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Parapodcast: Community Paramedicine

I recently had the pleasure of appearing on the ParaPodcast with Malusi, Thulani and Elias to discuss community paramedicine, the evolving role of paramedics, and[…]

Pre-print: Lanos et al. Identifying the context specific roles enacted by community paramedics in Canada

Abstract Introduction Community paramedics provide care in a diverse range of settings that address the needs of the communities they serve. Their practice may include[…]

Preprint: Bolster et al. Connecting the Dots: Applying Network Theories to Enhance Integrated Paramedic Care for People Who Use Drugs

Abstract The evolving role of paramedics presents a unique opportunity to enhance care for people who use drugs, a population disproportionately affected by systemic barriers[…]

May 22nd: Live webinar on Paramedics and Social Prescribing

Paramedics and Social Prescribing is a new HEC offering that provides paramedic teams with seed funding, coaching and learning opportunities to use social prescribing to[…]

Senior Fellowship of HEA

I was recently elected to Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy/Advance HE (SFHEA) – I was previously a Fellow (FHEA) since 2019. I achieved[…]

Bolster and Batt. Building bridges and moving upstream: paramedics as policy architects

The addition of a Policy and Strategy pathway to the Career Framework for Paramedics in Canada represents a pivotal advancement for the profession, attempting to[…]

Outil d’évaluation des besoins en paramédecine communautaire

L’outil d’évaluation des besoins en paramédecine communautaire, ou Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool (CPNAT), est un outil complet qui vise à accompagner la création de[…]

Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool launched

The Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool (CPNAT) is a comprehensive tool designed to aid the development of community paramedicine programs. It provides essential guidance for[…]

Bolster: Women in Ambulance Honour Recipient

Congratulations to my PhD student Jen Bolster on being an Honour Recipient of the Women in Ambulance recognition from CAA. 2025 CAA Women in Ambulance[…]

Nominated: Supervisor of the Year

I was recently nominated for the Monash Graduate Association’s 2024 Supervisor of the Year Award at Monash University by my PhD students Michelle, Cheryl, Adam,[…]