COVID-19 resources for health professionals
To support our Fellows who are providing high quality patient care under these challenging circumstances, the Royal College has compiled evidence-based information and resources about COVID-19.
Quick links
- COVID-CPD activities eligible for MOC Program credit
- Global resources
- Pan-Canadian resources
- Regional resources
- Navigating Medical Emergencies (free eBook for front line clinicians)
- Telemedicine and virtual care guidelines (and other clinical resources for COVID-19)
- Wellness resources for health professionals
- Virtual teaching resources
- Fellows answer kids’ questions and resources
Global resources
Please note: Some information in the resources below may not be relevant for the Canadian context.
- COVID-19 Technical Guidance - Patient Management* | World Health Organization
- Considerations for Quarantine of Individuals in context of COVID-19* | World Health Organization
- Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected | World Health Organization
- Home care for patients with COVID-19 presenting with mild symptoms and management of their contacts | World Health Organization
- Online course: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) | World Health Organization
- COVID-19 Information Mobile App* | World Health Organization (Download the app to your Android or iOS device)
- Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)* | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) - Discharge criteria for confirmed COVID-19 cases* | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
- COVID-19 Situation Reports* | Johns Hopkins University
- Coronavirus Fact Sheet* | Johns Hopkins University
- Coronavirus Resource Center - Interactive Map* | Johns Hopkins University
- Blame and Discrimination attached to COVID-19* | Johns Hopkins University
- COVID-19: Training for Healthcare Workers | Standford University
Pan-Canadian resources
- COVID-19 landing page | Government of Canada
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) | Government of Canada
- Health Professionals page | Government of Canada
- Personal protective equipment against COVID-19 | Government of Canada
- Health product industry page | Government of Canada
- Diagnostic devices | Government of Canada
- Disinfectants | Government of Canada
- Coronavirus Resources* | Infection Prevention and Control Canada
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): For health professionals | Public Health Agency of Canada
- Infection prevention and control for novel coronavirus (COVID-19): Interim guidance for acute healthcare settings | Public Health Agency of Canada
- Routine practices and additional precautions for preventing the transmission of infection in healthcare settings | Public Health Agency of Canada
- Interim guidance on continuity of immunization programs during the COVID-19 pandemic | Health Canada / Santé Canada
- COVID-19 and Substance Use Toolkit* | Health Canada
- COVID-19: Recent updates on the coronavirus pandemic* | Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Corona Virus – COVID-19 Public Resources & Member Messages | Canadian Psychological Association
- Use of non-medical cloth masks or face coverings in community settings | Pan-Canadian Public Health Network
- COVID-19 Intubations* | Vancouver General Hospital
- Guidance for providers of services for people experiencing homelessness (in the context of COVID-19) | Health Canada
- Infection prevention and control for COVID-19: Interim guidance for outpatient and ambulatory care settings | Health Canada
- COVID-19 Response – Free, Online Modules | Pallium Canada
- COVID-19 Alert / Alerte COVID | Government of Canada
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Guidance Documents | Public Health Agency of Canada
- Public health management of cases and contacts associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Public Health Agency of Canada
- Testing devices for COVID-19: Overview | Health Canada
- COVID-19: A timeline of Canada's first-wave response | Canadian Medical Association Journal
- COVID-19 Rapid Evidence Reviews / Revues rapides de données probantes sur la COVID-19 | National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Regional resources
For the most comprehensive and up-to-date information, please refer to the website of your province or territory.
- Information for AHS Staff & Health Professionals* | Alberta Health Services
- Physician and Family Support Program* | Alberta Medical Association
- COVID-19 Care: Clinical Resources* | British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
- Supports for physicians feeling stress or burnout* | Doctors of BC
- COVID-19* | Doctors Manitoba
- Coronavirus - Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health | Government of New Brunswick
- COVID-19* | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) | Government of Northwest Territories
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Government of Nova Scotia
- COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) | Government of Nunavut
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 | Public Health Ontario
- Guidance for the Health Sector | Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- COVID-19 | Government of Prince Edward Island
- COVID-19 (coronavirus)† | Institut national de santé publique du Québec
- Gestion du risque pour la protection respiratoire en milieux de soins aigus† | Institut national de santé publique du Québec
- COVID-19 : CPSS Expectations of Physicians during a Pandemic* | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
- Physician Health Program* | Saskatchewan Medical Association
- Information about COVID-19 | Government of Yukon Territory
*Available in English only
†Available in French only