For the public

The Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) exists to protect the public. SCoP regulates the paramedic profession by setting standards for paramedic education and practice.  The College ensures that those who practice as Paramedics or Emergency Medical Responders are qualified and competent.

The College supports its 2,400 licensed members in meeting the Code of Conduct and standards of practice and takes action when these are not met.

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A paramedic is a self-regulated health care professional who possesses the skills and knowledge to respond to all types of routine health care as well as medical and trauma emergencies in both out- of- hospital and in facilities. They are an integral part of health care teams; delivering their service to the public. A paramedic working or volunteering in Saskatchewan must be registered and licensed as a member with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP). The titles Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, and Emergency Medical Responder are protected titles.

The term “scope of practice” of licensed paramedics means the range of activities that members of that profession are educated and legally authorized to provide.

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Paramedic Levels

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
Intermediate Care Paramedic (ICP)
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)

The paramedic levels are integrated, in that each successive level incorporates and exceeds the competencies of the previous level. 

Community Paramedic Endorsement

The Community Paramedic competency profile builds upon the current competency profiles of Primary Care (PCP), Intermediate Care (ICP), Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP), and Critical Care Paramedics (CCP).

Only paramedics that hold the Community Paramedic Endorsement may identify themselves as “Community Paramedics”.

While much of the scope of a Community Paramedic exists within the current skills of the paramedic, the Community Paramedic has specialized knowledge and skills to provide care to chronically ill patients in a variety of unique practice environments. Formalized community paramedicine programs support more readily available patient care, including the potential for home visiting. Keeping patients close to home or in their community is important, as are strong health promotion and prevention programs.

In combination with their previous education and licensing requirements, these practitioners are required to undergo supplementary education through an approved Community Paramedicine program to deepen their understanding of the unique needs of the chronically ill patients and their role in the delivery of primary health care services.

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Jurisdictions in Canada

The requirements for paramedic licensure are determined by regulatory bodies in each jurisdiction across Canada. The paramedic levels utilized by each jurisdiction, and the respective terminology, currently vary somewhat across the country. 

Through COPR, regulators in Canada are collaborating in the development and administration of national registration examinations at the EMR, PCP and ACP levels.