Natalie Dodd

Dr Natalie Dodd is a Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Health. Her research portfolio ($350,000+ funding) focuses on interprofessional education, paramedic wellbeing, and health communication. She coordinates courses including PAR211 Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies and PAR222 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS.

Practice Innovation: Member of Sunshine Coast Health Institute's Interprofessional Leads Working Group developing collaborative education modules. Leverages 16 years of clinical experience as an emergency paramedic.

Research Impact: Investigates healthcare communication optimization, cancer screening behaviors, and coping mechanisms for paramedics. Awarded the Hunter Cancer Research Alliance Implementation Science Award (2017).