Initial Education
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Initial Education & Training
The Saskatchewan College of Paramedics is the licensing body for Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), Primary Care Paramedics (PCP), Intermediate Care Paramedics (ICP), Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP), and Critical Care Paramedics (CCP) in the province of Saskatchewan. SCoP does not accept new members at the ICP level.
Apply for your initial licence in order to practice or volunteer as an EMR or paramedic in Saskatchewan, also known as SCoP. Applicants must complete an educational program and pass a licensing exam. Those who have not yet passed a licensing exam may become licensed and practice with a Restriction.
Please contact these institutions for information on their programs.
Within Saskatchewan
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Red Cross
- St. John Ambulance
- Parkland Ambulance
- ZEL Safety Services
- Portage College
- Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute
- Emergency Services Academy EMR program
NOTE: multiple providers across Saskatchewan deliver Red Cross or St. John Ambulance EMR programs. All of these programs are approved and can be found via Google.
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
- STARS Induction Training (STARS Academy is not an equivalent)
- Saskatchewan Air Ambulance Extended Role Transport Training
- Ornge Critical Care Paramedic Program
- BC Emergency Health Services Critical Care Paramedic Program
Community Paramedic (CP) endorsement
Refresher programs
- Refresher programs are listed on our Continuing Education & Additional Training page, as we are notified. Please contact individual institutions to inquire about programming not listed
Approved programs outside of Saskatchewan
Programs that are not approved
Programs that are not approved can be submitted for an equivalency assessment. The fees for this are as follows:
* International: $950
* ACP: $650
* PCP: $400
* EMR: $300