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The CEC Team

The CEC Team


Continuing Education and Certifications staff are available Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

To reach a coordinator you may call our MedicLINE 1-877-587-7736 Option 1

Name Phone # Campus
Frank St-Jean (Program manager) 613-737-7228 x 77920 Ottawa
Natalie Labelle 613-737-7228 x 77907 Ottawa
Gregor Moffat 613-737-7228 x 77922 Ottawa
Kerry Morris 613-737-7228 x 77901 Ottawa
Scott McLeod 613-737-7228 x 77912 Ottawa

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The RPPEO Way

THE RPPEO WAY

The RPPEO has a unique way of working so that we can help realize the The Ottawa Hospital vision and live the values everyday.

Our Culture

We are a learning organization. We are willing to change anything and everything needed to help paramedicine in Eastern Ontario be its best, including our organizational design and culture. The only thing we will not change is our commitment to patient safety, quality of paramedic care and delivering results.

​When functioning efficiently and effectively, our organization is consistent, legally defendable, reproducible and based on best practice and current scientific evidence in all domains: clinical, educational and quality & safety.

The RPPEO's educational activities are reproducible by all coordinators, instructors and facilitators, and are performance monitored. They are chosen to address issues identified from the RPPEO’s quality data or to impart new information. We continue to search for innovative ways to provide these educational services, while meeting the established standards. Our objective assessment of paramedic competency uses impartial measurement of performance, using industry standard assessment tools.

The philosophy of RPPEO’s quality and patient safety activities is preventing medical errors before they occur by understanding the conditions that allow them - and reducing their occurrences. We use performance indicators, patient outcomes, and compare measures to benchmarks. Our work to assess patient care uses standardized, inter-operator reliability.

The RPPEO clearly communicates our purpose - and how we intend to achieve it - with staff and stakeholders - through defined processes.

Communication is critical to a well-functioning organization. The RPPEO works collaboratively internally and with our partners, clients and stakeholders to meet the needs of all involved. We maintain ongoing communications to share common goals and reinforce objectives while taking the requirements of partners, clients and stakeholders into account.

We achieve and maintain business continuity through well-thought-out and well-communicated policies, procedures and processes. The RPPEO ensures these policies, procedures and processes are developed in consultation with our partners, staff and stakeholders. They are process-mapped and tested before we place them into official use.

The RPPEO’s strategic vision is broken into a series of frameworks and plans that enable us to progress towards our vision. The Quality Framework, the Education Framework, and their enabling plans, the IT Plan and the Communications Framework, are designed to communicate our vision and provide the road map to achieving it. We use these guiding documents to plan our yearly strategic goals. At its heart, our vision reflects our desire to Standardize, Automate, Measure, Evaluate, Develop and Improve (SAMEDI) all the RPPEO's work.

Throughout our history since 2009, our work has grown and adapted while these 12 principles have emerged as the way we conduct our ourselves and approach our work.

Our Principles

  • We value individual life-long learning

    We want people to challenge themselves and grow. This principle supports the Ottawa Hospital Core Value of Commitment to Quality.

  • We are a learning organization

    We know we can be better by leading change. This principle supports the Ottawa Hospital Core Value of Commitment to Quality.

  • ​Just culture is a cornerstone of our approach

    We understand that errors happen, and we can understand the systemic, cultural and psychological contributors to them. This principle supports all the Ottawa Hospital Core Values.

  • Psychological safety is necessary

    We believe that people will work better when they feel supported. This principle supports all the Ottawa Hospital Core Values.

  • ​People are important

    We believe that the passion, devotion and professionalism of our staff are inherent to the success of our work. This principle supports the Ottawa Hospital Core Value of Respect for the Individual.

  • Patients are the centre of our universe

    We think that the patients' standpoints are the best ways for paramedics to approach care and for reviewing the work that we do to support paramedicine. This principle supports all the Ottawa Hospital Core Values.

