Code of Ethics and Competence

As the first medical professionals to assess an emergency, paramedic practitioners perform a vital role in the health and wellness of Albertans. As the regulatory body for the profession, the Alberta College of Paramedics provides a comprehensive Continuing Competence Program and annual assessment of all registered practitioners to ensure the skills, choices and actions they demonstrate in the field reflect the core values and high standards of the College.

The College sets consistent levels of competency and ethical requirements through a combination of its Code of Ethics and the Alberta Occupational Competency Profiles (AOCP).

Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics is the guiding document that sets out the values, principles and levels of professionalism that paramedics must commit to in order to practice in Alberta.

All registered practitioners are held accountable for their actions when serving the public. The Code of Ethics is a comprehensive guide written by experienced practitioners; it forms the basis for every decision made by practitioners, regardless of professional designation.

Click here to read the College's Code of Ethics.

Alberta Occupational Competency Profiles (AOCP)

The Alberta Occupational Competency Profiles set the standards for care and level of skill required for Alberta's three paramedicine designations: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Emergency Medical Technologist-Paramedic (EMT-P).

These profiles form the basis for the College's Continuing Competence Program, a nationally-recognized system that ensures registered practitioners maintain specific competencies through a three-tiered ranking system.

Read more about the AOCPs in the Levels and Scope of Practice section.