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Practice & Learning
- Paramedic Practice
  
  Paramedics respond when people are in distress and provide emergency care.
- Approved Programs
  
  Paramedicine education programs must meet standards and teach to the requirements set by the College.
- Standards and Code
  
  All regulated members must adhere to the College’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
- Continuing Competence
  
  Continuing competence fosters individual improvement and growth of professional practice. The CC cycle follows the renewal year.
- Practice Guidelines
  
  Practice Guidelines provide additional guidance around the provision of certain clinical skills and activities.
- Additional Training
  
  To assist members remove practice conditions here is a list of approved additional training opportunities.
Registration & Exams
- Applicant Types
  
  There are four types of applications you can fill out to become registered or change your registration status.
- Registering
  
  Practitioners must be registered in one of three registers: General, Provisional and Courtesy.
- Registration Fees and Requirements
  
  Practitioners must fulfill the registration requirements to hold an active practice permit.
- Registration Examinations
  
  The registration exams for Alberta registration are now offered by COPR.
- Reinstatement
  
  Reinstatement is for former members who want to reinstate their practice permits.
Resources
- Legislative Documents
  
  The paramedicine profession, in Alberta, is regulated in accordance with the Health Professions Act, Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
- Member Resources
  
  Click here for Continuing Competence Forms, Mental Health Resources and information about the Dress Uniform.
- Member Self-Reporting
  
  It is the professional obligation of regulated members to self-report any breaches in their own conduct.
Complaints & Conduct
- Reporting a Complaint
  
  To report a complaint, access the Public/Patient and/or Employer’s Complaint forms.
- Sexual Abuse & Misconduct Complaints
  
  Regulated members must maintain professional boundaries with their patients.
- Complaints Process
  
  What is involved when submitting a complaint?
- Investigation Process
  
  What happens when a complaint is referred to an investigation?
- Hearings
  
  What does the hearings process entail and dates for upcoming hearings.
- Decisions and Agreements
  
  Hearing tribunal decisions are posted online for a minimum of 5 years.
News & Events
- News/The Pulse
  
  Catch up on the latest College news and Pulse stories.
- Events
  
  Upcoming Events.
- Awards
  
  The College provides a list of provincial and federal awards.
- Paramedic Services Week
  
  In recognition of EMRs and paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.
- Council Elections
  
  Check out the Council Election Results, and the Election and Voting Process Overview.
The College
- About the College
  
  The College regulates all three levels of paramedicine in Alberta.
- Bylaws and Policies
  
  Bylaws establish the framework for operations and management within the College.
- Annual Report
  
  The Annual Reports report on the activities of the College.
- Council and Staff
  
  Council is accountable for the overall governance of the College.
- Get Involved
  
  Want to get involved? There are a variety of opportunities with College committees, Council and Hearing Tribunals.
- Job Opportunities at the College
  
  Check here for current job opportunities.
Contact

Practice & Learning
- Paramedic Practice
  
  Paramedics respond when people are in distress and provide emergency care.
- Approved Programs
  
  Paramedicine education programs must meet standards and teach to the requirements set by the College.
- Standards and Code
  
  All regulated members must adhere to the College’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
- Continuing Competence
  
  Continuing competence fosters individual improvement and growth of professional practice. The CC cycle follows the renewal year.
- Practice Guidelines
  
  Practice Guidelines provide additional guidance around the provision of certain clinical skills and activities.
- Additional Training
  
  To assist members remove practice conditions here is a list of approved additional training opportunities.
Registration & Exams
- Applicant Types
  
  There are four types of applications you can fill out to become registered or change your registration status.
- Registering
  
  Practitioners must be registered in one of three registers: General, Provisional and Courtesy.
- Registration Fees and Requirements
  
  Practitioners must fulfill the registration requirements to hold an active practice permit.
- Registration Examinations
  
  The registration exams for Alberta registration are now offered by COPR.
- Reinstatement
  
  Reinstatement is for former members who want to reinstate their practice permits.
Resources
- Legislative Documents
  
  The paramedicine profession, in Alberta, is regulated in accordance with the Health Professions Act, Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
- Member Resources
  
  Click here for Continuing Competence Forms, Mental Health Resources and information about the Dress Uniform.
- Member Self-Reporting
  
  It is the professional obligation of regulated members to self-report any breaches in their own conduct.
Complaints & Conduct
- Reporting a Complaint
  
  To report a complaint, access the Public/Patient and/or Employer’s Complaint forms.
- Sexual Abuse & Misconduct Complaints
  
  Regulated members must maintain professional boundaries with their patients.
- Complaints Process
  
  What is involved when submitting a complaint?
- Investigation Process
  
  What happens when a complaint is referred to an investigation?
- Hearings
  
  What does the hearings process entail and dates for upcoming hearings.
- Decisions and Agreements
  
  Hearing tribunal decisions are posted online for a minimum of 5 years.
News & Events
- News/The Pulse
  
  Catch up on the latest College news and Pulse stories.
- Events
  
  Upcoming Events.
- Awards
  
  The College provides a list of provincial and federal awards.
- Paramedic Services Week
  
  In recognition of EMRs and paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.
- Council Elections
  
  Check out the Council Election Results, and the Election and Voting Process Overview.
The College
- About the College
  
  The College regulates all three levels of paramedicine in Alberta.
- Bylaws and Policies
  
  Bylaws establish the framework for operations and management within the College.
- Annual Report
  
  The Annual Reports report on the activities of the College.
- Council and Staff
  
  Council is accountable for the overall governance of the College.
- Get Involved
  
  Want to get involved? There are a variety of opportunities with College committees, Council and Hearing Tribunals.
- Job Opportunities at the College
  
  Check here for current job opportunities.
Contact

Additional TrainingACPadmin2021-08-09T14:25:48-06:00

The College has approved additional training to enable regulated members to remove practice conditions and to achieve endorsements on their practice permit.

Below is a list of currently approved additional training. Please note this list is being updated regularly.

What training is recognized to permit a PCP to administer a vaccine?ACPadmin2021-08-11T10:33:30-06:00

What training is recognized to permit a PCP to administer a vaccine?

The College has approved the Alberta Health Services training. Below is how to complete the training.

Set up an account on the AHS Primary Health Care Learning Portal here: Primary Health Care Learning Portal (myabsorb.ca)
Successfully complete Vaccine Storage and Handling Modules 1-6.
Successfully complete the Anaphylaxis Management module and exam.
Provide the College with proof of completion to practice@ABparamedics.com.

Once the College has reviewed and accepted the certificates of completion, the PCP will have a vaccine-specific endorsement of recorded on their practice permit.