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.

The “preparedness for practice” concept is difficult to quantify into a single construct. It has previously been poorly defined within paramedic and other healthcare research, with confusion apparent between the terms work readiness, preparedness for practice and road ready. The literature acknowledges factors that impede clinical learning however the impact on preparedness for practice is not clearly identified. The aim of this grounded theory study is to develop of a paramedic undergraduate preparedness for practice theory from an international, professional and academic perspective.

Biography: Lucinda Mayor

Lucinda Mayor is the Course Coordinator for Bachelor of Paramedicine at ACU - Brisbane campus. Lucinda has extensive experience educating undergraduate and vocationally trained paramedics with almost 30 years in the industry and has worked across three states and territories. Her research interests focus include: graduate practice readiness, transition to practice models and developing authentic learning and teaching to enhance student engagement

Session moderator: Brendan Shannon