Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced they are dropping the age of eligibility for the free shingles vaccine from 65 to 60 years of age starting immediately. “Lowering the age eligibility for the shingles vaccine program from 65 to age 60 will ensure that we can...
Important Update Regarding Paramedic Licensing Transition from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Board of Prince Edward Island to the College of Paramedicine of PEI: On April 1, 2024 the College of Paramedicine of PEI (CPPEI) was established under the Regulated Health Professions Act. In accordance, all paramedic licensing will be processed and regulated by CPPEI. For more information about paramedic licensing, please contact registrar@cppei.ca or visit the College of Paramedicine at www.cppei.ca. Thank you.
This document outlines the list of items required when applying for Paramedic Licensing.
This document describes the continuing education requirements for Emergency Medical Technicians.
New dedicated ambulance transfer units will hit the road this Fall to alleviate pressure on our ground ambulance system by providing non-urgent transfers by four dedicated units leaving more ambulances on the road to respond to emergency situations. A newly created class of...
Reaching out for help or support can be difficult for many people. It can be even more difficult for unpaid caregivers who regularly provide that help and support to others. “A primary caregiver might be a good support system themselves, but they still get burned out,” says...
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on prescription drug coverage in order to help guide development and expansion of drug costs assistance under the Improving Affordable Access to Prescription Drugs project. The Improving Affordable Access to...
Paramedic Services Are paramedics and ambulance services regulated in PEI? The College of Paramedicine Prince Edward Island licenses paramedics according to legislated standards in the Regulated Health Professions Act. For information on licensing please contact the College of...
Prince Edward Island has extended coverage for the Cystic Fibrosis medication Trikafta for eligible children six years of age and older. “Patients with cystic fibrosis and their families have advocated for provincial coverage of Trikafta. In November 2021, Prince Edward Island...