Emergency Medical Services - Provincial Medical First Responder Program

Welcome to the official launch of the Better Impact App for Provincial Medical First Responder Volunteers. We are grateful to have you on board as we launch this fantastic app, allowing you to easily upload and access all MFR registration requirements, communicate with the administration team, access the Medical First Responders Protocol Manual electronically and log your annual service hours. 

Soon, you will also be able to complete online training requirements easily using the eLearning modules that will be available to all volunteers provincially. 

The Saskatchewan Health Authority's Medical First Responders (MFR's) are locally trained volunteers who respond to emergency calls. The MFR’s are dedicated, reliable and trusted leaders/mentors who have accepted the responsibility of caring for neighbors and community members while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. 

Medical First Responders will complete a 44-hour MFR Course to build skills and an understanding of processes and obligations. Course dates and locations are available based on community needs. SHA MFR registration requires all MFR's to complete an educational update every two years in order to maintain their certification. 

What are the prerequisites to becoming a new Medical First Responder?   

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Complete an online application through this account (tab located to the top right of your screen)
• The SHA EMS Operations Manager in the area you are applying for will review your application and he/she will contact you regarding your application and follow up with the mandatory requirements

Mandatory Requirements:

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector 
• Letter of support from the team lead/coordinator/manager
• CPR-C Certificate

Once Your Application is Accepted:

• You will be enrolled in the Medical First Responder Course
• You will complete respiratory fit testing 
• Participate in the SHA MFR Safety WebEx
• Complete SHA Orientation – EFAP, WCB, OH&S, Confidentiality

Final Steps:

• Registration with SHA MFR Program

• Added to MCCC dispatch

Healthcare Professionals:

• Complete this online application form (tab located to the top right of your screen).
• Provide a letter of support from the Medical First Responder Lead in the area where you want to serve
• Submit a current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector. If you are licensed with your Scope of Practice, a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector will not be required
• Complete the SHA MFR Application and Facilitator Report to be registered as a SHA MFR
• Submit your current Healthcare Professional certificate and copy of CPR-BLS certificate

FOR ALL INQUIRES PLEASE EMAIL:  SHAMedicalFirstResponders@saskhealthauthority.ca

 Updated April 12, 2023