Presentations

Invited lectures

  1. Why should I care about paramedic research? Diploma – Primary Care Paramedic, Fleming College, Ontario, Canada, April 4, 2022.
  2. Advancing paramedicine in Ireland through paramedic-led research. BSc in Paramedic Studies, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, January 26, 2022.
  3. Is it time to reinvent the wheel? Rethinking paramedic entry-to-practice education to meet contemporary health and social care needs. BSc in Paramedicine, University of Prince Edward Island, PEI, Canada, April 01, 2021.
  4. Why research matters – a story of you, them, and us. BSc in Paramedic Studies, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, December 10, 2020.
  5. Do we preach what we practice? The misalignment of paramedic practice and education. BSc in Paramedicine, University of Prince Edward Island, PEI, Canada, March 26, 2020.
  6. Lanos, C. and Batt, A.M. Organ donation and the role of paramedics. MSc in Critical Care, Cardiff University, Wales, UK, February 20, 2020.
  7. Preaching what we practice? Towards Practice Informed Education. BSc in Paramedicine, University of Prince Edward Island, PEI, Canada, March 7, 2019.
  8. Transitioning from education to practice. Bachelor of Paramedicine, Griffith University. QLD, Australia, March 4, 2019.
  9. Career planning for paramedic students. Bachelor of Paramedicine, Charles Sturt University, NSW, Australia, July 12, 2018.
  10. Patient advocacy in paramedic practice. Bachelor of Paramedicine, Charles Sturt University, NSW, Australia, July 12, 2018.
  11. Incorporating patient safety into paramedic education. Diploma in Paramedic Science, National Ambulance Service College, Dublin, Ireland, March 9, 2018.
  12. An introduction to research for paramedic students. Diploma in Paramedic Science, National Ambulance Service College, Dublin, Ireland, March 9, 2018.

Invited presentations and workshops

National and international
  1. Why research matters – developing research culture and capacity in paramedicine. Dare to Know Conference, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, Australia, September 26, 2022.
  2. Batt, A.M., Hultink, A., Lanos, C., Tierney, B., Grenier, M., Heffern, J. Advances in community paramedicine in Canada in response to COVID-19. Canadian Paramedicine Research Day, May 26, 2022.
  3. Batt, A.M., Bolster, J., Poirier, P., Bank, J., Bowles, R., Cameron, C., Donelon, B., Dunn, N., Essington, T., Johnston, W., Lapierre, R., Lysko, M., Mason, P., Steary, D., and Tavares, W. Developing the National Occupational Standard for Paramedics. Paramedicine Across Canada Expo, Saskatoon, SK, September 8, 2022.
  4. Developing the National Occupational Standard for Paramedics. CSA Group NOSP Technical Committee. February 9, 2022.
  5. Batt, A.M. Essington, T., Al-Naemi, S., Benlamri, R., Dalton, S., Moraros, J. (panel discussion) Building a globally competent healthcare workforce. Health Standard Organization Equal virtual forum. December 9, 2021.
  6. Page, D., Cummins, N., Batt, A.M., Helmer, J. (panel discussion) Let’s Collaborate! Building Effective Research Networks. College of Paramedics’ UK Annual International Research Conference, November 30, 2021.
  7. Batt, A.M., Heffern, J.D., Morton, R., Newton, A., McDermott, A. (panel discussion) Community Paramedicine in Ireland. PHECC Community Paramedicine webinar. Dublin, Ireland, September 22, 2021.
  8. Just whose job is it anyway? The competency dilemma in paramedicine. Western Sydney University, July 11, 2021.
  9. Do we preach what we practice? Realigning education and practice. Higher Colleges of Technology Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE,
  10. Batt, A.M., Bowles, K.A., Cummins, N., Kingston, M., Leggio, W., Snooks, H., Williams, J. (panel discussion). The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Paramedicine Research Networks. Irish Paramedicine Education and Research Network, April 22, 2021.
  11. Go Sponsor Her: supporting the next generation of women leaders in paramedicine. EMS Leadership Summit 2020, October 15-19, 2020.
  12. Invited speaker (declined due to schedule conflict). Indiana EMS Association Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA, December 5-7, 2019
  13. Gyuran, J., Batt, A.M. Developing reflective paramedic practitioners. Paramedicine Across Canada conference 2019, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, September 20, 2019.
  14. Mason, P., Lanos, C., Batt, A.M. Female leadership in paramedicine: the case for sponsorship (panel discussion). Paramedicine Across Canada conference 2019, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, September 20, 2019.
