CEO Message: AMM Recap
Hello everyone and thanks to those of you who joined us live at the AMM on May 15. This has been our sixth virtual meeting I think it was the best one yet. We were thrilled with all the questions and engagement on the latest updates for our profession. Almost 800 members registered and over 100 participants in PigeonholeRead More
Understanding the Standards: 2.7 Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Involving a Patient
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
Clarifications to Members’ Self-Reporting Requirements and the Form
The College has updated the Self-Reporting Form for Members on our website. We have observed that there was some confusion regarding what to report and when, and this updated form and webpage aims to clarify that. Self-Reporting is a professional obligation of every regulated member as per the Health Professions Act and Standards of Practice. The new updates willRead More
Registrar Message – CCP Title and Consultation
Hello everyone. In this message, I want to focus on our latest announcement, which was the call for consultation on an amendment to the Standard of Practice (1.5), Protected Professional Titles and Endorsements. In the event you may have missed it, the College sent a direct message to all active regulated members inviting you to participate in this consultationRead More
Understanding the Standards: Restricted Activities (Fractures)
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
Member Survey Summary
Thank you to everyone who took time to complete the 2026 Member Survey throughout the month of March. We received a total of 1,856 responses which is a 20.2% response rate. A total of 1,359 respondents requested a Continuing Education certificate. All certificates have been emailed to those who have requested them. The survey consisted of 48 questions inRead More
CEO Message – Spring Updates
Hello everyone! I think we can all agree that we are ready for spring. Hopefully we can start to see some consistently nice weather and enjoy some time outside. Last year, on April 1st we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the College becoming a regulatory college. To acknowledge the milestone, we introduced the new Challenge Coins. Coins as aRead More
Understanding the Code of Ethics: Responsibility to the Profession
As you may know, the Code of Ethics sets out the basic ethical commitments that guide all regulated members of the paramedic profession in Alberta. Each regulated member is required to understand and comply with this Code, but how does this translate in the day-to-day work of EMRs, PCPs and ACPs? In an effort to help regulated members understandRead More
Council Recruitment Applications open Wednesday, April 1, 2026
We are excited to announce that applications for Council open Wednesday, April 1. There are three, 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
Registrar’s Message – Education, Learning and Collaboration
Hello everyone. This month, I would like to take a moment to talk about education, learning and the importance of collaboration. As many of you know, a lot of the College’s focus over the last few years has been on training and development. Learning is the foundation to our practice, sometimes in ways we don’t even realize; through informalRead More
Understanding the Standards: Restricted Activities
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 to 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
New LMS Course: Documentation for Prehospital Professionals
In addition to the new Documentation Guideline shared on January 13, to further support you, the College has also launched a new course on the Learning Management System (LMS): Documentation for Prehospital Professionals. This course is designed to supplement the Documentation Guideline and provide a deeper dive into the concepts introduced within it. The course focuses on helping youRead More