Patient Relations: Part One – Course Registration

On April 1, 2019, the Alberta government approved amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) to protect patients. Under the new rules:

  • Healthcare professional proven guilty of sexual abuse towards a patient will face permanent license revocation, and
  • Healthcare providers proven guilty of sexual misconduct towards a patient face will mandatory suspension.

‘Patient Relations’ education is required under the HPA and necessary to renew your CPSA practice permit. The Patient Relations: Part One module will help you understand the amendments as well as related CPSA Standards of Practice and recommendations.

To register for Part One, please follow the instructions below.


If you already have an ECME e-Learning profile, login to your profile, return to this page, and refresh the page to complete your registration below. If you have forgotten your password, use the “Lost your password?” link on the login page to reset it.

If you do not have an ECME e-Learning profile, you can create one and register for your course by completing the form below. Your profile will be automatically activated and you can begin the course immediately.