want to reinstate their practice permits.
Resources
- Legislation
  
  The paramedicine profession, in Alberta, is regulated in accordance with the Health Professions Act, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
- Practice Guidelines
  
  Practice Guidelines provide additional guidance around the provision of certain clinical skills and activities.
- Member Resources
  
  Click here for Continuing Competence Forms, Mental Health Resources and information about the Dress Uniform.
- Member Self-Reporting
  
  It is the professional obligation of regulated members to self-report any breaches in their own conduct.
Complaints & Conduct
- Reporting a Complaint
  
  To report a complaint, access the Public/Patient and/or Employer’s Complaint forms.
- Sexual Abuse & Misconduct Complaints
  
  Regulated members must maintain professional boundaries with their patients.
- Complaints Process
  
  What is involved when submitting a complaint?
- Investigation Process
  
  What happens when a complaint is referred to an investigation?
- Hearings
  
  What does the hearings process entail and dates for upcoming hearings.
- Decisions and Agreements
  
  Hearing tribunal decisions are posted online for a minimum of 5 years.
News & Events
- News/The Pulse
  
  Catch up on the latest College news and Pulse stories.
- Events
  
  Upcoming Events.
- Awards
  
  The College provides a list of provincial and federal awards.
- Paramedic Services Week
  
  In recognition of EMRs and paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.
- Council Elections
  
  Check out the Council candidates, and the Election and Voting Process Overview
The College
- About the College
  
  The College regulates all three levels of paramedicine in Alberta.
- Bylaws and Policies
  
  Bylaws establish the framework for operations and management within the College.
- Annual Report
  
  The Annual Reports report on the activities of the College.
- Council and Staff
  
  Council is accountable for the overall governance of the College.
- Get Involved
  
  Want to get involved? There are a variety of opportunities with College committees, Council and Hearing Tribunals.
- Job Opportunities at the College
  
  Check here for current job opportunities.
Contact

Practice & Learning
- About Paramedics
  
  Paramedics respond when people are in distress and provide emergency care.
- Approved Programs
  
  Paramedicine education programs must meet standards and teach to the requirements set by the College.
- About Practice
  
  All regulated members must adhere to the College’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
- Continuing Competence
  
  Continuing competence fosters individual improvement and growth of professional practice. The CC cycle follows the renewal year.
Registration & Exams
- Applicant Types
  
  There are four types of applications you can fill out to become registered or change your registration status.
- Registering
  
  Practitioners must be registered in one of three registers: General, Provisional and Courtesy.
- Registration Fees and Requirements
  
  Practitioners must fulfill the registration requirements to hold an active practice permit.
- Registration Examinations
  
  The registration exams for Alberta registration are now offered by COPR.
- Reinstatement
  
  Reinstatement is for former members who want to reinstate their practice permits.
Resources
- Legislation
  
  The paramedicine profession, in Alberta, is regulated in accordance with the Health Professions Act, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
- Practice Guidelines
  
  Practice Guidelines provide additional guidance around the provision of certain clinical skills and activities.
- Member Resources
  
  Click here for Continuing Competence Forms, Mental Health Resources and information about the Dress Uniform.
- Member Self-Reporting
  
  It is the professional obligation of regulated members to self-report any breaches in their own conduct.
Complaints & Conduct
- Reporting a Complaint
  
  To report a complaint, access the Public/Patient and/or Employer’s Complaint forms.
- Sexual Abuse & Misconduct Complaints
  
  Regulated members must maintain professional boundaries with their patients.
- Complaints Process
  
  What is involved when submitting a complaint?
- Investigation Process
  
  What happens when a complaint is referred to an investigation?
- Hearings
  
  What does the hearings process entail and dates for upcoming hearings.
- Decisions and Agreements
  
  Hearing tribunal decisions are posted online for a minimum of 5 years.
News & Events
- News/The Pulse
  
  Catch up on the latest College news and Pulse stories.
- Events
  
  Upcoming Events.
- Awards
  
  The College provides a list of provincial and federal awards.
- Paramedic Services Week
  
  In recognition of EMRs and paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.
- Council Elections
  
  Check out the Council candidates, and the Election and Voting Process Overview
The College
- About the College
  
  The College regulates all three levels of paramedicine in Alberta.
- Bylaws and Policies
  
  Bylaws establish the framework for operations and management within the College.
- Annual Report
  
  The Annual Reports report on the activities of the College.
- Council and Staff
  
  Council is accountable for the overall governance of the College.
- Get Involved
  
  Want to get involved? There are a variety of opportunities with College committees, Council and Hearing Tribunals.
- Job Opportunities at the College
  
  Check here for current job opportunities.
Contact

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The Alberta College
of Paramedics

Regulating the Paramedic Profession
Together in the Service of Albertans

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.

REGISTERING

To practice paramedicine in Alberta, all practitioners must be registered with the College and hold an active permit.

REGISTRATION
EXAMINATIONS

The COPR examinations now take the place of the former Provincial Registration Examination (formerly a two-part format).

COMPLAINTS & CONDUCT

This process begins with a complaint about a regulated member, and continues through a thorough review process.

HEARING DECISIONS
& AGREEMENTS

As per College policy, hearing tribunal decisions under Part 4 of the Health Professions Act are posted on this site for a minimum of five years, beginning January 1, 2018.

MENTAL HEALTH
RESOURCES

The College has compiled a list of mental health resources for members. Seeking help as soon as you identify an issue is important.

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.