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The role of community paramedics in enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative care

Topic:
The role of community paramedics in enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative care
Facilitated by:
Primary Health Tasmania
Speaker:
Dr Angela Martin PhD – Manager Clinical Practice, Integrated Care, Ambulance Tasmania
Nancy Di Grande - Community Paramedic, Southern Tasmania
Gillian Reid – Extended Care Paramedic, Northern Tasmania
Dr Cathy Love – General Practitioner Obstetrician, Ceduna Family Medical Practice and Emergency Department, South Australia
Date and time:
Tuesday 25 March - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Location:
Online via Zoom
Audience:
All health professionals working in Tasmania

This webinar will introduce Community Paramedicine and highlight how the clinical scope of practice for community paramedics differs from that of traditional ambulance paramedics. Presenters will discuss this care model from multiple lived experience perspectives and share examples of how community paramedics have effectively integrated into multidisciplinary healthcare teams to contribute to person-centred care delivery and improved health outcomes.

Learning outcomes:

  • Understanding Community Paramedicine: Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what Community Paramedicine is and how it differs from traditional paramedic roles.
  • Recognizing the Expanded Scope of Practice: Participants will learn how the clinical responsibilities of community paramedics extend beyond those of ambulance paramedics.
  • Exploring Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Attendees will understand how community paramedics collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, person-centred care.
  • Insights from Lived Experiences: Participants will gain insights from real-world examples of community paramedics’ experiences in the field.