Levels and Scope of Practice

The Alberta College of Paramedics recognizes and registers three levels of practice in Alberta, each with their own scope, as established in the Alberta Occupational Competency Profiles (AOCP):

1. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
3. Emergency Medical Technologist-Paramedic (EMT-P)

In order to move through the levels of practice, practitioners must complete an education program approved by the College, pass the Provincial Registration Examination and register with the College. Registration is renewed annually between October 1 and December 31.

In order to renew, practitioners must demonstrate that they have maintained competencies through continuous self-assessment and training. The Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP) defines the scope of practice for practitioners at all levels of practice in Alberta. The AOCPs also provide the basis for the College's Continuing Competence Program, ranking each scope as manadatory, recommended or variable. These documents offer a complete description of the knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgments expected of practitioners ranging from entry to practice to mastery.

Click on the designation below for the complete AOCP documents at each level of practice.

EMR          EMT         EMT-P