Continuing Education
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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, 2 for documentation (coming soon), and 10 from Areas 4, 5, 6) 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.
CE and gap training must be from approved courses. The resource below is not intended to be a comprehensive list of courses available.
NEW: 2024 CME info >
Helpful info: Renewal explanations and instructions
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved online courses for CE | 2 credits per course. All courses from this site are approved for CE | Annual | Cannot be used for mandatory protocol training requirements or to meet mandatory skill assessments | |
| Online courses eligible for approval | These courses are not yet approved for 2024. They are eligible for approval. To have them approved, follow the CE Course Approval process > | Annual | ||
| MyGriefToolbox.ca for Paramedics | Canadian Virtual Hospice www.mygrieftoolbox.ca | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | |
| Indigenous Cultural Safety Training | Canadian Virtual Hospice | 2 credits per module | All modules worth 2 credits each. Modules 4 and 5 are for mental health | |
| Caregiver Centered Care | not yet reviewed for 2024 | |||
| Advancing Interprofessional Management of Substance Use Disorders in Saskatchewan (AIMS-SK) - April 27-29, 2023 | U of S College of Medicine |
Module 1: 12 credits Module 2: 10 credits Module 3: 10 credits |
Full Program Includes: Module 1 | Foundations of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Disorders | April 27, 2023 Module 2 | Opioid Use Disorder | April 28, 2023 Module 3 | Alcohol Use Disorder | April 29, 2023 Case-based distance learning program Website link > Registration link > |
Conferences
| Host | Conference Name | Credits | More info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See the table above for online conferences | ||||
Gap Training for Labour Mobility
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 |
Not eligible for CME | Expiry date | Mandatory for all levels and not eligible for CME. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. | |
|
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. |
|
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 |
not yet reviewed for 2024 | 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 | 3 years | |
| Online courses for CME | Master Your Medics | 2 credits per course | 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 | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | |
| LEAP (Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care) | Pallium Canada | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | |
| PSPNET Wellbeing or PSPNET PTSD | PSPNET | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a |
Licence and Endorsement Education
| Course | Providers | Credits | Time until renewal | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. NEW 2022: Info sessions will be held April 12 and 20. 2022 info sessions > 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various professional development | Saskatchewan Institute of Health Leadership | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | October - April |
| 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. |
|
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 | |
|
GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) |
Full Course: 16 credits |
3 years | ||
|
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) | 2 credits (initial training only) | n/a | |
| Medication Facilitated Intubation | MD Ambulance | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | |
|
AIME (Airway Interventions & Management in Emergencies) |
16 credits | n/a | ||
|
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) |
Sask Polytechnic | 2 credits (initial training only) | n/a | |
| ICS (Incident Command System) | 6 credits (initial training only) | n/a | ||
|
TLR (Transferring Lifting Repositioning) |
Saskatchewan Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS) | not yet reviewed for 2024 | n/a | |
| Bariatric EMS | 16 credits | 3 years | ||
|
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 |