Saying Goodbye
This week we tragically lost Marc Moebis, a friend of many and a driving force within our profession. Marc was instrumental in the development of the Alberta Paramedic Association; an organization that has grown to almost 1,000 strong in our province. For any of you who were lucky enough to know Marc, you will know he had a true heartRead More
New Standards of Practice for the Paramedic Profession: A living document
Standards of Practice: A living document Standards of Practice are essential to ensure quality care is provided to all Albertans by all healthcare professions. These Standards not only provide direction to regulated members in the provision of care but also explain elements of care that patients and the public can expect in their professional interactions with regulated members. The College’sRead More
Why do I still have a vaccine condition on my permit?
You Asked Us – Why does a condition remain on my practice permit when I’m approved to administer the seasonal influenza/COVID-19 vaccine? In August, the College released a statement that new training has been approved that would authorize PCPs to administer the seasonal influenza vaccine. This training also applies to the COVID-19 vaccine and since this announcement, the College hasRead More
College releases statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is what makes a community strong. This is an important time for all generations as we continue to recognize the vast diversity among others and the importance of inclusion. The College is committed to ensuring a safe space for all without regard to individual differences. It is our hope that we can create an environment free from judgement, discrimination,Read More
What is the CC Program?
As the new Continuing Competence (CC) cycle begins, here is your guide to the CC program and its requirements. First point: The CC cycle is a 12-month cycle that aligns with the member year, (October 1 to September 30 each year). To understand the program, first we should explain why there is a program. As part of the Health ProfessionsRead More
Council releases position statement on Employer Mandated Vaccines
The Alberta College of Paramedic’s Council has released the following position statement on employer mandated vaccines. Click here to read the position statement posted on the About the College webpage.
One Week Left to Renew Your Practice Permit
We know that everyone is very busy in the middle of the fourth wave and things like renewal can easily get lost in the shuffle. We are reminding all members that renewal closes in 1 week on September 30 at 4 pm. Remember to log your CC activities on your profile before you complete your renewal application. As a reminderRead More
New Standards of Practice for the Paramedic Profession: Standard Four
How familiar are you with the College’s new Standards of Practice? Standards of Practice are essential to ensure quality care is provided to all Albertans by all healthcare professions. These Standards not only provide direction to regulated members in the provision of care but also explain elements of care that patients and the public can expect in their professional interactionsRead More
Registrar’s Message: our new world of CC
With the last two weeks of renewal upon us, I am very grateful to the members who have already met your continuing competence (CC) requirements and completed this important legislative process. Due to our shortened year in 2019 and then the full credit requirement being granted for Covid-19 last year, this is the first year that we have all hadRead More
Pan-Canadian Essential Regulatory Requirements (PERRS) Calls for Volunteers
Posted on behalf of Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators In July 2021 the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) announced an initiative to develop Pan-Canadian Essential Regulatory Requirements (PERRs). PERRs will describe the expectations for safe, effective and ethical performance by paramedics to inform provincial regulatory practice standards and support the use of PERRs by educators, employers and other key stakeholders.Read More
Not planning to renew? What you need to do…
If you are currently a regulated member and you are not planning to renew your practice permit for the upcoming 2021/2022 member year, please fill out a declaration of non-renewal. If you do not indicate to the College that you will not be renewing, you will continue to receive reminder after reminder between now and the end of renewal. Then,Read More
New Practice Guideline for EMRs Managing Emergent Childbirth
The Alberta College of Paramedics has released a new practice guideline effective immediately to address confusion for Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) managing emergent childbirth. The Paramedics Profession Regulation (PPR) authorizes ACPs and PCPs “to manage labour or deliver a baby” as a restricted activity, however, the PPR, section 16, does not authorize this restricted activity for EMRs. The guideline statesRead More