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.