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

Understanding paramedic conveyance decision-making

In the past few decades, both the paramedic profession and the community needs have evolved significantly, and conveyance decisions are becoming increasingly important to paramedic practice. This research investigated how paramedics navigate conveyance decisions using constructivist grounded theory. This research constructed the theoretical framework titled, the tensions of organisational culture and professionalisation, with three themes constructed.

Biography: Dr Alannah Morrison

Alannah has 15 years of experience as a paramedic enjoying working across various communities. Alannah is also an experienced academic and more recently overseeing graduate and entry-to-practice education for a jurisdictional ambulance service, focusing on contemporary education models for complex working environments. Alannah completed her PhD investigating paramedic decision-making and exploring the progression of professionalisation of the profession and ambulance work culture.

Moderator: Dr Robin Pap, ACP Research Advisory Committee Chair