Continuous Professional Development and Unit Unpacked Sessions
At APC, we’re proud to offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions and online support through our ‘Unit Unpacked’ series as an exclusive bonus for choosing us as your education provider. They’re jam-packed with valuable knowledge, ranging from topics such as ‘the law of consent‘ and ‘legality of patient care report forms‘ to ‘trauma in the pre-hospital environment‘ and ‘advanced ECGs’.
Get to know the individuals behind these sessions below. Alternatively, click the button below to chat with an APC Course Advisor to discuss how you could get on board as a student today.
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Developed and delivered by experts
Learn from professionals who have decades of experience in their respective fields.
30+ online sessions to watch
Watch for the first time, or rewatch our previous recordings.
Meet fellow students and graduates
Learn alongside other like-minded individuals and healthcare professionals.
Our Guest Lecturers
Dr Michael Eburn, PhD
Overview of career to date
Michael’s passion for emergency management began at 13 with St John Ambulance. He later served with NSW Ambulance, St John Ambulance, NSW SES, ACT Ambulance, and NSW Marine Rescue. As a lawyer, he worked in private practice and NSW Health, before becoming an academic and finishing as an Associate Professor at ANU in 2019.
Current qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of New England
- Master of Laws and Master of Professonal Education and Training from the University of Newcastle and Deakin University respectively
- PhD in Law from Monash University
- HLT31120 – Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport from Australian Paramedical College
Previous teachings
Michael’s teachings at the college are vast, encompassing topics such as ‘Negligence and the Duty of Care‘, ‘The Law of Consent‘, ‘Legality Around Patient Care Records‘, ‘Professional Practice‘ and more.
Dr Alana Westover, PhD
Dr. Alana Westover is a Teaching Associate at Monash University, teaching paramedicine, nursing, and health sciences. She also worked as a Postdoctoral Scientist at the Hudson Institute, researching cellular and molecular pathways affecting respiratory physiology.
Overview of career to date
Alana started with an Arts/Science degree at Monash University, but her passion for biology led her to pursue a PhD in physiology, focusing on improving lung function in preterm babies. Inspired by the practical impact of her research, she transitioned to teaching, briefly in high schools before finding her niche in undergraduate human physiology education.
Current qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science with Honours in Pharmacology from Monash University
- PhD in Physiology, focused on fetal pulmonary response to intrauterine inflammation, from Monash University
- Master’s in Teaching, specialising in secondary education (science and humanities) from Victoria University
Previous teachings
Alana has spent time specialising in teaching APC students enrolled in the unit of theory HLTAAP002 – Confirm Physical Health Status.
Our In-House Experts
In addition to our guest lecturers, meet the team of Paramedics, Nurses, Medics and Patient Transport Officers at APC who support our students throughout any of our three core courses.
Dr Simon Sawyer, PhD
Director of EducationRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002206028
- Simon has a Bachelor’s of Paramedicine (with Honour), a PhD in Paramedicine, a Bachelor’s of Psychology and Management/Marketing, and a Certificate in Health Professions Education.
- Registered Paramedic with 10+ years as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic in Victoria
- 7 years working as a University Lecturer teaching the Bachelor of Paramedicine programs
- One of the first Paramedics in the world to earn his PhD in Paramedicine, focusing on paramedic response to family violence. Presenting his research and providing training across the world.
- A proud cat owner
Jaime Wallis
Training ManagerRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002245479
- Bachelor of Paramedicine and a Graduate Certificate in Health Education.
- Registered Paramedic with 15 years as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria.
- 10 years working as a University Lecturer teaching in Bachelor of Paramedicine programs.
- Enjoys sports, getting into nature, and connecting
Betina Ellul
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002481076
- Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine) from Charles Sturt University.
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
- 4 years’ experience working for London Ambulance Service as a frontline Paramedic.
- 6 months working for the Clinical Hub within London Ambulance Service as a Clinical Advisor (UK HCPC Registration – PA44542).
- 2 years’ experience working for private paramedic companies.
- Volunteered in Tanzania completing health checks on school children.
- Loves travel and cooking!
Chris King
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002204875
- Bachelor of Health Science Paramedic
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
- 6 years on road experience as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic and Clinical Instructor
- 3 years as a Trainer & Assessor and Training Team Leader in the First Aid and Healthcare Industry
- Love motorbike riding, water skiing and training, and walking my 2 best friends (German Shepherd & Rottweiler)
Jennifer Prendergast
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002625951
- NZ Paramedic Council registration 773318
- Bachelor of Paramedicine with Charles Sturt University
- Diploma of Paramedical Science and Certificate IV in Healthcare with APC
- 1-year experience as an EMT and 2 years as a Paramedic with St John Ambulance New Zealand
- Loves dancing, going to the gym, hitting up the beach, traveling, and skiing.
Jens Hojby
Trainer & Assessor- 7 years industry experience as a Trainer & Assessor (Medical).
- Completed a Diploma in Paramedical Science, Diploma of Leadership & Management & Diploma of Work Health Safety.
- Event Medic – marathons and sport events.
Jolene Moss
Trainer and AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002253333
- Over 22 years of experience in healthcare, specialising in emergency and non-emergency healthcare throughout Australia.
- Has studied Paramedicine, Nursing and Midwifery at universities across Australia. She also holds an Advanced Diploma, completed while working for QAS.
- Born in New Zealand, loves to 4WD, spend time with family and is a mother to two teenage boys.
Mick Jones
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002286500
- Gained extensive experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), clinical instructor, Rescue Paramedic and an Operations and Training Coordinator.
- Professional and vocational qualifications in paramedicine, industrial health and OHS, mines rescue, security, policing and vocational education.
- Retired detective in the Police force.
Nathan Seidel
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002466973
- Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with University of Tasmania and Diploma of Paramedical Science with APC.
- Certificate III in Mines Emergency Response and Rescue, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Drug and Alcohol Testing Qualification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Paediatric Life Support.
- Loves long walks on the beach
Sophie Lucia Griffiths
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002393453
- Bachelor of Paramedicine with Charles Sturt University
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- 9 years experience as a Registered Nurse (NWW0001922655) in a variety of settings.
- Loves brunching and exploring.
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