Manitoba Health

Manitoba Licensing Requirements for Individuals Currently
EMS-Licensed Within Another Jurisdiction of Canada

1. Download the appropriate level of Personnel License Application from the Licensing Forms page.

• Emergency Medical Responder = Technician classification of licensure
• Primary Care Paramedic = Technician-Paramedic classification of licensure
• Advanced Care Paramedic = Technician-Advanced Paramedic classification of licensure

2. All documentation listed on page 2 of the form must be submitted with the application (please ensure that you follow the directions found on the last page of the application:

• incomplete applications may be returned
• all costs associated with the application process will be the sole responsibility of the applicant:
  • a fee is assessed for the criminal record check (allow at least 10 days for processing)
  • a fee is assessed for the child abuse registry check (allow 6-8 weeks for processing)
• receipts proving that you have applied for the criminal record check and/or child abuse registry check will no longer be accepted, the original documents will be required

3. Attach to the application a copy of your current EMS license.

4. Mail or drop off in person the information to:

Personnel Licensing, EMS Branch
Manitoba Health
Unit 7-1680 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Z2   

Faxes will not be accepted.

5. Provide the Verification of Paramedic Registration / Licensure form to your current licensing agency.

• your licensing agency must fill out the bottom portion of the form and mail it directly to the
  Emergency Medical Services Branch in Manitoba as per the directions on the form.

Upon receipt and verification of the above information, you will receive a Province of Manitoba EMS license.