Continuing Medical Education (CME) Requirements

These requirements are needed in 2011 in Order to be Eligible for a Licence to Practice in 2012:

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)1

  • 25 CME credits2
  • Mandatory Certification2 (issued in 2010 or 2011): CPR-HCP (C).
  • Mandatory Skills (completed in 2010 or 2011): Biomechanics of Safe Lifting and Moving, Spinal Immobilization, Mechanical Aids to Breathing including Oxygen and Medications Pertinent to Scope of Practice

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)1

  • 40 CME credits2
  • Mandatory Certifications (issued in 2010 or 2011): CPR-HCP (C), and ITLS Basic
  • Mandatory Skills (completed in 2010 or 2011): Biomechanics of Safe Lifting and Moving; and Medications Pertinent to Scope of Practice.

Emergency Medical Technician Advanced (EMT-A)1

  • 30 CME credits2
  • Mandatory Certifications (issued in 2010 or 2011): CPR-HCP (C), and ITLS Basic or Advanced
  • Mandatory Skills (completed in 2010 or 2011): Biomechanics of Safe Lifting and Moving; and Medications Pertinent to Scope of Practice.
  • Advanced Skills Modules (assessed in 2010 or 2011): 3 Airway Adjuncts (LMA, Combi-tube and King) which can be assessed as part of an ITLS Advanced course if proficiency is tested.

Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P)1

  • 15 CME credits2
  • Mandatory Certifications (issued in 2010 or 2011): CPR-HCP (C), ITLS Advanced, ACLS and PALS (or PEPP Advanced)
  • Mandatory Skills (completed in 2010 or 2011): Biomechanics of Safe Lifting and Moving; and Medications Pertinent to Scope of Practice
  • Advanced Skills Modules(assessed in 2010 or 2011):
    • Airways: LMA, combi tube and King Airway (may be attained through an ITLS Advanced course if proficiency is tested)
    • Trauma: Intubation, intraosseous infusion, chest decompression and external jugular vein cannulization (may be attained through an ITLS Advanced course if proficiency is tested)
    • Cardiac: Cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, (may be attained through an ACLS course if proficiency is tested)
    • Pediatric: Pediatric intraosseous infusion, intubation, and cardioversion (may be attained through a PALS or PEPP course if proficiency is tested)

1 New Protocols: Members must provide the College with evidence that they have successfully completed approved training before they practice any new protocol or expanded scope of practice.

2 CME Credits: CME credits do NOT include Advanced Skills Modules or Mandatory Certifications but MUST include mandatory skills as listed. CME credits are awarded on the basis of scope and depth of coverage, relevance of material to paramedic practice, and duration of activity. SCoP must award the credit.

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