New
Graduates

• Follow the instructions on this page to apply for a Practicing or Restricted licence as a new graduate

Background Info

• New Graduates have never licensed as a paramedic or EMR anywhere in Canada
  • Must complete educational program within the last 2 years
    • Between 2 and 5 years, refresher course required
    • Over 5 years, program must be retaken
  • List of approved programs >
• Practicing Licence: New Graduates that have passed a licensing exam can apply for a Practicing licence with no restrictions
• Restricted Licence: New Graduates that have not yet passed a licensing exam can apply for a Practicing licence and add a Restriction to work under direct supervision. Restricted licences last 6 months and can be extended for another 6 months one time only, for a total of 12 months. More info about how restricted licences work>
  • Exam eligibility is 2 years but Restricted licences last a maximum of 1 year so please plan accordingly
• Please note, applicants do not need a Restricted licence to write the COPR licensing exam. More info about COPR licensing exam >
• Available licence levels are Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), and Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
• Community Paramedic (CP) endorsement is available to all Paramedic levels

Applicable Fees

• • Application fee: $100 (non-refundable)
  • Practicing licence: $520. Reduces by 25% each quarter
  • Professional liability insurance: $90
  • Restricted licence (optional): $100 + practicing licence fee and application fee
  • Pay by Visa or Mastercard when applying online. Or choose e-transfer to pay by money order, certified cheque, employer cheque, or e-transfer (to payments@collegeofparamedics.sk.ca). No personal cheques
  • More info about fees >

Registration/Licensing Instructions

• Go to the Applicant Portal and select the option that fits:
  • New Graduates – Saskatchewan 
  • New Graduates – non Saskatchewan based (Can)
  • New Graduates – from a non-accredited institution

The following items must be uploaded to your Application Form. Please read carefully:

• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector query, completed by a police officer within the past 6 months – NEW: Electronic copies are now acceptable providing a seal or other authentication is visible on the document or proof of validity can be confirmed (documents provided directly by the issuing agency are preferred). Please upload to the Character and Conduct section of your application form
  • If unable to obtain a local criminal record check, Sterling Backcheck is approved and VSQ is not needed
  • If your local service requires a letter from SCoP to obtain a CRC, please use Sterling Backcheck; we do not provide these letters
• Education:
  • Educational certificate (EMR) – Upload to Education section of application
  • Transcript or diploma (PCP, ACP) – Upload transcript or diploma to the Education section. New: Electronic copies are now acceptable providing a seal or other authentication is visible on the document or proof of validity can be confirmed (documents provided directly by the issuing agency are preferred)
• Mandatory Certificates – Upload the following certificates
  • NOTE: ensure your CPR certification is for BLS (Basic Life Support) and from Red Cross or St. John Ambulance

EMR 
CPR – BLS

PCP 
CPR – BLS
ITLS or PHTLS – Basic

ACP
CPR – BLS
ITLS or PHTLS -Advanced
ACLS
PALS or PEPP Advanced

CCP
CPR – BLS
ITLS or PHTLS -Advanced
ACLS
PALS or PEPP Advanced
NRP

• • All certificates must be current and not expired
• Saskatchewan Jurisprudence
  • As part of your online application, you will be required to confirm a declaration that you understand the Saskatchewan Legislation framework and protocols for your scope of practice based on reading the following:

• • The Paramedic Act of Saskatchewan
  • Regulatory Bylaws
  • Administrative Bylaws
  • Protocol Manual for your scope
  • Continuing Medical Education Requirements
  • Licence Renewal Requirements

This reading includes your annual renewal requirements. Please ensure that you have read and understand these documents before submitting your application

• Professional Liability Insurance (NEW)

All SCoP members are required to hold personal professional liability insurance. Contact us before submitting your application form for more information on how to apply and pay for this insurance. Cost is $90.

Submitting form and Paying Fees

• Applications submitted from January to November: the application form will reflect the fees owed for the current year. Pay the required fees by credit card or e-transfer immediately, and watch your email for confirmation that your licence has been approved
• Applications in December: after submitting your application, please email office@collegeofparamedics.sk.ca and confirm whether you’d like your licence to take effect immediately (practicing fee of $130, can be paid immediately) or January 1 (will need to adjust practicing fee to $520). If applying for January 1, the College will need to change the invoice amount to reflect the correct practicing fee; choose e-transfer and submit the form, then email the office  to ask for an adjusted invoice

PLEASE NOTE: You must add “collegeofparamedics.sk.ca” to the safe senders list in your email account to ensure you receive all SCoP communications

Your Licence

When you are approved, your information will be updated on the Online Registry, and your Member Licence and Wallet Card will be available from Your Account.

Licences expire on December 31 but all licences must be renewed by December 1. Late fees of $275 are applied on December 2.