Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC 2022)

ACPIC 2022 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Brisbane (September 2022) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Embracing Strengths | Shaping Futures

Experiences of Graduates Paramedics Working in the Private Sector

The presentation explores the experiences of graduates who transitioned to practice with private paramedic employers. While transition to paramedic practice research exists, it focuses mainly on graduates working for state-based or jurisdictional ambulance services. The findings from this qualitative study highlight positives and negatives about working for private employers. Of note, graduates felt unprepared by universities for private sector work. This study fills a gap in the growing body of knowledge around transition to paramedic practice.

Biography: Associate Professor Scott Devenish

Associate Professor Scott Devenish is the Paramedicine Discipline Lead for the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Scott is a Registered Paramedic, and a Fellow of the Australasian College of Paramedicine. Scott actively contributes to the Paramedicine profession through high quality teaching, academic leadership, peer-reviewed publications, the supervision of research higher degree candidates and through research mentorship. He leads a team of dedicated academics ensuring ACU paramedic programs of study meet the needs of the constantly evolving Paramedicine profession to produce future outstanding clinicians, researchers, and leaders.

Moderated by: Dr David Long, Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead, Paramedicine Program, University of Sothern Queensland