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A/Prof. Alan M. Batt, PhD is a health professions researcher with expertise in competency frameworks, workforce development, and equity-focused healthcare delivery. He employs mixed methods to address high-impact problems, including the evolving role of paramedicine in health systems, community paramedicine models, and care of structurally marginalized populations. To date he has published 200+ articles and chapters, presented 300+ times, and attracted $5.5M+ in multidisciplinary funding. He serves as Deputy Editor of Paramedicine and co-chairs national initiatives including the McNally Project, CASPERR, and technical committees. His work has shaped national practice standards and education frameworks in paramedicine across Canada.
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Associate Professor Alan M. Batt PhD PGCME MAcadMEd FHLA SFHEA
Associate Professor Alan Batt is a paramedic clinician, educator, and mixed methods health professions researcher whose career spans 25 years, ten countries, and five continents. He holds academic appointments at Monash University, Queen’s University, and the University of Toronto, and co-chairs both the McNally Project for Paramedicine Research and the CASPERR Steering Committee.
Dr. Batt has published 200+ peer-reviewed and professional articles, book chapters, and professional reports, presented over 300 times, and attracted $5.5M+ in research funding. His research program focuses on professional competency, health workforce evolution, care of marginalized populations, and structural and social determinants of health. He has led key national initiatives such as the National Competency Framework for Paramedics and the Career Framework for Paramedics, and serves as Deputy Editor of the international journal Paramedicine.
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Extended bio
Associate Professor Alan M. Batt PhD PGCME MAcadMEd FHLA SFHEA
Associate Professor Alan Batt is an internationally experienced paramedic, educator, and applied health services researcher whose career spans over two decades and five continents. He holds multiple academic appointments, including Associate Professor of Paramedicine (adjunct) at Monash University, Paramedicine Program Lead and Assistant Professor (adjunct) at Queen’s University, and Assistant Professor (status) at the University of Toronto. Dr. Batt co-chairs the McNally Project for Paramedicine Research and the CASPERR Steering Committee, and serves as Deputy Editor of the international journal Paramedicine. His scholarship uses mixed methods to advance health professions education, professional competency frameworks, health workforce evolution, community paramedicine, and care of structurally marginalized populations.
Dr. Batt has published 200+ peer-reviewed and professional articles, book chapters, and professional reports, presented at over 300 national and international scientific venues, and secured over $5.5M CAD in research funding from major agencies including CIHR, NSERC, and Healthcare Excellence Canada. He led the development of major pan-Canadian standards including the National Competency Framework for Paramedics, Paramedic Education and Practice Guidance, and the Career Framework for Paramedics. He supervises and mentors graduate scholars and serves as an expert advisor to governments, professional associations, and health systems internationally. His contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including the King Charles III Coronation Medal for significant service to paramedicine in Canada.
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Qualifications
- PhD, Monash University
- Member, Academy of Medical Educators
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Newcastle University
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy
- Fellow, Healthcare Leadership Academy
- Master of Science in Critical Care, Cardiff University
- Graduate Certificate in Intensive Care Paramedic Studies, Charles Sturt University
- Certificate, Critical Care Paramedic, Creighton University
- Certificate, Advanced Paramedic, University of Ioannina
- Diploma, Emergency Medical Technology, University College Dublin.
Additional education
- Certificate in Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Certificate in Leadership & Organizing for Change
- Certificate in Gerontology
- Certificate in Clinical Simulation
- Certificate in Training & Development
Committee Memberships
- Co-Chair, Paramedic Social Prescribing Collaborative Advisory Committee, Healthcare Excellence Canada.
- Co-Chair, CASPERR Steering Committee
- Co-Chair, HSO Emergency Transport Technical Committee
- Social Prescribing Leadership Table, Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario.
- Program Advisory Committee, Paramedic Program, Fleming College.
- Chair, External Expert Review Panels, Bachelor of Paramedicine, Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board
- Capacity Building, Education & Research Working Group, Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario.
- Ontario Community Paramedicine Knowledge Exchange Committee.
- Examinations Subcommittee, PHECC, Ireland.
- Canadian Paramedicine Education Chapter, Canada.
- Z1630: Community Paramedicine.
- Z1660: National Occupational Standard for Paramedics.
- Z1635: Canadian Paramedic Information System.
- Z1650: Paramedic response to the opioid crisis.
- Advisory Council, Prehospital Evidence Based Practice Project.
- Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) Initiative Curriculum Committee
- Queen’s/WAHA/Northern College Working Group
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