James Thompson

Dr. James Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Allied Health Science and Practice at the University of Adelaide, part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He coordinates diverse curricula and leads academic initiatives across nursing, paramedicine, and clinical education. His expertise stems from extensive clinical roles as a paramedic and emergency nurse practitioner in Australia and the UK. He is based at Room 408A, Engineering and Maths Sciences Building, North Terrace campus, and reachable via email.

Research interests focus on authentic learning approaches in health professions education, including assessment methodologies, clinical competency evaluation, and work-readiness frameworks. He actively contributes to paramedic education in Australia and international healthcare policy, notably advancing extended paramedic roles in the UK NHS. His work integrates interprofessional education, human anatomy, and physiology teaching innovations.

Dr. Thompson is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students in health/education research, emphasizing collaboration. His contributions span SoTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning), programmatic assessment theory, and emergency care education. He has been recognized through teaching awards and fellowship honors, though specific awards are not detailed here.