The Australasian College of Paramedicine

Join us as we shed light on the critical issue of ‘placement poverty’ faced by paramedic students. These mandatory clinical placements, lasting up to 18 weeks, often take place far from home. As students grapple with accommodation costs, job commitments, and family responsibilities, financial strain becomes overwhelming. We’ll hear personal experiences, discuss disparities in support, and explore...

The first Talking Research webinar of 2024 delved into the art of securing grant funding to support your paramedicine research endeavours. Presented by speakers from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Sweden, this session provides valuable insights into navigating the grant writing journey. Gain expert advice on selecting the right grants, overcoming setbacks, exploring various grant options, an...

The paramedic practitioner role is arguably one of the hottest topics within our profession. With a focus on Victoria, in this episode of Advocacy in Conversation, College CEO John Bruning speaks with Dr David Anderson, Medical Director of Ambulance Victoria, Dr Brendan Shannon, Head of Postgraduate Programs in the Department of Paramedicine at Monash University, and Alecka Miles, course coordinat...

About this episode: In this episode of The Debrief we have Tara McAndrew interviewing  Aidan Baron. Aidan is an advocate and has a passion for improving the care of marginalised patient populations, making it the topic of discussion for this episode. About Aidan Baron Aidan is a paramedic researcher, educator, and now junior doctor working in Sydney. He has a passion for the place where science me...

About this series: The Debrief is excited to introduce our guest-host, Tara McAndrew to help us shine a spotlight on an essential topic that lies at the heart of our profession: the significance of preceptorship and support for new graduates. As paramedics, we understand that the transition from classroom learning to real-life emergency response can be a daunting journey.  That's why Tara – a...

About this series: The Debrief is excited to introduce our guest-host, Tara McAndrew to help us shine a spotlight on an essential topic that lies at the heart of our profession: the significance of preceptorship and support for new graduates. As paramedics, we understand that the transition from classroom learning to real-life emergency response can be a daunting journey.  That's why Tara – a...

John Bruning CEO sits down with Catherine Maloney, CEO of SARRAH, and Karen Booth, President of APNA and member of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce, to discuss healthcare models, workforce capabilities, and funding arrangements required to reform Australian healthcare. In this episode, the panel talks openly about the Taskforce objectives and recommendations, funding barriers and enablers for...

About this episode: The Debrief is excited to introduce our guest-host, Tara McAndrew to help us shine a spotlight on an essential topic that lies at the heart of our profession: the significance of preceptorship and support for new graduates. As paramedics, we understand that the transition from classroom learning to real-life emergency response can be a daunting journey.  That's why Tara –...

In this episode of Advocacy in Conversation , John Bruning, CEO, and Dr Walter Tavares, Department of Health and Society and Director of the Paramedicine Collaborative at the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto and Scientist, sit down for part two of ‘Framing the Framework’. This is an inspiring and insightful conversation in which John and Walter explore the develop...

In this podcast, John Bruning, CEO, along with guests, Dr Brendan Shannon, Head of Paramedicine Postgraduate Programs at Monash University, and Alisha McFarlane, Member Engagement Manager, discuss a professional career framework for paramedicine. Through an Australasian lens, this conversation explores the importance a framework has on education, the opportunities it presents for professional grow...

Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference 2023 This episode explores some of the insights and event highlights leading up to the highly anticipated and fast approaching ACP International Conference 2023. Conference theme: Lead - Evolve - Impact Join us for the peak paramedicine event on the Australasian calendar, designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.   Date: 13-15...

For this episode, John Bruning CEO and Professor Faye McMillan AM, Deputy Rural Health Commissioner, discuss the creation, collaboration and impact of the recently released Ngayubah Gadan (Coming Together) Consensus Statement. This significant Statement highlights the importance of healthcare codesign with communities and how paramedicine can play a crucial role in rural and remote multidisciplina...

2: Paramedics in Critical Care This episode of Advocacy in Conversation was recorded live at the Critical Care Summit 2023 with College CEO John Bruning joined by special guests Michelle Murphy ASM, Dr David Anderson, and Adjunct Associate Professor Gayle Christie. The panel discussed the impact of policy and legislation on paramedic scope of practice, while also sharing insight and perspective on...

