Edge Hill University currently runs a 2-year diploma programme for Paramedic Practice evolving into a 3-year BSc (Hons) starting from September 2018. At any one time, the department will have a cohort...
The implementation of the Ambulance Response Programme was announced by NHS England (2017b) in July, following recommendations by the NHS England National Medical Director, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh,...
In order to make these recommendations, the guideline committee investigated whether enhancing the competencies of paramedics resulted in a reduction in hospital admissions and demand for emergency...
Training in this curriculum is provided by military and civilian doctors and paramedics along with the forces own training team. Importantly, whilst the main aim of the course was to provide emergency...
The use of tear gas as a Riot Control Agent (RCA) by law enforcement agencies has dramatically increased in recent years and is used worldwide to control riots, protests and civil unrest (Rothenburg...
Three themes emerged from the thematic analysis: challenges of communication students' negative emotional response, and lack of social care and pathways. Themes and subthemes emerged from both first...
A brief analysis of a convenience sample of existing tweets found numerous breaches of professionalism and potential risks to public confidence using the legal and ethical measures identified above....
On this occasion, deaths (all-cause mortality) are used as an indicator of end-of-life related demand. Each additional death seems to be associated with around 10 additional medical admissions...
Without doubt, NQPs lack experience. However, this does not preclude the fact that an NQP is still a registered paramedic, and must act in accordance with the paramedic standards of proficiency...
‘Successful community paramedic programmes feature three common elements.’ .
