Continuing Education
and Certifications
In This Section
Continuing education and Additional Training
Practicing members of the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics are required to complete 20 continuing education (CE) credits each calendar year, 2 of which must be for mental health, and 10 from NOCP areas 4, 5, 6, along with keeping certifications and skills current, in order to renew their licence for the next year.
New members of the College who have trained outside of Saskatchewan may be required to complete gap training in order to remove licence restrictions.
CE and gap training must be from approved courses. The resource below of approved educational opportunities is not intended to be a comprehensive list of courses available.
- Agencies/Instructors: To have your course approved, visit CE Course Approvals
- Due to annual licence renewal, the College does not review or approve programs between October 1 and December 1.
Note: CE credits are not awarded for mandatory skills and certifications, and credits cannot be claimed for the same course two years in a row.
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Online CE
Conferences & Workshops
Gap Training for Labour Mobility
Mandatory Certificates & Skills Training
Mental Health Education
Licence & Endorsement Education
Miscellaneous
Online CME
| Course | Providers | Credits | More info | |
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| Free of charge for all SCoP members |
SHA - EMS Education (no cost) |
All courses are approved. Credit value is listed at the end of each course | Annual | |
| Indigenous Cultural Safety Training - free of charge | Canadian Virtual Hospice |
Modules 1 & 2: 2 credits each (NOCP area 1) Module 3: 2 credits (NOCP area 6) Modules 4 & 5: 2 credits each for mental health (NOCP area 3) |
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| MyGriefToolbox.ca for Paramedics - free of charge | Canadian Virtual Hospice www.mygrieftoolbox.ca | 2 credits per course. 12 credits for mental health (NOCP area 6) | ||
| Master Your Medics | 2 credits per course. All courses from this site are approved for CE | Annual | ||
| 24-7 EMS | 2 credits per course (NOCP area 4 or 5, depending on course) | Only those courses in the EMS Continuing Education (CE) catalogue are approved | ||
| Vector Solutions | 2 credits per course (NOCP area 4 or 5, depending on course). Not all courses are approved. List of approved courses > | |||
| 10-8 Continuing Education | 2 credits each (NOCP area 4 unless listed otherwise) |
All 10-8 courses are approved. They are all NOCP area 4 except for the following: - Psychiatric Disorders (2 credits for mental health, NOCP area 4) - Preventing EMS Collisions (NOCP area 7) |
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| CME Webinar Series | U of S CME Webinar Series | 4 credits for each monthly session (NOCP area 4) | ||
| Action Training Systems | Action Training Systems | All videos in the EMR, EMT and Infection Control & Prevention libraries are approved for 2 credits each | ||
Conferences & Workshops
| Name | Host & Registration Info | Credits | More info | |
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| Substance Use Disorders Interactive Workshop -March 4, 2026 | AIMS-SK Registration Info > | 16 credits (NOCP 4/CPCF C/H) | Saskatoon | |
| SCORE 2026 (Saskatchewan Conference of Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, and Emergency Care) - March 27, 2026 | Registration info > | 16 credits (NOCP area 5/CPCF H) |
Registration deadline March 20, 2026. Location: Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatoon |
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| Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Annual Conference - April 24-25, 2026 | SEMAC | 16 credits (NOCP area 6/CPCF H) | In-person Health Sciences Bldg, USask, Saskatoon. More information to come | |
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First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training (FRT) - November 3-4, 2025
FRT Train-the Trainer - November 5-7, 2025 |
Sexual Assault Services of Saskatoon. To register contact Denise MacDonald at 306-757-1941 x 3 or denise@sassk.ca |
20 credits (NOCP area 2) |
FRT - $225
FRT Train-the Trainer - $1800 More info > |
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| Community Paramedic Education Day - October 7, 2025 | Medavie Health Services West, 777 High Street, Moose Jaw | 12 credits (NOCP area 5 and 6) | More info > | |
| Healing with Horses Reset Event - September 13, 2025 | OSI-CAN/Canadian Mental Health Association - Saskatchewan. Location: Regina area | 12 credits (NOCP area 3) | More info: Brochure Website > | |
| Canadian Paramedicine Research Day - May 23, 2024 |
Registration poster Agenda |
14 credits (NOCP area 1) | Free. Virtual event. If you can't attend live, register before May 22, 2024, to have access to the website, speaker recordings, and certificate of attendance for CME credits | |
| CIPSRT Symposium- March 19-20, 2024 | CIPSRT | 20 credits for mental health (NOCP area 3) | Poster | |
Gap Training for Labour Mobility
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
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| Blood Products and Urinary Catheterization |