  15. Invited speaker (declined due to schedule conflict). 5th International Tabletop Exercise & Communication in Disaster Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 1-6, 2019.
  16. Perspectives of EMS systems Around the World. Emergency Medical Services Show, London, UK, June 26, 2019.
  17. Mason, P., Slack, M., Gould, C., Batt, A.M. Female leadership in paramedicine. Emergency Medical Services Show, London, UK, June 25, 2019.
  18. Batt, A.M., Ward, G., Acker, J. Just what is patient advocacy in paramedicine? Live webinar presentation to College of Paramedics UK National Conference, Newcastle, UK, May 15, 2019.
  19. Running on empty? Fatigue in paramedic practice. Irish College of Paramedics Wellbeing Symposium, Cork, Ireland, May 11, 2019.
  20. Batt, A.M., Gyuran, J. Incorporating reflective practice in paramedic education. Indiana EMS Association Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA, November 30, 2018.
  21. Batt, A.M., Mason P. Increasing female leadership in paramedicine. Indiana EMS Association Conference, West Lafayette, IN, USA, November 30, 2018.
  22. Invited speaker (declined due to schedule conflict). Jordan University of Science and Technology 4th International Paramedic Conference, Irbid, Jordan, November 4-5, 2018.
  23. Growing our own: building research capacity among Irish prehospital practitioners. Irish College of Paramedics Scientific Symposium, Cork, Ireland, September 15, 2018.
  24. Mason, P., Slack, M., Gould, C., Batt, A.M. Female leadership in paramedicine: results from the FLIP study. Irish College of Paramedics Scientific Symposium, Cork, Ireland, September 15, 2018.
  25. Batt, A.M., Bowles, P., Duffy, P, Wall, B. Irish paramedics abroad (panel member). EMS Gathering, Cork, Ireland, September 11, 2018.
  26. Designing, conducting and evaluating tabletop exercises. 4th International Tabletop Exercise and Communication in Disaster Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 20, 2018. (workshop)
  27. Introduction to leadership in EMS. 4th International Tabletop Exercise & Communication in Disaster Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 17, 2018. (workshop)
  28. Coconuts, crisps and triangles: fluid resuscitation in trauma. 4th International Tabletop Exercise & Communication in Disaster Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 16, 2018.
  29. Toxidromes and anaphylaxis: an update. 4th International Tabletop Exercise & Communication in Disaster Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 16, 2018.
  30. Paramedicine and research at a crossroads. Charles Sturt University, NSW, Australia, July 12, 2018.
  31. Six simple questions to shape our future. The Future of Paramedicine, Western Sydney University, NSW, Australia, July 11, 2018.
  32. Cummins, F. and Batt, A.M. Establishing National Prehospital Competencies. Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine Scientific Meeting, Dubai, UAE, December 7, 2017.
  33. Mason, P., Johnston, C.W., James, K., Love, I., Batt, A.M. Evidence based practice and paramedic students. Paramedicine Across Canada 2017 conference, Quebec City, QC, Canada, August 19, 2017. (panel)
  34. Batt, A.M. and Gyuran, J. Developing reflective practice in paramedic students. Paramedicine Across Canada 2017 conference, Quebec City, QC, Canada, August 18, 2017.
  35. Christie, M. and Batt, A.M. Tactical Emergency Care. 3rd International Tabletop Exercise & Communication in Disaster Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 6, 2017. (workshop)
  36. Emergency medicine pharmacology: new science. 3rd International Tabletop Exercise & Communication in Disaster Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 6, 2017.
  37. An update on anaphylaxis and toxidromes. 3rd International Tabletop Exercise & Communication in Disaster Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 6, 2017.
  38. Research and evidence based practice. 3rd International Tabletop Exercise & Communication in Disaster Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 5, 2017.
  39. Preemies and babies. 3rd International Tabletop Exercise & Communication in Disaster Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 5, 2017.
  40. Batt, A.M. and Halliwell, D. Implementing immersive simulation in prehospital education (workshop). EMS Gathering, Killarney, Ireland, June 8, 2016.
  41. Batt, A.M. and Halliwell, D. Care provision and high-risk PPE (workshop). EMS Gathering, Killarney, Ireland, June 9, 2016.
  42. Cummins, F. and Batt A.M. Preventing errors and improving patient safety through effective system intervention. Middle East Patient Safety and Quality Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 15, 2016.
  43. Cummins, F. and Batt A.M. Patient tracking in mass casualty incidents. International Federation of Emergency Medicine Trauma Update 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 13, 2016.
