The end is near but the learning goes on

I've just completed my last shift as a second year student paramedic. This means I have less than a year to go before I apply to register as a paramedic with the HCPC. Though the thought of being so close to completing my course is slightly daunting, it's also exciting to know that I'm less than 12 months away from becoming an independent clinician. I've finished the year with some great exam results and I now have my competencies signed off, but I know I've still got a lot of room for improvement.

I have about a month of summer break before I return to university in September for my third and final year, and I've chosen to spend some time focusing on CPD. I'm planning on creating a CPD portfolio for the next academic year so that I'm familiar with the process when I'm qualified. While I'm still in education, one of the main aspects of my portfolio will reflect upon jobs I've experienced on placement.