ESTABLISHING ESSENTIAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARAMEDICINE IN CANADA.

The article focuses on the development of Pan-Canadian Essential Regulatory Requirements (PERRs) for paramedicine in Canada. It highlights the need for regulatory standards to support the evolving scope of paramedic practice, ensuring safe, ethical, and effective care. It describes the creation of the Canadian Paramedic Competence Framework (CPCF) and the Canadian Paramedic Regulatory Practice Standards (CPRPS), emphasizing their role in advancing paramedicine as a profession.