  44. Cummins, F. and Batt A.M. Fire-based EMS versus standalone EMS – what the evidence says. International Federation of Emergency Medicine Trauma Update 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 13, 2016.
  45. Cummins, F. and Batt A.M. Clinical audit – what, why and how? Dubai International Ambulance Conference, Dubai, UAE, March 22, 2016.
  46. Cummins, F. and Batt A.M. Guidelines, protocols, and algorithms. Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine Scientific Meeting, Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 6, 2015.
  47. Paramedic education and social media. Turkish Paramedic Association 3rd International Paramedic Congress, Antalya, Turkey, December 3, 2015.
  48. Batt, A.M. and Cummins, F. International EMS: United Arab Emirates. Turkish Paramedic Association 3rd International Paramedic Congress, Antalya, Turkey, December 3, 2015.
  49. International EMS: Republic of Ireland. Turkish Paramedic Association 3rd International Paramedic Congress, Antalya, Turkey, December 3, 2015.
  50. Cummins, F. and Batt A.M. Prehospital trauma care – the future. International Federation of Emergency Medicine Trauma Update 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 5, 2015.
  51. Cummins, F. and Batt A.M. Prehospital catastrophic haemorrhage control – an update. Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine Scientific Meeting, Dubai, UAE, December 3, 2014.
Provincial, regional and local
  1. Batt, A.M., Bolster, J., Poirier, P., Bank, J., Bowles, R., Cameron, C., Donelon, B., Dunn, N., Essington, T., Johnston, W., Lapierre, R., Lysko, M., Mason, P., Steary, D., and Tavares, W. Developing the National Occupational Standard for Paramedics.
    1. Paramedic Association of New Brunswick Conference, October 16, 2022.
    2. Ontario Base Hospital Group, Toronto, ON, September 14, 2022.
    3. Ontario Paramedic Program Coordinators, Toronto, ON, June 3, 2022.
  2. Do we preach what we practice? A 5-year update… County of Renfrew Paramedic Research Symposium, ON, Canada, June 14, 2022.
  3. Bolster, J., Armour, R., O’Toole, M., Batt, A.M. The paramedic role in substance use disorder. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, January 28, 2022.
  4. Lanos, C., Batt, A.M. Advances in community paramedicine in Canada in response to COVID-19. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, January 28, 2022.
  5. Hirello, L., Johnston, W., Batt, A.M. Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in research. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, December 10, 2021.
  6. Do we preach what we practice? The development of competency frameworks in healthcare professions. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, October 1, 2021.
  7. A journey around Research Island. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, FJune 11, 2021.
  8. Cameron, C., Lunn, T., Lanos, C., Batt, A.M. Progressing paramedics’ role in grief support. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, February 5, 2021
  9. An introduction to systems thinking. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, January 22, 2021.
  10. A review of reviews: scoping reviews. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, October 23, 2020.
  11. 911 diversion: re-examining paramedic service delivery to reduce ED use. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, September 11, 2020.
  12. Reporting guidelines: an overview. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, April 3, 2020.
  13. The role of paramedic students in protecting vulnerable populations (keynote speaker). Fanshawe Paramedicine Conference, London, ON, Canada, April 4, 2020 (conference cancelled due to COVID-19).
  14. Identifying training and education needs for community paramedics. Ontario Community Paramedicine Secretariat Provincial Workshop, Toronto, ON, Canada, February 27, 2020.
  15. Making sense of the workflow maze. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research, Toronto, ON, Canada, February 21, 2020.
  16. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. The misalignment of paramedic practice and education. Ontario Paramedic Association Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, October 26, 2019.
  17. Gyuran, J., Batt, A.M. Exploring the role of reflective practice in a return to clinical practice program. Ontario Paramedic Association Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, October 26, 2019.
  18. Just what do paramedics do? Towards a definition of paramedic practice. Cape Breton Paramedic Conference, St. Ann’s, NS, Canada, September 27-29, 2019.
  19. Batt, A.M., Ward, G., Acker, J. Five questions paramedics should ask about patient advocacy. Paramedic Association of PEI Symposium, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, June 1, 2019.
  20. Building research capacity in paramedicine (panel member). County of Renfrew Paramedic Research Symposium, Calabogie, ON, Canada, May 24, 2019.
  21. Batt, A.M., Leyenaar, M. Research 101. County of Renfrew Paramedic Research Symposium, Calabogie, ON, Canada, May 23, 2019. (workshop)
  22. Gyuran, J., Batt, A.M. Reflective practice for paramedics. Ontario Base Hospital Group 2019 Annual General Meeting, London, ON, Canada, February 13, 2019.
