As per the MOH Certification Standard and the CPER Certification Policy (C-001), all CPER Paramedics must meet annual requirements in order to maintain certification.  A comprehensive list can found in CPER’s Certification Policy (C-001).  Included in this list is:

• Attendance at CPER’s Annual Practice Review (APR)
• Completion of a minimum amount of CME hours per year (PCP -8; ACP – 24)
• Providing patient care to a minimum of 10 patients per year at Paramedic’s level of certification

Maintenance of certificaiton requirements can be met through a flexible and adaptable 3 Track System. Most Paramedics fall into Track 1, but Track 2 and 3 are designed for those paramedics that do not see patients regularly and instead demonstrate alternate experiences and other paitent care activites to fulfill MOC requirements.

A Paramedic who is currently certified with one RBHP within the province of Ontario may be granted certification with CPER under the following conditions:

• An offer of employment from an EMS operator under the jurisdiction of CPER is verified.
• The hiring EMS Operator/Paramedic submits an application for certification to CPER while holding current certification with an alternate RBHP at an equal or higher level of practice.
• The Paramedic’s certification is deemed to be in good standing at the time of application.
• Any ongoing CQI or remediation processes must be completed prior to cross certification being granted.

Academic certification with CPER allows Paramedics to perform a subset of Delegated Medical Acts while under the direct supervision of a preceptor at one of the service operators within the CPER region. The preceptor must be fully certified with CPER at a level at or above the level of the student, with a minimum of 6 months full time equivalent experience. 

Candidates must have completed the educational requirements prescribed by their respective college prior to attending a certification event.

The successful completion of an initial certification event is required in order for a Paramedic to perform their skill set(s) within the CPER region. CPER hosts Primary Care Certification events on a regular basis throughout the year, and hosts Advanced Care certification events to coincide with the Provincial MOH ACP examination.