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Abstract

This commentary discusses two valuable extracurricular opportunities that exist for undergraduate paramedic students to further develop the attributes and capabilities necessary for becoming more competitive in gaining graduate employment in Australian ambulance services. The authors propose that participation in peer programs and CPD while at university offer a relatively simple, cost-effective and equitable opportunity for students to improve their competitiveness for employment with Australian ambulance services.

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employability peer program continuing professional development CPD

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Standing Out from the Crowd: Improving Employability through Peer Programs and Continuing Professional Development in Undergraduate Paramedic Programs

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