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
*Updated on September 10, 2024. 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:Read 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
2024 Annual Members’ Meeting
2024 Annual Members' Meeting (recording) 6 CE Credits REGISTER HERE Remember your username and password, you will need it to log back in to view the AMM. Please check your junk/spam folders for your confirmation email. When you have finished viewing the 2024 AMM recording click the "Credits Submission Form" at the top of the page to gain accessRead More
President’s Message: Positive Announcement and Saying Goodbye
It’s hard to put into words what the last six years on Council have meant to me. It has been very rewarding, and I have learned so much from all of you. I have made no bones about the reasons that I ran for election in 2018. I was frustrated with a lack of transparency and no clear processRead More
COPR EMR Subject Matter Expert Recruitment
The Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) is seeking experienced Emergency Medical Responder subject experts (EMR SMEs) to support examination development and maintenance as contracted providers. COPR examination contracted providers are instrumental in developing, reviewing, and maintaining the COPR examination banks. This is a remunerated, contract model, whereby SMEs commit to creating a designated number of new items perRead More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Occupational Health and Safety
The Continuing Competence program is an opportunity for members to develop their professional practice in areas of personal interest and growth. Below is a compiled list focusing on OH&S that can also be used towards continuing education credits. 24/7 EMS Back Injury Prevention for EMS (3 credits) Lifting & Moving (3 credits) Respiratory Protection for Emergency Responders (3 credits)Read More
Understanding the Standards: Professional Boundaries
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
Breaking Down the Continuing Competence Program: CE vs SD activities
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. Last month, weRead More
Registrar Message: Audit and Education Updates
I would like to start this month’s message by providing an update on the Continuing Competence and Professional Liability Insurance audits. I want to give a big round of applause to those who were selected for the CC audit this year. We audited 546 records and had a 93% success rate! This is a fantastic outcome, and I hopeRead More