The use of reflective models is well established as an essential element in the academic education of student paramedics, acting as a means of linking theory to experiences gained during placements....
This pilot study focused on a single cohort of full time two-year diploma-qualified paramedics in the initial months post-qualification. Ethical approval was obtained for the project from the...
Decision making is a cognitive process, and no matter which model is adopted, the judgement is almost always based on sound reasoning: that is, it is rational. One approach to decision making is rule...
Evaluation is a statement which appraises or adds value to something (Simpson et al, 1986). Evaluation is regularly paired with assessment which encompasses benchmarking and ranking; however, there...
These tables illustrate that whether paramedic or ECP, the average work load and patient demographics are relatively similar..
‘Why should I join my professional body when I'm already paying a subscription to the HCPC and to the Union?’.
‘Participants in this study clearly articulated benefits of inter-professional peer-assisted learning’.
The concept of improved clinical leadership through non-medical consultant roles was first introduced in DH guidance Making a Difference (DH, 1999a), and was part of the wider modernisation agenda set...
Several studies identify lack of clarity of purpose for the lecturer practitioner role (Fairbrother and Mathers, 2004; Williamson, 2004; Williamson et al, 2004; Hancock et al, 2007) and this in itself...
