A novel approach to problem-based learning in a paramedicine programme

Nicole Mitchell; Phillip Ebbs; Sam Burbidge

doi:10.12968/ippr.2019.9.2.34

A novel approach to problem-based learning in a paramedicine programme

Nicole Mitchell, Phillip Ebbs, Sam Burbidge

Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences

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Abstract

Background: Many paramedicine, nursing and medicine programmes use problem-based learning (PBL) to help bridge the gap between clinical theory and real-world practice. Aim: This paper describes a novel approach to PBL that has been used in a large, university-based paramedicine programme.
Methods: Over a 3-year period, an applied pharmacology tutorial was progressively redesigned by a cross-disciplinary team of practising paramedic, pharmacy and educational design academics.
Findings: A multi-space approach to PBL is described in six stages. Discussion: The pedagogical basis of the approach is examined. Strategies used within this subject are recommended for further evaluation and consideration.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	34-40
Number of pages	7
Journal	International Paramedic Practice
Volume	9
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/ippr.2019.9.2.34
Publication status	Published - 14 Jun 2019

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McKeachie Award
Mitchell, N. (Recipient), Ebbs, P. (Recipient) & Burbidge, S. (Recipient), 29 Jun 2018
Prize: Award › External award
School Teaching Award (SES results): APS301 Pharmacology for Paramedics
Ebbs, P. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Award › Internal award

1 Workshop/course/forum
1 Content creation/delivery

CSU Learning and Teaching Academy Workshop (2019), Port Macquarie
Ebbs, P. (Invited speaker)
08 Feb 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
Issues in paramedicine: Change and complexity
Ebbs, P. (Participant)
20 Nov 2019
Activity: Engagement and professional development › Content creation/delivery › Academic

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A novel approach to problem-based learning in a paramedicine programme

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Prizes

McKeachie Award

School Teaching Award (SES results): APS301 Pharmacology for Paramedics

Activities

CSU Learning and Teaching Academy Workshop (2019), Port Macquarie

Issues in paramedicine: Change and complexity

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