Saskatchewan College Of Paramedics

What Saskatchewan College Of Paramedics does

The Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) is a non-profit professional regulatory body established in 2008 and headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan. Operating under The Paramedics Act, SCoP holds exclusive statutory authority to license, set competency standards for, and discipline approximately 2,400 members across five paramedic levels (EMR, PCP, ICP, ACP, CCP) plus a Community Paramedic endorsement. SCoP processes applications, renewals, change-of-status requests, and reinstatements; administers mandatory continuing education requirements (20 CE credits annually); manages professional conduct complaints and disciplinary hearings; and coordinates national examination delivery through the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR). The college extends its remit into research, notably co-developing VAPOC, a virtual-reality competency assessment tool with Luxsonic Technologies funded by federal and provincial government grants.

SCoP operates digital member and applicant portals built on the Thentia cloud platform, supporting online applications, license renewals, CE tracking, skills reporting, and a public-facing registry for credential verification. Revenue is generated entirely from administrative fees: practicing licenses at $530 annually plus mandatory $90 professional liability insurance, non-practicing licenses at $50, plus one-time application, change-of-status, reinstatement, and equivalency assessment fees. Exam fees for COPR national examinations ($550 EMR, $650 PCP/ACP per attempt) are processed through SCoP but flow to COPR. Approximately 1,850 paramedics and 435 EMRs form the dues-paying base, with the college supported by 1-10 staff from a single Regina office.

The organization is governed by a Council that meets five times annually, holds an Annual General Meeting in May, and publishes quarterly council highlights plus a quarterly newsletter ("The Pulse"). Distribution is direct-to-member through online self-service portals backed by phone, email, and fax support; outreach targets new graduates, interprovincial applicants via labour mobility, and internationally trained paramedics via COPR credential assessment. Research outputs have been showcased at the Santé Awards and Research Showcase and the Paramedic Research Symposium at PACE 2019.

Name

Saskatchewan College Of Paramedics

Legal name

Saskatchewan College of Paramedics

Website

https://collegeofparamedics.sk.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Saskatchewan College of Paramedics is a government-delegated non-profit regulatory body that licenses and disciplines approximately 2,400 paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders in Saskatchewan across five practice levels, administering licensing, continuing education, examinations, and professional conduct oversight through online portals and a Regina office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Licensing & Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Paramedic licensing regulation
• Professional credentialing services
• Continuing education oversight
• Professional conduct oversight
• Competency assessment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Licensing Fees: Annual practicing and non-practicing license fees from approximately 2,400 licensed members. Practicing license fees are $530 annually (prorated quarterly), with additional fees for restricted licenses, changes of status, and reinstatements. Non-practicing license is $50 annually.
2. Application and Processing Fees: Non-refundable initial processing fee of $100 for new applicants. Additional fees for equivalency assessments for non-approved programs ($300-$950 depending on level).
3. Professional Liability Insurance Administration: Members required to carry professional liability insurance through SCoP-approved insurer. Insurance costs $90 for full year or $45 from August 1-December 31, collected as part of the licensing process.
4. Licensing Examination Fees: COPR licensing exam fees: EMR exam $550 + PST, PCP & ACP exam $650 + PST per attempt. These are paid to COPR but processed through the application system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) is the self-regulating professional body for paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) in Saskatchewan. It licenses practitioners at five levels (EMR, PCP, ICP, ACP, CCP), administers national COPR examinations, oversees continuing education, manages a public member register, investigates complaints, and administers mandatory professional liability insurance.

