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UPDATE to June 22, 2023, Memorandum “2023 SRBH Annual Certification Education (formerly Mandatory CME)”

Due to a technical issue on the Paramedic Portal of Ontario (PPO), several ACE sessions scheduled for Toronto Paramedic Services Headquarters were not displayed. The issue has since been resolved, and all sessions are now visible on the PPO. ACE sessions can be cancelled and rebooked on the PPO via the link below for anyone wishing to attend one of the added sessions.

Key Points for ACE Session 

  • In-person sessions are scheduled from August 23, 2023, to December 8, 2023.
  • Sessions will be offered at 2 locations, depending on the date chosen:
    • SRBH classroom, 77 Browns Line, Etobicoke, ON
    • Toronto Paramedic Services classroom, 4330 Dufferin St, North York, ON
  • ACE will run from 08:00 to 16:00.

Paramedics can sign up for their preferred ACE date by logging into the Ontario Paramedic Portal and selecting “SRBH 2023 Annual Certification Education In-Class” in the transcripts section, or by clicking the following link:

https://paramedicportalontario.ca/report/mygrades/index.php.

As a reminder, all Paramedics must sign up no later than July 23, 2023. A clerical error in the associated memorandum from Base Hospital titled “2023 SRBH Annual Certification Education (previously Mandatory CME)” incorrectly indicated a deadline of July 15, 2023.

Any questions can be directed to CME@toronto.ca.

Sincerely,

(Original signed by)
April Hugh

 

2023 SRBH Annual Certification Education (formerly Mandatory CME)

The 2023 Sunnybrook Regional Base Hospital (SRBH) Annual Certification Education (ACE) will be an eight (8) hour in-person session. Paramedics are required to complete the Annual Certification Education on a scheduled day off.

Key Points

  • In-person sessions are scheduled from August 23, 2023 to December 8, 2023.
  • Sessions will be offered at 2 locations, depending on the date chosen:
    • SRBH classroom, 77 Browns Line, Etobicoke, ON
    • Toronto Paramedic Services classroom, 4330 Dufferin St, North York, ON
  • ACE will run from 08:00 to 16:00.
  • Paramedics can sign up for their preferred ACE date by logging into the Ontario Paramedic Portal and selecting “SRBH 2023 Annual Certification Education In-Class” in the transcripts section, or by clicking the following link:

https://paramedicportalontario.ca/report/mygrades/index.php.

All Paramedics must sign up no later than July 23, 2023. Please review the attached Base Hospital memorandum carefully for details regarding in-class sessions.

Compensation

  • Full-time Paramedics will be compensated with 8 hours of overtime pay or lieu time earned.
  • Part-time Paramedics will be compensated with 8 hours at the applicable rate. The “applicable rate” is either straight time or time-and-one-half depending on the total hours worked within the six-week cycle. For hours in excess of 240 hours within the six-week cycle, the applicable rate will be time-and-one-half.

Late Arrival / Sick

 Please ensure you give yourself time to arrive at your scheduled location. As per SRBH policy, paramedics over 30 minutes late will not be able to attend and must reschedule. If you are sick on your scheduled day, please book off with an operations superintendent and rebook your ACE as soon as possible through the Paramedic Portal.

Accommodations

 The Division will comply with its human rights obligations to accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation. To begin the accommodation process, a formal accommodation request is required and must be submitted using the Request/Document Accommodation Plans Form and in accordance with the Accommodation Policy. Requests for accommodation must be sent to CME@toronto.ca

 Paramedics who are currently administratively deactivated by the Base Hospital should not register for this ACE. This content will be incorporated into return-to-practice education. Questions regarding Paramedic status with the Base Hospital may be directed to Eunice Lubbe via email (eunice.lubbe@sunnybrook.ca).

Any other questions can be directed to CME@toronto.ca.

Sincerely,
(Original signed by)
April Hugh

ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

All eligible Primary Care AND Level II Paramedics may apply to the following Advanced Care Paramedic Training Opportunity.

Selection Process:

All candidates will be required to write a selection exam. Candidates who are successful on the written exam will then be ranked based on seniority (senior qualified) to determine their eligibility to enter the course. There are twelve (12) training positions available.

The didactic component of the course will tentatively start on October 10, 2023 with a tentative graduation date of June 11, 2024. 

NOTE:

Successful candidates will not be authorized to take vacation or leaves of absence during any portion of the pre-course, didactic, clinical, preceptorship, or certification components of the course. Failure to meet program attendance requirements may result in removal of the student from the program as per educational program policy.

