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Rob Bear is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences at Charles Sturt University (CSU), Australia. He is an experienced paramedic with over 27 years of clinical and educational experience across Australia and the UAE. Rob is currently pursuing a PhD at Flinders University focused on mental health education in paramedicine and actively contributes to research, teaching, and professional development in pre-hospital care.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Education (ongoing, 2020–2025), Flinders University
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education, Flinders University (2017–2020)
- Diploma in Paramedical Science, Talisium Health Education (2017–2018)
- Diploma in Paramedical Science, NSW Ambulance (1998–2000)
- Diploma of Health Science in Nursing, University of Newcastle (1989–1992)
Rob's research centers on mental health education in paramedicine, adult learning, and trauma management in pre-hospital settings. His work explores how paramedic students perceive interprofessional training, the impact of clinical placements in mental health, and how stigma around mental illness can be reduced in emergency care. He also investigates extended scopes of practice and continuing professional development in paramedicine.
His recent publications reflect a strong focus on mental health integration into paramedic curricula, interprofessional simulation, and clinical preparedness. These works span medical education journals and paramedicine-specific outlets, highlighting interdisciplinary engagement and practical application in training.
Scientific Awards and Grants:
- Australian National Medal (2008)
- Australian National Medal – 1st Clasp (2018)
- Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (2003)
- Australasian College of Paramedicine HDR Grant (2021)
- Increasing Paramedic Placement Capacity Grant (2019)
Rob actively supervises HDR students and contributes to curriculum development at CSU, particularly as Subject Convenor for Advanced Trauma Management and Integrated Workplace Learning. He has secured research funding and collaborates with national and international institutions, including NSW Ambulance and British Columbia Emergency Health Service. His professional activities include peer review, public lectures, workshops, and media engagement on paramedic education.
He is involved in research networks and collaborative projects focused on improving paramedic training, mental health response, and rural healthcare access. His ongoing PhD and active publication record underscore his commitment to advancing evidence-based practice in paramedicine.
