The Queensland Chapter of PA presents the 2012 USA Study Tour to attend the meeting of EMS Medical Directors at the Gathering of Eagles (24-25 February in Dallas) where you will hear and learn about the most cutting edge information on EMS research, management issues, lessons learned and newly-proposed advanced patient care techniques. Following this [...]
The Queensland Chapter of PA presents the 2012 USA Study Tour to attend the meeting of EMS Medical Directors at the Gathering of Eagles (24-25 February in Dallas) where you will hear and learn about the most cutting edge information on EMS research, management issues, lessons learned and newly-proposed advanced patient care techniques. Following this [...]
The extraordinary general meeting was held this afternoon and a new name for the organisation has been determined following a vote of eligible members. Our new name is Paramedics Australasia. The motion was put to the membership following a unanimous board recommendation. At the specially convened EGM a secret ballot was conducted allowing the maximal [...]
We have received your open letter regarding the ongoing disaster in Queensland and would wish to convey to your members and colleagues that they are all uppermost in our thoughts as they struggle against such an appalling natural event. The devastation and tragic loss of life caused by the floods is deeply shocking and must [...]
Dear ACAP Members I extend warm wishes to everyone for the New Year. Sadly, we realise that not everyone in Australia has been fortunate enough to enjoy the festive season. In particular at this time our attention is drawn to those people affected by the devastating floods in Queensland. The ACAP Board are thinking of [...]
An online pre-hospital journal club/ forum has just been created, feedback would be welcome. Depending on interest, comments etc, the forum can be developed further with time. The forum is open for anyone interested. Please visit: http://www.prehospitalresearchforum.net.au/
As a paramedic with more years of service than hairs on my head, I can recall a time in our history when formal education opportunities were considered rare at best. In this land before Associate Diplomas, Degrees and Graduate Diplomas, ACAP (then the Institute of Ambulance Officers) played a huge role in the education and [...]
On Thursday 17 June 2010, ACAP policy consultant Ray Bange met with Mr Mark McArdle MLA, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party and Shadow Minister for Health in Caloundra. Discussions ranged over several of the current issues involving the delivery of EMS including funding arrangements, portfolio responsibilities, community based emergency health services, and the need [...]
The Queensland Health Quality and Complaints Commission (HQCC) is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to their healthcare standards. The HQCC has recently reviewed these Standards with a view to incorporating greater consumer focus and clearer guidelines on improving the safety of health services. ACAP intends to prepare a submission to provide comment on the new [...]
“Backpackers, Bushwalkers, Campers, Canoeists and Gardeners are all at risk of contracting Canecutter’s Disease”, warns Rod Sheather, Queensland Chair of the Australian College of Ambulance Professionals. With these activities being extremely popular, Mr Sheather said, “We wanted to alert people to the potential for contracting leptospirosis or Canecutter’s Disease as it is largely referred to [...]
ACAP Qld is asking members to support the appeal for Jamie Jackway. Jamie, a flight paramedic based in far north Queensland, was tragically injured during the course of his duties in early November. Due to the extent of his injuries Jamie will have a long period of rehabilitation. (for more details see Emergency Magazine, Dec [...]
ACAP QLD recognises that the students are the future of our organisation and profession and supports their engagement through the sponsoring of awards, funding student attendance at forums, involving a student representative and organising state-wide professional development events. It is ACAP QLD’s view that through these motions, Queensland paramedic students can begin to build a [...]
If you were one of the multitudes of Australians whose New Year’s resolution was to stop letting life’s petty annoyances get to you, it is now test time. Schools back! Australian College of Ambulance Professionals Queensland Chair, Rod Sheather says, “Having raised children I understand the daily frustrations of kids forgetting their lunch, shoes and [...]
With the Christmas tree put away and the last of the tinsel picked out of the carpet now starts the dangerous part of the holidays, actually using some of the gifts. Video game consoles were reported to be an extremely hot seller this year, but in our land of the great outdoors another very popular [...]
“We were having a fantastic day. Friends we hadn’t seen in years were up from down South. It was hot but everyone was enjoying a couple of drinks…nothing over the top. The kids were cooling off in the pool… unquestionably it was the worst day of my life!” “Everyone was watching the kids but we [...]
“Predictions of a long sweltering summer are set to endanger the lives of some of Queensland’s most vulnerable people”, says Rod Sheather, Queensland Chair of the Australian College of Ambulance Professionals. “To prevent untimely deaths this summer we are urging anyone with friends or family, or those caring for people in the risk categories to [...]
