AUT University Paramedicine team shows expertise on world stage
A team of AUT University Paramedicine lecturers, based at AUT’s South Campus, have returned from the Paramedics Australasia International Conference (PAIC), with a top podium win in the Ferno Australia Paramedic Simulation Challenge, and named Best Paramedic Team in the Asia-Pacific region.
The AUT team came out top against teams from the London Ambulance Service, the National Ambulance Service in Abu Dhabi, Singapore Civil Defence Sport, St John Ambulance Queensland, and a paramedic team from the Gold Coast.
The team comprised of AUT University Senior Lecturer Hugo Goodson, Senior Lecturer and Military Programme Leader Brendan Wood; Clinical Educator, Luke Summers; Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer Tony Ward and was managed by the Head of Discipline – Paramedicine and Emergency Management, Paul Davey.
Held in Queensland, Australia, PAIC 2014 – A World of Opportunity, brought together innovative thinkers leaders and practitioners within the Paramedic community. This event aims to help paramedics improve their core skills, and discuss current research and emerging practice.
The Ferno Australia Paramedic Simulation Challenge, a component of the conference, saw teams compete in a series of challenges to test their performance, clinical excellence and communication skills across a range of scenarios.
Paul Davey says the team is proud to have brought home a 1st place win.
“This is a fantastic achievement for our team, and a great example of New Zealand healthcare practitioners making a difference on an international stage,” says Davey.
“It also speaks volumes about the sort of Paramedicine teaching we offer here at AUT – hands on, practical experience that sets our graduates up well for real-life situations.”