Candidates applying for the
Technician-Paramedic classification of license must access
and successfully pass the Technician-Paramedic examination.
To be eligible for the Provincial Licensing Examination
at the Technician-Paramedic classification in the Province
of Manitoba, a candidate must:
- Submit a Personnel Licensing Application
complete with appropriate documentation
- Have successfully completed a course
of study, within one year of application, which is
acceptable to the Minister for the Technician-Paramedic
classification of license.
Approved educational programs
for the Technician-Paramedic level of licensure:
- CMA accredited PCP program
Upon receipt and verification
of information provided, an examination registration package
will be mailed to the applicant detailing the exam process.Upon
successful completion of the provincial licensing examination
a letter of qualification is provided to the candidate.
This letter is proof of eligibility for licensing. Upon
receipt of verification of employment the applicant will
be issued a Technician license.
| Technician-Advanced
Paramedic |
Candidates applying for the
Technician-Advanced Paramedic classification of license
must access and successfully pass the Technician-Paramedic
examination. To be eligible for the Provincial Licensing
Examination at the Technician-Advanced Paramedic level
in the Province of Manitoba, a candidate must:
- Submit a Personnel Licensing Application
complete with appropriate documentation
- Have successfully completed a course
of study, within one year of application, which is
acceptable to the Minister for the Technician-Advanced
paramedic classification of license.
Approved educational programs
for the Technician-Paramedic level of licensure:
- CMA accredited ACP program
Upon receipt and verification
of information provided, an examination registration package
will be mailed to the applicant detailing the exam process.
Upon successful completion
of the provincial licensing examination a letter of qualification
is provided to the candidate. This letter is proof of
eligibility for licensing. Upon receipt of verification
of employment the applicant will be issued a Technician
license.
Candidates applying for the
Aeromedical Attendant must:
- Submit a Personnel Licensing Application
complete with appropriate documentation
- Hold a valid registration with the
College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba or valid
Manitoba Health Technician Advanced Paramedic License
and
- Have graduated from a recognized
critical care course, or an emergency nursing course
or a recognized EMA III (accredited ACP) program,
or
provide verification of at least two years of related
nursing experience or
have a valid Manitoba Health Technician-Advanced Paramedic
license
-
PLUS have successfully completed
the following
-
Aeromedical escort
training approved program
-
Basic and Advanced
Cardiac Life Support
-
Basic Trauma Life Support
or Trauma Nursing Critical Care
Upon receipt and verification
of information a letter of qualification is provided to
the candidate. This letter is proof of eligibility for
licensing. Upon receipt of verification of employment
an Aeromedical Attendant license will be issued.
Under review.
Candidates applying for the
Stretcher Attendant classification of license must:
- Submit a Personnel Licensing Application
complete with appropriate documentation
- Provide evidence of successful completion
within one year of application of an approved:
- Standard First Aid course (minimum
16 hours)
- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
course
Upon receipt and verification
of information a letter of qualification is provided to
the candidate. This letter is proof of eligibility for
licensing. Upon receipt of verification of employment
a Stretcher Attendant license will be issued
To maintain licensure in
the Province of Manitoba, personnel must;
- submit a Renewal and/or Upgrade Form
60 days prior to license expiration and successfully
pass the Licensing Examination for their level of
licensure
| Amendments
to personnel license |
EMS personnel are required
to notify Manitoba Health Emergency Medical Services Branch
in the event of a change to their status. This includes
change of name (legal documentation verifying legal change
of name is required), change of address, change from one
license holder (employer) to another, resignation from
license holder(employer), working for more than one license
holder (employer).
Fill out the detachable section
of the blue personnel license that was issued to you and
return it to the Emergency Medical Services Branch. Please
ensure that the appropriate support documentation is included
(example: copy of marriage certificate).
To upgrade your license to
a new level in the Province of Manitoba, personnel must:
- submit a Renewal and/or Upgrade Form
and successfully pass the Licensing Examination for
their level of licensure
The refresher program is
designed for those that do not meet the requirements for
licensing / re-licensing in the following areas:
- graduated from an approved program
but did not access licensure within one year of their
certificate ‘issued’ date
- candidates that did not renew their
license prior to expiry
- candidates that were unsuccessful
in the licensing examination
The program must be taught
by an individual with experience teaching an approved
(within Manitoba) program, within the previous two years.
The program is designed to
allow the instructor the ability to tailor the program
to fit the needs of the individual student.
Please
click here for the below refresher program outlines and
forms.
- Technician
- EMT (available until December 31,
2006)
- Technician-paramedic
EMS personnel that have completed
training outside the approved programs may seek reciprocity
for their education.
A written request must be
submitted to the Director of Manitoba Health Emergency
Medical Services Branch. The request must include the
following:
- identification of EMS program completed
- date completed
- curriculum
- learning objectives (didactic
and practical)
- skill competencies
- comparison document to the National
Occupational Competency Profiles [SCD2]
- evaluation process
- program hours
- practicum
- areas attended
- hours per area
- competency requirements for
each area
- previous EMS experience
- location
- duration of experience
- documentation (copy of license)
- contact information of licensing
body
A Provisional License may
be granted while an applicant is waiting to challenge
the provincial licensing exam.