  • Well-designed process is important

    We value designing process for efficiency, better experience, and improved safety. We believe in continuous process improvement that simplifies, standardizes, and streamlines. This principle supports the Ottawa Hospital Core Value of Commitment to Quality.

  • Systems thinking is our strategic way to operate

    We realize that our work is done within a context of interconnected people and processes. This principle supports all the Ottawa Hospital Core Values.

  • We show empathy and compassion

    We care about people. This principle supports the Ottawa Hospital Core Value of Compassion.

  • We value evidence

    We think that it is important to use scientific analysis, empirical evidence and demonstrated best-practice in creating process or making decisions. This principle supports the Ottawa Hospital Core Value of Commitment to Quality.

  • We seek to lead practice

    We believe using promising or innovative ways to solve problems can lead to change, improvement and evidence. We think of ourselves as leaders in patient safety and quality of paramedic care. This principle supports the Ottawa Hospital Core Value of Commitment to Quality.

  • ​Teamwork and collaboration are ways of life

    We think we are better as an organization when people speak up, when we challenge ideas and when we put our projects out to our colleagues for their input. We work together internally and among partners with confidence and trust. These principles support the Ottawa Hospital Core Value of Working Together.

Mission Vision Values

Vision & Values

As part of The Ottawa Hospital, we work to realize TOH’s vision and mission.

  • TOH Mission

    • The Ottawa Hospital is a compassionate provider of patient-centred care with an emphasis on tertiary-level and specialty care, primarily for residents of Eastern Ontario.
    • The Ottawa Hospital educates future health-care professionals in partnership with the University of Ottawa and other affiliated universities, community colleges and training organizations.
    • The Ottawa Hospital develops, shares and applies new knowledge and technology in the delivery of patient care through world-leading research programs in partnership with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI).

    The Ottawa Hospital also plays an active role in promoting and improving health within our community. The Ottawa Hospital collaborates with a wide range of partners to address the needs of the community and to build a strong, integrated system for regional health-care delivery.

    The Ottawa Hospital functions in English and French while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

  • TOH Core Values

    • Compassion
    • A Commitment to Quality
    • Working Together
    • Respect for the Individual

    Learn how we integrate the vision and values into the RPPEO’s work.

  • TOH Vision

    To provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

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The Sting of Stigma - 1 ELECTIVE CME CREDIT

The Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse is addressing the stigma surrounding substance use through online learning.

They have developed an introductory learning module as the first in a planned series of modules on the topic of stigma and substance use. These modules are developed with the needs of both the general public and professional audiences in mind. The first module, The Sting of Stigma, will introduce you to the concept of stigma, and explain why it is harmful and what its impacts are on people with problematic substance use and substance use disorder.

After completing the first module, you will understand that substance use disorder is a medically diagnosed health condition and that by using person-first language you can begin to change the way you think about people with substance use disorder. The overarching goal of this and future modules is to increase your understanding of stigma and equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to address stigma at home, in the workplace and in your communities.

Learning Objectives

This course will help you understand:

  • What stigma is and the different types of stigma;
  • The impacts of stigma on people with substance use disorder;
  • That substance use disorder is a medically recognized health condition; and
  • That replacing stigmatizing language with person-first language is a simple step you can take towards reducing the harms of stigma.

RPPEO has pre-approved this CME for 1 Elective Credit.  Please submit proof of participation to education@rppeo.cam quoting  ECA-889

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Training Needs Assessment

TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

To best prepare your return to clinical practice (RTCP) education package, we are asking paramedics to please complete the following training needs assessment questionnaire. The questionnaire lists 28 paramedic competencies. For each competency, we would ask that you answer the following two questions on a 7 point scale. It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Once you have completed, click on submit. The results of this questionnaire will only be seen by our RTCP education coordinator for the purpose of tailoring the education to fit your specific needs.

Thank you for you taking the time to complete the questionnaire. This will help better target your learning needs and prepare you for a successful return to clinical practice.

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B - How well do you believe you could perform this competency today?
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Please list any specific tasks, skills or competencies that you feel would be important for your successful return to clinical practice, not identified in the competencies listed.
The form may only be submitted twice per user.

