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

The development of community paramedicine across education, scope of practice, models of delivery and outcomes; a restricted review

Community paramedic roles are expanding internationally, but little evidence is available to guide services in the formation of community paramedicine programmes. This presentation will explore current evidence and assist participants to better understand the successes and learnings of community paramedic programmes across 5 domains being; education requirements, models of delivery, clinical governance and supervision, scope of roles and outcomes. This presentation will highlight how this evidence can assist in the formulation of frameworks to support the expansion of community paramedicine across Australasia.

Biography: Brendan Shannon

Brendan is a senior lecturer within the department of paramedicine and a registered Paramedic. Brendan is enrolled as a PhD candidate with his thesis investigating alternative care pathways by evaluating the impact of a hospital based community care program and the evaluation of the introduction of community paramedicine programs across the globe. Brendan has a keen research interest in alternative care pathways, non-transport, referral services, palliative care and community paramedicine.

Moderated by: Dr Louise Reynolds, Associate Professor of Paramedicine, Victoria University