QAS INSIGHT | Summer 2017-18 edition

IPP and CALDPP recruits

New recruits earn their stripes

The Indigenous Paramedic Program and Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Paramedics Program saw 13 cadets from around the state presented with epaulettes at a ceremony at Kedron’s Emergency Services Complex.

Principal Consultant Cultural Capability Trish Murray congratulated the cadets and said they demonstrated competency in their clinical care, skills and knowledge. Eight cadets were presented their Silver Caduceus epaulettes and five cadets were presented their First Stripe epaulettes. Following the epaulette ceremony, the cadets took part in four separate simulated multi-casualty scenarios at the Whyte Island training facility with the assistance of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. “The Whyte Island event was very successful and everyone had a fantastic time,’’ Trish said. “The scenarios the cadets experienced allowed them to put their skills and knowledge to the test under a high pressure environment with trainers and educators watching on.” Trish said 2018 was set to be another milestone year for the IPP and CALD programs due to a new education partnership commencing between QAS and Central Queensland University. “This partnership will assist our officers who inspire to become an ACP2 with an education program that aids progression to the bachelor of paramedic science,” she said.

Above ■ Executive Director Corporate Services Michael Metcalfe with cadet Tareta Siakisni from Woodridge Station Metro South – who received his Silver caduceus and will be in the first group to undertake the new CQU education pathway next year – and Deputy Commissioner, State LASN Operations Craig Emery and Deputy Commissioner – Executive Director, Service Planning and Performance Dee Taylor-Dutton. Below ■ Rear, left to right: Clem Beatson, Danielle Williams, Dwayne Simpson, Marigold Tauvao, Selina Hughes, Sharon Ursinus and Gerald Wotton; in front: Tareta Siakisni, Shannon Turner, Montana Anderson, Rebecca Teece, Kieta Lenoy and Daraleen Edmund.

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