ACPIC 2021: Paramedic incompetency and misconduct: An analysis of decisions made that have led to paramedics being struck off the register

ACPIC 2021: Paramedic incompetency and misconduct: An analysis of decisions made that have led to paramedics being struck off the register

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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.

Paramedic incompetency and misconduct: An analysis of decisions made that have led to paramedics being struck off the register

Biography: Dr Ruth Townsend

Ruth is a former paramedic and lawyer turned academic who has an interest and expertise in paramedic law, ethics and professionalism. Ruth is currently a senior lecturer in paramedicine at Charles Sturt University and the legal member of the Paramedicine Council of NSW that manages complaints made against paramedics as a part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation scheme.

Session moderator: Dr Louise Reynolds


Presented by Dr Ruth Townsend


Lessons

Lesson 1: Paramedic incompetency and misconduct

Lesson 2: Self Reflection

Details

Length

21 minutes

Released

14th Feb 2022

Cost

Member free
Non-member $19

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