The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario is pleased to announce the full lineup for your 8-hour Fall 2022 CME!

Paramedics participating in Fall 2023 CME are invited to complete the online module now available on MedicLEARN.

Under the theme "Matters of the Heart," paramedics will learn and practice skills related to cardiac care during Fall CME. The online didactic portion accounts for 4 hours of content and includes:

• medical cardiac arrest management
• tachycardia with a focus on synchronized cardioversion
• bradycardia with a focus on transcutaneous pacing
• STEMI and sex bias
• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

The RPPEO is pleased to announce the full lineup for Fall 2023 CME under the theme At the Heart of the Matter: Emergency Cardiac Care. Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) certified by the RPPEO and Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) from participating paramedic services are invited to learn the latest evidence-based approaches and practise intervention skills for cardiac emergencies.

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 Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS).

Be among the first to explore these cutting-edge updates and complete your online course in MedicLEARN! Stay at the forefront of paramedic care by equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the best possible care to your patients.

Are you passionate about evidence-based practice? Do you want to collaborate directly with physicians and clinical leaders to guide the next evolution of paramedic care? Here's your chance.

The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario (RPPEO) is excited to announce recruitment for the Clinical Practice Evidence Panel (CPEP) — a select group of paramedics who will help lead the Comprehensive Medical Directive Review (CMDR).

What Is CPEP?

CPEP is a voluntary, multidisciplinary team formed to evaluate clinical evidence and make recommendations on updating two critical medical directives: the Combative Patient Directive and Analgesia Directive (adult and pediatric). These recommendations will be submitted to the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) by December 2025.

This initiative represents more than just a review — it’s the foundation of a long-term evidence review mechanism that could influence provincial standards.

Learn more about being a CPEP member here. 

What Will You Do?

As a member of CPEP, you’ll:

• Collaborate in bi-weekly virtual meetings (approx. 3 hours)

• Review and interpret clinical evidence with fellow paramedics, physicians, and research staff

• Apply your frontline insights to ensure recommendations are grounded in operational realities

• Receive CME credit for your contributions

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for:

• Primary Care Paramedics (PCP), PCP-AIV, and Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP)

• Paramedics from urban, suburban, and rural environments

• Individuals with a strong interest in evidence-informed care

• Clinicians who are collaborative, curious, and eager to help shape practice standards

Your leadership reference is required as part of your application.

How to Apply

1. Download the Application Form here (fillable Word document).

2. Submit your completed form, leadership reference, and resume to: info@RPPEO.ca

3. Use subject line: “Clinical Practice Evidence Panel Application”

📌 Deadline: August 18, 2025

Have Questions?

Reach out to:
Charlene Vacon, EMS Specialist
Lvacon@RPPEO.ca

On October 19, 2021, the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) released an update to the memo Considerations for Paramedics Managing Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Paramedics should familiarize themselves with the memo since it contains important changes.

A new RPPEO Medical Advisory is in effect.

Medical Advisory on Bougie Use Through Suction Catheter 2025-01 provides clinical practice guidance for RPPEO-certified paramedics.

In accordance with our preoccupation for patient safety, the Medical Advisory on Bougie Use Through Suction Catheter 2025-01 presents guidance prioritizing patient safety in the use of equipment for clinical intervention.

To develop this guidance, the RPPEO reviewed the scientific literature on catheter use as an adjunct in intubation. 

You can find all Medical Advisories in effect here on the RPPEO website.

Should you have any questions, please contact quality@RPPEO.ca or MedicLINE at 1 877 587 7736.

A new RPPEO Medical Advisory is in effect.

Medical Advisory on Cardiac Arrest On-scene Resuscitation Time (2024-01) provides clinical practice guidance for RPPEO-certified paramedics.

You may find this Medical Advisory and other written RPPEO guidance in the Policies and Practices section of RPPEO.ca.

Ondansetron (Zofran) is the preferred medication over dimenHYDRINATE (Gravol) to treat nausea / vomiting in patients 65 and older. Paramedics can consult (patch) a Base Hospital Physician (BHP) if they believe an antiemetic is indicated for patients 65 and older and ondansetron is not available.

Paramedics should read Medical Advisory DimenHYDRINATE (Gravol) for Patients 65 and Older. If you have any questions, please contact quality@RPPEO.ca.

A new RPPEO Medical Advisory is in effect.

Medical Advisory on Discontinuation of Cardiac Monitoring in the ED 2023-01 provides clinical practice guidance for RPPEO-certified paramedics.

In accordance with our preoccupation for patient safety, the Medical Advisory on Discontinuation of Cardiac Monitoring in the ED 2023-01 presents guidance prioritizing patient safety in the face of scarce resources.