Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators

Name

Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators

Legal name

Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators

Website

https://copr.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Licensing & Certification

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Professional Standards & Scope-of-Practice Regulators (HLAJACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

Keywords

• Paramedic certification examinations
• Healthcare professional licensing
• Competency assessment services
• Foreign credential recognition
• Regulatory examination administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Entry to Practice Examination Fees: COPR charges examination fees for each attempt. EMR examinations cost $550 plus applicable taxes (including a $150 non-refundable administration fee). PCP and ACP examinations cost $650 plus applicable taxes. Fees must be paid online via credit card, Visa Debit, or Mastercard Debit at the time of application. No group registration or group payments from employers or sponsors are accepted.
2. Preparatory Tests: COPR sells preparatory tests designed to simulate the format of actual Entry to Practice Examinations on a smaller scale. EMR preparatory tests (30 questions) cost $37.50 plus tax. PCP and ACP preparatory tests (60 questions) cost $75 plus tax. Available for purchase anytime by the general public through a separate platform.
3. Manual Verification of Results: Candidates who are unsuccessful may request a manual verification of their results (manual rescoring to confirm the examination score). EMR manual verification costs $100 plus tax. PCP and ACP manual verification costs $200 plus tax.
4. Membership Dues from Provincial Regulatory Jurisdictions: COPR is made up of self-regulating colleges and government regulators of EMR and paramedic professions in Canada. Each provincial member provides representation on the Board of Directors. The organization facilitates collective and collaborative action in the interests of pan-Canadian paramedic regulation, suggesting membership dues as a funding component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

COPR administers standardized Entry to Practice Examinations for emergency medical responders (EMR), primary care paramedics (PCP), and advanced care paramedics (ACP) on behalf of provincial regulatory bodies across seven Canadian jurisdictions. It develops and maintains the Canadian Paramedic Competence Framework (CPCF) and operates the Paramedic Equivalency Assessment System (PEAS) for internationally educated paramedics seeking Canadian registration.

Product overview

COPR offers a unified examination and assessment platform for paramedic regulation in Canada. The core offerings are the Entry to Practice Examinations (EMR, PCP, ACP) administered across seven jurisdictions, the Canadian Paramedic Competence Framework (CPCF) that informs examination content, and the Paramedic Equivalency Assessment System (PEAS) for international applicants. Supporting resources include examination blueprints, study guides, preparatory tests, and educational videos. The organization is transitioning from the National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) to the CPCF, with the EMR designation fully transitioned and PCP/ACP in progress through 2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Entry to Practice Examinations (EMR, PCP, ACP)

Quantifiable outcome

• COPR supports examination administration across 7 Canadian jurisdictions for EMR, PCP, and ACP designations.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Meazure LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationMeazure Learning administers the COPR Entry to Practice Examinations through its online proctoring platform (ProctorU). Meazure Learning provides the Guardian Browser for secure examination delivery, manages the Test It Out compatibility tool, sends reservation instructions to candidates, and hosts examination content. COPR's examination handbooks and website information take precedence over Meazure Learning's generic information.
• British Columbia Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing BranchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of nine provincial regulatory bodies represented on the COPR Board of Directors. British Columbia's EMR and paramedic professionals are government-regulated. COPR administers the PCP and ACP Entry to Practice Examinations for British Columbia.
• Alberta College of ParamedicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-regulating body for EMRs and paramedics in Alberta. Representative Tim Ford serves on the COPR Board and chairs the COPR Examination Committee. COPR administers EMR, PCP, and ACP Entry to Practice Examinations for Alberta.
• Saskatchewan College of ParamedicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-regulating body for paramedics in Saskatchewan. Representative Jacquie Messer-Lepage serves on the COPR Board (Treasurer) and the COPR Examination Committee. COPR is headquartered in Saskatchewan and administers EMR, PCP, and ACP examinations for the province.
• College of Paramedics of ManitobacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-regulating body for EMRs and paramedics in Manitoba. Representative Corene Debreuil serves on the COPR Board and chairs the COPR Executive Committee. COPR administers EMR, PCP, and ACP examinations for Manitoba.
• Ontario Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment regulator for EMR and paramedic professionals in Ontario. Representative Carrie Hassberger serves on the COPR Board. COPR administers PCP and ACP Entry to Practice Examinations for Ontario.
• Santé-QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment regulator for prehospital emergency services and paramedicine in Quebec. Representative Robyn Marcotte serves on the COPR Board. COPR administers PCP and ACP Entry to Practice Examinations for Quebec.
• Nova Scotia Regulator of ParamedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment regulator for paramedicine in Nova Scotia. Representative Karl Kowalczyk serves on the COPR Board and chairs the COPR Harmonization of Regulatory Practices Committee. COPR administers EMR, PCP, and ACP examinations for Nova Scotia.
• College of Paramedicine of Prince Edward IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-regulating body for paramedics in Prince Edward Island. Representative Bernard Plourde serves on the COPR Board and the COPR Harmonization of Regulatory Practices Committee. COPR administers PCP and ACP examinations for Prince Edward Island.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine RegulationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment regulator for EMR and paramedic professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador. Representative Ken Driscoll serves on the COPR Board and the COPR Harmonization of Regulatory Practices Committee. COPR administers EMR, PCP, and ACP examinations for the province.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Paramedic Chiefs of Canada: Canadian leadership body for paramedic services whose 10 Principles to Guide the Future of Paramedicine inform COPR's CPCF. Ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Health and Care Professions Council: UK regulator for 15 health and care professions including paramedics. Comparable to COPR in registration and standards-setting role, though operating in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Medical Council of Canada: National body administering medical licensing examinations (MCCQE, NAC) for physicians in Canada. Directly comparable to COPR as a Canadian pan-jurisdictional health-profession examination provider.
• National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities: Pan-Canadian body that coordinates pharmacy regulation across Canadian provinces. Directly comparable to COPR as a national organization harmonizing entry-to-practice standards for a healthcare profession.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: US national certification body for EMTs and paramedics, administering standardized cognitive and psychomotor examinations. Directly comparable to COPR as the cross-jurisdictional examination authority for paramedics.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency: Australian national regulator overseeing 16 health professions including paramedics via the Paramedicine Board of Australia. Comparable to COPR in national health-profession regulatory function.
• Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators: Pan-Canadian coordinating body for registered nurse regulation. Comparable to COPR in structure and mandate (harmonizing nursing regulation across provinces) though it serves a larger profession.
• Federation of State Medical Boards: US umbrella organization for state medical boards that administers the USMLE and supports interstate physician portability. Comparable to COPR as a multi-jurisdictional medical regulatory body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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