Are paramedic and midwifery students exposed to workplace violence during clinical placements?

Anecdotally we know that paramedic and midwifery students will not report, in writing, acts of workplace violence during clinical placements as they do not want to jeopardise their opportunity of getting a job with the prospective employers.  In turn, the ambulance service and hospitals will not act upon reported workplace violence that occurred during the clinical placement unless it is in writing.

This proposed research will identify the magnitude of workplace violence to undergraduate paramedic and midwifery students during clinical placements and assist in the development of coping and reporting processes for the students.

Project Members

• Dr Mal Boyle
• A/Prof Lisa Mc Kenna

Project Contact

Mal Boyle