As paramedics achieve higher levels of performance, proficiency and care, we gain greater ground together.Together with practitioners, schools, employers and government, we are advancing the paramedic profession.Paramedicine is a regulated health profession under the It is the Alberta College of Paramedics’ responsibility to ensure all registered practitioners possess the necessary skills, training and ethical reasoning to safely serve the people of our communities to the highest possible standard.The Alberta College of Paramedics regulates all three levels of paramedicine:All paramedic practitioners must be registered with the College to practice in Alberta.Paramedics are trusted to deliver expert health care to Albertans when it’s needed most. These topics can pertain to any element of practice or scope. Position statements outline the College’s official position on a certain topic. As paramedics achieve higher levels of performance, proficiency and care, we gain greater ground together. The Alberta College of Paramedics does not formally endorse or approve the following providers listed.Continuing education credits are awarded based on pre-approval of programs, courses, seminars and other activities.To be considered continuing education, program and course providers must be approved by the College.
Credits are only eligible for the cycle they are earned in and cannot be pre-earned or carried over to a following cycle.For example, credits earned in November 2020 are eligible for credit only in the October 1, 2020 to September 2021 cycle.Record your activities for the 2019/2020 CC cycle in your profile in the member portal.If you have any questions about the CC program, please email In recognition of the addition time spent learning and updating skills during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Alberta College of Paramedics officially approves:COVID-19 approved for 60 credits (20 hours continuing education)If you are unsure as to what types of activities may count as self-directed credit, or are seeking guidance on providers, here are some opportunities that members can complete to receive self-directed credits. In recognition of the addition time spent learning and updating skills during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Alberta College of Paramedics officially approves: COVID-19 approved for 60 credits (20 hours continuing education) for the 2019/2020 CC Cycle. The Alberta College of Paramedics serves the interests of the public and public safety by enforcing regulations and upholding Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Copyright 2017 Alberta College Paramedics | All Rights Reserved | Website Design by You do not need to email or bring activity records to the College office unless you are contacted by the College to participate in a Record Audit.Members returning from a leave of absence can request to have their credit requirement adjusted based on the month their practice permit is reactivated.Regulated members are required to undergo an audit to evaluate their competence activities. Alberta College of Paramedics #201, 1003 Ellwood Road SW Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0B3. Telephone: 780-449-3114 Toll Free: 1-877-351-2267 Hours: 8am - 4pm : Mon -Fri. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of CPD providers.
The CC Program engages members in a professional practice model that supports currency in practice through enhancement and expansion of knowledge and skills. To claim the COVID-19 credits:
The Alberta College of Paramedics serves the interests of the public and public safety by enforcing regulations and upholding Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. 780-449-3114 | 1-877-351-2267 info@abparamedics.com
Telephone: 780-449-3114 Toll Free: 1-877-351-2267 Hours: 8am - 4pm : Mon -Fri. Educators and groups seeking to have their program, course, conference or seminar approved as continuing education may complete the submission for approval form found at the end of the Continuing Competence Program:Members record their CC activities under the Continuing Competence tab on their profile in the member portal.
Continuing competence fosters individual improvement and growth of professional practice, enhancing the level of service and care provided to Albertans.All regulated members must meet the requirements of the (CC) program to renew their practice permit each year.The CC Cycle aligns with the membership year – that is October 1 to September 30.
The audit focuses on validating activities a regulated member records as their competence activities for a previous CC cycle.Members selected to participate are required to produce proof of completion for the activities recorded on their profile in the member portal.More information on the Record Audit can be found in the NOTE: Individual member requirements may be different than what is listed as general program requirements. Alberta College of Paramedics #201, 1003 Ellwood Road SW Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0B3.