2023/2024 Annual Report and Financials now available online
The College’s Annual Report for the 2023/2024 membership year is now available on our website. The College continues on its goal of fiscal responsibility and we are happy to report that most departments saw a decline in expenses in 2023/2024. The Annual Report is presented online using a virtual interactive Flipbook. Click here to access the 2023/2024 Annual Report. Read More
President’s Message: Goodbye 2024 and Happy Holidays!
Welcome to the beginning of the holiday season and the final stretch of 2024! What a perfect time to reflect on our achievements over the past 12 months and the growth we’ve experienced together. 2024 was steady with change and progress happening consistently behind the scenes and this has given us the opportunity to kick off our 2024/2025 registrationRead More
The College Announces a Reduced Reinstatement Fee and Waived Registration Change Fee
The Alberta College of Paramedics is pleased to announce that Council has made the decision to reduce the reinstatement fee from $400.00 to $200.00. This change reflects our commitment to ensuring our services remain accessible and aligned with our members’ needs. Those members who have already paid the reinstatement for the current 2024/2025 registration year will be contacted byRead More
Understanding the Standards: Defining Consent
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
Don’t forget to update your liability insurance over the holidays!
Many regulated members’ liability insurance policies expire at the end of the calendar year. As you are required by legislation to have active insurance to legally practice, the College’s system is set up to automatically suspend anyone who does not have valid liability insurance details on their profile. We wanted to remind you to take a few moments duringRead More
Registrar’s Message: Continuing Education and Curriculum Updates
Hello everyone! Time sure is flying as we are already two months into the 2024/2025 registration year and the end of the calendar year is quickly approaching. I hope over this next month you get some time to relax and enjoy the holiday season with loved ones. I’m happy to share some exciting regulatory updates with you today. InRead More
Member Card Update
Recently, we have received questions about when the 2024/2025 member cards will arrive for those who have requested them. We had anticipated that these cards would all be delivered by mid to late November. Unfortunately, due to the Canada Post strike, the member cards are currently tied up in the mail and we do not have an exact dateRead More
Understanding the Standards: Prohibited Medical Procedures
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
2023/2024 CC Audit Begins Today, November 5, 2024
Every profession regulated under the Health Professions Act (HPA) is required to maintain currency in their practice, as well as enhance and expand their knowledge and skills through a Continuing Competence (CC) program. A key component to the Continuing Competence program is the mandatory CC audit. The CC audit is an assessment of selected regulated member’s competence activities recorded on theirRead More
CEO Message: Renewal Recap and Learning Management System
Welcome to the 2024/2025 registration year! We kicked off the new year with 8,491 members, which is roughly 200 more than last year. Thank you to everyone who completed their application on time. This was another successful renewal period with minimal problems/concerns arising. Alinity continues to provide a smooth renewal process for all members, and we are encountering fewerRead More
The Importance of Professional Liability Insurance
Every regulated healthcare practitioner in Alberta must carry their own professional liability insurance – and paramedics are no different. As the regulator, we are always reminding members to update their policies each year, but we don’t often talk about why liability insurance is so important. Personal professional liability insurance provides a safety net, covering legal fees and potential damagesRead More
Recognizing exemplary service in EMS
Shared on behalf of the Alberta Awards EMS Committee. Nominate a peer for the EMS Exemplary Service Medal The Alberta EMS Awards Committee receives nominations for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Exemplary Service Medal. The EMS Exemplary Service Medal is a federal medal created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is administered by the Governor General of CanadaRead More