In New Brunswick paramedics are practicing currently at the 2024 National Competency Framework for Paramedics level as set forth in the bylaws of the Association.

Each year, medics complete sixty-four (64) educational credits from a combination of patient contacts, employer provided education, short courses, online, journals, and volunteer activities. This helps the practitioner remain current in the profession. This also allows PANB to measure the practice of medics coming from other jurisdictions and ensure they meet or exceed our professional standards and thus protect the interest of the public. The NCFP guidelines also allow the educational institutions determine their curriculum based on what expectations a professional association expects from its graduates.

PANB laid the groundwork in 2011 to ensure paramedics in this province would continue to practice according to the newest version of the NCFP’s available at that time. This ensures our professionals are at the top of their game and leading the way in paramedicine.

The most recent version of the NCFP is available for download below from the Canadian Standards Association website.