Our Role

Mission
To develop a professional association, comprised of licensed pre-hospital practitioners across Manitoba, with a strong voice in EMS issues that promotes the well-being, safety and appropriate medical treatment of our patients.

Vision
To become a self-governing, self-regulatory society responsible for licensure of all pre-hospital practitioners in the province of Manitoba.

Goals

To promote the highest level of pre-hospital care possible
To represent the professional interests of all EMS practitioners in Manitoba
To be a strong voice reflecting grassroots issues to the Province, local governments and the Regional Health Authorities
To represent EMS practitioners on provincial committees, advisory groups, etc
To foster relationships and work collectively with other allied health care agencies and organizations to promote the highest level of care for all patients
To support and facilitate continuing education for EMS providers
To encourage and assist in development of EMS education that is relevant, comprehensive and accredited
To raise public and political awareness about the role of Paramedics
To be active in development and promotion of programs within the community that serve to reduce and/or prevent injury or illness
To serve as the provincial chapter of the Paramedic Association of Canada
To keep members informed of current EMS issues and trends
To develop a code of professional ethics and conduct
To maintain a provincial registry of EMS practitioners
To pursue self-regulation of EMS practitioners in Manitoba