Product overview

The Saskatchewan College of Paramedics operates as a regulatory body providing a unified licensing and regulation platform for paramedics in Saskatchewan. The core product is the Paramedic Licensing Service, which encompasses licensing at five levels (EMR, PCP, ICP, ACP, CCP) and the Community Paramedic Endorsement. Supporting modules include COPR Examinations, Continuing Education Program, Protocol Manuals, Code of Professional Conduct & Standards of Practice, Professional Conduct & Complaint Resolution, and Research & Development initiatives. Member services are delivered through Thentia-based online portals for applications, renewals, and profile management. Professional Liability Insurance is a mandatory component of licensing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paramedic Licensing Services Annual licensing at five paramedic levels (EMR, PCP, ICP, ACP, CCP) with practicing ($530), non-practicing ($50), and restricted license categories. Includes license applications, renewals, status changes, reinstatements, and equivalency assessments for internationally trained applicants.
• Community Paramedic Endorsement Specialized licence endorsement enabling qualified paramedics to practice as Community Paramedics, providing care to chronically ill patients in community settings. Requires additional education through an approved Community Paramedicine program.
• COPR Licensing Examinations Entry-to-practice national examinations administered through the Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators for EMR ($550 + PST), PCP ($650 + PST), and ACP ($650 + PST) levels, with transition to the Canadian Paramedic Competency Framework (CPCF).
• Continuing Education Program Mandatory annual continuing education oversight requiring 20 CE credits per practicing member, including 2 mental health credits and 10 credits from NOCP areas 4, 5, 6. Includes approved course listings and a CE course approval process.
• Professional Liability Insurance Administration Mandatory personal professional liability insurance required for all practicing and non-practicing members, administered via SCoP-approved insurer at $90 annually (or $45 for August-December coverage).
• Professional Conduct and Complaint Resolution Investigation and discipline process for professional misconduct or incompetence complaints, including consensual complaint resolution agreements (CCRA), disciplinary hearings, and published complaint decisions.
• Public Register Verification Public-facing online registry enabling employers and the public to verify paramedic licensure status across the 2,400+ licensed members in Saskatchewan.
• Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols Evidence-based clinical practice protocol manuals issued by licence level (EMR, PCP, ICP, ACP, CCP) with medication reference documents, providing guidance for emergency situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,400 licensed members served (1,850 paramedics + 435 EMRs)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Luxsonic Technologies InccoreTechnology or IntegrationSaskatoon-based technology company that partnered with SCoP to develop VAPOC (Virtual Assessment for Paramedic Occupational Competency), a VR-based tool for assessing paramedic competencies from a distance. Also partnered on immersive VR COVID support videos delivered via MedCast360 platform. Enables assessment of internationally trained paramedics and rural/remote practitioners without physical presence.
• eHealth SaskatchewanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial health information organization partnered on Access to Patient History pilot study examining how paramedic access to electronic health records impacts clinical diagnosis and treatment.
• Saskatchewan Health AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary healthcare delivery organization in Saskatchewan. Partnered on Access to Patient History research pilot study involving Advanced Care Paramedics with and without eHR viewer access.
• Saskatoon Institute for Medical Simulation (SIMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical simulation institute providing practical lab locations for Medavie HealthEd ACP programs and VR assessment activities. Approved EMR program provider and CE course venue.
• Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization coordinating development and administration of national registration examinations at EMR, PCP, and ACP levels across Canadian jurisdictions. SCoP participates in this national examination system.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• College of Paramedics of Manitoba: Manitoba's regulatory college for paramedics, handling licensing, registration, complaints, and discipline. Same regulatory college model as SCoP with parallel EMR/PCP/ACP/CCP scope and COPR national exam alignment.
• Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA): Saskatchewan's nursing self-regulatory body with mandate for licensing, standards, and discipline of RNs and NPs. Comparable as a Saskatchewan-based professional college regulator operating under similar provincial legislation and CE/competency frameworks.
• Alberta College of Paramedics: Provincial self-regulatory college governing paramedic licensure, conduct, and competency standards in Alberta. Directly comparable to SCoP in mandate, scope of practice oversight, and CE requirements for the same profession in a neighbouring jurisdiction.
• Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals: Provincial self-regulatory college for pharmacists in Saskatchewan. Comparable as another Saskatchewan health-profession regulator with licensing, complaints/discipline, and competency oversight operating under analogous provincial legislation.
• Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapists: Provincial self-regulating college in Saskatchewan governing another allied health profession under similar legislation. Directly comparable as a Saskatchewan-based professional regulatory college with parallel licensing, CE, and complaint-resolution functions.

Regional players

• British Columbia Emergency Health Services: BC's provincially administered paramedic licensing and dispatch authority. Comparable as a provincial paramedic regulator in another Canadian jurisdiction, though structured as a government-operated service rather than a self-regulating college.

Others

• Paramedic Chiefs of Canada: National association of paramedic service leaders, focused on EMS system leadership, advocacy, and standards. Comparable as an ecosystem participant operating in the same Canadian EMS regulatory space SCoP influences through licensing and competency frameworks.
• Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR): National coordinating body that develops and administers paramedic registration examinations used by SCoP. Directly comparable as a peer/ecosystem participant that defines competency frameworks and exam standards SCoP depends on for entry-to-practice licensure.
• Luxsonic Technologies Inc: Saskatoon-based VR/immersive technology firm that co-developed VAPOC and the COVID training videos with SCoP. Relevant as a technology partner enabling SCoP's competency assessment innovation and adjacent to the regulatory-tech ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Paramedic Association of Canada: National professional association representing paramedics across Canada. Comparable as a pan-Canadian EMS leadership body that SCoP interacts with on national standards, though it is an advocacy and member-services organization rather than a licensing regulator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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