The purpose of a scoping review is to consider as comprehensive a range of data as possible, with less emphasis on quality. This allows research areas requiring further study to be identified and...
This literature review aims to critically analyse contemporary research that explores the psychological impact of real-life TAs on paramedics within the prehospital environment to answer the question:...
In this column, Alice Cochrane reflects on some of the more difficult aspects of her job, and the importance of sharing this to convey an honest portrayal of her NQP experience
Although clinical practice and patient communication are key elements of the paramedic role, being an ‘ambulance driver’ is also integral. Often, the public misconception is that members of the...
The College of Paramedics (2024) recently released the updated version of its paramedic curriculum, which adheres to several crucial documents that ensure the highest quality of paramedic education in...
The concept of apprenticeships within the ambulance service is comparatively new and under-researched. The existing knowledge base is drawn from undergraduate paramedic degrees and other...
A new emergency care support worker (ECSW) pilot programme has been launched within my area. Having joined this scheme, I am employed part-time as an ECSW while also a student. I understand from...
The aim of the study is to describe and explore the mental wellbeing of UK student paramedics before and after their first ambulance placement.
This narrative literature review was undertaken during February and March 2023. Searches of selected databases were undertaken (Table 1)..
This prospective, cross-sectional, quantitative study used a survey methodology. Participants were Australian or New Zealand students on undergraduate paramedicine courses and were recruited through...
Rural parts of Australia hold significant opportunity for health promotion activities as there is a combination of substantial burden of disease with limited access to health services (Smith et al,...