IRCP

12/17/2025

We’ve updated the dates for IRCP 2026 in Regensburg, Germany. Mark your calendars from 5–7 October and join us to advance international collaboration and exchange insights on building flexible, reliable healthcare through innovative models.

This event is a key forum for policymakers, health system leaders, and stakeholders dedicated to shaping the future of global healthcare.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

11/27/2025

Save the date, IRCP 2026 is heading to Regensburg, Germany from 7–10 October.

Join international leaders, researchers and practitioners as we explore flexible, reliable healthcare delivery through innovative models. It’s a standout opportunity for policymakers, system managers and sector stakeholders to connect, collaborate and shape the future of global healthcare.

More details coming soon, stay tuned.

11/21/2025

This year at IRCP, we were honoured to welcome A/Professor Alan Batt, Monash University. In his presentation, 'Developing the Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool', he explained how community paramedicine programs have existed since the early 2000s, and while resource optimization remains a predominant driver, innovation in recent years demonstrates that when community paramedicine is integrated into healthcare, it is well-positioned to meet the needs of structurally marginalized communities by focusing services for those facing barriers to accessing equitable care.

He described how his team conducted a document analysis of existing community needs assessment resources, including 38 documents to identify gaps, then presented a draft toolkit to 112 community paramedicine experts and partners, receiving 33 detailed group feedback responses to refine it.

Ultimately, the CPNAT (“Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool”) was developed to guide community paramedicine programmes to better meet real community needs.

If you haven't already, save the date for IRCP 2026 in Regensburg, Germany, from October 7-10.

11/13/2025

This year at the International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine (IRCP), we were privileged to welcome Kevin Deramus Agency Chief for Washington County EMS, in rural Texas. His presentation, 'Creating "Unreasonable Expectations" within Community Paramedic Models', explored how community paramedic programmes since inception have been innovative by their very natures.

However, most have followed a very reasonable and expected delivery model. Kevin demonstrated how, now more than ever, leadership of these programmes must understand that “unreasonable” programme leadership is what allowed these programmes to thrive and be more than successful in today’s climate.

If you haven't already, save the date for IRCP 2026 in Regensburg, Germany, from October 7-10.

10/30/2025

This year at IRCP, we were honoured to welcome Grant Hocking from Ambulance Victoria. In his presentation “Portable stroke imaging improving equity of care and better patient outcomes”, he spotlighted how the Australian Stroke Alliance is turbocharging the transformation of pre‑hospital stroke care.

Thanks to ultra‑lightweight brain‑imaging devices, essential scans can now be captured at the scene, helping to ensure faster, more accurate diagnoses via telehealth and ultimately bringing time‑critical stroke treatment to every patient, no matter their postcode.

10/22/2025

For over 20 years, our annual IRCP meetings have brought together paramedics, educators, community paramedics, service administrators, chiefs, executive directors, and more from around the world. All united by a shared commitment to advancing community paramedicine.

Don’t forget to save the date for the 2026 IRCP Meeting, taking place October 7–10 in Regensburg, Germany. More details coming soon.

10/16/2025

Save the Date for IRCP 2026 in Regensburg, Germany, from October 7-10.

A premier opportunity to foster international collaboration and share insights on delivering flexible, reliable healthcare through innovative models. This event serves as a vital resource for policymakers, health system managers, and other stakeholders shaping the future of healthcare.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

10/08/2025

Have you read the July-September issue of the International Journal of Paramedicine?

This peer-reviewed scholarly journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in paramedicine and emergency medical services (EMS).

Explore the latest research and insights here: https://loom.ly/WayQ0qM

10/02/2025

At , J.D. Heffern facilitated a panel on Innovative Models in Rural and Suburban Settings, exploring how traditional colonial frameworks in paramedic education have limited access for Indigenous peoples — especially in remote communities.

Panelists Kimberlyn Tihen (St. Charles County Ambulance District) and James McLaughlin (UTE Regional Health Service) discussed emerging, culturally responsive education models that train local First Nations members to serve their own communities. These approaches support culturally appropriate care and foster Indigenous recruitment and leadership in paramedicine.

09/18/2025

Jason Killens KAM, drawing on decades of leadership in emergency services, challenged attendees at the IRCP 2025 Conference in Adelaide to rethink how success is measured in emergency care. His keynote, “What we measure matters,” called for a shift towards patient-centred outcomes, inspiring innovation and improved care across the sector.

His insights sparked important conversations about how data and performance metrics can better serve both patients and providers. Jason’s message reinforced the conference’s commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement in the EMS community.

09/17/2025

Today is World Patient Safety Day. This year’s theme, “Patient safety from the start!”, calls attention to the vital need for safe, high-quality care for every newborn and child, right from day one.

At IRCP, we recognise that paramedics and pre-hospital professionals are often among the first to provide care to children in urgent situations. Ensuring child-specific safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate response is central to our mission.

Learn more about World Patient Safety Day here: https://loom.ly/QXZ1lx8

This year, the theme is “Safe care for every newborn and every child”, with the slogan “Patient safety from the start!”, recognizing the vulnerability of this age group to risks and harm caused by unsafe care.

09/13/2025

We were proud to host another successful IRCP Conference in Adelaide, South Australia, alongside the 2025 The Council of Ambulance Authorities Congress 🚑

It was an inspiring few days filled with powerful keynote speakers and conversations about the future of paramedicine.

Take a look at our photo gallery below and stay tuned for updates on the 2026 IRCP Conference.

The Welcome Function: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCsPHy
Day 1: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCsGp7
Day 2: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCsF7S