Rate My Professor Joanna Cairns

Joanna Cairns serves as a University Lecturer in Paramedicine in the School of Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast. In this capacity, she contributes to the education and training of paramedicine students, preparing them for professional practice in healthcare settings. She holds the position of Course Coordinator for PAR321 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Transition to Practice, a course focused on equipping students with the skills necessary for transitioning into paramedic roles emphasizing primary healthcare delivery.

Ms Joanna Cairns has been honored with an international AdvanceHE Fellowship as an Associate Fellow (AFHEA) in the Indigenous category. This prestigious recognition acknowledges her effectiveness in professional roles that involve responsibility for teaching and/or supporting learning, along with a sound understanding of how effective teaching and learning support in higher education contexts can be applied to her practice. Her fellowship highlights her commitment to excellence in learning and teaching within the university environment. Additionally, Joanna Cairns is listed among the contributors to the new edition of Paramedic Law and Regulation in Australia, a significant publication that brings together expertise from paramedics, lawyers, and academics to address key legal and regulatory frameworks governing paramedic practice.