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
New Standards of Practice for the Paramedic Profession: Consultation Period (Expired)
Professional standards, or as legislation refers to them Standards of Practice, are essential to ensure quality care is provided to all Albertans by all healthcare professions. The current Standards of Practice for the paramedic profession were developed and approved in 2016, as part of the profession’s proclamation under the Health Professions Act. While appropriate at the time, the Standards inRead More
2020/2021 Continuing Competence Opportunities and Required Learning
As we start to plan for the year ahead, it is time to start giving some thought to how best to complete your Continuing Competence requirements for the 2020/2021 cycle. The Health Professions Act (HPA) requires all health professionals to participate in a Continuing Competence program, as this is a vital component to ensuring the public safety, regardless of theRead More
The Roles of Organizations Representing Paramedics
There are times when the role of regulator (which is what the College is) can be confusing, especially since the College started out as an association. The lines between association and regulator can sometimes become blurred when it comes to current issues, such as COVID-19 and paramedics receiving the mRNA vaccine. We have received many questions on what the CollegeRead More