  23. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. The relationship between practice and education. County of Renfrew Paramedic Research Symposium, ON, Canada, June 12, 2018.
  24. Mason, P., Slack, M., Gould, C., Batt, A.M. Female leadership in paramedicine. Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs Spring Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, May 9, 2018.
  25. Incorporating research within paramedic programs – how and why? Fanshawe College, London, ON, Canada, May 8, 2018.
  26. Growing the next generation of paramedic researchers in Canada (keynote speaker). Fanshawe College Paramedic Programs Research Day, London, ON, Canada, April 7, 2018.
  27. Leadership in EMS. The Resuscitation Group, WA, USA, March 3-4, 2018. (workshop)
  28. Steary, D., Batt, A.M. Incorporating research into paramedic education. Fanshawe College Faculty Research Workshop, London, ON, Canada, March 2, 2018
  29. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Delport, S., Hong, W., Hay, I., Norman, S., Jenkins, S., Cummins, F. Turn left at the sand dune: challenges implementing STEMI care in the Middle East. Fanshawe College Paramedic Programs Research Day, London, ON, Canada, April 8, 2017.
  30. Simulation and debriefing. Irish Red Cross, Cork, Ireland, June 14, 2016.
  31. Invited keynote speaker (declined due to schedule conflict). Health Research Board of Ireland Open Access Seminar, Dublin, Ireland, October 26, 2016.
  32. Preemies, babies and kiddies. Hamilton Health Sciences ACP CME Day, Hamilton, ON, April 22, 2016.
  33. The social media medic. Ontario Paramedic Association Paramedicine 2015 Conference, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, November 11, 2015.
  34. Implementing scenario-based simulation training. Irish Red Cross, Cork, Ireland, July 14, 2015.
  35. Cummins, F. and Batt A.M. STEMI Care – the National Ambulance experience. Abu Dhabi STEMI Network Study Day, Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 3, 2015.
  36. Al‐ Hajeri, A., Batt, A.M., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. PAROS Northern Emirates – one year update. Northern Emirates PAROS Meeting, Sharjah, UAE, March 6, 2015.
  37. The EMT and safe medication administration. Irish Red Cross, Cork, Ireland, December 13, 2014.
  38. Improving pre-hospital sepsis care. Irish Red Cross, Cork, Ireland, September 20, 2014.
  39. Professionalism, scope of practice and CPD – what? so what? Irish Red Cross, Cork, Ireland, November 11, 2012.

Peer-reviewed oral presentations

International and national
  1. Shannon, B., Eaton, G., Lanos, C., Leyenaar, M., Nolan, M., Bowles, K., Williams, B., O’Meara, P., Wingrove, G., Heffern, J.D., Batt, A.M. The development of community paramedicine; a restricted review. Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference, Brisbane, Australia, September 15, 2022.
  2. Lanos, C., Drennan, I., Soliman, K., Lin, S., Vaillancourt, C., Dhanani, S., Jenkins, S., Cook, D., Batt, A.M. Examining the Potential for Uncontrolled Organ Donation After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Canada—a sub analysis of the canROC registry. Paramedicine Across Canada Expo, Saskatoon, SK, September 9, 2022.
  3. Bolster, J., Armour, R., O’Toole, M., Lysko, M., Batt, A.M. The paramedic role in substance use disorder. Paramedicine Across Canada Expo, Saskatoon, SK, September 10, 2022.
  4. Lanos, C., Drennan, I., Soliman, K., Lin, S., Vaillancourt, C., Dhanani, S., Jenkins, S., Cook, D., Batt, A.M. Examining the Potential for Uncontrolled Organ Donation After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Canada—a sub analysis of the canROC registry. Canadian Paramedicine Research Day, May 26, 2022.
  5. Batt, A.M., Williams, B., Rich, J., Tavares, W. A Six-Step Model for Developing Competency Frameworks in the Healthcare Professions. Canadian Conference on Medical Education, Calgary, AB, April 26, 2022.
  6. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Rich, J., Horsley, T., Williams, B. A guidance statement for the reporting of Competency Framework Development in Healthcare Professions (CONFERD-HP). Canadian Conference on Medical Education, Calgary, AB, April 26, 2022.
  7. Cummins, N.M., Barry, T, Knox, S., … Batt, A.M. … Casey, M. Building Research Capacity for Out-of-Hospital Care in Ireland: Development of the Irish Paramedicine Education and Research Network (IPERN). College of Paramedics International Education Conference 2021, UK, April 12, 2021.
