kungfupanda said:
Thank you for the speedy response! And alberta fees are increasing this year...possibly to pay for all the suits against them... I've heard saskatchewan has way cheaper rates. I didn't know Ontario didn't pay college fees, thanks for the heads up.
I read this about the Alberta College of Paramedics,
Alberta paramedic regulator axes eight people after PTSD licensing scandal
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-paramedic-regulator-axes-eight-people-after-ptsd-licensing-scandal-1.3404740
Also, "Alberta College of Paramedic: $600/year; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics: $450/year". Ontario $0/year.
https://www.ontarioparamedic.ca/self-regulation/faqs-by-paramedics/
kungfupanda said:
Alberta you can only let your registration go for 2 years before you need to redo your schooling or challenge the exam.
In Ontario,
I have worked as a certified
Ontario paramedic in the past, but have been away from this practice for some time. I would like to resume work as a paramedic. What do I have to do?
Depending on the amount of time away from practicing as a paramedic, you may be required to complete upgrading programs to ensure current paramedic practice knowledge. You should :
Contact the local Regional Training Coordinator (RTC) to obtain any training, at your own expense, that may have been conducted in your absence, and
Ensure you are current in your skills of paramedic practice. EMCA/AEMCA remedials are conducted at Ontario Colleges should you wish to attend one.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/ehs/qa/employ_qa.html#2
After that, you jump through the hoops to get hired,
http://torontoparamedicservices.ca/paramedic-opportunities/
P.S. As far as I can remember, the Department
never let anyone "get back in".
kungfupanda said:
Thanks again for the feedback!
You are welcome. Good luck!
It is worth repeating, "If you've seen one Paramedic system, you've seen one Paramedic system."
I'm only familiar with City of Toronto Emergency Operations. Your mileage may vary with other systems.