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2012 News & Updates

December 18, 2012: Continuing Education Deadline

This is a reminder that all Continuing Education (CE) requests and documentation must be submitted in the Paramedic Registry by January 15, 2012. Click here to view the full memo.

November 26, 2012: New Paramedic Recognition Award

We are please to announce our new Medical Director's Commendation Award. Paramedics will be recognized for delivering exceptional care to a patient(s) in the prehospital setting. Click here for more information.

November 22, 2012: New Q&A on Ask MAC Website

The Medical Council has reviewed another round of questions for our Ask MAC website. Click here to view the new questions and answers.

November 19, 2012: Live Online Chat Log

Did you miss our online chat on Wed Nov 7? No worries, we have posted the chat log on our Online Training Website. Visit our online training website and click on "Online Chat Room "

November 5 , 2012: Recerts - Live Online Chat

Please join us for a one-hour interactive live online chat on Wed November 7, 2012. Take this opportunity to ask questions, get answers, and prepare for your upcoming recert. Click here for more information.

November 5 , 2012: LINKS Newsletter - October 2012

Check out the October edition of the LINKS Newsletter. We hope you find this publication informative. Click here to view the newsletter online.

October 22, 2012: Live Online Chat Log

Did you miss our online chat on Thu October 18? No worries, we have posted the chat log on our Online Training Website. Visit our online training website and click on "Live Online Chat".

October 18, 2012 : Upcoming Paramedic Rounds

Please join us on Wed October 31, 2012 for a paramedic webinar on Glucose, Glucagon, and Goblins. Click here to view the flyer.

October 11, 2012: New Q&A on Ask MAC Website

The Medical Council has reviewed another round of questions for our Ask MAC website. Click here to view the new questions and answers.

September 17, 2012 - SWORBHP Staff Updates

We have implemented some staffing changes over the past few months and we are pleased to announce the recent appointments. Click here to read the memo.

September 14, 2012 - Online SOARS Report

SOARs reports are available via online training website, all questions or concerns related to SOARs data should be directed to adeel.ahmed@lhsc.on.ca. Please include your name, service operator and a description of your concern as part of the correspondence.

September 14, 2012 - iPhone App Beta Testers Needed

The iPhone App is almost ready for release to paramedics. Before releasing, we would like to conduct a Beta testing to ensure the application is working smoothly for the user. Update: iPhone testers no longer required. Thanks for everyone's interest.

September 14, 2012 - New Self Reporting Email

The self-report email is now available to SWORBHP paramedics.  You can use the email to report any protocol variances, documentation omissions or any other concerns relating to patient care. Click here for more information.

September 13, 2012: Recerts - Live Online Chat

Please join us for a one-hour interactive live online chat on Friday Sept 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Take this opportunity to ask questions, get answers, and prepare for your upcoming recert. Click here for more information.

September 4, 2012: New Q&A on Ask MAC Website

The Medical Council has reviewed another round of questions for our Ask MAC website. Click here to view the new questions and answers.

August 22 , 2012: New Q&A on Ask MAC Website

The Medical Council has reviewed another round of questions for our Ask MAC website. Click here to view the new questions and answers.

August 13, 2012: LINKS Newsletter - July 2012

Check out the July edition of the LINKS Newsletter. We hope you find this publication informative. Click here to view the newsletter online.

July 11, 2012 : Regional Paramedic Educator Posting

We are seeking applications for a Regional Paramedic Educator to join our team here at SWORBHP. Posting deadline is July 18, 2012. Please click here to view the online posting. Further details are available on the Human Resources website.

June 19, 2012 : Upcoming Paramedic Rounds

Please join us on Friday June 29, 2012 for a paramedic webinar on Fit, Faint or Fatal? Click here to view the flyer.

June 13, 2012 - NEW SWORBHP Smartphone Apps!

We are proud to announce the official launch of our two new smartphone applications for Blacberry and Android. The apps are free to download from our website. Click here to download from your smartphone.

June 12, 2012 - New Q&A on Ask MAC Website

The Medical Council has reviewed another round of questions for our Ask MAC website. Click here to view the new questions and answers.

June 4, 2012 : Upcoming Paramedic Rounds

Please join us on Friday June 15, 2012 for a live paramedic rounds and webinar on Cricothyrotomy - A Review.Click here for more information

May 30, 2012: 'Like Us' on Facebook

SWORBHP in now on Facebook! Like our page to stay up to date with any news and updates regarding your Base Hospital Program. Click here to visit our Facebook page.

May 25, 2012: New Q&A on Ask MAC Website

The Medical Council has reviewed another round of questions for our Ask MAC website. Click here to view the new questions and answers.

May 18, 2012 - New Q&A Posted to Ask MAC Website

The Medical Council has reviewed another round of questions for our Ask MAC website. Click here to view the new questions and answers

May 16, 2012: LINKS Newsletter - April 2012

Check out the April edition of the LINKS Newsletter. We hope you find this publication informative. Click here to view the newsletter online.

April 24, 2012: NEW Q&A Posted to Ask MAC Website

The Medical Council has reviewed another round of questions for our Ask MAC website. Click here to view the new questions and answers.

April 20 , 2012 : Upcoming Paramedic Webinar

Please join us on Monday April 30, 2012 for an online paramedic webinar on CBRNe Response at LHSC - Lessons Learned from the Israeli Approach. Click here for more information

March 30, 2012 - New Paramedic Protocol Books Update

We wanted to provide everyone with an update regarding the new paramedic protocol books. Click here to view the update.

March 13, 2012 - New Q&A Posted to Ask MAC Website

The Medical Council has reviewed another round of questions for our Ask MAC website. Click here to view the new question and answers.

March 1, 2012 - Excited Delirium Training Bulletin

The MOHTLC has released a training bulletin on Excited Delirium, Issue #112. We have made it available electronically on our website. Click here to view the training bulletin

February 23, 2012 : Upcoming Paramedic Webinar

Please join us on Tuesday February 28, 2012 for an online paramedic webinar on Pills That Can Kill. Click here for more information

January 30 , 2012: LINKS Newsletter - January 2012

Check out the January edition of the LINKS Newsletter. We hope you find this publication informative. Click here to view the newsletter online.

January 18, 2012 : Upcoming Paramedic Webinar

Please join us on Friday January 27, 2012 for an online paramedic webinar on Delegation: Big Brother or Best Friend? Click here for more information.

January 13, 2012 - New On-line Paramedic Round Review Form

Paramedics are eligible to receive CE points for reviewing our paramedic rounds and webinars. We have created an on-line form to complete when submitting a rounds review for approval. Click here for more information.

January 13, 2012 - New Ask MAC Web Page!

We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for paramedics to anonymously "Ask Medical Council" questions related to the medical directives, discuss a challenging or unique call, or present any other relevant topics for discussion. Click here for more information