About this episode: Implicit bias. Prejudice. Implicit attitude. Synonyms of the same theory – essentially: an attitude or a perceptive of someone [particularly a patient] of which we are not consciously aware. The brain has a natural tendency to sift, sort and categorise information about the world around us which is an innate formation of implicit bias. It is normal. But how does it affect the w...

About this episode: Dan O'Brien leads a panel of remote and austere prehospital care specialists from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to discuss their experiences working in remote and austere settings. Dan is joined by Danielle Little, Sunny Whitfield, Kerryn Wratt and Nicole Foster, whose collective expertise covers prehospital care in offshore, expedition, film and wilderness medicine,...

1: The role of College advocacy In the first episode of our new Advocacy in Conversation podcast series, College CEO John Bruning talks with our Chair Ryan Lovett and Advocacy and Government Relations Lead Michelle Murphy ASM about the evolution of our advocacy work, the impact it's having, and its role in shaping the future of the profession. Linkedin: Australasian College of Paramedicine |...

Host - Stuart Cook Guest - Dr Martin Chadwick About this episode: Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Dr Martin Chadwick sits down with one of our Aotearoa New Zealand committee members Stuart Cook to discuss Martin’s views on Paramedicine and how he can support paramedics within Aotearoa from his role within Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health.   About Martin: Martin is the Chief Allied Health...

In this podcast Kate, Julie and Shonel have a candid conversation about women’s mental health.  Kate is a former police officer, yoga instructor, runner and CrossFit athlete.  Kate uses her experience to support others to live a better life. Kate and her therapy dog Gidget are support workers for the ‘moving beyond trauma program’ at Petrea King’s The Quest of Life Foundation. Kate talks to Julie...

Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference 2022 Embracing Strengths | Shaping Futures Join us for the peak paramedicine event on the Australasian calendar, designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.   Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 14 - 16 September 2022 Hosted by: Jessica Wissa, ACPIC 2022 organising committee member and Critical Care Paramedic, Queensland...

Host: Julie Johnson Guest: David Jaensch About this episode: In this podcast, we will hear from David Jaensch, Community Paramedic and Intensive Care Paramedic who will discuss the importance of developing a strong relationship with community to improve health outcomes. Dave will explore how he works collaboratively with other agencies to improve access to health care and how his work has led to b...

Host: Stuart Cook Guests: Jack  Faxon and Shell Piercy   About this episode: In this episode Jack, Shell and Stuart discuss how paramedics are starting to work outside the standard ambulance models of care in New Zealand. Additional resources:   https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/standing-order-guidelines   https://legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2002/0373/latest/DLM170107.html?search=ts...

Hosts: Jonathon Massey and Nick O'Neill Guest: Rhys Sycamore About this episode: Jonathon and Nick chat to UK Paramedic student Rhys Sycamore about the fear of failure as an undergraduate, the importance of having a good mentor throughout your studies/career and some similarities/differences between studying in the UK and Australia. Rhys also talks about his role as the South West Representat...

Host: Kirsty Mann Guests: Jenna Cook and Sean Thompson  About this episode: In this episode, Kirsty talks to paramedics Jenna and Sean about advance care planning.   Jenna and Sean outline their journeys to working in the field of advance care planning and their respective roles within different district health boards in Aotearoa New Zealand. They share their knowledge and expertise around all asp...

Hosts: Jonathon Massey and Nick O'Neill Guest: Erik Gervais About this episode: Erik discusses his extensive history in EMS, fire, and police. He gives valuable insights into inter-agency operation. He tells us of his journey to become a paramedic, and shares the experiences and lessons he’s learnt from working in all areas of Emergency Response. He also takes us inside a 911 call centre and...

Hosts: Jonathon Massey and Nick O'Neill Guest: John Spriggs About this episode: Jonathon and Nick chat to US Medic John Spriggs, who gives insight into the US pre-hospital system and talks about how paramedicine is a family practice. He goes in-depth into his state of Arkansas ambulance system and gives some helpful advice to those starting out.  About John: John has been in EMS for 26 years....