Develop Your Skills and Understanding on EMS Operations & Driving Programs
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 EMS operations and driving programs that can also be used towards continuing education credits. 24/7 EMS Crew Resource Management (3 credits) Critical Decision Making (3 credits) Emergency Driving (3 credits) EmergencyRead More
Registrar’s Message: The Continuing Competence Program
In March, the College distributed their 2023 Member Survey. I would like to say a personal thank you to everyone that took the time to complete the survey this year. We read every comment and the responses are used to help improve our processes and procedures. Year after year, we receive similar trends in the comments and this yearRead More
2023 Member Survey Thank you and Results
Thank you to all regulated members who provided feedback through the 2023 Member Survey. The biennial member survey structure was implemented in 2017; making the 2023 survey the fourth 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 survey that openedRead More
Recent updates to the Continuing Competence Program
Some recent changes have been implemented to the CC program to create clarity and offer credits to certain training activities. Self-Study (SD credits are granted at 1 credit per 1 hour of activity. Study/Review approved for a max of 15 credits/15 hours) Under the Self-Directed (SD) discipline, a category of activity labelled “self-study” has created confusion for members. InRead More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Shock and Sepsis
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 shock and sepsis that can also be used towards continuing education credits. 24/7 EMS Understanding Shock (3 credits) Action Training EMR Shock (3 credits) EMT Shock (3 credits) Executive Links ShockRead More
Registrar’s Message – All Bill 46 Requirements Implemented Today, March 31
The Government of Alberta is working to update the amended Health Professions Act and Paramedic Professions Regulation online. Please be patient as this may take some time. I would like to start this message by acknowledging the passing of Constable Travis Jordan and Constable Brett Ryan of the Edmonton Police Service. I want to expressRead More
Alberta EMR wins COPR’s 2022 EMR Award of Excellence
The Alberta College of Paramedics would like to extend a congratulations to Wyatt McLaughlin for receiving the COPR's 2022 EMR Award of Excellence. Wyatt graduated from the Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute (AHASTI) and scored the highest mark on the COPR EMR exam in 2022 out of 541 candidates. Below is the press release from COPR and Wyatt’sRead More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Domestic Violence, Assault and Abuse
The following courses and training modules cover a variety of topics which some members may find distressing. Mental health resources are available to members on the College website, here. 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 domestic violence,Read More
Two Factor Authentication Default
Starting March 16, Two Factor Authentication (2FA) will be enabled for the member portal and member website when logging in. 2FA is a security feature that will protect members’ data within the member portal, adding an extra layer of security by requiring users to enter a unique code. This unique code will be sent to members via the emailRead More
Council Recruitment Applications open Monday, March 6, 2023
We are excited to announce that applications for Council open Monday, March 6. There are three, three-year term positions available. We need dedicated members who are interested in stepping up and help guide the profession in the public’s best interest. Who is eligible for Council from the regulated membership of the College? From the College’s Bylaws: 2.3 Regulated MemberRead More
CEO Message: The New Recruitment Process for Council
Last year, Council voted to move to a recruitment process for Council vacancies and away from the previous election format. Council conducted a thorough evaluation of the process before deciding to transition to recruitment-based appointments. I’m excited to share more details on the new process with all of you. This year there are three, three-year term positions open onRead More
The Alberta College of Paramedics’ Strategic Plan 2022-2027
A major focus for Council over the past year was the development of a multi-year strategic plan to guide the College in the execution of its mandate in a constantly evolving regulatory environment. The strategic plan consists of the College’s core ideology including the purpose, mission and values, and the goals and objectives set by Council. Our core ideologyRead More