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.

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.

Following the identification of patient safety incidents regarding use of IV EPINEPHrine for anaphylaxis across the region, Dr. Richard Dionne, Regional Medical Director, has issued an important Medical Advisory for paramedics. This Medical Advisory identifies the patient safety risks associated with using the IV route in administration of EPINEPHrine for anyone who is profusing.

Paramedics should read Medical Advisory 2022-02. If you have any questions, please contact quality@RPPEO.ca.

We are happy to reintroduce to you an online tool, called MedicASK, where you can submit clinical questions. All questions will be reviewed and answered by one of your Medical Directors. Our goal is to answer your question directly within two weeks if you choose to leave your name and email address to follow up. Selected Q&As will be posted on this website for all to view. They will be categorized by topic as well as a tool bar to search by key words. Currently you will find posted our most recent Q&As.

To access MedicASK simply click on the icon below.  No login is required.