Mailing Address
Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council
56 Wellesley St W.,
12th Floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5S 2S3
Telephone and Facsimile
Toll-Free: 1-888-377-7746
Telephone: 416-326-1550.
Fax: 416-326-1549
Paramedics/Emergency Medical Attendants (EMA)
HPRAC's work on this referral is now complete.
HPRAC Research on the Regulation of Paramedics under the RHPA
Along with other research, the following reviews were completed in support of the final recommendation:
- Literature review part I & part II
- Jurisdictional review
- Jurisprudence review
The Ontario Paramedic Association's (OPA) Application to Regulate Paramedics and EMAs under the RHPA
HPRAC received an application from the OPA seeking regulation of Paramedics and EMAs under the RHPA. The application was posted for comments during consultation period.
Stakeholder Feedback on OPA's Proposal
Submissions were made to HPRAC through an online survey portal; or by submitted a survey to HPRAC through other means; or by providing views in the form of a letter.
Stakeholder Feedback, Part I focuses on survey submissions.
Stakeholder Feedback, Part II focuses on non-survey format submissions.
Following consultation, stakeholders had an additional 2 week period to comment on the submissions received.
HPRAC's Final Report
On December 20, 2013, HPRAC submitted its report to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care on whether the Paramedic profession should be regulated under the RHPA.
For your information, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is providing an opportunity for the public to comment on the recommendation contained in the report. Further information is available on the Ministry's website at:
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/news/bulletin/2014/hb_20140307_1.aspx
