Education

Pain and suffering: how do we treat both?

Spotlight on Research is edited by Julia Williams, principal lecturer, paramedic science, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire UK. To find out how you can contribute to future...

Research developments within the Allied Health Professions Research Network (AHPRN)

‘The AHPRN is a development of the National Physiotherapy Research Network which was developed in 2004, and officially launched in 2005 following a call for proposals from the (CSP) for a research...

Publication of the new Paramedic Curriculum Guidance

‘The introduction of preceptorship… has changed the orientation and foundation process for newly registered practitioners into practice’.

Mentorship: a reflective journey of self discovery

Throughout my entire working life I have had a passion for training and education and greatly enjoy mentoring and developing the skills of others. As I did not have any specific training, teaching or...

Hands off: can paramedics be educated at a distance?

What about using distance teaching for emergency care? This area too is developing, and now has a small, but growing, evidence base. Stansfield and colleagues (2001) used distance teaching for medical...

The research paramedic: a new role

The paramedic profession has changed dramatically over recent years and continues to change. We have moved away from protocol-led treatment and more towards independent clinical decision making...

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...