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2016 News & Updates


12/22/2016: New Ask MAC Questions & Answers

The Medical Council has reviewed and posted another round of questions on our Ask MAC website.

12/14/2016: ALS and BLS Patient Care Standards

We have recently posted the ALS PCS v. 4.0.1, ALS PCS v.4.1 and BLS PCS on our website.

11/25/2016: Crush Injury Webinar

Did you miss our webinar this week on Crush Injuries? No worries, we have posted it online.

11/15/2016: Upcoming Crush Injury Webinar

Please join us on November 23, 2016 for an interactive webinar on Crush Injury. Space is limited so register now!

11/09/2016: Upcoming EM Grand Rounds

Emergency Medicine is hosting a grand rounds on Corticosteroids in Pediatrics being held Nov 10th. Approved for 1 CME.

10/27/2016: CACC - Updated Pre-Arrival Instructions

We have posted a memo from SWORBHP outling the CACC updated pre-arrival instructions.

11/04/2016: Influenza Educational Review 2016/2017

We have posted the Influenza Educational Review 2016/2017 Training Bulletin released by the MOHLTC.

10/27/2016: Base Hospital Physician Patch Form

Effective Nov 1, 2016, we are introducing a new Base Hospital Physician Patch form which is now available on our website.

10/26/2016: LVADS for Paramedics Rounds

Please join us on November 23, 2016 at 1PM for a in-class rounds presentation on LVADs for Paramedics.

10/21/2016: Paramedic Practice Documents Memo

We have posted a memo from the MOHLTC regarding Paramedic Practice Documents.

10/20/2016: Tourniquet Use Webinar

Did you miss our webinar today on Tourniquet Use? No worries, we have just posted it to our website.

10/19/2016: OAPC Award Recipients 2016

We have posted a full list of SWORBHP Paramedics that were presented awards at the 2016 OAPC Awards Gala.

10/18/2016: New Tip of the Week

We have posted a new tip of the week about Changes in Airway Resistance.

10/14/2016: Procedural Cadaveric Skills Lab

Please see the flyer for more information or how to register for this event. This has been approved by SWORBHP for 1 CME.

10/13/2016: New Tip of the Week

We have posted a new tip of the week about Rhabdomyolysis.

10/10/2016: STEMI Hospital Bypass Agreement Memo

We have posted a memo from the MOHLTC regarding the STEMI Hospital Bypass Agreements.

10/07/2016: Upcoming Webinar - Tourniquet Use

Please join us on October 20, 2016 at 1PM for an interactive webinar on Tourniquet Use.

10/04/2016: New Tip of the Week

We have posted a new tip of the week about an early 12 Lead.

10/03/2016: New MEDList - Adrenal Corticosteroids

We have posted a list of the most common Adrenal Corticosteroids you will see in the prehospital setting.

09/29/2016: New Ask MAC Questions & Answers

The Medical Council has reviewed and posted another round of questions on our Ask MAC website.

09/27/2016: Pre-Hospital Programmer Analyst

We are looking to hire a Pre-Hospital Programmer Analyst. Posting closes October 3, 2016.

09/23/2016: New Tip of the Week
We have posted a new tip of the week on EtCO2 Monitoring

09/22/2016: LINKS Newsletter

SWORBHP has published the most recent edition of our LINKS Newsletter.

09/20/2016: Prehospital Awards

Congratulations to recent recipients of the Newborn Delivery Award and the Prehospital Save Award.

08/25/2016: New Tip of the Week
We have posted a new tip of the week on WTS?

08/22/2016: 2016-2017 Annual Certification

The annual certification precourse is now available! Login to the newly designed Paramedic Portal of Ontario.

07/04/2016: Portal Downtime

Paramedic Portal of Ontario will be unavailable August 13 & 14 for scheduled maintenance and upgrades.

07/04/2016: Portal Name Change

As part of Phase 2 of enhancements, the Ontario Paramedic Portal hase been renamed: Paramedic Portal of Ontario.

06/20/2016: New ASKMAC Q&A

Medical Council has reviewed a new round of questions and posted the answer to our ASKMAC Website.

06/20/2016: New Tip of the Week

We have posted a new tip of the week: Fluid Bolus

05/10/2016: LINKS Newsletter May 2016

SWORBHP has published the most recent edition of our LINKS Newsletter.

05/10/2016: New MEDList - Antihypertensives

Learn more about medications used to manage hypertension

05/06/2016: Featured LINKS

Featured article: 2015-2016 Recert Season FAQ's

04/13/2016: EDUCATION Council Paramedic Advisor

Apply to be a Paramedic Representative on the SWORBHP Quality Council. Submit your application by April 22, 2016.

04/13/2016: QUALITY Council Paramedic Advisor

Apply to be a Paramedic Representative on the SWORBHP Quality Council. Submit your application by April 22, 2016.

04/13/2016: First Responders First Website

MOH Memo RE: First Responders First Website

03/16/2016: New Tip of the Week

We have posted a new tip of the week: A scenario- SVT vs. Atrial Flutter with Rapid Ventricular Response

03/01/2016: Local Medical Director Announcement

Please welcome Dr.Matt Davis as Interim Local Medical Director for the Central SWORBHP Services.

03/01/2016: New Tip of the Week

We have posted a new tip of the week: A Quick Case - Cardiac Ischemia

02/25/2016: Featured LINKS

Featured article: A Good-bye Message From Dr.Mike Peddle

02/11/2016: New Tip of the Week

We have posted a new tip of the week about: Taking Experienced Providers to the Next Level.

02/09/2016: Upcoming Webinar

Join us on Feb 22 for a webinar on Lasix & Sodium Bicarb. Register

01/29/2016: New Tip of the Week

We have posted a new tip of the week about: ECG Strips

01/28/2016: Research & Publications

Have a look at our Research and Publications page for the most up to date 2015 posts.

01/25/2016: New MEDList - Statins

We have posted the most common statins you'll see in the prehospital setting.

01/21/2016: Initiation of ALS PCS

Memorandum RE: Initation of ALS PCS and Equipment Standards Update.

01/18/2016: Continuous Chest Compressions

Memorandum RE: Paramedic Service Chiefs, First Nations and Ornge RE: Continuous Chest Compressions (CCC) .

01/13/2016: Paramedic Recognition Awards

The most recent recipients of the Prehospital Newborn Delivery, Prehospital Saves,Commendation Award, and Award of Excellence have been posted.

01/06/2016: New Tip of the Week

We have posted a new tip of the week about: Account Settings