Successful candidates will be required to complete on-line pre-course modules prior to the start of the program.  In addition, successful candidates will be required to attend a three-day pre-course program scheduled during September 2023, dates to be announced.

During the program your schedule will be changed. Training may be postponed or cancelled based on operational demand. Training will be provided by Toronto Paramedic Services.

Graduates of the program will be required to write the Provincial Ministry Certification Exam tentatively on July 17, 2024 prior to Base Hospital Certification.

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Eligibility:

  1. You must hold current certification as a Primary Care or Level II paramedic under Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine (Base Hospital) and be in good standing.
  2. You must have a minimum of three (3) years paramedic experience, with at least two (2) years at Toronto Paramedic Services at time of selection exam.
  3. You must currently be in good standing with your Commander at your current level of practice. Commanders will use the following criteria to determine good standing:
  • No greater than a Step 1 Attendance Management Letter currently on file;
  • Must have no more than four (4) late occurrences on file within one (1)year from the date of the evaluation request;
  • Must have no significant disciplinary record currently on file [one (1) day suspension or greater]; and
  • Must have no more than four (4) “Paramedic Attitude” complaints on file within one year from the date of the evaluation request.
  1. If you are on WSIB/light duties, you must supply a physician’s note stating that you will be fit for duty (without any restrictions) prior to the start of the course and that you are medically capable of performing all manual and technical skills in the didactic lab sessions.

Written Exam:

Interactive modules are available online that may assist you in preparation for the selection exam. They can be found on the Education Portal: www.temseducation.com

Once you have logged into the portal, you can self-register in the “ACP Study Material” under the heading “Self-Enrollment Courses”.

A maximum of 30 participants will be allowed per exam location / date. If accommodations are required please email acp@toronto.ca. All accommodations are subject to approval from the Commander of Education. Subject to availability, please choose from the following exam dates (Note: exam is to be written off-duty):

  • Monday July 17, 2023 @ 1600-1800
  • Wednesday July 19, 2023 @ 1300-1500
  • Friday July 21, 2023 @ 1100-1300
  • Wednesday July 26, 2023 @ 1100-1300
  • Thursday July 27, 2023 @ 1100-1300
  • Thursday July 27, 2023 @ 1700-1900

How to apply for this training opportunity:

Refer to checkmarket for more information and to apply online using the following link: https://chkmkt.com/acpopportunity

You are required to select three (3) preferences for the written assessment. Please contact the Staff Support Centre by phone (416-338-2700) or email (ssc@toronto.ca) for guidance if you are feeling unwell.

 If you are unable to attend your assessment, contact ACP@toronto.ca.

All interested candidates must submit their intent to apply via the survey above by 23:59 hours on Thursday, July 6, 2023. You will be notified of your exam date after the application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you have any questions relating to this Training Opportunity, please contact:

A.J. Grass at 437-335-5194 or Ryan Strum 437-244-6741 or Ben Wadowski 416-392-1490 or by email at ACP@toronto.ca

 

2023 Paramedic In-Service Training

Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS) is returning to in-person learning for the 2023 In-Service Training. Sessions will be available as either an eight (8) hour overtime shift, or four (4) hours on-duty, with a follow-up session to be scheduled on-duty at a later date. Sessions are currently scheduled from March 27, 2023 through to August 11, 2023.

Overtime

Paramedics who choose to attend on overtime will self-select a session. Sessions are planned at 01 Station (1300 Wilson Ave.) beginning at 07:00. Overtime sessions must not start or finish within eight (8) hours of any other shift.

On-Duty        

Paramedics who choose to attend on a regularly scheduled shift will be scheduled by TPS at 01 Station, 07:00-19:00. Following completion of in-service training, Paramedics will be deployed into Operations from 01 Station for the balance of their shift. Follow-up sessions will be scheduled on-duty at a later date to complete the remaining content.

Modified Duty
Paramedics currently assigned to modified duties should click the link below and select the modified duties option. Paramedics on modified duties will be contacted to schedule a date.

Action Required

All Paramedics must choose their preferred in-service training option by clicking the link below and following the instructions provided.

https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/TPS2023inservice

All Paramedics must sign up no later than April 30, 2023.

Overtime Compensation:

  • Full-time Paramedics who choose to attend 2023 in-service training on overtime will be compensated with eight (8) hours of overtime pay or lieu time earned.
  • Part-time Paramedics who choose to attend 2023 in-service training on overtime will be compensated with eight (8) hours at the applicable rate. The “applicable rate” is either straight time or time-and-one-half depending on the total hours worked within the six-week cycle. For hours in excess of 240 hours within the six-week cycle, the applicable rate will be time-and-one-half.