  8. Cameron, C., Lunn, T., Lanos, C., Batt, A.M. Progressing paramedics’ role in grief support. 
    1. Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference 2021, Canberra, Australia, November 26, 2021.
    2. College of Paramedics International Education Conference 2021, UK, April 12, 2021.
  9. Batt, A.M., Lanos, C., Al-Hasan, D., Alhmoudi, A., Anderson, M., Knox, S., Delport, S., Fares, S., Cummins, F. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf region: a scoping review. Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 13, 2019.
  10. Hamel, L., Hamel, L., Hunter, J., Goenner, C., Gridley, D., Procum, A., O’Connor, K., Fentress, T., Nhouyvanisvong, A., Khalsa, S., Batt, A.M. Does your address make the grade? The relationship between socioeconomic status and the academic performance of paramedic students. National Association of EMS Educators Symposium, TX, USA, August 5, 2019.
  11. Pagano, A., Robinson, K., Ricketts, C., Cundy-Jones, J., Henderson, L., Cartwright, W., Batt, A.M. The carer who doesn’t care? Empathy levels in Canadian paramedic students. Irish College of Paramedics Scientific Symposium, Cork, Ireland, September 15, 2018.
  12. Hines Duncliffe, T., Brock, M., D’Angelo, B., Fraser, C., Austin, N., Lamarra, J., Pusateri, M., Livingston, L., Batt, A.M. Driving me crazy: the effects of stress on the driving abilities of paramedic students.
    1. Irish College of Paramedics Scientific Symposium, Cork, Ireland, September 15, 2018.
    2. ANZCP Paramedicine Research Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, July 6, 2018.
  13. Batt, A.M., Henderson, L., Hines Duncliffe, T., Robb, S., Cundy-Jones, J., Crosetta, R., Smith, P., Steary, D. Strategies for incorporating patient safety education in paramedic education using the IHI Open School. Irish College of Paramedics Scientific Symposium, Cork, Ireland, September 15, 2018.
  14. Weber, A., Delport, S., Oliveri, L., Batt, A.M. The future of Australian ambulance services workforce: five year review of an Australian university’s paramedic science graduate demographics. ANZCP Paramedicine Research Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, July 6, 2018.
  15. Batt, A.M., Delport, S., Cummins, F. Disaster preparedness and response in older adults: a review and discussion. International First Aid Education Conference 2018, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, April 24, 2018.
  16. Johnston, C.W. and Batt, A.M. Canadian Paramedic Program Use of Realistic Simulation in Education (PURSE): a descriptive study.
    1. Professionalisation of Paramedicine through Research Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, September 25, 2017.
    2. EMS Gathering 2016, Killarney, Ireland, June 8, 2016.
  17. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Delport, S., Hong, W., Hay, I., Norman, S., Jenkins, S., Cummins, F. Translating the evidence: STEMI bypass in the Middle East. EMS Gathering 2017, Kinsale, Ireland, May 5, 2017.
  18. Batt, A.M., Brydges, M., Mausz, J., Tavares, W. Building research capacity in paramedicine: the McNally Group. EMS Gathering 2017, Kinsale, Ireland, May 5, 2017.
  19. Vosper, M., Batt, A.M., Berry, J., Dinsch, J., Fentress, T., Gallert, E., Leggio, W., Liu, L., Reinfeld, P., Shaw, E., Sliter, T., Walsh, K. Can you fail your way to success? National Association of EMS Educators Symposium, TX, USA, August 1, 2016.
  20. Ward, J., Batt, A.M., Menzies, D. Facilitating Paramedic Continuous Professional Competency: the #IrishEMS chat. EMS Gathering 2016, Killarney, Ireland, June 8, 2016.
  21. Al-Hajeri, A., Haskins, B., Sheridan, S., Lonergan, D., Batt, A.M., Cummins, F. Impact of a pain management education intervention for prehospital care providers. Paramedics Australasia International Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, October 3, 2015.
Provincial, regional, and local
  1. Lunn, T., Cameron, C., Lanos, C., Batt, A.M. Progressing paramedics’ role in grief support. Alberta EMS and Paramedic 3rd Annual Research Day, AB, Canada, May 27, 2021.
  2. Batt, A.M., Williams, B., Brydges, M., Leyenaar, M., Tavares, W. New ways of ‘seeing’ – using systems thinking to explore clinical practice when developing competency frameworks. Richard K. Reznick Wilson Centre Research Week, Toronto, ON, Canada, October 28, 2020.
  3. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. Can paramedics safely, accurately and appropriately divert patients to alternative care pathways? Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education HDR Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, September 30, 2020.
