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

Keynote presentation – Paramedics in Advanced Practice

What is advanced practice? Should paramedics work in these roles? What’s it like to work in advanced practice? What benefits are there for wider healthcare systems?

In their signature laid back style, James and Rob will try to answer these questions, and many more. Combining research, best practice and insights from their (many) years of experience with banter and light hearted commentary, this keynote address aims to be educational, aspirational and not too boring.

Biography: James Yates

James is a paramedic with over eighteen years experience, working in a broad range of prehospital roles and settings. His career has included Hazardous Area Response, remote medicine, education, prehospital critical care and neonatal retrieval. Along the way he’s picked up a degree in Physiology, a Masters degree in Prehospital Critical Care, the Diploma in Immediate Medical Care and he is an independent prescriber. He is also co-host of the internationally successful Resus Room podcast series which showcases his passion for teaching and development. Amongst all this he tries to shoehorn in some time for running, packrafting and cycling. Mostly unsuccessfully.

Biography: Rob Fenwick

Rob is a consultant nurse (and advanced clinical practitioner) in emergency medicine in the United Kingdom. He has a background in emergency nursing in both the emergency department and pre-hospital setting.
He has a keen interest in research and set up the Extrication In Trauma (EXIT) project in 2011. The aim of this work is to scientifically study extrication following motor vehicle collisions to improve outcomes for patients.
In his spare time he likes to talk “shop” with a couple of his mates……This is the Resus Room podcast, which is available in all the usual places!

Moderator: Dr Tegwyn McManamny, Intensive Care Paramedic and Lead Patient Review Specialist, Ambulance Victoria