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Troubleshooting MFA

Troubleshooting MFA

  • Verification Codes are not working

    If you have backup codes, login with a single use backup code, go to Home - Edit Profile and remove the Verification Code authorization method.

    Open your Authorization app and delete the entry for rppeo.ca.

    Log into rppeo.ca, you will be asked to setup MFA again and create a new entry for rppeo.ca MFA.

    If you do not have backup codes, please contact the RPPEO and one of our site administrators will reset MFA for you (during regular hours, if submitted on the weekend it will be seen Monday).

  • I got a new phone /will be getting a new phone

    When you have to change your device, you will need to reset your MFA method(s). To do this you will need your backup codes. If you do not have access to your backup codes, please contact BHITS Support and we will disable MFA for your account. When you log back in you will be asked to configure MFA.

    If you have your backup codes are can login to the site, go to Edit Profile, scroll all the way down until you see the MFA Section. Delete all previously configred MFA methods. 

    Open the Authenticator app on your phone and remove the account that had been setup previously. 

    Go back to your profile (rppeo.ca website), and click Add a new verification code. Follow the instructions here.

  • Web Authorization - No passcodes available

    Occationally the Web Authentication method will give you this error after providing your finger print or facial recognition. In most cases retring the second factor authentication will resolve the issue. In rare cases you will need to remove this method from your profile, and set it up again.

    Follow the steps on the Multi-factor Authentication page.

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What We Do

What We Do

The Minister of Health mandates certain hospitals in Ontario to provide medical, educational, and quality support to land ambulance services and their paramedics, as stipulated in clause 4 (2) (d) of the Ambulance Act.

Many medical acts are controlled under regulation in Ontario. Some controlled medical acts may be delegated by a physician to a paramedic, under certain conditions. Base hospitals assist the regional Medical Director in setting up the processes for safe delegation of controlled medical acts to paramedics.

The base hospital also assists the Medical Director in their responsibility for paramedic continuing education and the certification of each paramedic who is authorized to perform controlled acts.

As the designated Regional Base Hospital for Eastern Ontario, the Ottawa Hospital meets its mandate through the RPPEO:

Through a Performance Agreement signed into force in 2009, the Ministry of Health and Longterm Care set the minimum terms of performance for The Ottawa Hospital’s base hospital program. The RPPEO’s Performance Agreement specifies the foundational requirements for our committees, administrative governance, communications, finance, confidentiality and reporting. It also describes baseline performance indicators for medical delegation and oversight as well as for paramedic continuing education and the continuous quality improvement of paramedic care in our region.

The RPPEO operates from offices in Ottawa and Kingston.

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Work With Us

RPPEO

CAREERS

Employment Opportunities

Work with us

WE OFFER:

  • A competitive compensation package
  • A comprehensive benefits program
  • Orientation and training
  • Learning and development opportunities

Our Culture of Patient Safety looks at the reasons why things go wrong without blaming individuals. Our teams work collaboratively to identify patient safety and quality issues among the nine Eastern Ontario ambulance services and more than 1300 paramedics. We implement quality improvement strategies and educational programs that make care safer and better.

At the RPPEO, we support continuous learning. Our staff are encouraged to pursue courses and classes that help them grow. One of us is always bringing that enthusiasm that comes from learning something new back to the office.

With offices in Kingston and Ottawa, we offer our staff flexibility of location. We have fulltime and part time positions as well as many casual or contract opportunities for instructors and chart auditors.

If you're passionate about doing good by making paramedic patient care better, we just might have a place for you on our team.

National Capital Region's Top Employers Award

For the past three years, The Ottawa Hospital received the National Capital Region’s Top Employers Award

Current Openings

To apply for one of our regular positions, you must use the Ottawa Hospital Human Resources link provided in the description below. Application for contract positions is specified in the description.

As a pre-condition of employment, all new hires are required to provide Human Resources with a satisfactory Criminal Records Check completed within the six months prior to the job offer.

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