ACPIC24: A cross-sectional survey of work-integrated learning (WIL) in Australasian tertiary paramedicine education

Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC24)

ACPIC 2024 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Sydney (September 2024) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Paramedicine's evolution – Embracing the new era

A cross-sectional survey of work-integrated learning (WIL) in Australasian tertiary paramedicine education

Work-integrated learning (WIL) and its assessment are prominent features within the curriculum of Australasian paramedicine tertiary education programs. However, research on the diversity and assessment of WIL in the context of paramedicine tertiary education is scarce. It remains unclear what WIL activities paramedicine students undertake and what assessment tools are used to evaluate outcomes. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of WIL practices in Australasian tertiary paramedicine programs.

Biography: Laura Triffett

Cameron has been an academic member of staff with the Monash University, Department of Paramedicine since 2016. Previously he has held roles as a Research Fellow at Monash University with the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine based at the Alfred Hospital and the Department of Physiotherapy. His primary research background is in injury epidemiology and has held roles educating health professionals for over 25 years. He is currently a senior lecturer and HDR coordinator in the Department of Paramedicine.

Moderator: Matthew Cook, Chair, ACPIC24 Organising Committee