  4. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. Towards a best practice model for developing competency frameworks. Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education HDR Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, October 31, 2019.
  5. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. The development of competency frameworks in healthcare professions: a scoping review. Richard K. Reznick Wilson Centre Research Day, Toronto, ON, Canada, October 18, 2019.
  6. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. Developing practice informed paramedic education. Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education HDR Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, November 8, 2018.
  7. Al-Hajeri, A., Haskins, B., Sheridan, S., Lonergan, D., Batt, A.M., Cummins, F. Impact of a pain management education intervention for prehospital care providers. Middle East Patient Safety and Quality Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 11, 2015.
  8. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Lonergan, D., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Using simulation, feedback and intensive coaching to improve professional performance of resuscitation skills amongst Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the UAE. 2nd Clinical Simulation Conference, Dubai, UAE, February 24, 2015.

Peer-reviewed poster presentations

International and national
  1. Bolster, J., Armour, R., O’Toole, M., Lysko, M., Batt, A.M. The paramedic role in substance use disorder: a scoping review. Paramedicine Across Canada Expo Research Day, Saskatoon, SK, September 8, 2022.
  2. Mausz, J., Piquette, D., Batt, A.M., Donnelly, E. Violence Against Paramedics: Is Address Hazard Flagging Useful? Paramedicine Across Canada Expo Research Day, Saskatoon, SK, September 8, 2022.
  3. Lanos, C., Drennan, I., Soliman, K., Lin, S., Vaillancourt, C., Dhanani, S., Jenkins, S., Cook, D., Batt, A.M. Examining the Potential for Uncontrolled Organ Donation After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Canada—a sub analysis of the canROC registry. 999 EMS Research Forum, United Kingdom, March 29, 2022. 13140/RG.2.2.26424.21762
  4. Batt, A.M., Hultink, A., Lanos, C., Tierney, B., Grenier, M., Heffern, J. Advances in community paramedicine in Canada in response to COVID-19. 999 EMS Research Forum, United Kingdom, March 29, 2022. 13140/RG.2.2.10374.45129
  5. Batt, A.M., Williams, B., Brydges, M., Leyenaar, M., Tavares, W. ‘New ways of ‘seeing’ – using systems thinking to explore paramedic practice’. Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference, Australia, November 25, 2021.
  6. Batt, A.M., Williams, B., Brydges, M., Leyenaar, M., Tavares, W. A systems thinking conceptual framework to explore clinical practice. Canadian Conference on Medical Education, Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 19, 2020. 13140/RG.2.2.13626.54720
  7. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. How do healthcare professions develop competency frameworks? Canadian Conference on Medical Education, Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 19, 2020. 13140/RG.2.2.30403.76328
  8. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. A scoping review of competency framework development in healthcare professions. PAC Paramedic Research Symposium, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, September 19, 2019. 13140/RG.2.2.26401.35681
  9. Cochrane, A., Pithia, P., Laird, E., Mifflin, K., Sonley-Long, V., Batt, A.M. Investigating the attitudes of paramedic students towards homelessness. PAC Paramedic Research Symposium, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, September 19, 2019. 13140/RG.2.2.33112.24325
  10. Hamel, L., Hunter, J., Goenner, C., Gridley, D., Procum, A., O’Connor, K., Fentress, T., Nhouyvanisvong, A., Khalsa, S., Batt, A.M. Does your address make the grade? The relationship between socioeconomic status and the academic performance of paramedic students. 13140/RG.2.2.16335.02727
    • EMS World Expo, New Orleans, USA, October 15-18, 2019.
    • PAC Paramedic Research Symposium, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, September 19, 2019.
    • National Association of EMS Educators Symposium, TX, USA, August 5, 2019.
