Medical Directives
ALC PCS 5.1
The purpose of the Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS) is to guide the specifics of patient care that are to be undertaken consistent with the scope of practice of the three occupational levels of paramedics.
Patient Care and Transportation Standard Version 2.3 - DOWNLOAD
ALS 5.1 Companion Document
This companion document should be used as a reference tool to further understand the applicability of the Medical Directives as per the ALS PCS.
Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS) Version 5 Update — Impact on Clinical Practice and Educational Summary
ALS PCS, v.5, communication memo will focus on the impact of clinical practice on
patient care within the ALS PCS, v.5 utilized by Ontario paramedics. It is the responsibility
of the paramedic to ensure they have reviewed all directives in their entirety
Patient Care Model Standards
BLS PCS 3.4
The BLS Patient Care Standards are the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care expectations with respect to how paramedics will interact with their patients.
Palliative Care Medical Directives
The Palliative Care Medical Directives provide the standards of paramedic care for patients receiving palliative care who are attended by emergency paramedics participating in the Ministy of Health's special project, Paramedics Providing Palliative Care.
ALC PCS Handbooks
Due to the frequency of updates to the ALS PLS Medical Directives the pocket books are no longer available and have been replaced by the web app available on this page.
Ontario Paramedic Clinical Guide
