Develop Your Skills and Understanding with Free Courses
Updated on April 2, 2025. 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. Members can earn 12 CE credits when completingRead More
Understanding the Standards: Defining Transfer of Care
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
CEO Message – Upcoming Council Recruitment
Hello everyone, I hope you have all had a fulfilling start to 2025. I would like to take this opportunity to share some reminders of ongoing activities happening at the College. As you may remember, in December of 2024 we announced Council’s decision to reduce member fees in two areas. The Reinstatement fee was reduced from $400.00 to $200.00Read More
Surveying Members’ Interest in Proposed Bachelor of Paramedicine
All members are invited to participate in the 2025 Proposed Bachelor of Paramedicine Survey, opening on March 3, 2025. As addressed in the Registrar’s message in January, the College has been working with educators and stakeholders to develop a new education curriculum for paramedicine. The proposed curriculum will enhance education requirements for future EMRs, PCPs and ACPs. Members alreadyRead More
2023/2024 CC Audit Completed
The 2023/2024 Continuing Competence (CC) Audit has officially been completed. 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 program. The mandatory CC audit is a key component in ensuring accuracy and integrity in this program. InRead More
Understanding the Standards: Defining Disclosure of Harm
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
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Mental Health
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Mental Health 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 mental health that can also be used towards Continuing Education credits. Canadian Mental Health Association Resilient Minds (36 credits) Resilient Minds for IndigenousRead More
Registrar’s Message – Record Review Updates
Welcome to 2025! I hope everyone enjoyed the end of 2024 and was able to relax with friends and family over the holidays. As we have been getting back into the swing of things, the College has been busy with some important regulatory responsibilities. Last year, I mentioned that we had started conducting Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) record reviews.Read More
Understanding the Standards: Defining Consent (Pt 2)
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 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