The ACP International Conference provides an unmatched opportunity for our members to learn from experts and leaders in paramedicine. ACPIC 2021 was delivered as a hybrid conference (online and face to face in the Sunshine Coast, QLD and Hobart, TAS) in November 2021.

Tertiary education curriculum typically reflects a population that is cisgender and heterosexual. Curriculum produced therefore may not meet student needs regarding diverse perspectives, experiences, and LGBTQI+ people. This may have impacts on the clinical practice needs of students in relation to the LGBTQI+ community and in addition, the learning needs of LGBTQI+ students may not be addressed. This session will discuss a recent study aimed to examine student and academic staff perspectives on including LGBTQI+ content in paramedicine curriculum.

Biography: Caitlin Fitzgibbon

Caitlin Fitzgibbon (she/her) is a critical care registered nurse and paramedic who worked as an emergency department clinical nurse specialist before moving to the UK to work for the London Ambulance Service. Today, Caitlin is a lecturer in paramedicine at the Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, and continues to remain clinical with Ambulance Victoria. She completed a Masters in Trauma in 2016 and is now a PhD candidate exploring the experiences of dual qualified nurse paramedics within Australian ambulance services. Caitlin is passionate about diversifying the paramedic role, finding solutions to the overwhelmed healthcare system, and improving health outcomes for the LGBTQI+ community.

Session moderator: Brendan Shannon