Fall 2023 CME for Advanced Care Paramedics launches online October 11, 2023.

The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario (RPPEO) has revised several of our policies.

Paramedics and others for whom RPPEO policies provide guidance should note that there are two important updates to policies CLI 180 and CLI 230. Most of the other policies reviewed received minor revisions that do not substantively impact the guidance.

The revised policies and all RPPEO Policies are available in the online Policy Manual. Read on for more detail on the policy updates.

You'll find the complete online Spring 2022 CME ready for you now in MedicLEARN!

This entirely online CME launched on May 11, 2022. While this CME activity is directed at Advanced Care Paramedics certified at the RPPEO, Primary Care Paramedics are welcome to view or complete these modules as well!

Paramedics have until the end of the current certification period - January 31, 2023 - to complete Spring 2022 CME and any other requirements for maintenance of certification.

RPPEO Spring 2024 CME is launching online on Wednesday, March 13. The RPPEO's Spring continuing medical education module is aimed at ACPs. PCPs from paramedic services supporting participation are also welcome to participate in the Spring session.

RPPEO today emailed a Spring 2024 CME Launch Letter containing details of the education to each certified paramedic in our region.

Paramedic services will have participants' class schedule as we move into the classroom period this Spring.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Update: Face-to-face Spring CME canceled!

Due to the measures we are taking to stem the spread of COVID-19, the RPPEO has canceled classroom CME this Spring. In its place, we will be offering virtual CME for ACPs. The deadline for CME completion is January 31, 2021.

Once the complete content of virtual Spring CME is ready, we will notify paramedics.

The online pre-learning modules are LIVE irght now. Head over to MedicLEARN for the experience.

Effective February 9, 2023, the Ontario Base Hospital Group’s Memo, “Considerations for Paramedics Managing Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19” is repealed. Consult the OBHG February 9, 2023, Memorandum for more information. 

Paramedics should now refer to the patient care standards as presented in the Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS) and any provincial, regional or local guidance issued by the Ministry of Health, the RPPEO or your paramedic service.  

Thanks to BoringEM team, they have created a reference guide of the top five changes to the 2015 AHA guidlines. Read more about it at Canadiem.org

RPPEO-certified paramedics are invited to participate in Trauma Day, an 8-hour intensive learning experience where you will learn and practise the latest techniques in trauma response and management.

RPPEO has partnered with Prescott-Russell Paramedic Service to bring paramedics this focused learning opportunity. Trauma expert Eric Gagnon, ACP, will show you the latest information and concepts in trauma management in this hands-on class.

Trauma Day is being offered in Kingston on November 22 and in Ottawa on December 20. A limited number of spots are available. ACPs receive priority booking since the content focuses on advanced care concepts and techniques.

The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario (RPPEO) is excited to announce the return of Trauma Days for 2024! Following the success of our full-day courses in Ottawa and Kingston last year, Eric Gagnon is back to deliver his popular and informative Trauma Day Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions.

New Hybrid Format for Greater Accessibility

To make the training accessible to more learners, Trauma Days will now be offered in a hybrid format. This includes:

• 4 hours of online pre-learning (ECA-1402)
• 4 hours of in-class hands-on practice and scenarios (ECA-1403)

How to Register

1. Complete the Online Pre-Learning
   Begin by completing the 4-hour online pre-learning module:
   Course: Hybrid Trauma Day (4.0 CME Credits) | MedicLEARN
2. Register for the In-Class Portion
   After completing the online modules, you can register for the in-class session:
   Register here

Earn CME Credit

• In-Class Participation: Earn a total of 8 CME credits by completing both the online and in-class components.
• Online-Only Option: If you are unable to attend the in-class portion, you can still earn 4 elective CME hours by completing the online modules.

In-Class Course Details and Locations

Each session is limited to 12 paramedics, with priority given to Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) who have not yet completed their 8 hours of elective CME credits.

Session Times:

• Morning: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Available Dates and Locations:

• Friday, October 4, 2024:
  RPPEO Ottawa
  2475 Don Reid Dr., Ottawa, ON K1H 1E2
• Wednesday, October 23, 2024:
  Prescott-Russell Paramedic Service
  1350 Cameron St., Hawkesbury, ON K6A 3T1
• Tuesday, November 19, 2024:
  Cornwall SD&G Paramedic Service
  601 Campbell St., Cornwall, ON K6H 7B7
• Wednesday, November 20, 2024:
  Frontenac Paramedic Service
  400-1471 John Counter Blvd., Kingston, ON K7M 8S8

If the session is full, you can request to be placed on the waiting list through the registration form.

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your trauma care skills with hands-on practice and expert guidance. Sign up today!

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