  11. Colbeck, M., Maria, S., Eaton, G., Campbell, C., Batt, A.M., Caffey, M. International Examination and Synthesis of the Primary and Secondary Surveys in Paramedicine. International Conference on Emergency Medicine, Seoul, Korea, June 12, 2019. 13140/RG.2.2.25589.68328
  12. Bernaerts, S., Shelton, J., Weston, E., Demers, E., Miller, J., van der Groef, T., Batt, A.M. Can Canadian paramedic students accurately estimate pediatric patient weight? ANZCP Paramedicine Research Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, July 6, 2018. 13140/RG.2.2.23045.91363
  13. Kus, L., Gosling, C., Wilson, T., Batt, A.M. Empathy levels among Canadian paramedic students. ANZCP Paramedicine Research Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, July 6, 2018. 13140/RG.2.2.29756.80009
  14. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Delport, S., Hong, W., Hay, I., Norman, S., Jenkins, S., Cummins, F. Implementation of a STEMI bypass protocol in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine Scientific Meeting, Dubai, UAE, December 7, 2017. 13140/RG.2.2.36396.77447
  15. Batt, A.M. and Johnston, C.W. Bodybuilding: an anatomical model making project in a paramedic education program. National Association of EMS Educators Symposium, Washington D.C., USA, August 10, 2017. 13140/RG.2.2.34423.73127
  16. Batt, A.M. and Knox, S. On the path to professionalism: the Irish College of Paramedics. EMS Gathering 2017, Kinsale, Ireland, May 5, 2017. 13140/RG.2.2.28244.19844
  17. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Ward, G., Pilapil, C., Cummins, F. Paediatric Cardiac Arrests in the Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates. EMS Asia 2016 Conference, Seoul, Korea, September 13, 2016. 13140/RG.2.1.4174.4881
  18. Mason, P., Batt, A.M., Steary, D. #FOAMems: the impact to date. smaccDUB, Dublin, Ireland, June 13, 2016. 13140/RG.2.1.1783.7687
  19. Batt, A.M. and Cummins, N. E-learning on the road: online learning and social media for continuing professional competency. smaccDUB, Dublin, Ireland, June 13, 2016. 13140/RG.2.1.2832.3441
  20. Mohammed, N., Patel, A., Damani, M., Al-Hajeri, A., Batt, A.M., Cummins, F.H. Implementation of an Electronic Medication Inventory System in Pre-Hospital Services to Improve Patient Safety and Quality. Middle East Patient Safety and Quality Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 23, 2016.
  21. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Minton, M., Haskins, B., Cummins, F.H. Improving patient safety in low-volume high-risk obstetrical emergencies. Middle East Patient Safety and Quality Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 23, 2016.
  22. Vosper, M., Batt, A.M., Berry, J., Dinsch, J., Fentress, T., Gallert, E., Leggio, W., Liu, L., Reinfeld, P., Shaw, E., Sliter, T., Walsh, K. Can you fail your way to success? National Association of EMS Educators Symposium, TX, USA, August 1, 2016
  23. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Pilapil, C., Lonergan, D., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Establishing a Prehospital Airway Registry in the UAE. World Airway Management Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, November 13, 2015. 13140/RG.2.1.4837.8485.
  24. Batt, A.M. and Johnston, T. Delayed Sequence Intubation and Apnoeic Oxygenation. Paramedics Australasia International Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, October 2, 2015. 13140/RG.2.1.1954.2646
  25. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the United Arab Emirates: results from the PAROS study. Paramedics Australasia International Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, October 2, 2015. 13140/RG.2.1.1429.9769
  26. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Corrigan, B., Navalta, M., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Design and implementation of a peer support programme for prehospital care providers. Paramedics Australasia International Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, October 2, 2015. 13140/RG.2.1.3527.1289
  27. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Haskins, B., Sheridan, S., Domingo, J., Acker, J., Cummins, F. The Certificate of Clinical Practice: improving education for the EMT-Basic. Paramedics Australasia International Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, October 3, 2015. 13140/RG.2.1.3710.6325
  28. Al-Hajeri, A., Batt, A.M., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Implementation of a de-novo ambulance service in the United Arab Emirates. 8th Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress, Rome, Italy, September 5, 2015. 13140/RG.2.1.4051.4166
  29. Al-Hajeri, A., Batt, A.M., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Cardiac arrests in the Northern Emirates: a one year review. 8th Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress, Rome, Italy, September 5, 2015.
  30. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Lonergan, D., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Combining simulation and coaching to improve performance of resuscitation skills – a pilot study. Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress, Rome, Italy, September 5, 2015.
  31. Al-Hajeri, A, Batt, A.M., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Preparing for the worst: National Ambulance and the 2014 Ebola virus epidemic. Middle East Patient Safety and Quality Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 11, 2015. 13140/RG.2.1.4575.7045
  32. Al-Hajeri, A., Haskins, B., Sheridan, S., Lonergan, D., Batt, A.M., Cummins, F. Impact of a pain management education intervention for prehospital care providers.
    • Middle East Patient Safety and Quality Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 11, 2015.
    • WONCA EMR Family Medicine Congress, Dubai, UAE, April 30, 2015.
  33. Al-Hajeri, A., Minton, M., Haskins, B., Batt, A.M., Cummins, F. Implementing chain of survival initiatives to improve prehospital return of spontaneous circulation rates. Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine Scientific Meeting, Dubai, UAE, December 3, 2014.
