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25.01.2022 In the news: Ambulance Victoria shares a video of thanks. https://www.3aw.com.au/paramedics-thank-victorians-with-to/

25.01.2022 In the news: New SPRINT cars hit the road in South Australia. https://glamadelaide.com.au/a-dozen-new-state-of-the-art-s/

22.01.2022 In the news: Ambulance Tasmania failing to meet health and safety standards. https://www.abc.net.au//ambulance-tasmania-fails-/11674658

20.01.2022 Paramedic Accreditation standards

20.01.2022 Advanced Paramedic Practitioners in Wales The Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (WAST @WelshAmbulance) operates a rotational model of Advanced Paramedic Practice (A...PP) to support the care of people closer to home. They have also been actively developing a clinical aspirational role for paramedics. buff.ly/3b7OLj3 Recent years have seen a growing recognition that the Ambulance service has a considerable part to play in supporting the Unscheduled Care System and ensuring it has a central role in managing patients more appropriately, closer to their home. This acknowledges that there is a place for experienced paramedic clinicians to undertake advanced roles in supporting the wider health system. While increasingly popular in the UK it's a role that is presently not widely recognised in Australia. WAST has been moving a significant proportion of their paramedics further along the education and practice continuum to build on their foundation professional development by creating a cohort of advanced clinicians operating across the Unscheduled Care System. WAST has a history of innovation and an extensive background in the development of advanced practice. The Trust has piloted a number of projects to test alternative methods of service delivery including the use of APPs. The results of these pilot Community Paramedic Schemes have been overwhelmingly positive. They illustrate a further opportunity to support patients and reduce the pressure on Primary and Secondary Care. The pilot schemes have served to illustrate how the Trust can use its clinicians to maximum effect. This includes supporting community provision (for Out of Hours, Primary Care and other non-Ambulance service settings) where the unique skill set of the APP can be put to most effective use. Educated to Masters Level, APPs have an increased ability to assess, treat and undertake critical clinical decision making. Their increased assessment and diagnosis skills, coupled with a greater appreciation of clinical decision making, make them ideal clinicians to work within a setting that requires a well-developed ‘generalist’ skill-set to manage undifferentiated patients across a variety of presentations. That's more evidence of how paramedics may be mobilised and contribute effectively as part of the available health workforce. Read WAST’s Final Report into the APP Pilot: https://bit.ly/3hIPDNC

19.01.2022 A year of paramedic registration in Australia...

18.01.2022 Analysis of the need for paramedics in the hot area. An opinion piece featured in our Autumn 2020 edition discusses this, considering whether Australian paramedics should undergo more training and be more involved in the tactical response. Read the full article from page 4. http://www.ausparamedic.com.au/3d-flip-book/479/

18.01.2022 In the news: Ambulance Victoria and Vision Australia launch new accessibility initiative. https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au//ambulance-victo

18.01.2022 In this ever-changing environment thank you to those at the frontline. Stay safe.

18.01.2022 Practitioner and community perceptions of Ahpra & National Boards.

17.01.2022 In the news: CSU graduate working as a paramedic in London during the COVID-19 crisis https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au//jack-masters-his/

17.01.2022 In the news: Coronavirus paramedics on the frontline in New York.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to all!

16.01.2022 In the news: A thank you to paramedics.

15.01.2022 Paramedic law and regulation is becoming increasingly relevant with paramedic registration now in place. In the Autumn edition we featured the second article from Dominique Moritz and Phillip Ebbs discussing some key issues. Read this from pg 14: http://www.ausparamedic.com.au/3d-flip-book/479/ More is also available in the book, specifically looking at paramedic law and regulation in Australia.

15.01.2022 Important advice from AHPRA...

14.01.2022 In the news: On the frontline with a mental health emergency team as they respond to the dark reality of the coronavirus crisis. https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-mental-health/12402370

14.01.2022 In the news: New research shows diversity of paramedic workforce https://www.miragenews.com/new-research-shows-diversity-of/

14.01.2022 In the news: High-tech manikins aiding training in complex life-saving procedures. An initiative from NSW Ambulance and the Hunter Medical Research Institute. https://www.naroomanewsonline.com.au//shires-paramedics-/

14.01.2022 The latest edition is out there. Keep an eye on your ambulance station table!

13.01.2022 The latest information about registered paramedics in Australia.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Ambulance Service Medal in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours! AMBULANCE SERVICE MEDAL (ASM) Mr Peter Ian ELLIOTT... Mr Steven Alan LOBLEY Mr Alan John MORRISON Mr Ian Trevor RICHTER Mrs Lynette Yvonne RICHTER Mr Michael BERDEN Mr John Laurence SHUTE https://www.gg.gov.au//QB2020%20Gazette%20-%20Meritorious.

