Understanding the Standards: Continuing Competence (CC) Program
As you may already know, the Standards of Practice set out the minimum standards in the provision of 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 toRead More
Registrar’s Message – Welcome to the 2023/2024 registration year
Hello again everyone and welcome to the 2023/2024 registration year! I want to extend a sincere thank you to those who renewed their practice permit this year prior to 4 pm on September 30. Once again, the number of late fees issued this year is lower than the previous year, a trend that we all would like to seeRead More
EMS Standing Committee
Updated December 8, 2023. The Alberta College of Paramedics is pleased to be joining the new EMS standing committee which will be used to inform the Minister of Health of ongoing evaluations of the EMS system and provide recommendations. As the College, we have a unique vantage point where we can provide valuable insight on the EMS system andRead More
Volunteers Wanted for Alberta Paramedic Memorial Committee
Shared on behalf of the EMS Foundation The EMS Foundation in collaboration with its many partners has secured a site on the grounds of the Alberta Legislature for the creation of an EMS Memorial dedication similar to the memorials for police officers and firefighter’s. The EMS Foundation is looking for volunteers to join a committee that will be inRead More
Understanding the Standards: Protected Professional Designation and Titles, and Endorsements
As you may already know, the Standards of Practice set out the minimum standards in the provision of 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 toRead More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Urology
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 respiratory emergencies that can also be used towards continuing education credits. 24/7 EMS Renal Failure: Acute (3 credits) Renal Failure: Chronic (3 credits) Executive Links Chronic Kidney Disease by Diagnosis (6Read More
CEO Message – Renewal Recap
Welcome to the 2023/2024 registration year! This marks the second renewal period completed using Alinity and it proves to be a much smoother process year after year. We finished September 30 with 8,217 members renewed. To help members through the process, two instructional videos were uploaded in the member portal. The first was a renewal guide which was availableRead More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding with New CE Opportunities
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 of newly approved CE opportunities. British Columbia Centre for Excellence Treatment Optimization of Psychosis (30 credits) (free) Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine CAWM 2024; 4th Annual Conference (60 credits) CAWM Wilderness Paramedic Certification;Read More
Understanding the Standards: Duty to Report
As you may already know, the Standards of Practice set out the minimum standards in the provision of 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 toRead More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Respiratory Emergencies
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 respiratory emergencies that can also be used towards continuing education credits. 10-8 CME Asthma (6 credits) available until December 31, 2023 24/7 EMS Asthma (3 credits) Geriatric Respiratory Emergencies (3 credits)Read More
Registrar’s Message – Wrapping up 2022/2023 and looking ahead at 2023/2024
It never ceases to amaze me how fast September can fly by! It seems like yesterday when we opened renewal, yet here we are in the final days for members to renew. I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone heading into the new registration year. For those who have not completed their practice permit renewal, thisRead More
Understanding the Standards
As you may already know, the Standards of Practice set out the minimum standards in the provision of paramedic services. Each regulated member is required to understand and comply with these Standard 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 toRead More