This IMPACC (Improving Patient Access to Care in the Community) program is an interprofessional primary care CPD program designed to equip paramedics with the competencies necessary to support effective collaboration within interprofessional primary care teams. Following a comprehensive needs analyses, we have developed a longitudinal comprehensive CPD program that not only addresses current gaps in paramedic education but also anticipates the future trajectory of healthcare services. The program is designed to empower paramedics with the competencies required to navigate and contribute effectively to interprofessional primary care teams that are not co-located, offering more community-based health and social services that are both responsive and integrative. This program integrates a competency-based educational framework, ensuring that learners acquire the requisite skills for contemporary healthcare delivery. The curriculum employs a blended learning approach, combining online didactic learning with hands-on, practical experience. It emphasizes case-based and simulation-based training, reflecting real-world scenarios to develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Reflective practice and continuous professional development are embedded throughout the program to encourage continued lifelong learning. Rigorous assessment protocols ensure that upon completion, paramedics are not only proficient in their clinical skills but are also adept at navigating the complexities of integrated healthcare environments.

This IMPACC (Improving Patient Access to Care in the Community) program is an interprofessional primary care CPD program designed to equip paramedics with the competencies necessary to support effective collaboration within interprofessional primary care teams. Following a comprehensive needs analyses, we have developed a longitudinal comprehensive CPD program that not only addresses current gaps in paramedic education but also anticipates the future trajectory of healthcare services. The program is designed to empower paramedics with the competencies required to navigate and contribute effectively to interprofessional primary care teams that are not co-located, offering more community-based health and social services that are both responsive and integrative. This program integrates a competency-based educational framework, ensuring that learners acquire the requisite skills for contemporary healthcare delivery. The curriculum employs a blended learning approach, combining online didactic learning with hands-on, practical experience. It emphasizes case-based and simulation-based training, reflecting real-world scenarios to develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Reflective practice and continuous professional development are embedded throughout the program to encourage continued lifelong learning. Rigorous assessment protocols ensure that upon completion, paramedics are not only proficient in their clinical skills but are also adept at navigating the complexities of integrated healthcare environments.