“If you’re happy and you know it raise your hand (and answer the question)” Learner centered strategies for teaching Army junior health officers on the pilot Health Officer Basic Course.
L Daly Introduction The Australian Army employs a range of specialist service officers (SSOs) and general service officers at junior level (Lieutenant or Captain) across four health corps and 12 trades. Currently, new Junior Health Officers (JHOs) are required to undertake a range of health and logistics training courses in addition to all-corps training. During […]
The Effects of Depression on Success in Male Soldiers Sexually Transmitted Disease and Reproductive Health Education
Abstract Aims: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of depression on education regarding sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive and sexual health. Methods: The study was conducted in 98 healthy private soldiers. Sociodemographic characteristics were recorded. The participants filled out the ‘reproductive health knowledge evaluation form’ (RHKEF) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) before […]
Paramedics in the Australian Defence Force – A Time for Change?
Paramedics in the Australian Defence Force – A Time for Change? Lauren D’Arcy Abstract Paramedic practice is rapidly changing due to the ongoing pressures on health care systems. Paramedics are increasingly being integrated into primary health care roles, initiating interventions on scene and autonomously making clinical judgements based on operational guidelines. Evolving professional standards have […]
Serving Two Masters: Professional Role Conflict in a Military Teaching and Learning Environment
K Zagenhagen, G van Rensburg Abstract Background: Students and nurse educators in a military teaching and learning environment experience role con ict as a result of being simultaneously a professional nurse and a soldier. Purpose: The purpose of this article is to highlight the professional ambiguities experienced by students and nurse educators as a result […]