The Australasian College of Paramedicine

Host: Kirsty Mann Guests: Lisa Hobbs and Kate Worthington  About this episode: In this episode, Kirsty talks to Lisa and Kate about Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and the requirements for registered paramedics in Aotearoa New Zealand to maintain their annual practicing certificate.   We learn from Australian paramedics' experience of registration and discuss how CPD differs from th...

Host: Sam Willis Guest: Sherwin Chia About this episode: Person-centred care requires the paramedic to be able to adapt what they do with each individual person. A lack of differential diagnosis (DDx) is seen as a barrier to providing optimal patient care which is fundamental to safe patient outcomes. This podcast explores the experiences of one student paramedic who shares his views and experienc...

Host: Kirsty Mann Guests: George Clicquot and Belinda Westenra About this episode:   In this podcast, Kirsty has a korero (conversation) with George Clicquot and Belinda Westenra where they discuss Te Tiriti O Waitangi and the misunderstandings.   George and Belinda talk about the legal implications of Te Tiriti and dispel myths about the ‘3Ps’, introducing us to the more advanced set of principle...

Host: Sam Willis Guest: Marco Scarvaci About this episode: Student paramedics highly value the clinical aspects of their education, however navigating this complex world is no easy feat. In this podcast, one student reflects back on his first-ever shift and provides invaluable advice for excelling in this complex space. About Sam: Sam is the Discipline Lead for paramedicine at Curtin University an...

Host: Sam Willis Guest: Jane Jennings About this episode: Providing care to a mother who is birthing requires a holistic and person-centred approach. This podcast provides a reflective discussion with a student who thinks back to a situation when a routine home birth had the potential to go wrong. It unpacks the challenges faced by the student, the paramedic, and the midwife and how they pulled to...

Host: Sam Willis Guest: Jennie McGowan About this episode: Professional culture is a powerful driving force that influences all areas of clinical practice. In this podcast, we discuss the changing face of paramedicine and how cultural beliefs act as barriers to person-centred care. It provides examples of the challenges faced by one student paramedic who explains how she actively pursues positive...

Host: Wayne Loudon Guest: Mel Lochran About this episode: Stroke has a profound impact on people and those around them. Increasingly there is a focus on the prehospital phase of care and a significant amount of research is underway to provide prehospital clinicians with the tools to aid in the identification of those patients who may benefit from specific acute therapies. In this podcast, we talk...

Host:   David Long Guests: Belinda Delardes and Brendan Shannon About this episode: In this episode of The Debrief, host David unpacks community paramedicine and paramedic-initiated GP referrals with Monash University PhD candidates Belinda Delardes and Brendan Shannon. Both Belinda and Brendan are registered paramedics working for a jurisdictional Australian Ambulance Service and bring a contempo...

Host: Sam Willis Guest: Attiqur Rehman About this episode: Ambulance personnel routinely work alongside other emergency services, and while this relationship is deemed essential to providing safe clinical care, the value and processes for achieving an effective cross-disciplinary role can sometimes be an afterthought.  In this student podcast, we shine a light on this important topic and provide a...

Hosts:   Lisa Hobbs and Andy Bell Guests: Prue Snedden and Rachel Kluck About this episode: Debrief hosts Lisa and Andy get an opportunity to have an open and honest conversation with Paramedics Rachel and Prue. The discussion covers a diverse range of topics from barriers of entry to the profession, the importance of strong role models in professional development and challenges for the profession...

Host: Sandy MacQuarrie Guest: Rebekah Spratt About this episode: Sandy and Rebekah take some time to discuss the art of being a paramedic. Rebekah shares wisdom and thoughts drawn from a rich and rewarding career as a paramedic in Canada. About Sandy: Sandy is a Senior Lecturer in the Paramedicine program at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, Australia. He has had a long and rewarding career a...

Host: Andy Bell and Matt Pepper Guest: Oliver Hamlet About this episode: In this episode, hosts Andy and Matt have a conversation with Human Factors researcher and Applied Psychologist Oliver Hamlet.  The discussion is an extension of Andy and Matt’s previous conversation regarding operational cognitive readiness and develops the concept in more detail.  Oliver brings a new perspective to the conv...

Host: Dr Lisa Clegg Guests: Matthew Warren-James and Professor Helen Stallman About this episode: Paramedicine practice has inherent uncertainty, exposure to trauma, and challenging situations.  What we don’t know is how paramedics cope with all of this. This podcast discusses coping and introduces a new international research project that is the first of its kind to investigate the wellbeing of p...

