APC’s Trainers & Assessors

Meet our experienced team who are dedicated to delivering exceptional education in pre-hospital healthcare at Australian Paramedical College (APC). 

Introducing our Industry-trained Educators

We are proud to have a team of highly qualified and passionate Trainers and Assessors at APC. From teaching critical hands-on skills at our practical workshops to providing online support to students for their assessments, our wonderful Training and Assessment team are committed to seeing our student community thrive. 

Watch the following videos to get a sneak peek of why studying paramedicine at APC truly sets students up for every success under the guidance of these esteemed individuals. 

 

Jens Hojby

APC Trainer & Assessor

  • 7 years industry experience as a Trainer & Assessor (Medical)
  • Completed a Diploma in Paramedical Science, Diploma of Leadership & Management & Diploma of Work Health Safety
  • Event Medic – marathons and sport events

A lot of students come into the workshop and they feel nervous – we [APC Trainers] were in your shoes, nobody’s born with this knowledge, we’ve all started somewhere. We know how the students feel.”

 

Sophie Lucia Griffiths

APC Trainer & Assessor, Registered Paramedic

  • Bachelor of Paramedicine with Charles Sturt University
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • 9 years experience as a Registered Nurse (NWW0001922655)

I like working for APC because I like providing new students with the opportunity – for students coming from all different walks of life, so students coming directly from school, to mature students changing career paths the opportunity to fulfil your goals.”

 

Leonard Price

APC Practical Workshop Instructor, Registered Paramedic

  • Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)
  • Advanced Diploma in Specialist Paramedic Practice (Intensive Care)
  • 12 years’ experience as a registered paramedic with Ambulance Victoria
  • 7 years as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedic in south-east Melbourne
  • 5 years as an Intensive Care (MICA) paramedic, treating critically ill patients across Victoria
  • 14 years’ experience as a tutor and lecturer at Monash University, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Cast member on Channel 9’s Paramedics TV series, which aired for 4 seasons!

“I certainly want all APC students, current and future, to know that they are in good hands when it comes to their teachers, Trainers and Assessors. Everyone here has relevant industry experience.

 

Jolanta Kfoury

APC Pathology Senior Trainer & Assessor

  • 27 years of industry experience in Pathology collection
  • 8 years of experience as a Trainer, including 5 years of mentoring within the industry
  • Developed and delivered Drug & Alcohol testing training programs to industry 
  • Holds Certificate III in Pathology Collection and Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

“I absolutely love it [training] – love seeing students from that nervous ‘oh my goodness holding a needle’ to absolutely smashing it out!

Ready to learn more?

Take a closer look at our courses and have a chat with one of our friendly Course Advisors to find out how APC can help you in your pathway to becoming a paramedic.