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