Dr Omar Smadi

Lecturer (Teaching Specialist (Acad))

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

place Bedford Park (N218-7)
GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia

Dr. Omar Smadi is an accomplished healthcare professional with over 23 years of experience as a registered nurse in adult ICUs, both in Australia and overseas. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, where he brings a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to the academic setting. Dr. Smadi holds a PhD in Nursing from Flinders University in Australia and advanced degrees in Nursing Science from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia. In addition, he holds a B.Sc in Software Engineering from Philadelphia University in Jordan, which further enhances his expertise in using technology in academic pursuits.

Dr. Smadi's research interests focus on designing and evaluating online and blended nursing courses, utilising the Community of Inquiry Framework as a theoretical framework for his studies. He has conducted several research projects to test the applicability of the CoI framework in online nursing courses in Australia. Dr. Smadi is an active member of the Learning and Teaching Academy in CNHS and serves as a co-facilitator of the Digital Learning Community of Practice, demonstrating his commitment to staying current with the latest trends and innovations in nursing education.

Qualifications

R.N, BNSc, BSE, MNSc, PhD, MACCCN

PhD in Nursing  Flinders University, Australia

Academic Internship Program Flinders University, Australia for Doctorate Students (AIPDS)

Master of Nursing Science University of Adelaide, Australia

Bachelor of Nursing Science University of South Australia, Australia Post Registration

B.Sc Software Engineering Philadelphia University, Jordan

Bachelor of Nursing Science Rufaidah Al-aslamiah, Jordan 4 Academic years

Key responsibilities

Bachelor of Nursing Year 2 Coordinator

Undergraduate Topic Coordination

Post Graduate Topic Coordination

Nursing Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Teaching interests
  • 2022
    • NURS2006 (Nurs1025) Introduction to research and evidence-based practice
    • NURS2015 Nursing in Context B (PEP)
    • NURS1005 Applied Science in Professional Practice
    • High-fidelity Simulation
    • Lab demonstrator.
  • 2023
    • Topic Coordinator NURS8742 Critical Care Nursing Theory
    • NURS1025 Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice
    • NURS8741 Professional Experience in Resuscitation Across Lifespan
    • NURS8740 Foundation for Responding to Clinical Detection Across Lifespan
  • 2024
    • NURS8741 Professional Experience in Rescitation Across Lifespan
    • NURS8007 Quality and Safety in Health Care
    • NURS1028 Introduction to Nursing, Health and the Australian Health Care System
    • NURS3013 Nursing Practice and Professional Placement 5
    • NURS2026 Nursing Practice and Professional Placement 3
    • NURS1027 Nursing Practice and Professional Placement 1
Topic coordinator
NURS8742 Critical Care Nursing Theory
NURS8007 Quality and Safety in Health Care
NURS8741 Professional Experience in Resuscitation Across the Lifespan (WIL)
Supervisory interests
Clinical teaching
Online education
Expert for media contact
Education - Curriculum
Nursing
Islam in the Australian context
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Media expertise
  • Education - Curriculum
  • Nursing
Interests
  • Islam in the Australian context