Sask Polytechnic - blood products - urinary catheterization Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) Alberta Health Services - Transfusion of Blood Components & Products |
Not eligible for CME | n/a | Please contact the listed providers for more information on the courses they offer. |
Mandatory Certificates & Skills Training
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
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| Instructor Courses | Parkland Ambulance |
First Aid Instructor - next course begins Oct 14, 2023
Professional Responder Instructor - to teach BLS-CPR, First Responder, and Emergency Medical Responder |
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CPR - BLS (Basic Life Support) |
Red Cross
Heart & Stroke St. John Ambulance KPS Medic Ltd Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) Hutch Ambulance, Assiniboia Ollinger Consultants Athabasca Basin Medical Hart AED CPR - instructor course Listrom Training & Consulting Parkland Ambulance A-Line Medical Training ZEL Safety La Ronge EMS |
Instructors receive 4 credits Students not eligible for credits |
Expiry date | Mandatory for all levels and not eligible for CME. |
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ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) |
ITLS Sask Parkland Ambulance KPS Medic Ltd Hutch Ambulance, Assiniboia Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) WPD Ambulance ITLS Instructor Course Athabasca Basin Medical A-Line Medical Training La Ronge EMS ERFM |
Full Course: 20 credits for EMRs Refresher: 10 credits for EMRs Instructors: 4 credits |
Expiry date | ITLS is mandatory for PCP, ICP, ACP, and CCP members, so they cannot claim it for CME credits. |
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PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) |
Parkland Ambulance Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) Heart & Stroke |
Full Course: 20 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP Refresher: 10 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP Instructors: 4 credits |
Expiry date | PALS/PEPP are mandatory for Advanced and Critical Care Paramedics, so ACP and CCP members cannot claim for CME credits. |
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ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) |
Parkland Ambulance KPS Medic Ltd Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) Heart & Stroke WPD Ambulance A-Line Medical Training |
Full Course: 20 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP Refresher: 10 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP Instructors: 4 credits |
Expiry date | ACLS is mandatory for Advanced and Critical Care Paramedics, so ACP and CCP members cannot claim it for CME credits. |
| ACLS - Experienced Providers |
Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) |
Approved as an ACLS equivalent for ACP and CCP Due to requirements, not eligible for CME for EMR or PCP |
Expiry date | ACLS is mandatory for Advanced and Critical Care Paramedics, so ACP and CCP members cannot claim it for CME credits. |
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NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) |
Heart & Stroke Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) |
Full course: 16 credits for non-CCP Refresher: 8 credits for non-CCP |
Expiry date | NRP is mandatory for Critical Care Paramedics, so CCP members cannot claim it for CME credits. |
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PEPP (Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals) |
PEPP Hutch Ambulance, Assiniboia KPS Medic Ltd WPD Ambulance |
Full Course: 20 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP Refresher: 10 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP Instructors: 4 credits |
Expiry date | PALS/PEPP is mandatory for Advanced and Critical Care Paramedics, so ACP and CCP members cannot claim it for CME credits. |
Mental Health Education
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
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| Mental Health First Aid |
Mental Health Commission of Canada Listrom Training & Consulting ABK Wellness Consulting |
16 credits for mental health (NOCP area 3) | n/a | Various dates and locations available. Check websites for more info. |
| NEW: First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training | Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan | 20 credits for mental health (NOCP area 4) | n/a | Contact SASS for more information on course dates and locations |
| The Working Mind for First Responders | Mental Health Commission of Canada | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | |
| Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) | ABK Wellness Consulting | Full course: 20 credits for mental health (NOCP area 5) Refresher: 8 credits for mental health (NOCP area 5) | 3 years | |
| Before Operational Stress | Before Operational Stress | 10 credits for mental health (NOCP area 3) | Annual | Cannot be used for mandatory protocol training requirements or to meet mandatory skill assessments. |
| MyGriefToolbox.ca for Paramedics - free of charge | Canadian Virtual Hospice www.mygrieftoolbox.ca | 12 credits for mental health (NOCP area 6) | n/a | |
| Indigenous Cultural Safety Training - free of charge |
