Self-regulation of paramedics in Ontario: your questions answered

Paige Mason and Dr. Alan Batt discuss the potential establishment of a College of Paramedics in Ontario. Alan emphasizes the need for a self-regulating body to protect the public and standardize practice. He highlights issues with the current system, such as the lack of public accountability and the 90-day deactivation rule. Alan argues that a college would enhance opportunities for paramedics, including international mobility and advanced practice roles. He also addresses concerns about cost, stating that unions could negotiate fees. The conversation also touches on the need for a unified voice among paramedics and the potential impact on the base hospital system. They reference numerous reports, presentations, articles, and websites during the conversation - all of these are linked below so you can seek out the evidence yourself to become better informed. Note that the summary document below was AI generated using otter.ai which transcribed and analyzed the full conversation. We have checked it for errors, but please let us know if there are any issues. This recording is made freely available, and can be downloaded and shared provided it is not used for commercial purposes, is linked back to this record, is not altered in any way, and is shared under the same terms.