Brennen is a Senior Lecturer and active researcher in Paramedical Science and Public Health in the School of Medical and Health Sciences. Brennen also serves as the Chair of the School of Medical and Health Sciences Ethics Subcommittee.
Current Teaching
- MMP6100 Evidence-Based Practice
- MMP6102 Medical Science Masters Project
- HST2122 Health Research Methodology
Professional Associations
- Australia and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators
- Society for Simulation in Healthcare
- Simulation Australasia
- West Australia Simulation in Healthcare Alliance
- VR/AR Association
Awards and Recognition
National and International Awards
- ASC Digital Disruptor Awards Winner, 2019 (Skills Transformation of Work Teams (Large) category)
- Serious Games Showcase and Challenge Australasia Finalist, 2019
- Australian Information Industry Association National iAwards Finalist, 2019 (Community & Consumer Markets category)
- 28th West Australian Information Technology and Telecommunication Alliance INCITE Awards Winner, 2019 (Most Transformative Impact on Education category), $5,000
- 28th West Australian Information Technology and Telecommunication Alliance INCITE Awards Finalist, 2019 (Most Innovative Enabler in Health Care category)
- Selected for NHMRC’s ‘Ten of the Best 2014’ publication
www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines-publications/r54
University and National Teaching Awards
- ECU Vice-Chancellor’s Staff Award, 2019 (Inspirational Teams), $5,000.
- Vice-Chancellor’s Staff Award, 2014 (Programs that Enhance Quality and Performance), $5,000.
Research Areas and Interests
- Virtual and augmented reality
- Pre-hospital education and training
- Simulation-based learning environments
- Interprofessional education and practice
- Skills acquisition
- Eye-tracking