Accessing the Understanding the Standards series on the member site
As you may know, the College has been publishing a series, Understanding the Standards, in The Pulse since February 2022. To assist members’ access to this series, each issue of Understanding the Standards can now be found on the member website under the Practice & Learning tab. The College will continue to publish the series both in The PulseRead More
Understanding the Standards: Infection Prevention and Control
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 in the day-to-day work of EMRs, PCPs and ACPs? In an effort to help regulated members understand and apply the Standards to real life situations, weRead More
What’s New in the Continuing Competence Program?
Some recent changes have been implemented to the CC program to improve clarity and offer credits to newly approved activities. Spreading out the CC audit Rather than conducting one large-scale Continuing Competence audit each year, the College will now be conducting three smaller-scale CC audits per year. The same total number of members will be audited, but now youRead More
CEO Message: Spring Updates and Annual Members’ Meeting
Hello everyone, I hope you’ve all been enjoying the warmer weather. Have you visited the member site lately? In 2022, the College launched a second website just for members where we can provide information relevant to members’ practice. This includes topics like continuing competence details and activities, conduct information on what a member can expect if they find themselvesRead More
Social Media Guidelines: a NEW resource for members
As social media and its impact on our day-to-day lives continues to evolve, the best practices for representing oneself online must evolve with it. The College has prepared the Social Media Guidelines for Paramedic Practitioners to better provide guidance on using social media professionally. While this resource does reference both the current Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics,Read More
Answering Bachelor of Paramedicine Survey FAQs
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Alberta College of Paramedics’ 2025 Bachelor of Paramedicine Survey. We are happy to report that in an 18-day collection period, 2,085 members responded, affirming that paramedic education reform is a topic that generates a tremendous amount of interest. The survey also invited respondents to share questions, concerns and feedback regarding theRead More
The College is Announcing a New LMS Course
The College is excited to announce the launch of a new course in our Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS was introduced to provide free Continuing Competence opportunities to all members and enhance training courses wherever possible. To access the LMS, enter your member portal and select “Learning Modules” on the left side. Click the hyperlink displayed on theRead More
Registrar’s Message – Curriculum Survey Completed
Spring is officially here, although that might be hard to believe depending on the part of the province you were in this past week. I hope the warmer weather will soon be here to stay and that we can really start to get outside and enjoy it. This season of fresh starts couldn’t have come at a better time;Read More
Council Recruitment Applications open Tuesday, April 1, 2025
We are excited to announce that applications for Council open Tuesday, April 1. There are two, three-year term positions available. We need dedicated members who are interested in stepping up and helping guide the profession in the public’s best interest. Who is eligible for Council from the regulated membership of the College? From the College’s Bylaws: 2.3 Regulated MemberRead More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding with Free Courses
Updated on April 2, 2025. The Continuing Competence program is an opportunity for members to develop their professional practice in areas of personal interest and growth. Linked here is a thorough list of approved Continuing Education courses and a brief bio about them including how many credits each course is worth. Members can earn 12 CE credits when completingRead More
Understanding the Standards: Defining Transfer of Care
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 in the day-to-day work of EMRs, PCPs and ACPs? In an effort to help regulated members understand and apply the Standards to real life situations, weRead More
CEO Message – Upcoming Council Recruitment
Hello everyone, I hope you have all had a fulfilling start to 2025. I would like to take this opportunity to share some reminders of ongoing activities happening at the College. As you may remember, in December of 2024 we announced Council’s decision to reduce member fees in two areas. The Reinstatement fee was reduced from $400.00 to $200.00Read More