Student Paramedic Review

I work as a student paramedic, under the supervision of a register paramedic and respond to emergency and urgent incidences throughout the East Midlands Area.

Both, I have been able to develop existing skills and throughout attending University and my work based placements I have been able to learn new skills. One example being cannulation.

I am enjoying the challenge of working towards a university standard. This has not been easy for me, however it has been good challenge and I have enjoyed learning new ways of thinking.

I do understand that we are the first cohort to progress through this process. At the start it was difficult, however moving into the final year it has been noted that improvements have already been made to the programme

I have been very lucky and have had the opportunity to work with some amazing practice educators and I still continue to learn so much from them 10/10 stars. However, personally I feel their is a lack of support from my employer, not giving enough time to complete assignments.

the training provider has always point out that assistance is there as long as you ask for it. The academic educators have been supportive throughout my time at university and there always seems to be plenty of access to support form the library services.

well without complete this apprenticeship I would not be able to become a registered paramedic with the HCPC whilst still remaining in full time employment.

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I feel that it is privilege to work for the ambulance service as you are there in the patients hour of need. There is always going to be bad incidences, but some of your college become very close friends due to the experience you go through together. Not many people can understand that.

My advice would be when you start come in and learn as much as you can from the colleagues you work with. take best bit from them and develop them into your own practice. And most importantly, never stop asking question. Within this role and previous roles I have also continued to learn and it is something that I really love about the job.