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Breaking Down the Continuing Competence Program: the CC program basics
The Continuing Competence (CC) program can be an area of confusion for many members. It is always beneficial to cover some common areas of confusion for members. Over the coming months leading up to renewal, we will be addressing areas of the CC program to help members better understand how it works and what is required. Today, we are [...]
CEO Message: Upcoming Events and Council Recruitment
Hi everyone, I hope the beginning of 2024 has treated you well. It looks like spring is right around the corner and with that comes some exciting things. The Annual Members’ Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 at 1 pm. Viewers will get to hear from Council President, Travis Lanoway; Registrar, Tim Ford; and myself. We will also [...]
Understanding the Standards: Privacy and Confidentiality
As you may know, the Standards of Practice set out the minimum standards in 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 to real life situations, we [...]
Looking for Continuing Competence activity options that are free and online? Part Two
(Originally published on April 25, 2023. Republished on August 29, 2023.) The Continuing Competence program is an opportunity for members to develop their professional practice in areas of personal interest and growth. Updated list - Free Online CE Options (April 2, 2024) Below is a compiled list focusing on free and online courses that can also be used towards [...]
Alberta EMR wins COPR’s 2023 EMR Award of Excellence
The Alberta College of Paramedics would like to extend a congratulations to Erica Haggart, EMR for receiving the COPR’s 2023 EMR Award of Excellence. Erica scored the highest mark on the COPR EMR exam in 2023. Below is the press release from COPR and Erica’s full bio, along with the other recipients, can be found here. [...]
Canadian Paramedic Perceptions and Requirements for Adoption of Speech Recognition Technology Research Study
Updated March 12, 2024 Shared on behalf of Desmond Hedderson, BSc, ACP and the University of Victoria. You are invited to participate in a nationwide study on the paramedic perspective of speech recognition technology in the pre-hospital workflow. This study is open to registered paramedics and paramedic students across Canada, and will close on April 1, 2024. The study [...]
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Poisons
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 poisons that can also be used towards continuing education credits. 10-8 CME Organophosphate Poisoning (6 credits) 24/7 EMS – 3 credits each Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Cyanide Poisoning Geriatric Poisonings Pediatric Poisoning [...]
Registrar Message: Audits, PLI and Educational Reform
To kick off my first message of the year, I would like to extend a warm welcome to 2024! I hope everyone had a chance to relax and recharge. Generally, with my Registrar messages, I like to take the opportunity to provide insights into new developments for the profession, educational opportunities, respond to concerns or trends we see as [...]
Understanding the Standards: Apply the Standards to real life situations
As you may know, the Standards of Practice set out the minimum standards in 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 to real life situations, we [...]
Develop Your Skills and Understanding on Indigenous Health
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 Indigenous health programs that can also be used towards continuing education credits. Canadian Mental Health Association Resilient Minds for Indigenous First Responders (36 credits) Canadian Virtual Hospice Indigenous Cultural Safety Training [...]
Get to Know the New Deputy Registrar – A Conversation with Rhea
Can you share a little bit about yourself and what brought you to the role of Deputy Registrar with the College? First of all, I’m honoured and excited to be stepping into this new role. As for a bit about myself, I grew up in Manitoba and that’s where my EMS career started. I graduated as a PCP in [...]
Understanding the Standards: Continuing Competence (CC) Part Two
As you may know, the Standards of Practice set out the minimum standards in 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 to real life situations, we [...]