About QRS
Celebrating over 30 years of excellence in healthcare education across Canada, QRS Educational Services is dedicated to providing specialized, adult-learning workshops and certification courses for healthcare professionals. Since our inception in 1993, we have been committed to delivering quality programs to a wide variety of healthcare providers and students. Whether through our OnDemand courses or accessible training venues, we strive to empower healthcare professionals nationwide.
Our commitment to excellence and our mission remains steadfast: to extend these courses to our clients, irrespective of their location - whether remote, rural, private, or urban.
Our Leadership Team
President - Darlene Hutton
With more than three decades of expertise in critical care nursing, research, education and management, Darlene Hutton, RN, BScN, MSN, has been instrumental in improving patient outcomes. Progressing from her origins as a bedside nurse in CCU to her leadership roles, including Research Manager for clinical trials and the establishment of QRS Educational Services, Darlene has been a driving force in healthcare through research and education.Published Works:
- A call for standardized national guidelines on QT/QTc monitoring in Canada, The Canadian Journal of Critical Care Nursing, 2021.
- QRS Educational Services Presents: The Heart of the Matter: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Edition.
- Emergency Preparedness in the O.R. - Sinus Bradycardia and Tachycardia, American College of Plastic Surgical Nursing, 2012.
- Emergency Preparedness in the O.R. - Acute Coronary Syndrome and Rapid ECG Assessment, American College of Plastic Surgical Nursing, 2011.
- The Importance of QT Interval Measurement, Journal of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2008.
- A Novel Systematic Approach to ECG Interpretation, Journal of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2005.
Vice President - Sevi Cesta
With over 25 years of experience in critical care nursing, Sevi Cesta, BScN, RN, CNCC(C), MN, has held various roles including bedside nurse, educator, and manager. As the Liaison Coordinator for all Heart and Stroke Resuscitation courses, she continues to drive excellence in resuscitation training.
Administrator - Diana Curphey has been an integral part of the QRS team since 2008, offering leadership and administrative expertise. She is dedicated to assisting clients with registration and inquiries.
Our Partners
QRS Educational Services has proudly served a multitude of organizations across Canada, including but not limited to:
- Government of Canada: Health Canada
- Canadian Armed Forces: Kingston, Borden
- Kingston General Hospital
- Pembroke General Hospital
- Woodstock General Hospital
- Mt. Sinai Hospital
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- University of Western Ontario
- North Shore Health Network
- Stratford General Hospital
- Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Get in Touch
For inquiries, registration, or more information about our programs, contact us today.
