Introduction
PANB Adopts the National Competency Framework for Paramedics
Replacing the NOCP and Aligns Regulation with New Brunswick’s Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act
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Professional Practice
- Professional Conduct
- Scope of Practice
- Practice Advisories
- Registration Renewal
- Submit a Complaint
Professional Practice
Professional conduct is expected of all regulated members of the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick and is outlined in the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. As a self-regulating health profession in New Brunswick, it is the Association’s legislative requirement to ensure appropriate regulation of members’ conduct as it applies to the protection of the public.
PANB Adopts the National Competency Framework for Paramedics, Replacing the NOCP and Aligns Regulation with New Brunswick’s Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act
NCFP + Education Program Standard adopted. The PANB Board of Directors has unanimously approved the transition plan from the National Occupancy Competency Profile (NOCP) to the National Competency Framework for Paramedics (NCFP) and adopted the Education Program Standard as NB’s new benchmark for education approval. PANB laid the groundwork in 2011 to ensure paramedics in this province would continue to practice according to the newest version of the NOCP’s available at that time. This ensures our professionals are at the top of their game and leading the way in paramedicine.
Practice Advisories and Guidelines
As part of its mandate to serve and protect the public interest as it relates to the practice of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics, the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick works with experts in their fields to develop professional practice guidance for its registrants. Guidance is published in the form of either professional practice guidelines or practice advisories, depending on the scope and nature of the topic.
Both types of documents assist registrants in meeting their professional obligations under the Paramedic Act and Bylaws by establishing expectations and obligations of professional practice in relation to specific professional activities. Registrants are required to stay informed of, be knowledgeable about, and meet the intent of guidance documents that are relevant to their area of practice.
Registration Renewal
The Annual registration renewal for all members is available through the online members area. You can access the members area at online members area
Submitting a Complaint
A complaint is defined in the Paramedic Act as an allegation of report regarding the conduct, actions, competence, character, fitness, health or ability of a member. If you would like to speak with someone about the member you are making a complaint against, or about the complaint process before filing a formal complaint, please contact the PANB at telephone: 506-459-2638
