This is a recording from the Live Interactive Symposium 2024 which hosted many presentations on a large array of topics. This session was hosted by Mel Alexander and discusses hip fracture assessment techniques, and current research in the field.
Biography: Mel Alexander
Mel has been working for SA Ambulance for 20 years and was a paediatric intensive care RN. She is an intensive care, extended care paramedic, and has qualified as a Paramedic Practitioner through Deakin University. She has worked in paramedic education and is currently focusing her research on Hip Fracture Care in South Australia and working towards her PhD.
The College is the peak professional body representing and supporting paramedics and student paramedics across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand since 1973.
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