Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC 2022)

ACPIC 2022 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Brisbane (September 2022) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Embracing Strengths | Shaping Futures

Unregulated Drug Poisoning Crisis in British Columbia

Paramedics are increasingly the sole point of contact with the healthcare system for people who use alcohol and other drugs, however, little has changed in the paramedic approach to caring for this patient group to reflect this. In this session, Richard will discuss the need for systems change to deal with the unregulated drug poisoning crisis and the importance of de-stigmatising care for this patient group.

Richard Armour

Richard is an Intensive Care Paramedic with experience in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. During his time in Vancouver, Canada, Richard was the Paramedic Practice Leader responsible for Low-Acuity and Integrated Care, Community Paramedicine, and Substance Use and Harm Reduction.

Moderator: Renee Guesnon, Registered Paramedic and Registered Nurse Alice Springs, Northern Territory