University of Tasmania, Australia

Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Practice

BHlthSc(Paramedic), GradCert Ed, MEd

General Responsibilities

Mr Edwards coordinates the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (conversion pathway) and the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Hons). Mr Edwards also teaches into a number of clinical and professional units in these courses. Mr Edwards is chair of the School of Medicine Interprofessional learning Working Party.

Teaching Responsibilities

Units

• CAA201 - Paramedic Practice 3
• CAA202 - Paramedic Practice 4
• CAA204 - Clinical Practice 3
• CAA301 - Clinical Practice 4
• CAA302 - Paramedic Practice 6
• CAA303 - Clinical Practice 5
• CAA304 - Professionalism in Paramedic Practice
• CAA309 - Professional Development in Paramedic Practice
• CAA310 - Paramedic Practice 7
• CAA311 - Paramedic Practice 8
• CAA312 - Contemporary Issues in Paramedic Practice

Publications

Journal Articles

• Edwards, D. G. (2011). Paramedic preceptor: work readiness in graduate paramedics. The Clinical Teacher, 8(2), 79-82.
• McDonall, A., & Edwards, D. G. (2000). From the classroom to cyberland: 21st century education for paramedics. Australasian Journal of Emergency Care, 7(2), 31-34.
• McDonell, A., Edwards, D. G., & Harries, R. (2000). Paramedic education: flexible learning delivered via an internet based classroom. Response, 13(4), 28-34.
• Edwards, D. G. (1999). The laryngeal mask airway: An overview of its role in the paramedic profession. Australasian Journal of Emergency Care, 6(2), 30-34.

Conference Publications

• Edwards, D. G., Bowerman, L., Gibson, B., Berry, D., & Edwards, L. M. (2010). Paramedic accuracy in identifying the anatomical landmarks for needle chest decompression. Paper presented at the Australian College of Ambulance Professionals National Conference, Perth, WA.
• Edwards, D. G. (2007). Factors influencing rural Tasmanians to call ambulances. Paper presented at the Australian College of Ambulance Professionals State Conference, Tasmania.

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Additional Information

Research Interests

Research interests include paramedic clinical practice, paramedic education, inter-professional education, inter-professional care. Mr Edwards is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Education, investigating the workload, education and support for preceptors in paramedic practice, from the perspective of the preceptor.

Current Research Projects

• An inter-professional learning workshop for first year MBBS and BParaPrac students Project Team: Catchpole, M., Edwards, D., Errey, J., De Silva, E., Brown, D.
• An investigation of interprofessional value in a wilderness trauma program for MBBS and BParaPrac students Project Team: Edwards, D., Catchpole, M., Errey, J., De Silva, E., Brown, D., Couser, G.