The mandatory Documentation Module for continuing education is now available to all members. This course was approved by the Education Committee in response to Professional Conduct Committee investigations noting a gap in information being provided on patient care reports.
This training is free for all members and counts for 2 credits of Continuing Education. It must be completed during 2023.
Access the course here; if you are not an SHA employee, follow the directions on page 2 to create an account: Documentation Module >
In summary, for 2024 licence renewal practicing members must submit the following Continuing Education credits:
- 20 continuing education (CE) credits each calendar year:
- 2 of which must be for mental health,
- 2 for documentation
- 10 from Areas 4, 5, 6; these areas relate directly to medical conditions and/or patient care
Competency Profile Topic Areas (examples in brackets, not a full list)
Area 1 – Professional Responsibilities (ex. leadership, professionalism, medico-legal)
Area 2 – Communication (ex. verbal, nonverbal, written)
Area 3 – Health and Safety (ex. mine safety, scene safety, paramedic mental health)
Area 4 – Assessment and Diagnostics (ex. 3 lead application/interpretation, EtC02)
Area 5 – Therapeutics (ex. trauma care, airway days, changes to scope of practice)
Area 6 – Integration (ex. scenarios)
Area 7 – Transportation (ex. driving, air medical)
Area 8 – Health Promotion and Public Safety (ex. incident command)
- The full National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) can be accessed here: https://paramedic.ca/competencies/
Questions? Visit 2024 Renewal information >