Host: Andy Bell Guest: Matt Pepper About this episode: Working effectively in high threat, high acuity, time critical environments requires quality decision making and stress management.  Recent developments in this area have seen a shift in research focus from traditional military occupations to the broader field of high acuity operators in the public sphere.  This is a rapidly evolving area of r...

Rural Outback and Remote Paramedic Conference (ROAR) 2021 The Rural Outback and Remote Paramedic Conference is designed specifically for paramedics and allied health professionals working in rural, outback and remote locations. Panel Discussion -   Developing roles of paramedics in Australia and New Zealand; How do we best incorporate non-traditional paramedic roles into health care delivery?    ...

Rural Outback and Remote Paramedic Conference (ROAR) 2021 The Rural Outback and Remote Paramedic Conference is designed specifically for paramedics and allied health professionals working in rural, outback and remote locations. Panel Discussion– It's 2031; What are paramedics doing now?   Facilitator: Sunny Whitfield, Lecturer - Griffith University School of Medicine (Paramedicine)  Panel Mem...

Host: Sherlyn Hii Guests : Jessica Metcalf | To view Jessica’s bio CLICK HERE                   Andy Booth | To view Andy’s bio CLICK HERE About this episode: Going back to study as a mature age student can be nerve-wracking. You may have walked away from a prosperous career in favour of humble student life. Meanwhile, you are expected to juggle study with financial and family commitments. Despite...

Host: Andy Bell Guest: Nick Abussi About this Episode: Andy & Nick will be discussing all things post qualification learning. From the how and the why, to the way in which the delivery of this learning is changing, and what that means for current and future persons in the field of paramedicine.  About Andy: He is currently a lecturer in Paramedicine at the University of Southern Queensland whe...

Host: Sandy MacQuarrie Guest: J.D. Heffern About this episode: In this episode Sandy and J.D. have a chat about J.D.’s incredible career, one that is unique and has him in a role that did not exist until now. They also discuss patient advocacy, the emerging role of paramedicine in austere settings and inclusive of First Nations/Indigenous persons, and how to chart a course for the future if you ar...

Host: Venessa Carnaby Guest: Jaquie Willis | To view guest bio CLICK HERE About this episode: In this month’s episode – we get real. As we move through our careers, we become more and more exposed to suicides, fatal car accidents, medical and age related deaths or deaths due to negligence or even assault. So, let’s talk about the reality of what happens when you’re dealing with a deceased patient...

Host: Levi Karschimkus, Ambulance Paramedic, Ambulance Victoria Guest: Alecka Miles, Paramedic and Lecturer & Course Coordinator (Postgraduate Paramedic Practitioner, Community Paramedic and ECP Program) at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia About the episode: In this episode of The Debrief, we are joined by Alecka Miles who is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator at Edith Cowan Universi...

Host: Jasmine Dietrich Guest: Gavin Cousens | To view guest bio CLICK HERE About this episode: In this episode, we speak to Gavin Cousens about everything systematic approach. Gavin is a critical care paramedic with Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and university academic. As the university semester begins, Gavin discusses the fundamentals of the systematic approach and how it should influence o...

Host: Sherlyn Hii Guest: Tammie Bullard | To view guest bio CLICK HERE. About this episode: It’s 2021! While much of the drama born in 2020 remains in situ, we nonetheless look optimistically to the year ahead. We chat with Tammie Bullard about how to make lemonade out of lemons in 2021. Here are 5 new year’s resolutions to help you find personal fulfilment, growth and success in your studies. Tam...

Host: James Pearce, BHSc(Paramedic), BN, GCInfPrevCtrl, MAdvPrac, GCHigherEd, FACPara, Lecturer in Paramedic Science, College of Medicine & Public Health Guest: Professor Alan Eade, Chief Paramedic Officer at Safer Care Victoria, Intensive Care (MICA) Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria and Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash university. About this episode: In this episode of The Debrief, we a...

Host: Jasmine Dietrich Guest: Dr Sandy MacQuarrie | To view guest bio CLICK HERE About this episode: In this episode, we invite our guest speaker Dr Sandy MacQuarrie to discuss the physical, physiological, and mental dimensions of student health and performance. Sandy is a registered paramedic with 25 years of experience and has recently completed a PhD on paramedic wellbeing. As we approach the e...