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
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 | Time until renewal | More info |
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| Documentation Module | Mandatory Documentation Module | 2 credits | Mandatory for 2024 licence renewal | |
| Free of charge for all SCoP members |
Medavie / MHS West Training Portal (no cost) SHA - EMS Education (no cost) |
All courses from these sites 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 (NOCP area 4 or 5, depending on course) |
Only the following Vector Solutions courses are approved: - EMS Amputation Injuries - EMS Environmental Emergencies To have more courses approved, follow the CE Course Approval process > |
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| Online courses eligible for approval | 2 credits each (NOCP area 4) |
Only the following courses are approved: - Psychiatric Disorders (2 credits for mental health, NOCP area 4) - Diabetic Emergencies - Understanding Blood Gases - Intravenous Access Review - Organophosphate Poisoning - Hemostatic Dressings |
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| CME Webinar Series | U of S CME Webinar Series | 4 credits for each monthly session (NOCP area 4) | ||
Conferences & Workshops
| Name | Host & Registration Info | Credits | More info | |
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| Advancing Interprofessional Management of Substance Use Disorders in Saskatchewan (AIMS-SK) - April 18 - 20, 2024 | AIMS-SK |
Module 1 - 12 credits Module 2 & 3 - 10 credits each All credits are from NOCP area 4 |
Poster | |
| CIPSRT Symposium- March 19-20, 2024 | CIPSRT | 20 credits for mental health (NOCP area 3) | Poster | |
| Saskatchewan Emergency Medicine Annual Conference - March 15 - 16, 2024 | SEMAC | 16 credits (NOCP area 5) | Poster | |
| Incident Analysis and Proactive Risk Assessment for Paramedicine - March 7 - 8, 2024 | ISMP Canada | 20 credits (NOCP area 3) | This is a live facilitated virtual workshop | |
Gap Training for Labour Mobility
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 | 20 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 |
| 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 | 4 credits | 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 | Canadian Traffic Education Centre | 16 credits | n/a | |
| H2S Alive | Energy Safety Canada | 2 credits | 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 | same number of credits as course | |||
| SCoP Council or Committee Members | 4 credits | |||