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Jennie Mangan is a Lecturer and Campus Engagement Academic for Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst campus, within the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences. She is a registered paramedic in both the UK and Australia, bringing clinical expertise into her academic role.
- Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Charles Sturt University (2020)
- BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practitioner (Community Emergency Health), Plymouth University (2013)
Her research centers on interpersonal communication education in paramedicine, with a focus on innovative pedagogical tools such as virtual reality and simulated online environments. She is currently a PhD candidate investigating the application of virtual reality for communication training in paramedic education. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Quality Education.
Her recent publications show a consistent trend in simulation-based learning, student engagement, and curriculum innovation in health sciences. She explores how digital tools like the 'puppet master' model can create authentic, interactive online practicals for paramedic students.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- School of Biomedical Sciences Creativity and Innovation Award (2020)
- Grant: Increasing paramedic placement capacity in the rural and remote footprint (2019)
Jennie has contributed to significant academic grants and has been actively involved in curriculum development and teaching innovation. She has advised on educational design and published influential reviews on communication training. She serves on academic committees and organizes public academic events, demonstrating strong institutional engagement.
She is part of a collaborative research team working on digital learning solutions in paramedicine and contributes to interdisciplinary projects focused on healthcare education and professional wellbeing.
