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
President’s Message – Council Recruitment Update
I would like to begin this message by extending a warm welcome to our two newest Council members, Stephen Underhay and Jay Parsons, and our returning member Harrison Stein. I look forward to working with all three of you during my final year on Council and I’m excited to see what this term on Council brings for you. Additionally,Read More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on EMS Safety and Wellness
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 safety and wellness that can also be used towards continuing education credits. 10-8 CME Opioid Safety for First Responders (6 credits) Scene Safety (6 credits) 24/7 EMS Back Injury PreventionRead More
Member Survey Summary Report of Findings
In March 2023, the College delivered on its promise to give regulated members regular opportunity for feedback by issuing the 2023 Member Survey. This was the follow up to the 2017, 2019 and 2021 surveys. The 2023 survey continued the objective of asking general questions about satisfaction with the services and communication provided by the College for the purposeRead More
Looking for last minute Continuing Competence activity options?
Renewal is quickly approaching and as a requirement of renewal, members must complete 60 CC credits 30 of which must be Continuing Education. We have compiled a list of training providers that offer a variety of courses that can be taken on the fly as last-minute options to complete your CC requirements. Please note, not all the courses offeredRead More
CEO/Registrar Message – Reflecting on the first six months of 2023
Summer is officially upon us and as we all soak in the warm weather, we hope everyone has the opportunity to relax and unwind. With the first half of this year under wraps, it brings the opportunity to reflect on everything that has been accomplished over the past six months while also looking ahead at what is yet toRead More
Renewal reminder
We know these next few summer months can be very busy, so we are reminding all members that the 2023/2024 renewal will kick off on August 1st. Note: effective August 1, the 2023/2024 registration fees will be decreased by $11, making them $499. There are no changes to the renewal form from last year. In order to renew, youRead More
2023 Annual Members’ Meeting Recap
Thank you to everyone who watched live, or has since watched, the Annual Members’ Meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The event was hosted virtually for the fourth year in a row to ensure anyone who was able to join us could be part of the updates on the profession and the live conversation. The virtual platform also allowsRead More
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Neurological 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 neurological emergencies that can also be used towards continuing education credits. 24/7 EMS Stroke (3 credits) Action Training EMR Neurological Emergencies (3 credits) EMT Neurological Emergencies (3 credits) Executive Links NeurologicalRead More
President’s Message: Fee Reduction for 2023/2024 Renewal
I would like to begin this message by thanking everyone that tuned into the Annual Members’ Meeting on Wednesday last week. Over 600 members registered and there were 188 participants in pigeonhole asking questions and voting on the top questions they wished to see answered live. We received a total of 43 questions and 22 of those were answeredRead More