12.01.2022 The latest update on Australia's registered paramedics.

12.01.2022 Have you seen the latest edition?

10.01.2022 In the news: And in South Australia- congratulations on your awards!

10.01.2022 In the latest edition of Australian Paramedic, Chris Howie ASM from SA Ambulance Service provides an insight into managing the Covid-19 pandemic in the ambulance service. Read his article online now (from page 3): http://www.ausparamedic.com.au/3d-flip-/auspar-winter-2020/... A bit about our author: Chris Howie ASM has worked for SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) since 1998, holding various operational roles before moving into the Operations Manager role in the Executive Operations Support unit, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Chris’s team provides an interface between SAAS and SA Health, the emergency services in SA and other government and non-government agencies in a range of areas, manages SAAS’ Staff Wellness & Assistance Programs, provides the operational interface into WH & S within SAAS. Additionally, Chris and his team are entrusted to deliver major organisation wide projects. This team also plays a significant role in the operational elements of emergency management within SAAS, hence, Chris was appointed as the COVID-19 Incident Commander for SAAS during the pandemic. Thanks for your fabulous contribution Chris!

09.01.2022 In the news: Praise for community paramedic program in SA https://www.westcoastsentinel.com.au//praise-for-communit/

08.01.2022 In the news: A change in SA in an effort to reduce presentations to the Emergency Department. SA Ambulance Service says: Up to 200 patients per day will soon be able to discuss their health concerns with specialised paramedics before a decision is made about how best to respond to their needs.... Our $1.6 million investment will see patients with low acuity conditions transferred from initial call takers to highly experienced paramedics, who can then provide advice, refer to an alternative care provider or dispatch an ambulance response. This is a game-changer for South Australia, with the Emergency Department not always the best place for a number of low acuity patients. However, rest assured if you need an ambulance we will be there!

08.01.2022 Many reasons people join the profession. https://www.nine.com.au//5bb6d209-b9ab-430b-9712-2363ec96e

07.01.2022 In the news: Results of a national look at ambulance response times.

07.01.2022 In the news: Are they triple OK? Checking in on our Emergency Service workers. https://7news.com.au//r-u-ok-launches-new-campaign-for-fro

07.01.2022 In the news: NSW paramedics to wear body cameras in 12 month trial. https://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw-paramedics-body-cameras-23230

06.01.2022 From our Autumn edition, the latest peer review article on Methamphetamine Intoxication and Toxicity. An excellent discussion and well worth a read. Read it from page 20 here: http://www.ausparamedic.com.au/3d-flip-book/479/

06.01.2022 In the news: Funding in question for ACT PACER program, that teams police, paramedics and mental health clinician to respond to mental health emergencies to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. https://www.abc.net.au//canberra-police-paramedic/12632778

06.01.2022 In the news: Indonesia's Covid-19 crisis for medical professionals https://www.vice.com//indonesias-covid-19-pandemic-is-kill

04.01.2022 In the news: One of the 2020 Ambulance Service Medal recipients today, from NSW. Congratulations! https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au//steven-lobley-pa/

02.01.2022 In the news: Queensland ambulance to bolster state's Covid-19 testing program. https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6188168149001

02.01.2022 In the news: An interesting case in the High Court - a paramedic is not an emergency physician.

01.01.2022 In the news: Cutting edge technology to improve emergency care supported in Victoria. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/cutting-edge-technology-hel/

01.01.2022 In the news: Ambulance Victoria chief vows to 'shine a light into the rotten corners of our culture' https://www.theage.com.au//call-for-worksafe-to-investigat

01.01.2022 In the news: India's first integrated air ambulance launched https://www.indianlink.com.au/ktaka-launches-indias-first-/