A national research award has been presented to Charles Sturt University (CSU) paramedic students and a graduate during a ceremony in Sydney over the weekend.

Four Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) students and a recent graduate received the John Overton Award during the annual general meeting of the Australia and New Zealand College of Paramedicine (ANZCP).

The award is given annually by the ANZCP to a student paramedic for leadership and research.

The group developed and presented a research poster on debriefing in simulation training, as seen through the eyes of a student. This research also led to the development of a Simulation Flow Chart.

It follows the then second-year students' experience at a mass casualty simulation held in conjunction with NSW Police Counterterrorism at the Holsworthy Army Barracks in September last year.

The final-year students are Mr Ethan King, Ms Orani Abeyewardene, Mr Rafi Uddin, and Mr James York. Mr Michael Nielson graduated from CSU in 2014.

Ms Abeyewardene said the process has been a great learning experience.

"Our exposure to the counterterrorism exercise in 2014 allowed us to identify a fault in the way simulations were being debriefed and we saw an opportunity to provide an insight into this problem from a student perspective," she said.

The students were nominated for the award by lecturer in paramedicine at CSU in Bathurst Mr Sandy MacQuarrie, on behalf of the University's team of paramedic academics.

"This group deserved high praise for not only attending the simulation exercise in Sydney as an extra-curricular activity but also showing paramedic academics how students view that vital component of simulation training, the debriefing," said Mr MacQuarrie.

"This original research conducted by the students has influenced how Charles Sturt University trains paramedics."

Mr Uddin said receiving the award is a great honour.

"Although we have faced many challenges on the way, we are delighted with the positive feedback we have received from students, academics and current paramedics in response to our research," he said.

"We never imagined that we would be afforded the opportunity to present our research at an international conference, let alone receive such a prestigious award from the ANZCP."

The award honours the work of Associate Professor John Overton, AM. In 2014 CSU conferred a Doctor of Health Studies (honoris causa) on Professor Overton for his achievements and vision to advance paramedic education.

CSU was one of the first Australian universities to offer a degree in paramedicine. It is delivered through CSU Online and in Bathurst and Port Macquarie through the University's School of Biomedical Sciences. Read more here.