Training topics include:

  • Service updates
  • De-escalation
  • Paramedic skills
  • Ministry of Health Public Safety Radio Network
  • Cyber Security Awareness Refresher
  • Respirator fit-testing; bring your issued North 7700 APR

Questions should be directed to CME@toronto.ca.

Sincerely,
(Original signed by)
April Hugh

Summer 2023 Advanced Care Paramedic
Training Opportunity

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Summer 2023 Advanced Care Paramedic Training Opportunity

Advanced Care Paramedic Training Opportunity

All eligible Primary Care and Level II Paramedics may apply to the following Advanced Care Paramedic Training Opportunity.

Selection Process:

All candidates will be required to write a selection exam. Candidates who are successful on the written exam will then be ranked based on seniority (senior qualified) to determine their eligibility to enter the course. There are twelve (12) training positions available. The didactic component of the course will tentatively start on June 5, 2023 with a tentative graduation date of January 29, 2024.  

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Note:

Successful candidates will not be authorized to take vacation or leaves of absence during any portion of the pre-course, didactic, clinical, preceptorship, or certification components of the course. Failure to meet program attendance requirements may result in removal of the student from the program as per educational program policy.

Successful candidates will be required to complete on-line pre-course modules prior to the start of the program. In addition, successful candidates will be required to attend a three-day pre-course program scheduled during May 2023, dates to be announced.

During the program your schedule will be changed. Training may be postponed or cancelled based on operational demand. Training will be provided by Toronto Paramedic Services.

Graduates of the program will be required to write the Provincial Ministry Certification Exam, tentatively scheduled on January 17, 2024, prior to Base Hospital Certification.

Eligibility:

  1. You must hold current certification as a Primary Care or Level II Paramedic under Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine (Base Hospital) and be in good standing.
  2. You must have a minimum of three (3) years paramedic experience, with at least two (2) years at Toronto Paramedic Services at time of selection exam.
  3. You must currently be in good standing with your Commander at your current level of practice. Commanders will use the following criteria to determine good standing:
  • No greater than a Step 1 Attendance Management Letter currently on file;
  • Must have no more than four (4) late occurrences on file within one (1) year from the date of the evaluation request;
  • Must have no significant disciplinary record currently on file [one (1) day suspension or greater]; and
  • Must have no more than four (4) “Paramedic Attitude” complaints on file within one year from the date of the evaluation request.
  1. If you are on WSIB/modified duties, you must supply a physician’s note stating that you will be fit for duty (without any restrictions) prior to the start of the course and that you are medically capable of performing all manual and technical skills in the didactic lab sessions.

Written Exam:

Interactive modules, available at www.temseducation.com, may assist you in preparation for the selection exam. Once logged into the portal, you can self-register in the “ACP Study Material” course under the heading “Self-Enrollment Courses”.

A maximum of thirty (30) participants will be allowed per exam date. If accommodations are required please email acp@toronto.ca. All accommodations are subject to approval from the Commander of Education.

All exams must be written off-duty.

Subject to availability, please choose from the following exam dates:

  • Monday April 3, 2023            1600-1800       895 Eastern Ave.
  • Thursday April 6, 2023         1700-1900       4330 Dufferin St.
  • Tuesday April 11, 2023         1700-1900       895 Eastern Ave.
  • Wednesday April 12, 2023   1900-2100       895 Eastern Ave.
  • Friday April 14, 2023             1600-1800       895 Eastern Ave.
  • Friday April 14, 2023             1900-2100       4330 Dufferin St. 

Application & Information:

 To apply for this opportunity, or to learn more, please visit https://chkmkt.com/acpopportunity or scan the QR code below:

  • You are required to select three (3) preferences for the written assessment.
  • You must complete and pass the pre-shift screening prior to entering the assessment.
  • Masking is recommended.
  • Contact the Staff Support Centre by phone (416-338-2700) or email ssc@toronto.ca for guidance if you are feeling unwell.
  • If you are unable to attend your assessment you must contact acp@toronto.ca prior to your scheduled exam.

Candidates must submit their application via the link above by 23:59 hours on Friday, March 31, 2023.

You will be notified of your exam date after the application deadline.

Late applications will not be accepted.

If you have any questions relating to this Training Opportunity, please contact:

A.J. Grass                  437-335-5194

Ben Wadowski            416-392-1490

Ryan Strum                 437-244-6741

Email                           acp@toronto.ca