In Australasia, paramedicine education has evolved significantly over the last two decades. Anecdotal evidence suggests diversity across and within work-integrated learning (WIL) in entry-to-practice programs; however, the true extent of paramedicine WIL remains unclear. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of WIL practices in…

Diagnostic radiography (DR) students undertake work integrated learning in a clinical environment as a requirement of their program. Recent investigation of young workers aged 15-24, identified this group as vulnerable to a wide range of work health and safety (WHS) complications and of decreased likelihood to report injuries. This review aimed to…

Amidst the escalating demand for non-clinical workforce roles, this study explores the challenges and opportunities associated with non-clinical student placements. Findings from ten students, seven educators, seventeen placement hosts, and two professional bodies revealed significant challenges in organizing work placements, including limited…

Background: This article shares details of a pilot research project that explored stakeholder perceptions and experiences of the academic and work-based elements involved in one university's innovative speech and language therapy (SLT) degree apprenticeship. Aims: To share findings about SLT apprentice learner and mentor expectations and…

Higher education institutions require innovative work integrated learning models to deliver sufficient and appropriate practice opportunities for students. This study describes the experience of an interprofessional placement course by students enrolled in a prosthetic and orthotic degree at a regional university in Australia. Twelve…

Bullying in clinical placements can significantly impact the wellbeing and career trajectories of healthcare trainees. To deepen understanding and address these issues within audiology, a survey-based approach was conducted, collecting data from Australian audiology students and interns (n=52, 70.6% audiology interns and 29.4% audiology students…

Background: Sound clinical reasoning is crucial for synthesizing assessment and contextual information into evidence-based and patient-centred management decisions. Whilst clinical reasoning processes and development have been explored in broader health contexts, to date there has been limited evaluation of how clinical reasoning skills are…

Work Integrated Learning is essential for healthcare degrees where students learn to "become" healthcare professionals. As a complex form of learning the quality of student placement experiences are variable, impacting student wellbeing and development of professional competencies. Getting it right, students enter the workforce ready to…