  34. Al-Hajeri, A., Minton, M., Haskins, B., Batt, A.M., Cummins, F. Proof of concept of video laryngoscopy intubation: potential utility in the pre-hospital environment by Emergency Medical Technicians. Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine Scientific Meeting, Dubai, UAE, December 3, 2014.
  35. O’Brien, C., Cummins, N., Batt, A.M. A clinical audit of prehospital practitioners’ knowledge of needlestick injuries. Irish Association of Emergency Medicine Scientific Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, July 8, 2014.
Provincial, regional, and local
  1. Batt, A.M., Williams, B., Brydges, M., Leyenaar, M., Tavares, W. A ‘systems thinking’ conceptual framework to explore clinical practice. Fanshawe College Research & Innovation Day, London, ON, Canada, March 26, 2020 (conference cancelled due to COVID-19)
  2. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. How do healthcare professions develop competency frameworks? Fanshawe College Research & Innovation Day, London, ON, Canada, March 26, 2020. (conference cancelled due to COVID-19)
  3. Hines Duncliffe, T., Brock, M., D’Angelo, B., Fraser, C., Austin, N., Lamarra, J., Pusateri, M., Livingston, L., Batt, A.M. The effects of stress on the driving abilities of paramedic students. Fanshawe College Research & Innovation Day, London, ON, Canada, March 26, 2020. (conference cancelled due to COVID-19)
  4. Cochrane, A., Pithia, P., Laird, E., Mifflin, K., Sonley-Long, V., Batt, A.M. Investigating the attitudes of paramedic students towards homelessness. Fanshawe College Research & Innovation Day, London, ON, Canada, March 20, 2019.
  5. Chard, E., Corbett, M., Crosetta, R., Hayward, J., Kuiack, A., McIntyre, N., Meier, C., Renaud, J., Batt, A.M. Paramedic student accuracy at ECG interpretation. Alberta Health Services EMS and Paramedic Research Day, Calgary, AB, Canada, May 31, 2018. 13140/RG.2.2.33020.23689
  6. Colbeck, M., Maria, S., Eaton, G., Campbell, C., Batt, A.M., Caffey, M., Hunter, M. International Examination and Synthesis of the Primary and Secondary Surveys in Paramedicine. Fanshawe College Research & Innovation Day, London, ON, Canada, March 21, 2018. 13140/RG.2.2.25589.68328
  7. Kus, L., Gosling, C., Wilson, T., Batt, A.M. Empathy levels among Fanshawe paramedic students. Fanshawe College Research & Innovation Day, London, ON, Canada, March 21, 2018.
  8. Crosetta, R., Smith, P., Cundy-Jones, J., Henderson, L., Batt, A.M. Patient safety and quality improvement education for Fanshawe paramedic students. Fanshawe College Research and Innovation Day, London, ON, Canada, March 21, 2018.
  9. Rahman, M., Sperley, B., Christie, M., Hay, I., Batt, A.M., Yeap, J. Point-of-care ultrasound in the Emergency Department: patient characteristics. Selayang University Hospital, Malaysia, June 9, 2017. 13140/RG.2.2.26035.12322
  10. Rahman, M., Sperley, B., Christie, M., Hay, I., Batt, A.M., Yeap, J. Provider perceptions of point-of-care ultrasound in the Emergency Department. Selayang University Hospital, Malaysia, June 9, 2017. 13140/RG.2.2.19324.23688
  11. Johnston, C.W. and Batt, A.M. Paramedic Use of Realistic Simulation in Education. Fanshawe College Research and Innovation Day, London, ON, Canada, March 23, 2016. 13140/RG.2.1.1554.2163
  12. Mason, P., Batt, A.M., Steary, D. #FOAMems: the impact to date. Fanshawe College Research and Innovation Day, London, ON, Canada, March 23, 2016. 13140/RG.2.1.1692.1206
  13. Batt, A.M. and Johnston, T. Delayed Sequence Intubation and Apnoeic Oxygenation. Mid North Coast Local Health District Research Conference, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, December 12, 2015.
  14. Johnston, T., Acker, J., Batt, A.M. Starting a Journal Club – A Simple Approach to Supporting Evidence Based Practice. Mid North Coast Local Health District Research Conference, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, December 12, 2015. 13140/RG.2.1.2740.6963
  15. O’Brien, C., Cummins, N., Batt, A.M. A Clinical Audit of Prehospital Practitioners Knowledge of Needlestick Injuries. University Hospitals Limerick Annual Research Symposium, Limerick, Ireland, October 24, 2014.