Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC23)

ACPIC 2023 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Melbourne (September 2023) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Lead - Evolve - Impact

Organ donation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Canada - a potential role for paramedics

A significant portion of cardiac arrest patients are left at home after unsuccessful resuscitation. Our research suggests there is potential to increase the donor pool in Canada (and elsewhere) from this population. In this session, we will discuss several challenging logistical, geographical, medico-legal and ethical barriers to enacting such programs.

Biography: Dr. Alan Batt

Dr. Alan Batt is Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Monash University and Charles Sturt University. He is a Scientist with the McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, and Deputy Editor of Paramedicine. Dr. Batt is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and a Member of the Academy of Medical Educators (UK). His program of research uses mixed-methods approaches to explore health professions education, with a focus on professional competencies, care of underserved and vulnerable populations, and structural determinants of health. Dr. Batt is an experienced paramedic clinician, educator, and researcher, and serves as a subject matter expert on paramedicine and paramedic education for a number of bodies nationally and internationally.

Moderator: Dr Scott Devenish, Associate Professor and Discipline Lead, Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University