Palliative care webinars for paramedics
Paramedics play an incredibly important role in providing a palliative approach to care in the community.
This community of practice from the Palliative Care ECHO Project brought together community and frontline paramedics and Emergency Medical Service professionals from across Canada who shared an interest in integrating a palliative care approach for patients and their families.
From October 2022 to July 2024, participants engaged with peers and an interprofessional panel of experts to discuss real-world cases and practical approaches to palliative care in paramedicine.
These recorded sessions remain a valuable resource for ongoing learning and reflection.
Series 1 recordings
This series, which ran from October 2022 to March 2023, focused on practical strategies for integrating a palliative approach into paramedic practice. Discussions centered on collaboration across local health systems, supporting care in the community, and shifting from an emergency response mindset to one grounded in patient and family needs.
Introductory session
Session was held on October 7, 2022.
Collaboration and communication with local teams
Session was held on October 7, 2022.
When is it okay to leave? Setting of care choices, patient and family education
Session was held on December 2, 2022.
Switching to a palliative care mindset: Not just saving lives but changing lives
Session was held on January 6, 2023.
How to distinguish delirium from other conditions
Session was held on February 3, 2023.
Feeling empowered in the grey zone
Session was held on March 23, 2023.
Series 2 recordings
Building on the foundation of the first series, this second series, which ran from November 2023 to July 2024, focused on deepening clinical knowledge and addressing complex situations paramedics face in the field. Topics included communication, care for diverse populations, system navigation, and self-care strategies for sustainable practice.
Self-Care
Session was held on November 14, 2023.
Serious Illness Conversations
Session was held on January 16, 2024.
Alternate destination in paramedicine; redirection to institutions other than a hospital
Session was held on March 12, 2024.
Addressing management of neurodiverse populations
Session was held on May 14, 2024.
Pain and Symptom Management
Session was held on August 23, 2024.
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