placement

Undergraduate paramedics' understanding of mental health insight placements

The return rate of 26% was small so cannot be said to be representative and this inevitably influences the reliability of the findings and means the findings cannot be generalised. The evaluation was...

Student paramedics' views on placements in general practice as part of a degree

What are student paramedics' views on the importance of including a placement within general practice as part of their degree on their learning and development as an autonomous paramedic?.

Student paramedic views of an international clinical and cultural learning experience

In the paramedic and other health professions in Australia, there is sometimes limited guidance from accrediting bodies about the necessary elements comprising a quality placement, or limited detail...

An innovation in mental health specialty placements

Action research is commonly described as any research into practice carried out by those involved in that practice, with an aim to change and improve it. It is concerned therefore with both ‘action’...

Clinical placements in residential care facilities part 2: negative experiences

Data from student surveys and student and mentor feedback meetings informed the findings discussed here. This paper focuses on the barriers to learning identified in the analysis of these data..

A pilot international exchange programme for paramedic students

Study in other countries is viewed as a strategic goal for many universities, as it promotes understanding of world issues affecting society, cultural competence, and international engagement, which...

Clinical placements in residential care facilities part 1: positive experiences

Data from student surveys and feedback meetings informed the findings discussed here. Key themes arising from analysis of the data include learning experiences the students perceived as positive and...

International student paramedic exchange: the student perspective

The students who took part in the exchange are aware of the barriers and obstacles in place, which make the transfer of paramedic qualifications and experience overseas exceptionally difficult. This...