The Australasian College of Paramedicine
The Australasian College of Paramedicine, or the College, is a member-based not-for-profit that focuses on the needs of Paramedics and Student Paramedics throughout Australia and New Zealand. With a core emphasis on continued professional development (CPD), the College has launched two podcast series, Student Talk and The Debrief. Student Talk is led by the College Student Committee and focuses on areas specific to student paramedics. This includes discussions with knowledgeable professionals about specific areas of paramedicine to study tips and everything in between. The Debrief is all about the world of paramedicine from case studies to life experiences to wellbeing and the future of the field. Any and all topics are on the table! Hosted by a range of paramedicine professionals with a wealth of knowledge and experience, this podcast is designed for anyone, at any stage, of their paramedicine career and beyond.
Episodes
56 episodes
Talking Research: Women in Paramedicine Series - Alisha McFarlane
Alisha McFarlane: Gender Equity in ParamedicineIn the second episode of our Talking Research, Women in Paramedicine series, the College is delighted to welcome its very own Member Engagement Manager, Alisha McFarlane, to discuss h...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:27
Talking Research: Women in Paramedicine Series - Lisa Hobbs
Lisa Hobbs: Creative Arts-Based ResearchThe College is thrilled to welcome Lisa Hobbs to the newly revamped Talking Research podcast!To start the year, our first theme, Women in Paramedicine, celebrates International Women'...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:08
Talking Research E4: Clinical trials in paramedicine
Co-hosted by Dr Verity Todd and Derek Collings-Hughes, the final instalment of the Talking Research webinar series for 2024 offered valuable insights into conducting clinical trials in the dynamic and evolving field of paramedicine. Our guests,...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:35:06
Talking Research E3: Navigating research hurdles
Host, Dr Verity Todd, presented the August 2024 instalment of the Talking Research webinar series, where paramedicine academics shared their experiences and strategies for overcoming research challenges.This session explored the often-un...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:33:38
Talking Research E2: The Research Agenda for Australasian Paramedicine
Join A/Prof Paul Simpson, A/Prof Ian Blanchard and Dr Fiona Sampson in this episode of the Talking Research podcast, as they delve into the significance of unified research agendas. They explore the research directions and priorities identified...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:40:56
Advocacy in Conversation - E8: Placement poverty
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 co...
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Talking Research E1: Mastering the art of successful grant writing
The first Talking Research webinar of 2024 delved into the art of securing grant funding to support your paramedicine research endeavours. Presented by speakers fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:27:54
Advocacy in Conversation – E7: What is a Paramedic Practitioner?
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 Ambu...
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The Debrief - EP22: Gender affirmation in healthcare: improving the care of marginalised patient populations
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 discuss...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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The Debrief - EP21: Supporting new graduates - Jane Kenny
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 gr...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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The Debrief - EP20: Supporting new graduates - Daynah Nash
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 gr...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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Advocacy in Conversation – EP6: Strengthening Medicare
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 ...
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51:33
The Debrief - EP19: Spotlight on supporting new graduates with Tara McAndrew
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 g...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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Advocacy in Conversation – EP5: Framing the Framework [part two - an international perspective]
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 To...
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33:06
Advocacy in Conversation – EP4: Framing the Framework [part one - an Australasian perspective]
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 paramedicin...
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25:29
ACPIC 2023
Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference 2023This episode explores some of the insights and event highlights leading up to the highly anticipated and fast approaching ACP International Conference 2023....
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Advocacy in Conversation – EP3: Ngayubah Gadan ‘Coming Together’ Consensus Statement
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 ...
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45:34
Advocacy in Conversation: Paramedics in Critical Care
2: Paramedics in Critical CareThis 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 Associa...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:28
The Debrief - EP18: Implicit bias. Prejudice. Implicit attitude
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 nat...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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The Debrief - EP17: Remote and Austere Prehospital Care
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 Daniell...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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Advocacy in Conversation: The role of College advocacy
1: The role of College advocacyIn 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 e...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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51:29
The Debrief - EP16: Paramedicine and how Allied Health can support paramedics within Aotearoa NZ – Dr Martin Chadwick
Host - Stuart CookGuest - Dr Martin ChadwickAbout this episode:Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Dr Martin Chadwick sits down with one of our Aotearoa New Zealand committee members Stuart Cook to d...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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40:29
The Debrief - EP15: Life isn’t always what the brochure says!
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:00:11
ACPIC 2022
Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference 2022Embracing Strengths | Shaping FuturesJoin us for the peak paramedicine event on the Australasian calendar, designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons....
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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16:02
The Debrief - EP14: Working in shades of grey. Ceduna's community paramedic program
Host: Julie Johnson Guest: David JaenschAbout this episode:In this podcast, we will hear from David Jaensch, Community Paramedic and Intensive Care Paramedic who will discuss the importance of developing...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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