College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia
The College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia (CPNS)[1] is the regulatory college for medical paramedic in Nova Scotia, Canada.
The college issues certificates of registration for all paramedics to allow them to practise medicine as well as: monitors and maintains standards of practice via assessment and remediation, investigates complaints against paramedics, and disciplines those found guilty of professional misconduct and/or incompetence.[2]
The CPNS's power is derived from Paramedics Act[3] and the Medicine Act. The college is based in Halifax.[4]
Committee structure[edit]
- Registration Committee & Mandate
- Registration Appeal Committee & Mandate
- Investigation Committee & Mandate
- Hearing Committee & Mandate
Council of the College of Paramedics[edit]
Government has appointed members of the initial Council of the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia.[5][6][7]
- Dr. Andrew Travers, Provincial Medical Director;
- Donna Denney, College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia;
- Dr. Elizabeth Mann, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
- Bud Avery, Manager, Paramedic Regulatory Affairs, Emergency Health Services
Professional staff[edit]
- Karl Kowalczyk, Registrar / Executive Director
- Nicole Webb, Administrative Coordinator
Paramedic members[edit]
- Laura Hirello, three-year term
- Michael Lockett, three-year term
- Bruce Sangster, three-year term
- Zachary Fitzsimmons, three-year term
- Kevin Carey, three-year term
- Barry Tracey, three-year term
- Sandee Crooks, three-year term
- Kirk Outhouse, three-year term
Public members[edit]
- Donny Denney, three-year term.
- Nicholas E. Burke, three-year term.
References[edit]
- ^ "College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia". cpns.ca. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "Emergency Health Services" (PDF). College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia. 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ^ "Paramedics Act". nslegislature.ca. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "College of Paramedics effective April 1". 30 March 2017. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "Current Opportunities with Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs) - Spring 2017 - novascotia.ca". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "Non-Adjudicative Board Position Profile" (PDF). College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia. 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 23, 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ^ "Recent Appointment Details - novascotia.ca". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 27 November 2017.