Licensing
exam info

• Licensing exam required for:
  • New graduates, except those licensed in another province
  • Reinstating members who have never completed a licensing exam
• EMR: $550 + PST for each attempt
• PCP & ACP: $650 + PST for each attempt
• New Graduates eligible to write an exam may apply for a Restricted licence, to work under the direct supervision of a SCoP member at the same level or higher. New Graduate licensing information >
  • Exam eligibility is 2 years but Restrictions on licences last a maximum of 1 year so please plan accordingly

Eligibility

• Must complete an approved program within the last 2 years
  • Approved programs within Saskatchewan >
  • Approved programs outside of Saskatchewan >
• Programs not approved can be submitted for an equivalency assessment
• Candidates do not need to be registered/licensed with SCoP to write the COPR exam

Exam Schedule 

• Full schedule of deadlines >

How to Register

• Go to copr.ca to register for your exam. The application for a COPR exam is a two-part process. You must complete the application and reserve a seat for each COPR examination attempt.
• Required:
  • Diploma or certification of completion
  • Date of completion
    • Candidates may apply for the exam before their program is complete but practicum must be complete and final documents submitted at least 14 days before exam
  • If you completed your program between 1 and 2 years ago, COPR will require an Examination Eligibility Confirmation Letter 
  • Testing accommodations require Examination Disability Information Form 

All exam registration information >

More Information

• The Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) administers this national exam. For more information on the following, visit the Exam Registration page on the COPR website >
  • Testing accommodations available
  • COPR National Examination handbook
  • COPR also has practice exams available for purchase from their website
• The passing mark for the exam will be set using the Angoff method. More information can be obtained in the COPR National Examination handbook
• These exams are computer-based multiple choice exams based on the 2011 National Occupation Competency Profile (NOCP)
• This is a pan-Canadian exam, delivered by the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) and Meazure Learning (formerly Yardstick Assessment Strategies). It is identical in the 7 jurisdictions it is held across the country and does not contain regional information: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Exams do not include any Saskatchewan jurisprudence at this time

What happens when you pass your exam?

• If you have a Restricted Licence and went to school in Saskatchewan, SCoP will automatically remove this restriction when you pass your exam
• If you have a Restricted Licence and went to school in another province, send your proof of exam completion to office@collegeofparamedics.sk.ca to have your restriction removed
• If you need to change licence levels, follow the directions under Change of Status