The evolution of Paramedic education with Lisa Burrell and Alan Rice

In this episode we will examine the various ways in which paramedic education has evolved over the past 20 years both conceptually and the skills taught within the profession. Alan Rice and Lisa Burrell join me in this conversation,  Alan is the lead for post-registration paramedic education at St Georges University, London. His role is predominately designing and organising the delivery of education for specialist and advanced paramedic roles in both urgent and critical care. He also oversee’s the work force development of all qualified paramedics that are studying towards a higher education award. Alan also works as a consultant paramedic advising ambulance trusts.

Lisa Burrell is both an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner in London and a senior lecturer at St Georges university. Lisa teaches on both the post and undergraduate cohorts and spends time teaching CCPs from different services. She has also spent over 8 years as a flight paramedic within London and has split her time between teaching and critical care.

In the episode we talk about:

·  The concept of critical thinking & analysis - a central concept of education. 

·  The diversity of care pathways and how this has changed over 20 years.

·  Non-technical skills taught and emphasised throughout the curriculum and course.

·  Mentoring - the importance of this.

·  Monitoring and the use of monitors within pre-hospital care. 

·  Engagement with technology for current practitioners. 

·  Skills that have evolved – USS, thrombolysis for VTE, prescribing, Abx,

·  Anecdotal thoughts on evolution of both the profession and the paramedic practice curriculum. 

The undergraduate Paramedic Science course at St Georges University London can be found here:

https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/paramedic-science

Please enjoy this conversation with two fantastic guests.