From qualified to specialist paramedic: A qualitative study of the process of transition to a low-acuity role

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Long, David, Clark, Michele, Lim, David and Devenish, Scott. 2015. "From qualified to specialist paramedic: A qualitative study of the process of transition to a low-acuity role." 2015 Paramedics Australasia International Conference. Adelaide, Australia 02 - 03 Oct 2015 https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.5059.4644
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From qualified to specialist paramedic: A qualitative study of the process of transition to a low-acuity role

Presentation TypePoster
AuthorsLong, David (Author), Clark, Michele (Author), Lim, David (Author) and Devenish, Scott (Author)
Number of Pages1
Year2015
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.5059.4644
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/285962504_PAIC_2015_Conference_poster
Conference/Event2015 Paramedics Australasia International Conference
Event Details
2015 Paramedics Australasia International Conference
Event Date
02 to end of 03 Oct 2015
Event Location
Adelaide, Australia
Abstract

Peer-reviewed poster presented at Paramedics Australasia International Conference (PAIC 2015) in Adelaide, South Australia.

Keywordsparamedics; paramedic education; recruitment; retention; low-acuity roles; Australia; Canada
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020320219. Paramedicine
Byline AffiliationsQueensland University of Technology
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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