Clinical Practice Radio (CPR)
St John WA has launched its first ever public podcast, Clinical Practice Radio (CPR). Designed by clinicians for clinicians, the show discusses a range of clinical and management topics using the latest evidence-based research and inviting subject matter experts to share their insights. Hosted by St John WA Deputy Director of Paramedicine Andy Bell alongside Clinical Leads Megan Currie and Nick Overington.
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Meet the hosts
Andy Bell:
Andy Bell is the first Deputy Director of Paramedicine for St John WA. Andy is a registered Paramedic, has held senior lecturer positions in several Australian universities and has formed and lead high performance clinical teams for TacMed Australia and The Royal Flying Doctors Service of WA.
He has published numerous articles on the development of the Paramedic education paradigm, is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Paramedicine, Editor on the Journal of High Threat and Austere Medicine, and an Adjunct Research Fellow with Curtin University.
Andy provides consultancy and sits on the teaching cadres for speciality medical training providers, Blacksmiths and Ragged Edge Solutions and in his spare time he loves lifting heavy barbells, walking his two dogs and drinking good coffee.
Meet the hosts continued
Megan Currie:
Megan Currie has more than nine years’ experience as a Paramedic at St John WA and currently works as a District Clinical Lead in the North West.
Passionate about clinical leadership, staff development, and mentoring, Megan has been actively involved in these areas throughout their career mentoring student paramedics and teaching in the College of Pre-Hospital Care, consistently supporting others in building clinical confidence and capability.
Megan has also worked across the South West and Great Southern regions of Western Australia, developing strong relationships within volunteer communities and contributing to ongoing education and training efforts.
Nick Overington:
Nick began his journey with St John WA as a cadet, progressing through volunteer roles in ambulance and Event Health Services before achieving his goal of becoming a Paramedic.
Over the past nine years, he has worked across metropolitan and rural settings in a variety of roles. Now serving as a Clinical Lead, Nick is passionate about all aspects of pre-hospital care. He has a strong interest in clinical leadership, mentoring, and supporting his colleagues to provide the best care possible.
Nick is committed to developing others and fostering a culture of clinical excellence which shapes his approach to leadership in the field.