All requests for a provisional
license must be submitted in writing to the Director of
the Emergency Medical Services Branch, and include verification
of employment from a Manitoba EMS Service license holder.
Candidates’ licenses
are valid until the expiry date shown on the front of
their license.
| Licensing
– Frequently Asked Questions |
Question: I am a licensed EMR and am presently
enrolled in an EMT course. How do I apply for a license?
Answer: Complete the Assessment
for Grandfathering form to grandfather your present license
of EMR to Technician. Upon successful completion of your
EMT course complete a Renewal/Upgrade application form
and submit with the appropriate documentation to Personnel
Licensing. You will then be notified of written exams
dates that you may sign up for. Upon successful completion
of the written exam you will be given dates of upcoming
practical exams that you may sign up for.
Upon successful completion of the practical
exam you will be issued a Provisional Technician Paramedic
License.
Upon successful completion of the PCP bridge
program or completion of the 9 components identified as
the Gap and one year of the Alternate Route program(or
successful completion of the Technician-Paramedic bridge
exam) you will be issued a Technician Paramedic License
Question: Am I required to maintain annual certification
in my CPR?
Answer: Emergency Treatment
Guideline G 13 – states “all licensed EMS
personnel must be certified to the equivalent of the Manitoba
Heart and Stroke Foundation Standard for Basic Rescuer
Level C as well as proficient in the assessment techniques
and skills outlined in the CPR guideline section on Neonatal
Resuscitation; as well as remaining current with their
certification and ensuring they are proficient in all
aspects of CPR.
Question: If my license
expires July 31, 2006 and I apply for grandfathering,
does my license expire 3 years from the date of issue
of the Technician license or am I reissued my license
with the same expiry date?
Answer:
Your license will maintain the same expiry date. Your
classification is changed through the assessment for grandfathering
(transition) but your expiry date is not extended.
Question: Will I
be able to get an extension on my license if I request
one?
Answer:
Effective April 1, 2006 no extensions will be issued for
personnel who become initially licensed under the new
system. In extenuating circumstances, individual cases
will be reviewed and there is the potential that a Provisional
License may be issued.
Question: If I am
presently licensed as an Ambulance Operator and I want
to enroll in an EMR course and grandfather to a Technician
license does it mean that I can practice as a Technician
(EMR) while I am taking my course.
Answer:
No. If you are enrolled in an EMR program you may be grandfathered
to a Provisional Technician License with the condition
attached that you are not allowed to be the primary person
providing patient care or as the sole provider in the
back of the ambulance. It should be noted that during
the time you are enrolled in the EMR course that it is
the EMS personnel’s responsibility to maintain current
certification in their First Aid and CPR.
Upon successful completion
of the EMR provincial licensing exam you will be issued
a Technician license.
Question: I am presently
working in my region as a Level II Paramedic. Where do
I fit in with the new classifications?
Answer:
The amended regulations provide three classifications
for licensure levels. Technician, Technician Paramedic
and Technician Advanced Paramedic. These 3 classifications
have been equated to Technician – EMR; Technician
Paramedic – EMT / PCP and Technician Advanced Paramedic
– ACP
If your present license is
marked EMT B, EMT I or EMT II then you are able to grandfather
to the Technician Paramedic level.
Question: I am practicing
as a Level III paramedic in my region and want to know
if I can challenge the ACP provincial exam for licensure
at that level.
Answer: Only
individuals who have completed an accredited ACP program
or a previously recognized EMT 3 program can access the
provincial licensing exam. You must show proof that you
have obtained the educational level required under an
accredited ACP program. Requests will be reviewed on a
case by case basis.
Question: I am presently
enrolled in the ACP program in Winnipeg. How do I apply
for an upgrade to my license?
Answer:
Complete the renewal / upgrade application form and submit
to Personnel Licensing with the appropriate documentation
and you will be given an appointment to participate in
the Provincial ACP examination.
Question: If I am
a first responder for a municipality do I need to be licensed?
Answer:
If your organization is holding themselves out to the
public as providing emergency medical first response,
then you may be required to be trained to the minimum
level of EMR and hold a Technician license. If however
your organization is a provider of first response for
the purposes of fire or police related situations and
on occasion you render first aid but medical first response
is not your main priority then you do not need to be licensed
as a Technician.
Question: Will dispatch
call takers be offered the opportunity to grandfather
to the new license categories?
Answer: If
they presently hold a valid license then yes they can
grandfather. Effective January 01, 2007 all call takers
must be licensed at the technician or higher level.
Question: Why was
the classification of Ambulance Operator taken out of
the new regulations?
Answer:
Across Canada, industry standard has increased and in
the interest of public safety the minimum standard of
Emergency Medical Responder has been adopted. This will
bring our licensing requirements in line with the National
Occupational Competency Profile that is used as a
benchmark across Canada.
Question: Does it
matter how long it takes for me to gain employment? Will
my letter of qualification only be good for a certain
period of time?
Answer: You
have three years from the date that your letter of qualification
is issued to provide verification of employment as a Technician
in Manitoba. After that time you would be required to
take a refresher program before applying again for licensure.
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