BSc., MAppSc(MRS)(Res)., Grad. Cert. Uni. Teach. &Learn., PhD
Dr Logan began her career as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist working for over 20 years in large metropolitan and regional hospitals as well as private practice. She undertook a biology degree at Macquarie University to broaden her skills. Patricia's introduction to university teaching began at the University of Sydney in Nuclear Medicine.
Dr Logan completed her research Master’s with the University of Sydney and her PhD with the Charles Sturt Faculty of Education. She has been employed with Charles Sturt since the inception of the Dubbo Campus and has undertaken various roles as the campus has developed. Her research interests include: tertiary education in science, health education, academic professional practice, health practitioner wellbeing, patient safety. Patricia can now be found on the Bathurst Campus.
Dr Logan served as elected academic staff member for CSU University Council for 2 years to June 2012. She received the Faculty of Science Award for Academic Excellence in 2011.
Dr. Logan’s Course Director Portfolio includes: Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition, Bachelor of Health and Medical Science, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology), Master of Medical Science (with specialisations).
Teaching
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) United Kingdom
Teaching grants
Project lead: Office of Learning and Teaching Seed Grant 2016
Enrolled nurse transition: development of a university preparation program for direct entry to 2nd year.
Please see the Bioscience Essentials website developed by this project team
- www.bioscienceessentials2brn.com
Teaching awards
Patricia undertakes supervisory roles for postgraduate coursework research and higher degree by research students supervising student projects in aspects of health professional practice, education for health practitioners, rural and remote health, Patricia has previously taught the following subjects: Human Bioscience 1 and 2, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 and 2, Applied Cardiovascular Physiology, and BMS301 Special Topics – supervising students interested in aspects of health professional practice, education for health practitioners, rural and remote health.
Patricia undertakes research in areas of health science practice and tertiary science education. She is a member of the Aging Well Research Group.
Neurodegenerative conditions in the bush: identifying gaps in needs evidenced by the 45 and Up survey data.
Grant supported project: $45,000.
Logan, P.A., Micalos, P., Wong, A., & Bramble, M.
iPAWS: International Paramedic Anxiety, Wellbeing and Stress Study
Sutton, C., Ashbury, E., MacQuarrie, A., Sheridan, S., Logan, P.A.
Clare Sutton, current PhD candidate: The impact of community engagement and participation in volunteer organisations on levels of resilience in paramedic students and graduates.
Catherine Malia, current PhD candidate: Active learning with animal alternatives.
Jacqueline Spurway, 2018, Calculating normal reference ranges for the intra-amniotic umbilical cord vein diameter, blood flow and peak velocity in a regional New South Wales population.
View Patricia's CSU Research Outputs