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Scope is not the problem: why governance is the real risk for advanced practice by paramedics in Canada – policy commentary
Continuing our focus on the regulation and governance of paramedics, I’m pleased to share the latest commentary from Shannon Leduc, Jen Bolster and I related[…]
Self-regulation of paramedics in Ontario – your questions answered
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Paige Mason last night for a 1.5 hour long conversation on the potential self-regulation of paramedics in[…]
Policy Commentary: Regulatory Lag
What happens when models of care evolve rapidly, yet regulatory frameworks governing scopes of practice, delegation, and professional accountability (including legislation, professional standards, and regulator-issued[…]
Batt et al. Introducing CASPERR – the free, open-access Canadian Research Repository
Batt, A., Brohman, K., Choisi, T. J., Jensen, J., Steary, D., Smith, J. C., Wilson, B., & Leyenaar, M. S. (2025). Introducing CASPERR – the[…]
Markides et al. Developing the Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool
Markides TM, Shannon B, Cameron C, Hussain A, Caperon L, Batt AM. Developing the Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool. Nursing Reports. 2025; 15(12):440. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15120440 Background/Objectives:[…]
Mason: McNally Project Emerging Scholar Award
Battlab member Paige Mason has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 McNally Project Emerging Scholar Award. This award acknowledges Paige’s exceptional scholarly work[…]
Ahmed and Batt. Exploring faculty development initiatives in medical education in resource-limited settings: perspectives and challenges
Ahmed, A.I., Batt, A.M. Exploring faculty development initiatives in medical education in resource-limited settings: perspectives and challenges. BMC Med Educ 25, 1501 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07848-7 Background[…]
O’Toole et al. HUGS@Home – initial evaluation of a psychological first aid programme for families and friends of first responders.
O’Toole, M; Doyle, B; Eppich, W; Williams, B; Batt, AM. HUGS@Home – initial evaluation of a psychological first aid programme for families and friends of[…]
Simpson et al . When facts become optional: confronting the rise of anti-science culture.
Simpson P; Eastwood K; Batt AM; Eaton G; Lindstrom V; Tavares W. When Facts Become Optional: Confronting the Rise of Anti-Science Culture. Paramedicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386251374822 In[…]
Book: Research-focused Careers for Paramedics
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Brendan Shannon, a friend and colleague of mine at Monash University, Department of Paramedicine to write Chapter 3[…]