Paramedics

Course Available: Empowering Patient Centered Care

How prepared do you feel to care for children and youth who have experienced abuse or assault?

  • 1 in 10 Canadians (7.8%) over 15 report at least one instance of sexual abuse before age 15 (Stats Can)

  • Up to 88% of people being trafficked access health care (Polaris Project) - many don’t disclose they are being trafficked

  • Highest rates of intimate partner violence occur between age 12-24 (Stats Can)

  • Young people aged 15-24 years have the highest rate of sexual assault (Gov’t of Canada)

Self Paced Module: 2 hours

Interactive Workshop: 2 hours

CME Credits: 4

Cost: $150 Students: $100

Critical Levels Podcast Episode:

Trauma Informed Care for Children and Youth

Empowering Patient Centered Care for Paramedics

This course has two components: a self paced online module (estimated time 2hrs), providing definitions and context to prepare for a 2 hour virtual interactive workshop where participants will integrate this theoretical knowledge into case discussions.

This learning opportunity was created for Eastern Ontario Paramedics and students* to increase capacity to recognize and respond to sexual abuse/assault & trafficking in children and youth using trauma informed frameworks.

Participants will also be provided with a resource list for further reading and reference.

*Paramedics from other regions are welcome, however you may need to look up relevant local legislation and practice standards. Student rate applies to PCP students only and must be booked using the student rate link above.

For any booking issues or if you do not immediately receive the link to the course landing page upon purchase please reach out to maritasmith.s.h.e@gmail.com.

Not a paramedic? Contact Marita to discuss creating a custom workshop for your team.

You can request your name be submitted directly for your CME credits, or use the information below to submit your CME request form (Ontario).

What is the clinical value of this elective CME?

This workshop will provide key information & application of trauma and violence informed frameworks to improve provision of quality evidence informed care in context of sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and sex trafficking. The course material also covers physical and mental health impacts of sexual violence in children and youth to increase paramedics capacity to provide holistic, evidence informed assessments and care for patients affected by sexual violence.

What new knowledge will you gain?

Content will include information about prevalence & demographics of various types of sexual violence in children and youth as well as recognition of risk factors for trafficking and other forms of abuse in the pediatric population and beyond. It will offer interactive case reviews to develop knowledge and application of trauma and violence informed care for patients affected by sexual violence. Content will include health and psychosocial impacts of sexual violence, navigation of CAS reporting, assessment of injuries including strangulation, and relevant available supports within the province.

Scheduling Policies

Pre-workshop details

You will receive a reminder email with the zoom link one day before the workshop. You will need access to zoom, preferably with a camera. Please come ready to talk through scenarios together and with any questions you may have.

Cancellation Policies

If you need to reschedule a workshop after booking simply send an email to request a new workshop date. You will maintain your access to the online module.

Payment Policies

Secure payments are made through PayPal. You can also request an invoice for payment via corporate credit card or pay by e-transfer; please send an email specifying your preferred method of payment and we will accommodate. Please note that additional invoice fees may apply.