Continuing Education
and Certifications
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Continuing education and Additional Training
Practicing members of the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics are required to complete 20 continuing medical education (CME) credits each calendar year, 5 of which must be for mental health, along with keeping certifications and skills current, in order to renew their licence for the next year. Additionally, new members of the College who have trained outside of Saskatchewan may be required to complete gap training in order to remove licence restrictions.
CME and gap training must be from approved courses. The resource below is not intended to be a comprehensive list of courses available.
Helpful info: Renewal explanations and instructions
Agencies/Instructors: To have your course approved, visit CME Course Approvals
Note: CME 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 CME
Conferences
Gap Training for Labour Mobility
Mandatory Certificates & Skills Training
Mental Health Education
Licence & Endorsement Education
Miscellaneous
Online CME
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
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| Online courses for CME | 5 credits per course. All courses from these sites are approved for CME. | Annual | Cannot be used for mandatory protocol training requirements or to meet mandatory skill assessments. | |
| MyGriefToolbox.ca for Paramedics | Canadian Virtual Hospice www.mygrieftoolbox.ca | 10 credits | n/a |
Conferences
| Host | Conference Name | Credits | More info | |
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| Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) | Paramedics Connecting Through Applied Research (CARe) Conference |
Dates/Times (PDT):
Four separate registrations:
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Gap Training for Labour Mobility
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
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| Blood Products and Urinary Catheterization |
Sask Polytechnic (formerly SIAST) - blood products - urinary catheterization Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) |
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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| Airway Days (Skills Training) | Regina EMS, Dilawri Simulation Centre, STARS, South Zone Medical Director | no CME because airway skills are required for renewal | 2 years |
2021 Course dates:
Basic Airway: April 8, 15, 22, 29 November 4, 18, 25 Advanced Airway Version 1: May 20 Advanced Airway Version 2: September 9, 16, 23, 30 Email: Daniel Lewis to register for any of these airway days. Open to anyone! For more info, read this article > |
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BLS "C" (HCP) (Basic Life Support "C" - Healthcare Provider) |
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 |
Not eligible for CME | 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 Ollinger Consultants Athabasca Basin Medical A-Line Medical Training |
Full Course: 20 credits for EMRs Refresher: 10 credits for EMRs |
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 Ollinger Consultants |
Full Course: 20 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP Refresher: 10 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP |
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 Ollinger Consultants A-Line Medical Training |
Full Course: 20 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP Refresher: 10 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP |
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 |
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: 20 credits for non-CCP Refresher: 10 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 Ollinger Consultants |
Full Course: 20 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP Refresher: 10 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health First Aid |
Mental Health Commission of Canada Listrom Training & Consulting ABK Wellness Consulting |
20 credits | n/a | Various dates and locations available. Check websites for more info. |
| Road 2 Mental Readiness - Primary Course | 10 credits | n/a | ||
| Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) | ABK Wellness Consulting |
Full Course: 20 credits Refresher: 10 credits |
3 years | |
| Online courses for CME |
24-7 EMS 10-8 Continuing Medical Education Target Solutions Master Your Medics |
5 credits per course. All courses from these sites are approved for CME. | Annual | Cannot be used for mandatory protocol training requirements or to meet mandatory skill assessments. |
| PTSD/OSI Awareness Conference: Breaking the Stigma | KPS Medic Ltd | 20 credits | n/a | September 19 - 20, 2019, Saskatoon |
Licence and Endorsement Education
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
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| Advanced Care Paramedic |
Medavie HealthEd
Sask Polytechnic |
20 credits | n/a |
NEW 2021: Medavie HealthEd is now accepting applications for the part-time Advanced Care Paramedicine (ACP) Program (Distributed Learning) beginning on June 7th, 2021*. 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, SK. Apply today >
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. |
| Community Paramedicine advanced certificate | Sask Polytechnic | 20 credits | n/a | NEW – Part-time Delivery (up to 4 years) and Full-Time Delivery (30 weeks). Saskatoon campus. |
| PCP Refresher | 20 credits | n/a |
Coming soon 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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| Various professional development | Saskatchewan Institute of Health Leadership | 20 credits | n/a | October - April |
| PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) | Heart & Stroke | Full Course: 10 credits for EMR, PCP, ICP | 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: 20 credits Refresher: 10 credits |
2 years | |
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GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) |
Full Course: 20 credits Refresher: 10 credits |
3 years | ||
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PART (Professional Assault Response Training) |
Sask Polytechnic | 5 credits | n/a | |
| STARS Academy | STARS | 20 credits | n/a | |
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CTAS (Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale) or CPAS (Canadian Patient Access Services) |
Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) | 5 credits (initial training only) | n/a | |
| Medication Facilitated Intubation | MD Ambulance | 5 credits | n/a | |
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AIME (Airway Interventions & Management in Emergencies) |
20 credits | n/a | ||
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WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) |
Sask Polytechnic | 5 credits (initial training only) | n/a | |
| ICS (Incident Command System) | 10 credits (initial training only) | n/a | ||
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TLR (Transferring Lifting Repositioning) |
Saskatchewan Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) | 5 credits | n/a | |
| Bariatric EMS |
Full Course: 20 credits Refresher: 10 credits |
3 years | ||
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TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) |
5 credits | n/a | ||
| Hospira SMART Pump | 5 credits | n/a | ||
| Emergency Vehicles Operators Course | Canadian Traffic Education Centre | 20 credits | n/a |