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Last modified: Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 1:30 PM
Welcome,Health Professionals
Ontario Community Paramedicine
Ontario Community Paramedicine is a patient-centred model of care that extends the expertise of paramedics beyond emergency response to support proactive, community-based healthcare delivery. Working in collaboration with primary care providers, hospitals, home and community care organizations, and other health system partners, community paramedics provide in-home assessment, chronic disease monitoring, health promotion, post-discharge follow-up, and care coordination for individuals with complex health needs.
The model aims to improve access to care, enhance patient outcomes, support aging in place, and reduce avoidable emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and 911 utilization across Ontario.
Objectives of Community Paramedicine
Person‑Centred Access
Improve access to person-centred care.
Healthy Independence
Support individuals to remain healthy and independent at home.
Chronic Care Excellence
Enhance chronic disease management and preventive care.
Avoidable Use Reduction
Reduce avoidable emergency department visits and hospital admissions.
Transition Support
Strengthen care transitions and system navigation.
Patient Outcomes
Improve patient outcomes, experience, and quality of life.
Integrated Partnerships
Support integrated care through collaboration with healthcare and community partners.
Core Services
Community Paramedicine delivers person-centred care in collaboration with healthcare and community partners to improve access, support independence, and enhance health outcomes. Core services generally fall within four key areas:
Prevention
Supporting individuals to maintain their health and well-being through health assessments, chronic disease monitoring, wellness checks, health education, and early intervention.
Community Support
Connecting patients with healthcare, social, and community resources while providing ongoing monitoring and support for those with complex or evolving care needs.
Hospital Avoidance
Providing proactive assessment, treatment, and care coordination in the home and community to help prevent avoidable emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and 9-1-1 utilization.
Care Transistions
Supporting safe transitions between healthcare settings through post-discharge follow-up, medication review, care coordination, and navigation of community-based services.
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Community Paramedicine programs across Ontario use evidence-informed Clinical Practice Guidelines to support consistent, safe, and high-quality patient care. These guidelines assist community paramedics in clinical assessment, treatment, monitoring, and referral processes while promoting integration with primary care, home and community care, specialist services, and Ontario Health Teams. By supporting standardized care delivery and collaborative decision-making, Clinical Practice Guidelines help improve patient outcomes and strengthen access to care within the community.
Service availability and scope may vary by local program
Current clinical pathways and practice guidelines support care in areas including:
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetes Management
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Fever and Pain Management
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Wound Care
- Cellulitis
- Catheter Care
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Influenza Testing and Treatment
- Intravenous (IV) Fluid Therapy
- Constipation Management
- Point-of-Care Blood Testing
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound
- Tetanus Vaccination
Resources Guide
Practical information for patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners.
Patient Brochure
An introduction to community paramedicine services for patients and families.
Models of Care
Explore common approaches to community-based assessment, monitoring, and coordinated care.
CP Fact Sheet
A concise overview of community paramedicine, its role, and its benefits.