Breaking Down the Continuing Competence Program: CC Audits
The Continuing Competence (CC) program can be an area of confusion for many members. It is always beneficial to cover some common areas of confusion for members. Previous articles: The CC program basics CE vs. SD activities Supporting documentation What is considered ‘relevant to your practice’? Today, we will be going over the Continuing Competence Audits. A key componentRead More
Deputy Registrar Message: Renewal Update
First off, I would like to say I’m thrilled to get to put out my first Deputy Registrar message and share a few minutes with all of you. Since I started in April, it has been a large learning curve but one I’ve enjoyed thoroughly. There are a lot of great things happening behind the scenes which I’m excitedRead More
Looking for last-minute Continuing Competence activity options?
Renewal is quickly approaching and as a requirement of renewal, members must complete 60 CC credits 30 of which must be Continuing Education. We have compiled a list of training providers that offer a variety of courses that can be taken on the fly as last-minute options to complete your CC requirements. ACT Alberta; Alberta Coalition on Human TraffickingRead More
Breaking Down the Continuing Competence Program: what is considered relevant to your practice?
The Continuing Competence (CC) program can be an area of confusion for many members. It is always beneficial to cover some common areas of confusion for members. Previous articles: The CC program basics CE vs. SD activities Supporting Documentation Today, we will be going over what is considered relevant to your practice. When choosing activities or courses to take,Read More
Understanding the Standards: Collaboration
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
Renewal Requirements While on Leave
Renewal is quickly approaching, and each member has requirements they must meet to successfully complete the renewal process. Every year, members reach out with questions about what to do if they are on leave from the profession. Most renewal requirements still apply to all members even while on leave. This includes completing the renewal application and payment prior toRead More
Understanding the Standards: Regulated Member-Subordinate (non-patient) Relationships
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, we willRead More
Registrar’s Message – Removing the listed Restricted Activities from Practice Permits
Welcome to Summer! It looks like the nice weather is finally here to stay and I hope you all get a chance to enjoy it with friends and family over the next few months. During the AMM, I mentioned that in the coming weeks you might notice changes to the appearance of your practice permit. I’m happy to announceRead More
Breaking Down the Continuing Competence Program: what is supporting documentation
The Continuing Competence (CC) program can be an area of confusion for many members. It is always beneficial to cover some common areas of confusion for members. Over the coming months leading up to renewal, we will be addressing areas of the CC program to help members better understand how it works and what is required. Previously, we coveredRead More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding with Free and Online Courses
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. You can view the previous Continuing Competence articles: Domestic Violence, Child Abuse andRead More
Understanding the Standards: Defining Patient-Provider Relationship
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, we willRead More
2024 AMM Recap
Thank you to everyone who watched live, or has since watched, the Annual Members’ Meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The event was hosted virtually to ensure anyone who was able to join us could be part of the updates on the profession and the live conversation without limitations of travel or costs. The virtual platform also allows forRead More