Manitoba Health

Reciprocity of Education

EMS personnel that have completed training outside the approved programs may seek reciprocity for their education.

A written request must be submitted to the Director of Emergency Medical Services Branch, Manitoba Health EMS Branch, Unit 7-1680 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. R3H 0Z2.

The request must include the following:

• identification of EMS program completed
• date completed
• curriculum
• learning objectives (didactic and practical)
• skill competencies
•  detailed comparison document to the National Occupational Competency Profiles [SCD2] (www.paramedic.ca)
• evaluation process
• program hours
• practicum
• areas attended
• hours per area
• competency requirements for each area
• previous EMS experience
• location
• duration of experience
• documentation (copy of license)
• contact information of licensing body if outside Canada