THEY are people you never want to see, but when you or a loved one is injured or has a heart attack, Ambulance Victoria (AV) are the front-line people you want to see.
The highly trained paramedics at the Shepparton Ambulance Victoria branch can continue to upskill thanks to the generous donation of $20,000 from the Peter and Maria Copulos Foundation, to purchase and maintain the Resusci Anne Simulator.
The manikin is anatomically realistic and designed for the unique training needs of pre- hospital emergency care, allowing paramedics to practice tasks including high-quality airway management, IV insertion, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pulse monitoring.
Ambulance Victoria Greater Shepparton Senior Team Manager Michael Whelan said the additional resource would greatly benefit local crews. “The Shepparton branch is responsible for over 70 staff and serves as a vital training facility for our paramedics, with a significant portion of this training being conducted through simulation-based exercises,” he said.
“This advanced simulator will enhance the learning experience for both instructors and students by providing a mobile and dynamic training platform on top of what is already provided by AV.
“We are grateful for the support of the Peter and Maria Copulos Foundation which will help our paramedics deliver best care to their patients.”
The Copulos Foundation has been a massive supporter of emergency services in Greater Shepparton since it was formed in 2008. “Peter and Maria are very keen on supporting health and emergency services, such as Ambulance Victoria, with the Foundation prioritising those in their donation strategy,” said John Evans, Business Advisor for the Copulos Group.
“The family wanted to give back and support the paramedics who are always working hard behind the scenes to provide such an important service to the community. They hope to provide ongoing support for years to come.”
