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Manitoba Health

Emergency Medical Services

Applying for Licensure in Manitoba

Instructions

  • Print Instructions for completion of the Personnel Licensing Forms (link to instructions)

  • Print appropriate level of Personnel License Application form.

  • Carefully follow the instructions as you fill out the form.

    • Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant
    • All costs associated with the application process will be the sole responsibility of the applicant:
    • Only original documents will be accepted

  • The application form must be filled out in its entirety, dated and signed by the applicant. Submit the original copy of the personnel application form with the following documentation:

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Proof of Age

The candidate must be at least eighteen (18) years old and the application must include a copy of identification that has their date of birth (e.g. driver’s license, valid passport, birth certificate).

Proof of Criminal Records Check

All candidates must provide the original and current (no more than sixty (60) days old) Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector Screening.  A fee is assessed for the criminal record check (allow at least 10 days for processing).

This is a record about an individual obtained from a law enforcement agency (e.g. City of Winnipeg Police, RCMP) stating whether or not the person has any convictions or outstanding charges awaiting court disposition under any federal, provincial or territorial enactments.

If there is a finding on your Criminal Record Check please click here.

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Proof of Child Abuse Registry Check

All candidates must provide the original and current (no more than sixty (60) days old) Child Abuse Registry Check.  A fee is assessed for the child abuse registry check (allow 6-8 weeks for processing)

This document is available through application in person at:

Provincial Services
#102 – 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1G1
Phone: (204) 945-6967
Toll-free # 1-800-282-8069.

The application and information are available on the Manitoba Family Services and Housing website: www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/child_abuse_registry.html.

If there is a finding on your Child abuse Registry Check please click here.

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Qualifications


In order to process a candidate’s application an original course completion certificate or transcript from the educational institution confirming graduation or successful completion of the identified training/education within twelve (12) months immediately preceding the application must be submitted The original document may accompany the application or be sent directly to Manitoba Health, Emergency Medical Services Branch by the educational institution. Educational requirements may vary dependent on the classification of license the candidate is applying for.

Candidates that have graduated from an educational program more than one(1) year and less than five(5) years preceding the date of application are eligible for licensing provided they complete a refresher program.  A refresher course form must accompany the original education certificate. 

Click here for information on Refesher courses.

Candidates that have graduated from an educational program more than five (5) years preceding the date of application are not eligible for licensing.  To become eligible candidates are required to complete a full educational program. Please note that candidates that have been practicing their skills in a non-EMS related setting within the previous 5 years may request special consideration for their experience.  Please contact the EMS Branch for further information.

All original documents will be returned to the applicant.

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Please click on one of the following classification of licensure available, for additional requirements:

LAND Ambulance

AIR Ambulance

STRETCHER Car

Initial licensure

Subcategories available at each of the above classifications:

Initial licensure

 

Initial licensure

 

Re-licensure

Subcategories available at each of the above classifications:

  • Administrative
  • Dispatch - no additional requirement for dispatch subcategory, must meet re-licensure requirements for Technician, Technician-Paramedic or Technician-Advanced Paramedic as list above
  • Medical First Response - no additional requirement for Medical First Response subcategory, must meet re-licensure requirements for Technician, Technician-Paramedic or Technician-Advanced Paramedic as list above

Re-licensure

Re-licensure

Upgrade (must hold current valid Manitoba Personnel Licence)

    

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Currently Licensed in Another Jurisdiction of Canada

If you hold a current valid license in another province in Canada click here for licensing information.

Responsibilities of Licensed Personnel

Please click on applicable license classification:

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Amendments to Personnel License

EMS personnel are required to notify Personnel Licensing, Emergency Medical Services Branch, Manitoba Health, 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 service license holder (employer) to another, resignation from service license holder (employer), working for more than one service license holder (employer).

  • Fill out the detachable section of the blue/green personnel license that was issued to you and return it to Personnel Licensing, Manitoba Health, EMS Branch, Unit 7-1680 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0Z2. Please ensure that the appropriate support documentation is included (example: copy of marriage certificate).  

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For more information, please contact:

Manitoba Health - Emergency Medical Services
E-mail: emergserv@gov.mb.ca
Phone: (204) 945-5300