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Kirsty Apps is a Senior Lecturer and Course Lead for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science (Direct Entry Pathway) at Staffordshire University's School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences. With a career spanning over two decades, she transitioned from clinical roles (Paramedic, Emergency Care Practitioner, Mentor) in the UK and Australia to academia in 2012. Her roles include Module Lead, Practice Lead, and Award Lead, contributing to curriculum development across paramedic science programs.
Educationally qualified with an MA in Education (Staffordshire University), Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, and a Diploma in Health Science (Pre-Hospital Care), she is currently pursuing a Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Science. Professional memberships include HCPC registration, College of Paramedics affiliation, and Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy.
Her research and teaching interests focus on paramedic education innovation, clinical mentorship, and pre-hospital care systems, with recent engagement in prison healthcare education through modules like 'Introducing Health in Justice'.
- Awards: Recognized via institutional achievements such as Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 for Facilities and Social Inclusion, and contributions to Staffordshire University's 'Outstanding' Research Impact ranking (Times/The Sunday Times 2023).
- Grants/Advising: Details not explicitly provided in text; focus remains on educational leadership and program development.
No specific labs or teams are mentioned beyond her involvement in paramedic science program coordination.
