2025 Luminosity Youth Summit 48 Being a paramedic is a challenging job, but it is also one of the most rewarding. Paramedics have the ability to save lives and make a real difference in their community. In this session, Paramedics will provide you with a tour of the simulation ambulance from Charles Sturt University. Participants may even have the opportunity to see their own heart rhythm and learn how to read and interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG). Having first aid knowledge is a must-have tool for life’s unexpected challenges. You will also have the chance to practice CPR, use a defibrillator, and test your bandaging and wound-dressing skills. Other session outline examples: • Learn how to save a life! • Every second counts, learn first aid. • Simple tools, powerful results. Learn first aid! Jacob Grevell is a registered Paramedic with eight years of experience working in various roles and countries. He is currently an Associate Lecturer in Paramedicine with Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie. He is also a Rescue Paramedic working in remote locations and industrial sites across Australia where access to healthcare facilities is limited. In this role, he also has experience in retrieving and treating injured patients in challenging environments, such as at heights or confined spaces. Jacob first started his Paramedic career with Queensland Ambulance Service in 2016. With an interest in gaining international Paramedic experience, he later joined South Central Ambulance Service in the United Kingdom. Whilst working there, he mentored many paramedic students and worked as a solo responder on the rapid response vehicles. Sam started her career in 2009 when completing a Foundation Degree in Paramedic Science whilst employed and working with Yorkshire Ambulance Service. In 2011 Sam began mentoring student paramedics and later became a solo responder on a first response unit. In 2013 Sam moved to the United Arab of Emirates (UAE), working as a frontline Paramedic for the emergency police ambulance service in the culturally diverse city of Abu Dhabi. She then began as a Clinical Educator in the UAE helping to develop and train new and qualified emergency medical technicians and paramedics, before arriving at Charles Sturt University in 2016 as a Lecturer in Paramedicine. Sam has completed a Master of Enhancing Paramedic Practice and is a current PhD candidate, specialising in paramedic physical health and fitness. Dane Rickwood is a Scholarly Teaching Fellow in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt and an APHRA registered Paramedic. Based in Port Macquarie, Dane enjoys the natural beauty of Birpai country, including camping, surfing, and fishing. His greatest joy, however, comes from spending time with his family, including three young children. Dane’s professional journey has been diverse. He has held roles in emergency operations, managing call and dispatch coordination, as well as providing prehospital clinical care in both the UK and Australia. His clinical development began with the London Ambulance Service, where he volunteered on Emergency Responder vehicles and gained valuable experience during clinical placements as a Charles Sturt student. Dane continues practice casually as an Ambulance Paramedic; however, his passions have shifted to education, including student development of professional skills. Jess is a registered Paramedic with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Jess started her career with the London Ambulance Service before moving to the ACT Ambulance service where she has practiced as an Ambulance Paramedic. Throughout her career she has mentored students and newly qualified Paramedics in transitioning to practice. Jess has been working as a Casual Academic with Charles Sturt and is transitioning to a Scholarly Teaching Fellow at the Port Macquarie Campus whilst completing a Master of Emergency Management. She has a strong desire to explore research opportunities and develop as an educator. Associate Lecturer in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University Lecturer in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University Scholarly Teaching Fellow in Paramedicine Port Macquarie BDes(Architecture) BClinicalPrac(Paramedic) Associate Lecturer in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University A Day in the Life of a Paramedic Charles Sturt University Paramedic Crew Jacob Grevell Sam Sheridan Dane Rickwood Jessica Rickwood 2025 Masterclasses
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