Canadian Virtual Hospice Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Modules 4 and 5, Grief experienced by Indigenous Peoples (Part 1 and Part 2) |
2 credits for mental health (NOCP area 6) for Module 4 & 5 | n/a | Modules 1-3 are also worth 2 credits but they are not for mental health |
| LEAP (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care) | Pallium Canada | 20 credits for mental health (NOCP area 6) | n/a | |
| PSPNET Wellbeing or PSPNET PTSD | PSPNET | 12 credits for mental health | n/a |
Licence and Endorsement Education
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
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| Advanced Care Paramedic |
Sask Polytechnic
Medavie HealthEd |
20 credits | n/a |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Regina and Saskatoon. Spend less time on campus and more time studying at your convenience while in your community or at home with Blended Web-Assisted Learning. Medavie HealthEd The didactic will take place in the virtual classroom and practical labs will be held at a few locations across Canada, including the Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) in Saskatoon |
| Suturing for Health Care Prov (EMER-1701), for Wound Closure Endorsement | Sask Polytechnic | 10 credits (NOCP area 5) | n/a | Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Registration Deadline: Nov 29, 2025 |
| Community Paramedicine advanced certificate | Sask Polytechnic | 20 credits | n/a | Part-time Delivery (up to 4 years) and Full-Time Delivery (30 weeks). Saskatoon campus with online/distance options available |
| PCP Refresher | 20 credits | n/a |
Contact SIMS for more info |
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| For a full list of EMR, PCP, ACP, and CCP education, visit Initial Education & Training > | ||||
Miscellaneous
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
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| PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) | Heart & Stroke | 10 credits | 2 years | PALS/PEPP is mandatory for Advanced and Critical Care Paramedics, so ACP and CCP members cannot claim PEARS for CME credits. |
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GEMS (Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services) |
KPS Medic Ltd Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) |
Full Course: 16 credits Refresher: 8 credits |
2 years | |
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GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) |
Full Course: 16 credits |
3 years | ||
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PART (Professional Assault Response Training) |
Sask Polytechnic | 16 credits (NOCP area 3) | n/a | |
| STARS Academy | STARS | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | |
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CTAS (Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale) or CPAS (Canadian Patient Access Services) |
Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) | 12 credits (initial training only) | n/a | |
| Medication Facilitated Intubation | MD Ambulance | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | |
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AIME (Airway Interventions & Management in Emergencies) |
16 credits | n/a | ||
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WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) |
Sask Polytechnic | 2 credits (initial training only) | n/a | |
| ICS (Incident Command System) 100, 200, 300, 400 | 20 credits each (NOCP area 8) | n/a | ||
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TLR (Transferring Lifting Repositioning) |
Saskatchewan Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS)
Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) |
Full course: 16 credits Renewal: 8 credits (NOCP area 3) |
3 years | |
| Bariatric EMS | 16 credits | 3 years | ||
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TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) |
2 credits | n/a | ||
| Hospira SMART Pump | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | ||
| Emergency Vehicles Operators Course |
Ambulance Driving Program
Emergency Vehicle Operations - The Professional Driver Defensive Driving |
16 credits (NOCP area 7) 8 credits (NOCP area 7) |
n/a | |
| H2S Alive | Energy Safety Canada | 2 credits | n/a | |
| Canadian Aerospace Medical and Aeromedical Transport Association (CAMATA) Level 1 Air Medical Course | La Ronge EMS | 20 credits (NOCP area 3,5,7 and includes mental health) | n/a | |
| Animal Awareness for the Substance Use Workforce | University of Saskatchewan | 10 credits (NOCP area 8) | n/a | |
| Mandatory Certification Instructors | CPR - BLS, ITLS, PALS, PEPP | 4 credits | Instructors receive 4 credits regardless of how many different courses they instruct | |
| Course Developers and Instructors | same number of credits as course |
Course Developer/Instructor Affirmation form >
This form is to be used by course developers and instructors when they are unable to provide a certificate. This form is not to be used to confirm instructor status for mandatory certifications. |
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| SCoP Council or Committee Members | 4 credits | |||