British Columbia Paramedic Association

The British Columbia Paramedic Association is a voluntary professional organization of paramedicine practitioners within British Columbia, Canada. BCPA’s mission is to advance the profession and it’s scholarly, academic and clinical practice within British Columbia and Canada.VisionThe association will promote and support original paramedic led academic research and learning opportunities that contribute to a unique body of evidence supporting the practice and evolution of paramedicine in BC and across Canada.ValuesAcademic DevelopmentThe British Columbia Paramedic Association values the academic advancement of the paramedic profession in BC and Canada. The association will strive to partner with higher education institutions to develop the future standards for entry to practice as a paramedic as well as post-graduate programs to support paramedic clinical practice, leadership, educators and specialists.Continuous Professional DevelopmentThe British Columbia Paramedic Association believes in the contribution of continuous professional development to its members by its members. Licensed practicing paramedics can best participate in professional knowledge translation and education development to meet CPD needs. We strive to have members develop and disperse education opportunities to BC paramedics that meet requirements for continued licensing.Professional AdvocacyThe British Columbia Paramedic Association will support and advocate for the development of paramedicine as a self-regulated primary medical profession in British Columbia.