Comments for Paramedics Australasia

Comment on QLD: Townsville Symposium (29 Sept 2012) by Mick Lazell

Mick Lazell — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:51:51 +0000

Last year was really good, will definitely be there again.

Well done !

Comment on Board: PA Board meeting 12 April 2012 by Stephen Simmons

Stephen Simmons — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:59:27 +0000

I can’t wait for registration, I think the accoutability and professionalism that goes along with registaration is the biggest and best leap forward I have seen in pre-hospital care in Australia since I started in the profession more than 20 years ago!

Comment on SA: Congratulations Theresa Say by Ray Bange

Ray Bange — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:32:26 +0000

Congratulations Tess – Keep up the good work

Comment on SA: Congratulations Theresa Say by Jack Fleming

Jack Fleming — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:17:39 +0000

go Tess! congrats mate :)

Comment on CPD Scholarship opportunity from NAHSSS by Ray Bange

Ray Bange — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:06:58 +0000

It’s great to see the continued expansion of opportunities as a consequence of solid groundwork by PA and its representations and submissions to DOHA, Federal and State Ministers and their advisory staff.

Getting paramedics included as an eligible professional group and paramedic practice recognised as a discrete professional field of healthcare has brought into focus the question of various educational and CPD support schemes.

These scholarships apply for any practicising paramedics wanting to attend the PA Annual Conference, the SARRAH Conference, and any other conference relevant to paramedicine / paramedic practice. They are especially valuable for those in rural and remote areas. Eligibility is not linked to particular employment roles or jurisdictions and applies to all practitioners whether in the private or public sector.

They represent new sources of external (Commonwealth) funding worth hundreds of thousands of dollars annually and provides support while conserving members’ funds for other professional initiatives.

Those gains show the benefits of a unified national professional body and the results achievable through strategic moves to position the profession.

That’s real progress that maximises the outcomes for the profession and practitioners in the long term. But it’s important that the opportunities be taken up, and I hope members move quickly to apply before the various closing date(s).

Comment on PA New Zealand representing the profession by Ray Bange

Ray Bange — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:15:54 +0000

Congratulations to our colleagues in New Zealand and best wishes on the development of an even closer relationship in professional matters. As David Waters has said, it is vital for the profession to have a strong unified voice and independent representative body able to speak on professional matters.

PA also is a founding member of International Paramedic and has been in the forefront of international collaboration, so its members are part of an international community.

I expect this organisational development will be further enhanced by the wonderful collegiate association that has been a notable feature of the PA Special Interest Groups such as Student Paramedics Australasia and the Network of Australasian Paramedic Academics.

On the drawing board and creating quite a deal of interest in Australian circles is the proposed Special Interest Group covering Military paramedic practice. Can we have any indication of the interest in such a development from our members (and potential members) in the NZDF and elsewhere?

Comment on Paramedics Australasia represented in federal health discussions by James Pearce

James Pearce — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:39:58 +0000

Great to see the PA policy advisor is representing the paramedic profession at the higest levels of government. This is one of the vital core functions of our professional body, and a great example of what a united regional body can achieve. We should resource these priorities (at the expense of any commercial folly). Well done!

Comment on The Forgotten Health Profession by Miguel Albuquerque

Miguel Albuquerque — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:20:40 +0000

Well done – great article and completely agree with the key points and goals …… this is the universal hot potato when it comes to professional recognition / registration of paramedics as with that comes expense to employers. one does not have to look far for successful examples of how this was overcome, my previous host nation South Africa went through this as early as 1992 and all levels of EMS staff were registered and still are today. What this registration and national scope of practice brought to us was unity, consistency, professionalism, better conditions, increased pay amongst many others. It was from “ambulance driver” to health care professional overnite and many other health professionals were not prepared for it however hard work and good information packages ensured the successful system of today. The only danger I see is the possible outcome that afflicts South Africa’s EMS profession today and that is that we have 8 levels of pre-hospital scope of practice thanks to a “global scope of practice driven profession”……. with that said the HPCSA is well on its way to promote and create a two level system ie: a technician and a clinician model. Bottom line is that this debate has taken place with successful outcomes so lets all hope ……….

Comment on ‘International Paramedic’ – global cooperation, coordination, communication and collaboration by Craig Hickson

Craig Hickson — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:45:52 +0000

I am so looking forward to the day we become internationally recognised as paramedics, as are registered nurses.

I am an intensive care paramedic from Queensland Australia, I have worked in the UK on 2 separate occasions, first time as an exchange and second time on a 2 year contract. An issue I encountered was the driving licence. I would like to see an internationally recognised ambulance driving licence as this is our office and is very difficult to work without the truck.

Great work guys, keep up the vision.

Craig

Comment on Launch of Health Implementation Plan by Ray Bange

Ray Bange — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:57:42 +0000

One of the benefits won by Paramedics Australasia is that paramedics have been included within the professional groups eligible for a number of Scholarships and other forms of support. Rural paramedics can apply for the Nursing and Allied Health Locum Scheme allowing them to take leave to access professional development activities. It’s another opportunity that members should grasp.

Comment on ALTC Award and Citation for Brett Williams by Ray Bange

Ray Bange — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:14:36 +0000

Our heartiest congratulations also Brett. It’s good to see the paramedic profession leading the others in such matters

Comment on Expressions of Interest for National Lead Clinicians Group Membership by Ray Bange

Ray Bange — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:57:14 +0000

It’s good to see that paramedics may be appointed to such a group, because the patient journey often starts well before the hospital. That appointment will only happen if practitioners nominate themselves or other suitable candidates. The competition may be fierce, but firstly one must be there within the pool of candidates to be considered.

Comment on New Logo for Paramedics Australasia by Ray Bange

Ray Bange — Tue, 24 May 2011 03:00:26 +0000

Congratulations to the Board on adopting a fresh modern image for the profession that embodies the patient, the practitioner, the healthcare dimensions and the community. A tough call to include all those aspects in a single logo but this resonates with everyone I’ve shown it to.

Comment on Board: New ARC Guidelines have been released!!! by Alan Eade

Alan Eade — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:15:10 +0000

The ARC press release has been added to the web article above. 04Jan11.

Comment on Board: Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) by Alan Eade

Alan Eade — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:33:38 +0000

The new guidelines were released late on 31 December 2010 (New Year’s Eve).
They are available at http://www.resus.org.au