Recent News and Updates
2023-24 RPPEO Dissemination Activities Report
The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario presents an accounting of our knowledge production and dissemination work for the 2023-24 year.
RPPEO_ANNUAL_DAR_2023-2024_FINAL.pdf
New RPPEO Accessibility Policy
The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario (RPPEO) has implemented a new Accessibility of Base Hospital Services Policy, effective December 2, 2024. This policy supports paramedics and other clients who may encounter barriers during RPPEO-managed processes due to a disability.
Key Highlights:
Paramedics with disabilities ca...
MedicNEWS for November 2024
The latest MedicNEWS issue is live, bringing paramedics valuable updates, case studies, and new tools to support practice! As a result of the audience survey feedback earlier this year, we're on an improvement trajectory for MedicNEWS. This issue includes more case studies, as requested, and we’re adding more summaries of th...
Paramedics Wanted for Research on Recruitment
Ornge and NOSM U are collaborating on a study titled "Challenges in Recruitment and Retention of Paramedics: Insights and Solutions in Northern Ontario" and invite paramedics to participate. Your insights as paramedics are invaluable to understanding the challenges and exploring potential solutions for recruitment and retention in our ...
Fall 2024 CME Launches Online September 12!
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our Fall 2024 Continuing Medical Education (CME) program, titled "A Basket of New Skills." This course is designed to enhance your expertise in the latest advancements in paramedic emergency care and introduce new treatments based on updates from Ontario's Ministry of Health to the Advanced Life Suppo...
Trauma Days Are Back in 2024!
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 Acc...
National Paramedic Services Week - Special Thank you
It is Paramedic Services Week and the RPPEO would like to acknowledge and honor the hard work and dedication of the paramedics of Eastern Ontario. Over the past year more has been asked of paramedics than ever before, and you have answered the call. Every day you respond to calls for help from the ill and injured. Each call for service is made b...
OMC Evolution
We're thrilled to share an exciting update that will improve patient care: the expansion of Online Medical Consultation (OMC) services to two more base hospitals - the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER) in Hamilton, and Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury.
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Latest MedicASK Questions
EXTUBATION
Question: Can ACPs extubate a patient ? I recognize that we have sedation protocols to keep them intubated - but under some rare circumstances (spontaneous return of mentation under various conditions) I am...
POA/SDM Determining Transport Destination
Question: Can a person with power of attorney (POA) make a destination decision when a bypass is clinically approved? I recently encountered a situation where an elderly Pt who could not make decisions on th...
ASA Admin
Question: The new MPDS dispatch system is advising patients to take their own ASA at a dosage of 320mg when they call for chest pain prior to paramedics arriving. Should we continue to give our own ASA if th...
DNR validity
Question: In relation to DNRs: If both treatment option boxes are checked, does that invalidate the DNR?
Intervening on a flight
Question: Recently, I had to intervene on a plane during a transatlantic flight for an elderly patient who first appeared to be VSA in her seat. I was the most qualified medical professional on board. I was ...
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