You Asked Us – What is the difference between Continuing Education and Self-Directed Activities?
In the 2021 Member Survey, 88% of respondents said they do not feel they are adequately informed about Continuing Competence and would like to receive more information. The most asked question around Continuing Competence is “what’s the difference between continuing education (CE) and self-directed (SD) activities?” Backing up, just a little, let’s look at why there even is a continuingRead More
Complaint process: what do you want to know?
The complaints process is often an area of uncertainty for employers, complainants and regulated members. Much of this uncertainty comes from misunderstanding the process, which often creates many misconceptions. Over the next few weeks, the College will be publishing information on the complaint process. In this first article, we will discuss some of the initial things that happen when aRead More
Registrars Message: Standards vs Protocols
I would like to start this message off by thanking all of you who participated in the consultation process for our new Standards of Practice (Standards). This consultation is a key component of ensuring all stakeholder groups have a chance to review and suggest edits to how regulated members provide care and interact with patients and the public. Consultative feedbackRead More
Minister of Health approves two-phase plan for implementation of Bill 46 changes to Alberta’s healthcare legislation
Following consultation with healthcare colleges and the Alberta Federation of Regulated Health Professions, the Minister of Health has approved the proposed plan regarding the implementation of Bill 46: HEALTH STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT, 2020 (NO. 2). Bill 46 was announced in the summer of 2020 and received royal assent in December. The changes within the Bill are substantial; however, at thisRead More
Keep your privacy by separating employer email and personal email
Why does the College keep telling members to use their personal email addresses? Recently, the College was asked to assist Alberta Health Services in reaching out to members with their invitation to schedule their COVID vaccine. As we have been working through this for the last few weeks, we have noticed that many regulated members are still choosing to useRead More
2021 Member Survey Thank you and Results
Thank you to all regulated members who provided feedback through the 2021 Member Survey. This biennial member survey structure was implemented in 2017; making the 2021 survey the third time the College has successfully delivered this type of feedback mechanism for regulated members. All active, regulated members of the College were invited to participate in the three-week long survey opportunityRead More
Vaccine Eligibility Update from Alberta Health Services
Earlier this week, the College was provided with the following information regarding a further expansion to those who are/will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. In Phase 2B and 2C, Alberta continues to take a phased approach to protect those at high risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19, and those who interact with them, like health care workersRead More
CEO Message: one-year in, how COVID changed our world
A year ago, I, like many others, thought we would be sending staff home to work for a few weeks while the COVID situation unfolded and the appropriate responses were created. Little did any of us think or realize just how much of an effect we would have to deal with in both our professional and personal worlds. It isRead More
The College is a safe sender, but your email provider may need a reminder
Yesterday, the College sent out a Direct Message with important information on the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for regulated members. With more than 8,000 regulated members, the most efficient way the College can provide information relevant to your practice and the healthcare environment right now is through email. However, we are hearing from some that these emails are goingRead More
Working in multiple provinces: Border Security
The regulatory landscape for paramedics who work in more than one province has always been a bit tricky to navigate, but the events of the past year have highlighted the need to make more information available on this important topic. As you know, if you are an EMR, PCP or ACP working in any province in Canada, you are requiredRead More
College withdrawal from PAC: More Details
On Tuesday, February 16, Council President Melissa Manion announced the College would no longer be able to be the Alberta Chapter for the Paramedic Association of Canada as a result of Alberta’s Bill 46. We know this brings up many questions for regulated members pertaining to PAC fees paid, annual member dues, liability insurance access and what this means forRead More
President’s Message: College withdraws from PAC, what this means for members and fees
In the years since the College became the Alberta Chapter of the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC), we have been willing partners and participants, hoping to help further the paramedic profession at the national level. I, myself, was honoured to participate in the Paramedics on the Hill event organized and facilitated by PAC. We have had our share of struggles,Read More