Course Overview
All Qualified Breath Test Technicians (QT) in Alberta must renew their certification for the operation of the Intox EC/IR II on an annual basis.
To do this, QTs must:
- Successfully complete the Alberta Intox EC/IR II Proficiency Examination. This exam is offered online via the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) as well as service-specific e-Learning Portals hosted on the CPKN Learning Management System.
- Scan and submit all your field test paperwork generated since your last proficiency test, including the Intox EC/IR II Operational Checklist (both sides), Subject Test Report, and Certificate of a Qualified Technician (if applicable). Documentation must be emailed to the field coordinator at your service or base. See the list of field coordinators below to find your applicable field coordinator and their email address.
- If a field test was not conducted in the last year, you can submit a blank/buddy test with two zero results and submit the same paperwork as if this was an actual field test.
Field Coordinators and Contact
- Blood Tribe Police – Donald Roper, donald.roper@bloodtribepolice.com
- Camrose Police Service – Shawn Lofgren, slofgren@camrosepolice.ca
- Lacombe Police Service – Daniel Zelmer, dzelmer@lacombe.ca
- Lethbridge Police Service – Shaun McCarthy, shaun.mccarthy@lethbridgepolice.ca
- Taber Police Service – Andrew Evanson, aevanson@taberpolice.ca
- Tsuu Tina Police Service – Wilfred Marsh, wilfred.marsh@tsuutinapolice.com
- Gregory Veltri – Gregory.Veltri@forces.gc.ca
- Johnathan Krupp – johnathan.krupp@forces.gc.ca
- Jordan Buchanan – jordan.buchanan@forces.gc.ca
- Morgan Patrie – MORGAN.PATRIE@FORCES.GC.CA
The exam itself is comprised of 40 questions and requires a minimum passing grade of 80%. Candidates are provided with two attempts to pass the exam; if a candidate fails to achieve a passing grade on the second attempt, they will be required to take the classroom training again before being allowed to re-take the exam.
How to Register
Information for QT Coordinators/Breath Test Supervisors
QTs must be registered to this exam by their service’s QT Coordinator or Breath Test Supervisor, or training coordinator.
To register a service’s QTs for the Intox EC/IR II Proficiency Examination, the QT Coordinator/BT Supervisor must complete this registration form.
Once registered, QTs will be provided with an e-learning account (CPKN provides a username and password via email).QTs will also receive an annual automated notice that their certification expiration date is approaching. Instructions for logging into the exam will be provided at that time.
If you have any questions about this process, or problems registering to the exam, please contact your field coordinator.
Exam Fee and Invoicing
There is no direct fee to learners for this exam. CPKN will invoice police services for exam registrations on a quarterly basis. The exam fee is $15/user.
Results Reporting
CPKN’s Support Desk will report all exam results to identified Breath Test Supervisors or training coordinators within each police service on a monthly basis.
Target Audience
Sworn Police, Government and Other First Responders
Content Provider
Content for this course was provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Centre for Forensic Services (Alberta)
